We put forth effort to join a team or school or organization because we have some motivation for doing so. But what about the brother or sister who does not yet know the love of God? What is their motivation for considering Christ? After all, are we not asking the supreme effort, the effort needed to change one’s life? Jesus models providing this motivation when he lovingly begins talking with the woman at the well. He deliberately chooses to begin a conversation with her, to be in a cordial relationship with her. He then intrigues her: …”if you knew the gift of God… you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” Who does not want to receive a gift, let alone one of living water? Jesus does not begin by telling her to confess her sins and get married. No. Therefore, let’s consider questions we might ask and answer that intrigue and provide the missing motivation.