There is an emptiness of soul that reaches deeper than physical hunger. It can be present even when, from an outsider’s perspective, everything seems fine.

1. God’s Answer for the Empty Life
John 4:1-16

2. John 4:1-16
When therefore the Lord knew how the
Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and
baptized more disciples than John,
2 (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his
disciples,)
3 He left Judaea, and departed again into
Galilee.
4 And he must needs go through Samaria.

3. Then cometh he to a city of
Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to
the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to
his son Joseph.
6 Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus
therefore, being wearied with his
journey, sat thus on the well: and it was
about the sixth hour.

4. 7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to
draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give
me to drink.
8 (For his disciples were gone away unto
the city to buy meat.)

5. 9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto
him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest
drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria?
for the Jews have no dealings with the
Samaritans.
10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou
knewest the gift of God, and who it is that
saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest
have asked of him, and he would have given

6. 11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou
hast nothing to draw with, and the well
is deep: from whence then hast thou that
living water?
12 Art thou greater than our father
Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank
thereof himself, and his children, and his
cattle?

7. 13 Jesus answered and said unto
her, Whosoever drinketh of this water
shall thirst again:
14 But whosoever drinketh of the water
that I shall give him shall never thirst;
but the water that I shall give him shall
be in him a well of water springing up
into everlasting life.

8. 15 The woman saith unto him, Sir, give
me this water, that I thirst not, neither
come hither to draw.
16 Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy
husband, and come hither.

9. I. Introduction
• There is an emptiness of soul that
reaches deeper than physical hunger. It
can be present even when, from an
outsider’s perspective, everything seems
fine.
• A person may sense that something is
missing or realize that true peace and
joy elude him.

10. •The woman at the well is an
example of someone who felt empty.
She was searching for something or
someone to complete her.
•Jesus Christ gave her life meaning
and significance, and He can do the
same for you.

11. II. The Woman at the Well
• A. Jesus’ conversation with a Samaritan—
and a woman, no less—was unusual for the
time
• John 4:9 9 Then saith the woman of Samaria
unto him, How is it that thou, being a
Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman
of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings
with the Samaritans.

12. •Samaritans were part Jew and part
Gentile, and Israelites looked down
on them for their mixed heritage.
•Also, in Jesus’ day, men and women
who were not related did not usually
speak to each other in public.

13. • B. Our Savior got her attention by
referring to Himself as “living water”
• John 4:10 10 Jesus answered and said
unto her, If thou knewest the gift of
God, and who it is that saith to
thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest
have asked of him, and he would have
given thee living water.

14. • “Living water” described a stream or
brook as opposed to a well or cistern.
Jesus was speaking metaphorically;
• He could satisfy her heart’s need for
love and acceptance in the same way
living water would provide for her
physical thirst

15. • C. The woman at the well had been divorced
multiple times and was currently living with
someone.
• Imagine how exposed she must have felt
when Jesus asked about her husband.
• But instead of condemning her, Jesus
offered to fill her emptiness by satisfying her
with His life—the “living water.”

16. III. Drinking Out of the Lords Well
• Every person is created to have a
personal relationship with God.
• That means none of us can be truly
satisfied unless the Lord is a primary
part of our lives, but many people
expect money, prestige, or
accomplishments to satisfy them.

17. • Others turn to drugs, alcohol, or sex.
Some people go into debt trying to buy
enough things to fill the void within.
• Even otherwise innocent pastimes such
as hobbies, sports, or other
entertainment can become problematic
if they take up too much time and
energy.

18. • If you felt thirsty, would you drink ocean
water? Probably not.
• It would only leave you thirstier than before.
That’s what pursuing the world’s pleasures
is like.
• It will never bring lasting satisfaction.
• True contentment is found in Christ alone.

19. IV. Finding the Living Water
•A. In the midst of her conversation
with Jesus, the woman at the well
suddenly realized that Jesus was
the Messiah.
•As a result of her testimony, the
entire town believed

20. • John 4:42 And said unto the
woman, Now we believe, not because of
thy saying: for we have heard him
ourselves, and know that this is indeed
the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
• They came to meet Christ because they
could see a change in her.

21. •B. God can also transform your life.
•Even if pursuing material or worldly
pleasure has left you
devastated, you can experience the
one thing that satisfies—trusting in
Jesus Christ.

22. •C. You must begin by admitting
your need for Him. Are you lonely?
Do you feel rejected? Are you angry
with God or resentful of others? Do
you often feel insecure or
dissatisfied?

23. • D. Jesus came that believers might have
life abundantly
• John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but
for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I
am come that they might have life, and
that they might have it more
abundantly.

24. • Gal. 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, go
odness, faith, meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.
• In other words, He came to earth not only to
forgive our sins but also to grant us
peace, contentment, and security regardless
of our circumstances.

25. • E. Even believers can start to feel empty.
• When Christians experience
insecurity, dissatisfaction, or
disappointment, it is often a result of
seeking joy and fulfillment through the
world’s system.
• Let emptiness remind you that true joy is
found only through intimate relationship
with Christ.

26. V. CONCLUSION
• Are you drinking of the Living Water, or
are you dipping into the well that won’t
satisfy?
• One thing is certain—the world’s
pleasures will only leave you craving
more. But there is no disappointment in
Jesus

27. • He keeps His promises. Even if nothing
changes on the outside, everything can be
different on the inside.
• When you begin to drink of the living water
Jesus offers, your
attitude, direction, purpose, and security will
all be renewed.
• Allow Him to fill you up, and you will never
thirst again.