Side 1
Jesus sat beside a well in Samaria.
Encountering JesusReading 11 of 11
The Woman at the Well
Encountering Jesus follows people whose ordinary days changed when Jesus came near: fishermen, outsiders, mourners, friends, and seekers learning what welcome, healing, and discipleship look like.
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Scripture: John 4:1-42
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The Woman at the Well
Each section is paired with the matching face from the story sheet. Read the six sections as one short story.
Side 2
A woman came for water. Jesus asked for a drink and offered her "living water" that gives eternal life.
Side 3
Jesus knew about her life. "You are a prophet," she said. He taught her about worshiping the Father in spirit and truth.
Side 4
"I know the Messiah is coming," she said. Jesus answered, "I am he."
Side 5
Leaving her jar, she went to town. "Come, see a man who told me everything I did!"
Side 6
Jesus stayed for two days. Many heard him. They believed and said, "We know he is the Savior of the world."
Scripture anchor: John 4:1-42
Key verse / John 4:42
They said to the woman, "Now we believe, not because of your speaking; for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world."