Be Ready

John 4: 1-26

A. Jesus loves the woman at the well
*Psalm 16:11; Romans 2:3-4*

TRUTH
- Jesus initiates toward us
- Jesus crosses barriers
- Jesus satisfies the deepest needs
- Jesus grants abundance
- Jesus is kind and true

B. We are the woman at the well
John 4:9, 15, 17-20; Genesis 3:1

LIE
- God doesn’t care
- God can’t save me
- God isn’t satisfying
- God is done with me
- God doesn’t care about this sin

C. God uses living water to make us into true worshipers
*John 4:21-26; Romans 8:12-14; Psalm 19:7; John 7:37-39*

D. Be Ready

a. Enjoy. Eat what is good. Drink deeply. Psalm 1:1-3

b. Confess sin. Seek the Lord. 1 John 1:8-9

c. Repent. Put sin to death. Colossians 3:5-6

d. Return. Trust in the finished work. Colossians 1:21-23

e. Share the living water. John 4:28-30

Small Group Discussion Questions

1. Share about a time when you didn’t have access to indoor plumbing – OR a time when you’ve been really, really, really thirsty.
   

   
   

2. Share about a time you’ve seen God’s kindness and truth on display in your life.
   

   
   

3. Review the Lies / Truth table. Which lies do you battle? Which truths do you treasure?
   

   
   

4. How do you see yourself in the woman at the well?
   

   
   

5. Share about a time you’ve experienced God’s love in a new way (e.g., when you first believed, after conviction of sin, etc.).
   

   
   

6. Review Isaiah 55 - read through it as a group and review the following questions:

a. Enjoy: How do I approach God’s Word (as an obligation or an invitation)? (55:1, 2b)

b. Confess: Am I holding on to (or hiding) unconfessed sin? (55:2a) Who is a trusted disciple I can talk to about this?

c. Repent: What truth do I need to start believing about God to turn away from sin? (55:3a, 7a)

d. Receive: Do I believe God has forgiven me, that He has compassion on me? (55:7b)

e. Share: With whom do you think the Holy Spirit is guiding you to share God’s love?

7. Pray together asking God to generously pour out His Spirit on Lighthouse.