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in whom they were to worship. Verse 24 shows that it is the Holy Spirit that is meant here. b. “And in truth.” Not merely in the truth of God’s Word. Deeper than that. Jesus said, “I am the truth and the life,” Jesus is “the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” c. “To worship in spirit and in truth.” This means, therefore, that we must pray in the Holy Spirit and in Christ. This is the first requirement in prayer. The man or woman out of Christ, who is not in His Spirit, cannot pray. To pray, we must be in Christ, dwelling in the Spirit. Discussion 1. Discuss the tact, courtesy, and kind ness of Christ in His dealings with this women. In our zeal and impetuosity, are not these gentle qualities often over looked ? Should we not study to be more sympathetic and thoughtful in our deal ings with others? 2. Discuss the transformation of this woman from an indifferent, flagrant sin ner to a sincere, earnest listener and a fearless witness for Christ. What must have been the qualities which changed her attitude? Can we discover these same qualities by studying the words which He spoke and the life which He lived as recorded in the gospels? Have you ever thoughtfully, reverently talked to this searcher of hearts? 3. Discuss the subject of satisfaction. Is it not true that people everywhere are yearning for that which will quench the thirst of the soul? Is there anything at all i n .the world, aside from Christ, which gives lasting and complete satis faction in life? 4. Consider Christ’s discussion of the subject of worship. What does it mean to worship “in spirit” ? In this connection, study John 1:33 and 4:24. What does it mean to worship “in truth” ? Note John 1:47 and 14:6. Discuss this propo sition : Only those can truly worship God who are dwelling in Christ and are in dwelt by the Holy Spirit. 5. Consider the omniscience of Christ as revealed in the statement of the woman in verse 29. Compare this with John 2 :24, 25. If we dwelt upon the fact that Christ knows our every thought and watches our every action, would it not change our lives? Why not try to live this week with that thought in mind? 6. Discuss the privileges and obliga tions of the harvester, as suggested in verses 35 to 38. What are the wages promised to those who work in the fields ? Is the one who has the tangible results the only one who will receive wages ? Is it wise to judge a man’s service by its ex ternal results? 7. Where should we go for help in times of distress ? Does God always an swer our prayers in the exact way in which we ask? What are we to do when prayer is not answered ? How are we to know when our prayers are answered? What, is faith, and how is it developed? Study the above questions in the light of the story of the healing of the nobleman’s son. Whate’er the care which breaks thy rest, Whate’er the wish that swells thy breast, Spread before God that wish, that care, And change anxiety to prayer. —Jane Crewdson.
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