Mark Seekins John 4:1-31

1. Mark quoted Blaise Pascal: “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” How does this speak to the human condition? Does it ring true for you?

2. What are some of the empty promises that this world offers; things that are supposed to satisfy us but ultimately leave us empty?

3. Geographically, Jesus was not compelled to go through Samaria. He actually goes out of his way to encounter the Samaritan Woman. Is there a geographical equivalent in our day and time to Samaria, maybe even right here in Central Oregon? Where would Jesus go out of his way to encounter someone today?

4. The Samaritan Woman is a Samaritan. And a Woman. Obviously. But, what does this say about Jesus that he interacts with her, that he goes out of his way to speak with her? How can we be curious with those different from us, with those culturally scandalous to interact with? How can we display the love of Jesus to those in the cultural margins?

5. Jesus does not ignore the Samaritan Woman’s sin. He gently reveals it. She’s in moral need because she’s in spiritual need. How does this inform how you interact with those far from God? Are you put off by their morality, or lack of it? Or, can you gently lead them to the Savior?

6. What do you need to leave behind? The Woman left her jar. What have you been looking to for satisfaction that has left you empty time and time again?

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