1. Verse 3 tells us that Jesus left Judea and went into Galilee. From previous verses, can you give some reasons why Jesus left Judea?

2. Verse 4 states "but He needed to go through Samaria." List reasons for Jesus to have needed to go through Samaria.

3. Read 2 Kings 17:24-41. Who were the Samaritans?

4. Read verses 5, 6. List what do you find interesting about the following: a. The city of Samara, called Sychar

b. The well

c. Jesus’ weariness

d. the sixth hour

5. What lessons do you learn (from the approach of Jesus to the Samaritan woman in John 4:1-12) about how we might first approach a person whom we want to help spiritually?

6. a. Did Jesus seek the woman out or did she seek Him out?

b. In your personal life, have you ever felt that Christ has spoken to you through seemingly ordinary circumstances in order to cause you to think of spiritual things?

c. When?

7. Why did the Jews not have dealings with Samaritans?

8. Compare the woman of Samara with Nicodemus. List several differences and similarities.

9. a. In John 4:13-14 what is the main differences between the water of this earth and the "water" which Jesus offers?

b. Jeremiah 2:13 describes two evils (in regard to water). What are they?

c. What meaning do you give to this?

10. What exactly do you think is symbolized by "living water"? (see John 4:10-11, 14; John 6:35, 63; and 7:37-39)

11. How does the first clause of John 4:22 apply to a large proportion of religious people of today?

12. What two conditions does God seek in John 4:23, and require in verse 24, for worship that is pleasing to Him?

13. What are some applications that you can make from this passage?