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In this week’s lesson, “In Spirit and Truth,” Jay Mijares continued the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. This conversation reveals that true worship is not bound to a place or a ritual, but springs from a heart transformed by repentance and faith. Jesus exposes her hidden sin—not to shame her, but to free her from it—and offers her the living water of eternal life. Her story shows that salvation requires both confession and a turning away from sin, leading to a new life centered on God.
Repentance opens the door to genuine worship. We can’t hide our sins from God—He already knows them—and evasion only keeps us distant from Him. Worship “in spirit” means giving ourselves to God from the heart, beyond empty routines, while worship “in truth” means approaching Him honestly and according to Scripture, through Jesus Christ alone. When we worship this way, joy and intimacy with God replace the burden of guilt.
Like the Samaritan woman, transformation leads to a concern for others. She left her water jar behind and ran to tell her neighbors about Jesus—even those who had mistreated her. True encounters with Christ change our priorities and ignite a desire to point others toward Him. No matter our past or perceived inadequacies, God can use a willing heart to lead people to the Savior.
Sunday Morning Messages from God's Word
This podcast is the message archives of the Lake Merced Church of Christ in San Francisco.