Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
This week’s Redemption Kids lesson is about Jesus and the Samaritan woman from John 4.
Sunday Story Time
Each Sunday we have a story time, discussion time, worship time, and close by recapping the lesson.
Story Time
Start by reading this week’s lesson to your children, or by having them read it to you. Then watch this week’s lesson video.
Read the Passage: John 4:1-45
Big Picture Story Bible: story N/A
Jesus Storybook Bible: story N/A
Gospel Story Bible: story N/A
Action Story Bible: Living Water (p556-559)
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin as he shares the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman from John 4.
Discussion Time
After watching the video, ask the following questions to further teach and apply today’s lesson.
Minis/Littles Discussion Questions
Where did Jesus stop to rest? a well in Samaria
Why was the woman surprised Jesus talked to her? Jews did not like Samaritans
What is the living water Jesus told the woman about? God’s Spirit
Who did Jesus say He is? the Messiah
What makes people special? People are special because God made us in His own image
Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions
What did Jesus ask for when He first saw the Samaritan woman? a drink of water, John 4:7
What did Jesus say would happen to a person who drinks the living water? He will never thirst again. It will become a well in him. He will have eternal life; John 4:14
Where did Jesus say people will worship God? anywhere, in spirit and truth; John 4:23-24
What is the living water Jesus spoke about? The living water is a picture of what the Holy Spirit is like. When we believe the gospel, Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to live within us. He helps us to love and obey God and fills our lives with joy and love so that we can “overflow” joy and love onto other people.
What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? Everyone worships something, but only believers worship the one true God. Worshiping in spirit means that our very core, including our emotions, is involved in worshiping God. Worshiping in truth means we worship the true God when we understand the wonderful truth of what He has done for us.
How can we receive “living water”? The Bible teaches everyone who believes the gospel will be saved. Help them understand that when we believe the gospel, we repent of sin and love God. God forgives our sin, gives us new hearts, and sends the Holy Spirit to live in us and help us obey God out of love.
Worship Time
Let’s stand up, lift our voices, raise our hands - and SING!
Let’s Recap
We close each Sunday by recapping the the lesson with this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse that we’ll come back to throughout the week.
Question: What makes people special?
Answer: People are special because we are made in God’s image, as male and female, to know Him.
Big Idea: God loves all people.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “Worship the Father in spirit and truth.” - John 4:23
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” - John 4:23–24
Tuesday’s Tales
Story Time
Each Tuesday we take some time to watch a video that reinforces this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
Bigs/Elementary: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
Bigs/Elementary: Questions from Kids Video
Let’s Recap
Take some time to review this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse with your children
Question: What makes people special?
Answer: People are special because we are made in God’s image, as male and female, to know Him.
Big Idea: God loves all people.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “Worship the Father in spirit and truth.” - John 4:23
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” - John 4:23–24
Friday Family Fun
Activity Time
Each Friday we have some fun! Print out the activity sheets and use the Family Discussion & Activity Tips to engage with this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Trip Planning
Bigs: Well Wares
Elementary: Journal Page
Let’s Recap
Let’s see how much of this week’s lesson everyone remembers!
Question: What makes people special?
Answer: People are special because we are made in God’s image, as male and female, to know Him.
Big Idea: God loves all people.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “Worship the Father in spirit and truth.” - John 4:23
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” - John 4:23–24
