September 13, 2025
A video introduction using illustrations, personal stories, metaphors, or active learning examples to begin the discussion.
After the video, prompts are supplied for thinking and sharing with others personal perception and experience. This opening activity prompts participants to think about and relate to the topic, and to share with others.
Some people believe miraculous moments still happen, but we often miss them or choose not to see them. What do you think? Have you ever sensed a “divine appointment,” a moment or interaction that felt like it was organized by God’s hand? Share.
When you think about “divine appointments,” where do those moments usually land on the spectrum below?
In other words:
Could → Want → Need → Should → Must
Where would you place your own experiences?
The Bible discussion begins with a careful reading of the whole passage, either from your own Bibles, or from the provided images below.
Then participants are to ask:
John 4 opens with a surprising detail: Jesus had to go through Samaria. It wasn’t just a travelling route but a divine appointment. Most Jews avoided that road and area because of the hostility with Samaritans, but Jesus went directly to this place. Proverbs 16:9 says, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” What others saw as a detour became the very place Jesus revealed Himself. Where might God be leading you to do, be, or go to places you’d rather avoid?
We also glimpse Jesus’ humanity. In John 4:6, it reads that she was “tired” and sat down by the well. He wasn’t operating in endless supernatural energy—He grew weary, thirsty, and needed rest. Instead of hiding His weakness, He asked the woman for help. Hebrews 4:15 reminds us that He understands our struggles. What does it say about God that His first move here was humility, not power? Perhaps real power lies in being present in a world where so many people feel that God is absent.
Notice the timing: “It was about noon.” She came when no one else would, yet Jesus was waiting. In a busy, noisy world, the miracle may be this: Jesus is still available to meet us personally.
A parting video clip with a personal invitation to apply the message to “knowing Christ” and “living in Christ” in the coming week.