The Samaritan Woman at the Well

Conversations in John

Chapter 3

First Conversation (John 3:1-15)

Q#1: Who is Jesus talking to?

Jesus is talking to Nicodemus, a Pharisee.

Q#2: What is the subject of the conversation?

The subject is the concept of being "born again" and how one can enter the Kingdom of God through spiritual rebirth.

Q#3: Does this conversation reveal something about the person (humanity/deity) of Jesus? If so, what specifically does it say?

Yes, it reveals the humanity and divinity of Jesus. Jesus speaks as a teacher (humanity), but also reveals His divine nature in alluding to His role as the Savior who will be "lifted up" like the serpent in the wilderness, which is a reference to His crucifixion.

Q#4: What is the result of the conversation?

Nicodemus leaves the conversation with more questions, but in later chapters it is implied that he has become a follower of Jesus.

Q#5: What is one practical truth that you can learn from this conversation?

Spiritual transformation requires knowledge of Jesus, as faith is the first step in having new life in Christ.

Second Conversation (John 3:22-36)

Q#1: Who is Jesus talking to?

This conversation is between John the Baptist and his disciples regarding Who Jesus is.

Q#2: What is the subject of the conversation?

John explains Jesus' superiority and the need for all to submit to the One Who is greater, i.e., Jesus must increase in all while all must decrease to make room for Him in their souls.

Q#3: Does this conversation reveal something about the person (humanity/deity) of Jesus? If so, what specifically does it say?

Yes, it reveals Jesus' divine nature (from Heaven as John says) and role as Savior, the One who comes from above, and the one to whom the Spirit is given without measure.

Q#4: What is the result of the conversation?

John's disciples see Jesus as the Son of God.

Q#5: What is one practical truth that you can learn from this conversation?

This passage teaches us the importance of humility and recognizing our dependence on God for salvation.

Chapter 4

First Conversation (John 4:7-26)

Q#1: Who is Jesus talking to?

Jesus is speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well.

Q#2: What is the subject of the conversation?

The conversation revolves around living water, worship, and the revelation of Jesus as the Messiah.

Q#3: Does this conversation reveal something about the person (humanity/deity) of Jesus? If so, what specifically does it say?

Yes, Jesus reveals His divine nature by offering the "living water," which is Himself, i.e., eternal life, and He states He is the Messiah.

Q#4: What is the result of the conversation?

The woman believes in Jesus, runs to tell others in her village, and many Samaritans come to believe in Him as well.

Q#5: What is one practical truth that you can learn from this conversation?

This passage shows the Jesus truly has come to save all by offering salvation to any who will believe in Him.

Second Conversation (John 4:46-54)

Q#1: Who is Jesus talking to?

Jesus is talking to an official whose son is sick.

Q#2: What is the subject of the conversation?

The subject is the healing of the official's son, which Jesus performs from a distance because of the man’s faith.

Q#3: Does this conversation reveal something about the person (humanity/deity) of Jesus? If so, what specifically does it say?

Yes, Jesus’ ability to heal from a distance shows He has power and authority over life and death.

Q#4: What is the result of the conversation?

The official believes in Jesus, and his whole household comes to faith after his son is healed.

Q#5: What is one practical truth that you can learn from this conversation?

Faith in Jesus’ word is sufficient, even when we don’t see immediate signs. We trust in His power to change us.

Chapter 5

First Conversation (John 5:1-9)

Q#1: Who is Jesus talking to?

Jesus is speaking to a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years at the Pool of Bethesda.

Q#2: What is the subject of the conversation?

The subject is healing, as Jesus asks the man if he wants to be made well and then commands him to rise and walk.

Q#3: Does this conversation reveal something about the person (humanity/deity) of Jesus? If so, what specifically does it say?

Yes, it shows Jesus' divine authority over sickness and His compassionate nature, too, as He heals the man instantly.

Q#4: What is the result of the conversation?

The man is healed and walks away, although there is some uncertainty about his full understanding of who Jesus is.

Q#5: What is one practical truth that you can learn from this conversation?

Jesus wants us to be spiritually healed, and He will give us grace even before we fully understand or ask for it.

Second Conversation (John 5:19-29)

Q#1: Who is Jesus talking to?

Jesus is speaking to the Jewish leaders who were persecuting Him for healing on the Sabbath.

Q#2: What is the subject of the conversation?

The subject is Jesus' relationship with the Father, His authority over life, and judgment.

Q#3: Does this conversation reveal something about the person (humanity/deity) of Jesus? If so, what specifically does it say?

Yes, Jesus openly declares His divine nature, His unity with the Father, and His role in granting eternal life and in the final judgment.

Q#4: What is the result of the conversation?

The Jewish leaders' hostility toward Jesus is aroused deeply as they are jealous and angry over His claims to be of divine origin.

Q#5: What is one practical truth that you can learn from this conversation?

Recognizing Jesus’ authority over life and death demands humble submission.

Chapter 6

First Conversation (John 6:25-40)

Q#1: Who is Jesus talking to?

Jesus is speaking to the crowd that followed Him after the feeding of the 5,000.

Q#2: What is the subject of the conversation?

The subject is the bread of life, with Jesus explaining that He is the true bread that gives eternal life (a foreshadowing of the Last Supper).

Q#3: Does this conversation reveal something about the person (humanity/deity) of Jesus? If so, what specifically does it say?