2. Water is an all-natural
way to quench thirst
Water accounts for
60% of body weight
H2O quenches thirst
and removes toxins
3. • 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
4. • 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
5. 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)
6. • 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)
7. • 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)
8. • This woman was willing to trust…
– someone with authority (v25a)
– someone with truth (v25b)
10. 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)
11. You who are thirsty,
come drink of
JESUS
(He is the supernatural
thirst-quencher)
12. • 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.