Jesus Talks with a Samaritan

Devotional Reading: Isaiah 44:1–8 Background Scripture: John 4:1–42

Printed Text: John 4:7–15, 28–30, 39–41

Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to: 1. Identify the barriers that Jesus ignored when talking with the Samaritan woman. 2. Explain the significance of Jesus’ discussion with the woman in light of the prevailing cultural, political, and religious taboos He ignored. 3. Identify elements of Jesus’ approach to evangelism that he or she will use.