What Do You Say?
January 22, 2023
“Will You Give Me A Drink?”
John 4:5-7, So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (NIV)
The Gospel is Good News for Everyone
2 Corinthians 8:9, For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich (ESV)
Luke 15:20-23, But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. (ESV)
Expectations Fuel the Heart Behind Our Worship
Mark 10:45,For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (ESV)
Hebrews 13:15-16, Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. (ESV)
Our Lives Speak Louder than Our Worship
John 4:28, So the woman left her water jar and went away into town (ESV)
Psalm 40:6-8, You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings. Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand you don’t require burnt offerings or sin offerings. Then I said, “Look, I have come. As is written about me in the Scriptures:I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.” (NLT)
