Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for January 8, 2023

Jesus, a Samaritan Woman, and Worship

John 4:1-26

1. Jesus Sits at a Well in Sychar 1-6

• from Galilee to Samaria
• weary and by the well at noon

2. Jesus Offers Living Water to a Samaritan Woman 7-15

• comes to draw water
• a request and the resulting conversation

3. Jesus Discloses Himself as the Focus of Worship 16-26

• speaking uncomfortable truth
• a sidetrack to reality
• worship in spirit and truth
• a stunning confirmation

4. So What?

• Because who God is determines how you must worship Him, prioritize His word and prize His Son.
• “Worship is a transitive verb, and the most important thing about it is its direct object.” (Carson)
• Elements of true worship: Word-based, God-centered and Christ-exalting
• “Worthy of Worship” (York/Blankenship)