**John 4:7-10
A woman, a Samaritan, came to draw water. Jesus said, “Would you give me a drink of water?” (His disciples had gone to the village to buy food for lunch.)
The Samaritan woman, taken aback, asked, “How come you, a Jew, are asking me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?” (Jews in those days wouldn’t be caught dead talking to Samaritans.)
Jesus answered, “If you knew the generosity of God and who I am, you would be asking me for a drink, and I would give you fresh, living water.”**
In the encounter between Jesus and the Woman at the Well, how does Jesus exemplify the importance of breaking social norms to show hospitality to others?
Analyze the significance of Jesus initiating a conversation with the Samaritan woman, considering the historical context and cultural tensions between Jews and Samaritans and the laws of hospitality? What does this reveal about Jesus’ view on hospitality?
How does the interaction between Jesus and the Woman teach about trust and openness during hospitality exchanges?
Reflect on the way Jesus transcends cultural and gender barriers in his dialogue with the Woman at the Well. How does this challenge the traditional boundaries of hospitality?
Explore the implications of Jesus’ willingness to engage in a meaningful dialogue with an individual typically marginalized in society. How does this encounter at the well emphasize the transformative power of hospitality in building bridges and fostering spiritual growth?