Supernatural Satisfaction (John 4:31-54)

Introduction
Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well showed his compassion for the lost in spite of their past. This woman was an outcast in her own, pagan, society not to mention what the Jewish religious leaders would have thought of her. But here is the Son of God, Messiah, speaking with her and all the while knowing intimate details of her life. He was interested in her soul and brought her face to face with her deepest need -- a relationship with God through the Living Water of Life, Jesus.

This woman did not waste any time after encountering the Christ (Messiah). Those who had talked behind her back and generally avoided direct conversation with this woman now were hearing from her lips about a Jewish man who cared about her in spite of her past. They knew her and had avoided her (perhaps). They knew that most Jews would have nothing to do with them as a people, let alone a woman and one with such a life as she had lived. "Could this be Messiah?"

Many heard her words and believed to the point of following her out to the well. Her words could not save them, but they could draw the hearers to the Living Word. And so many came, saw, heard, and believed. And the joy that was seen in this woman was also realized by many others who found life through God's Living Water.

Experiencing Joy (John 4:31-38)
Joy can only be found in obedience to God's will.
Ever wonder why your Christian life lacks joy? Could it be that you are not doing the will of God? If that's the case, what are you going to do about it?
What harvest opportunities have you missed because your mind was on other things?
What do you plan to do in order to see the harvest and be an active participant?
Will you ask God to remind you of the importance of sowing and reaping as well as for new opportunities to obey?

Encountering Jesus (John 4:39-42)
Salvation is only possible through an encounter with Jesus and His word.
With whom have you shared the gospel with lately?
What joy have you experience in seeing people come to faith through Jesus' word?
Has your time with Jesus in his word this year lead you to believe that He is the “Savior of the world”? If not, why not? How long are you going to resist him?

Enduring Discipline (John 4:43-54)
Unanswered prayer can strengthen faith.
What prayers do you have that you've stopped praying for because they seem to go unanswered? What does God want to teach you through this?
How has God deepened your faith through times of resistance?
What sign are you asking God for when His desire is for you to take him at his word?