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Jews believed the right place was Jerusalem because God authorized the temple there through David and Solomon, sacrifices were established there, and it remained central even after being rebuilt.
Samaritans only believed the Pentateuch, so they rejected everything about Jerusalem.
Samaritans believed the right place was Mount Gerizim (gare-a-zim) and they saw it as significant because Abraham built an altar nearby, and it was associated with blessings in Deuteronomy. So they built their own temple and continued worship there even after it was destroyed.
For the gospel to be good news, Jesus has to be at the center. Without Him, people try to reach God on their own. The gospel isn’t about being right, it’s about knowing and loving Jesus.

Speaking Good News

Gospel fluency is not just saying Jesus is the answer, it’s showing how Jesus is the answer.
The gospel exposes the lies we believed before we knew Jesus and the lies we still believe as we follow Him.

The Power of God

The gospel is not just words, the Bible tells us that it is the power of God for those who believe.
When the gospel touches a person’s heart it changes them, it has an impact.
When people experience Jesus and the truth of the gospel in their life they respond.
The gospel is powerful. It saves us and continues to shape us each and every day. We are saved by the gospel and we are shaped by the gospel.

Discussion Questions:

Based on her story, what do you think the woman at the well was truly longing for? How did Jesus meet her needs?
How does being fluent in the gospel help us recognize the lies we believe and the lies others believe?
Imagine a friend says, “I don’t get it, I worked hard, I did everything right, came in early and stayed late. I thought for sure I would get the promotion to manager. After 10 years of dedication and effort, they gave the promotion to Chris. He’s only been here for a year. Honestly, it just makes me feel like I don’t matter.”
What do you think they are longing for?
What might they be believing?
What “wells” are they going to for life?