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John 4:13

John 4:13

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Everything the world offers — even the best things, like Jacob's well — only satisfies temporarily. Jesus was building to the contrast.

Memory phrase: The world's water always runs out.

Talk about it: Have you ever gotten something you really wanted and then found that you wanted more? What does that tell you about the things of this world?

Prayer: Jesus, remind me that nothing in this world truly satisfies — only You do.

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