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In this eighth installment expounding the book of John, John Ritenbaugh focuses upon the encounter of Jesus with the woman of Samaria, perhaps an exemplification of the entire unconverted world, but also symbolic of a church, initially hardened, self-willed and skeptical when called out of the world, but afterwards zealous and energized when enlightened by the truth. As Jesus revealed Himself to her and exposed the disgusting details of her past, so God does the same thing to us when we are called. As the woman had to be drawn away from false concepts of worship, we must be weaned away from poisonous superstitions and false doctrine polluting our worship of God. Only those who attain the Spirit of God within their inner beings will worship God in spirit and in truth. Spiritual sacrifices include humility, fidelity, and service. As the woman had to be diverted from using the living water for selfish purposes, we must learn to derive satisfaction from serving others, emulating Christ's example of becoming energized by doing the work of God, planting and reaping the spiritual harvest.

Abiding in Christ Christ's teaching method Conversion Energizing Jesus Eternal life Jacob's well Living water Nablus Planting and harvesting Prejudice against Gentiles Prejudice against Samaritans Prejudice against women Spirit and truth Spiritual Harvest Spiritual sacrifices Superstitious worship Sychar Welfare mentality The source of Living water Planting and reaping the spiritual harvest

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