THIRSTY?

You Could Use a DrinkJohn 4:1-45

Water is an all-natural way to quench thirst Water accounts for 60% of body weightH2O quenches thirst and removes toxins

Introduction

• The Psalms are personal expressions of deep-seated emotions.– raw thirstings of the soul, cries of the heart,

cravings of the spirit– always answered in relationship with God

Introduction

• The Gospels describe the accounts of real people finding rest, restoration, and rescue.– raw thirstings of the soul, cries of the heart,

cravings of the spirit– always answered in relationship with God

At the Well

1. Jesus was thirsty, so He sat down by the well. (vv4-6)

2. A woman from Samaria came to draw water. (v7)

3. They had an intense conversation that focused on her thirst and His refreshing offer. (vv7, 9-26)

A Thirsty Woman

• This woman was defensive, skeptical, and guarded.– scarred by past wounds (vv9, 17-18)

– no knowledge of Jesus (vv10, 19)

– an offer that doesn’t seem possible (vv11, 15)

– a challenge to the known position (v12)

A Thirsty Woman

• This woman was interested in this offer of thirst relief.– no desire to maintain status quo (v15)

– no desire to maintain the charade (v17)

– no desire to do more works, or another program (vv19-20)

A Thirsty Woman

• This woman was willing to trust…– someone with authority (v25a)

– someone with truth (v25b)

…there isNO DRYNESS

in Jesus

…exhaustion…loneliness

…restlessness

At the Well

4. She was within reach of the Living Water, yet dying of thirst. (v10)

5. Her thirst was quenched that day. 6. She became a “thirst advocate” in an attempt to

help others find relief. (vv28-30)

You who are thirsty,

come drink of JESUS

(He is the supernatural thirst-quencher)

Thirst Advocacy

• Go to places where thirsty people gather.• Build bridging relationships that foster open

conversation with unlikely people.• Listen to their stories of thirst.• Lead them to the water. • Invite them to drink.