09/01/2026
Last Sunday, we wrapped up our time sitting with the story of the Woman at the Well. A few highlights:
*️⃣ We continue to look at the historical conflict with Samaria, going back to Ezra and Nehemiah and the rebuilding of the temple.
*️⃣ We look at how the Samaritans sided with the Seleucids during the Maccabean Revolt during the intertestamental period and how this fueled these people groups hating one another.
*️⃣ We see how it’s just like Jesus to break down our social hierarchies and stereotypes to reconcile people together.
*️⃣ We look at the importance and value placed on women in Christianity.
*️⃣ We discover the significance of the woman leaving her water pot in verse 28 — a beautiful picture of the Gospel.
*️⃣ Jesus is saying it’s now time. The harvest is coming.
*️⃣ The Samaritans recognized Jesus as the Messiah even without majority of the prophecies in the Old Testament, as they were not included in the Pentateuch they studied.
*️⃣ We look back to Joshua 24 and we see Jesus standing in the same place, seeking new worshippers in “spirit and in truth.”
Join us this Labor Day weekend as we finish walking through John 4. Family service begins at 9:30am with fellowship following. We can’t wait to see you there!
May God watch over His Word and perform it ✝️