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    The Woman at the Well: Sunday School Lesson

    John 4:1–42

    Ages 9–12 ~45 min Memory: John 4:14

    Print this page straight from your browser — the story, memory verse, discussion questions and craft all fit on one sheet.

    Big Idea

    Jesus crosses every barrier to reach one thirsty heart.

    Story Summary

    Tired from His journey, Jesus sat by Jacob's well and asked a Samaritan woman for a drink — something no Jewish teacher was expected to do. He spoke to her about living water, told her everything she had ever done, and revealed that He was the Christ. She left her waterpot and brought her whole city to meet Him.

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    Memory Verse (KJV)

    “But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst.”

    John 4:14

    Discussion Questions

    1. Why was the woman surprised that Jesus spoke to her?

      Teacher hint: The Jews had no dealings with the Samaritans (John 4:9).

    2. What is the 'living water' Jesus offered?
    3. What did she leave behind when she ran to the city?
    4. Who is someone others avoid that you could be kind to?

    Craft Idea: Well and Bucket Spinner

    Supplies

    • Paper cup
    • String
    • Small paper bucket
    • Markers

    Steps

    1. Turn the cup upside down and draw stones to make a well.
    2. Attach a string and small paper bucket that lowers inside.
    3. Write John 4:14 around the well wall.
    4. Lower the bucket and read the verse together.

    Printable Worksheet

    Print the lesson page for the memory verse card and questions.

    This Sunday's lesson

    Lesson flow (45 minutes)

    1. Welcome (5 min): Pray, then read the memory verse aloud three times together.
    2. Story (10 min): Tell the story summary in your own words; open a KJV to John 4:1–42.
    3. Discussion (10 min): Walk through the questions above. Let every child answer at least once.
    4. Craft (15 min): Make the well and bucket spinner.
    5. Wrap-up (5 min): Hand out the worksheet to finish at home and recite the memory verse one last time.

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