Dear families,
(Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well reveals the omniscience of Christ and His kindness toward sinners. Just as Jesus pointed out the woman’s sin, so, too, does the Holy Spirit reveal our sin to us today. The same kindness Jesus showed to the Samaritan woman is extended to those who trust in Him today.
Jesus chose to travel through Samaria on His route to Galilee. Jesus knew His time to suffer and die for sinners had not yet come and sought to avoid unnecessary confrontation with the Jews. Though most Jews avoided this path through Samaria, Jesus knew there were people in this region who needed forgiveness from sin.
Clashing against social norms of the day, such as a Jew addressing a Samaritan, Jesus asked the woman for water. He explained that if she knew the gift of God and recognized who He was, she would ask for and receive His gift of living water. Jesus said the water from the physical well in front of them wouldn’t be able to truly satisfy the thirsty, but those who drink His living water would never be thirsty again.
The woman wanted this living water. She wanted to never thirst again, and she desired to avoid constant trips to the well. Jesus’ words had piqued her curiosity. But Jesus knew she had an greater need than she realized: forgiveness of sin.
Jesus knew the sins of the woman and, by declaring Himself the Messiah, invited her to embrace Him as Savior. The glory of Jesus impacted the woman and led her to proclaim His power to the townspeople that day and invite others to consider if He was indeed the promised Messiah.
Pray that the Lord will reveal His power to the children in your care. Thank Him for the kindness and mercy He shows while we are still sinners and for His willingness to bring us into His family by faith.
Check out The Gospel Project At Home for resources designed to help you lead a family worship experience as well as suggestions for morning and evening prayer times and family activities.
FAMILY TALKING POINTS
STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
- Preschool: Jesus told the Samaritan woman that He is God’s Son.
- Kids: Jesus told the Samaritan woman that He is the Messiah.
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
- Babies & Toddlers: When people trust in Jesus, they have life with God forever.
- Younger Preschool: Jesus offered the woman living water, which is the Holy Spirit. When we trust in Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit, we have life with God forever.
- Older Preschool: Jesus offered the woman something no one else could give her: living water. Jesus wasn’t talking about water to drink, but about the Holy Spirit. Jesus gives the Holy Spirit to those who trust in Him.
- Kids: Jesus pointed out the Samaritan woman’s sin so that she could believe He is the Messiah. The Holy Spirit shows us our sin so that we might turn away from it and turn to Jesus to be saved. Anyone who trusts in Jesus receives the Holy Spirit and eternal life.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
- Younger Preschool: Did Jesus ever sin? No, Jesus never sinned.
- Older Preschool: Did Jesus ever sin? No, Jesus never sinned.
- Kids: Did Jesus ever sin? No, Jesus never sinned.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
- Babies & Toddlers: Jesus came to take away sin; there is no sin in him. 1 John 3:5
- Younger Preschool: He was revealed to take away sins, and there is no sin in him. 1 John 3:5
- Older Preschool: He was revealed so that he might take away sins, and there is no sin in him. 1 John 3:5
- Kids: You know that he was revealed so that he might take away sins, and there is no sin in him. 1 John 3:5
** Next week: Jesus’ Second Miracle (John 4)
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