Jacob's Well and The Samaritans- An Encounter with Yeshua- The Gospel According to John- Chapter 4 Part 1

The Teaching today is about Jacob's Well and the Samaritans, with the subtopic, A Visitation with Yeshua.  During the time of Yeshua, there were three regional groups: Galilee, Samaria, and Judea; the people were identified by their region.    Samaria was located in the center of Israel and was the land given to Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph.  Joseph was the son of Jacob whose name was changed to Israel. The Samaritan woman identifies herself as a descendant of Jacob.    We will discuss the history that leads to the encounter between Yeshua and the woman at the well. If you don't know the history, you won’t understand what is happening in John Chapter 4.    During their conversation, Yeshua ministers to the woman about living water in reference to the Holy Spirit.  Yeshua also speaks to the woman about everlasting life.