JESUS KNOWS US FULLY AND STILL LOVES US DEEPLY.

SCRIPTURE | John 4:7-30

CENTRAL TRUTH

When we belong to Jesus, we accept His gift of living water, the Holy Spirit. Our quality of life radically changes. When we thirst, we are satisfied with peace, security, and joy. We have the promise of eternal life, and even when we thirst here, we know eternal peace waits for us. This hope reminds us to keep returning to Jesus, our only source of life—the One who meets our needs.

KEY QUESTION

READ JEREMIAH 2:13. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE WELL WATER AND THE WATER JESUS OFFERED? HOW DOES THE LIVING WATER CHANGE OUR LIVES?

KEEP IN MIND

For some students, this lesson may bring to the surface feelings of not having value in their culture. Culture assigns value to people, ranking them by social status, cliques, material possessions, wealth, or beliefs. From an early age, our students experience—at least once—the feeling that they don’t matter as much as others matter. They don’t fit into a certain group because they don’t meet its standards. And the truth is that some of them are experiencing this even in your group. We must help them see what Jesus did: Jesus went to a woman His peers would’ve avoided. Why? He valued her. She mattered, regardless of what His culture taught. Our students all have great worth—so much that Jesus gave His life for theirs. Some students may need to hear that they matter to God more than anything else, but you can also show them that they matter by investing in them and spending time with them outside of your church walls.

APPLICATION

WHO AROUND YOU NEEDS TO HEAR THAT GOD LOVES AND VALUES THEM? HOW CAN YOU INTERACT AND SHARE HOPE WITH PEOPLE CULTURE IGNORES?

THE WIN

FOR THE STUDENT: Students can ask God to open their eyes and make them aware of the spiritual needs around them. They can ask Him to draw them out of their comfort and to make them bold. Like Jesus, students can look for common interests and ways to meet small needs to initiate conversation with people who need the gospel.

FOR THE LEADER: Spend time praying for students who struggle with being known fully because of their shame. The way you love them can soften their hearts to receive God’s love and forgiveness.