Jesus Christ - Lesson Five: The Woman at the Well - A Well That Never Runs Dry

This teaching by Assistant Pastor Dillon Meadway on Sunday, March 15th 2026 takes us deep into John chapter 4, revealing how to study Scripture with intentionality and discover the hidden treasures God has woven throughout His Word. We learn that approaching the Bible requires more than casual reading—it demands understanding historical context, cultural backgrounds, geographical significance, and narrative structure. The story of the woman at the well becomes a masterclass in recognizing symbolism and layered meaning. Jesus deliberately travels through Samaria, a region despised by Jews, to demonstrate that God's mercy extends beyond religious boundaries and traditions. The five husbands of the Samaritan woman symbolize the five pagan nations that corrupted Israel's worship, while the sixth represents false worship itself. Yet Jesus offers something transformative: living water that springs up into everlasting life—the Holy Spirit. This isn't just historical information; it's an invitation to move beyond empty religion into authentic relationship with God. When we study Scripture with a prayerful spirit, seeking to know our Creator rather than simply checking off a religious duty, we discover that God has left revelation in every detail, every letter, every story. The challenge before us is to push past the mundane effort of study and encounter the living truth that transforms our lives forever.