🔹 Story 1: The Woman at the Well
Main Characters: Jesus, Samaritan woman, disciples
Story Summary: Jesus spoke with a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well, breaking social and religious norms. He revealed her past and offered her “living water.” She believed and led her town to hear Him.
Key Verses: John 4:1–42
Theme Connection: Jesus showed that salvation is for all, regardless of background—He honoured the faith of a Samaritan and used her to spark a local revival.
🔹 Story 2: The Good Samaritan Parable
Main Characters: Jesus, a traveller, priest, Levite, Samaritan
Story Summary: In response to a question about loving one’s neighbour, Jesus told a parable where a Samaritan helped a wounded man, while religious leaders passed by.
Key Verses: Luke 10:25–37
Theme Connection: The Samaritan, a cultural outcast, became the model of true love and mercy—challenging prejudice and legalism.
🔹 Story 3: Jesus Healed Ten Lepers, but Only the Samaritan Returned
Main Characters: Jesus, ten lepers, Samaritan
Story Summary: Jesus healed ten men with leprosy, but only one came back to thank Him—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus praised his faith and gratitude.
Key Verses: Luke 17:11–19
Theme Connection: The outcast showed greater faith and thankfulness than the others—reminding us that true worship often comes from unexpected hearts.
🔹 Story 4: A Samaritan Village Rejected Jesus
Main Characters: Jesus, James, John, Samaritan villagers
Story Summary: As Jesus travelled toward Jerusalem, a Samaritan village refused to receive Him because of ethnic and religious differences. James and John wanted to call down fire, but Jesus rebuked them.
Key Verses: Luke 9:51–56
Theme Connection: Even in rejection, Jesus showed patience and love—modelling grace over judgment.
🔹 Story 5: The Disciples Preached in Samaritan Villages
Main Characters: Jesus, disciples
Story Summary: Jesus sent His disciples to preach in Samaritan villages, even though Jews and Samaritans typically avoided each other. This showed His inclusive mission.
Key Verses: Matthew 10:5–6; Luke 9:6
Theme Connection: The Gospel breaks barriers—Jesus extended His message even to the Samaritans, preparing the way for future ministry.
🔹 Story 6: Philip Preached to the Samaritans
Main Characters: Philip, Samaritans, apostles
Story Summary: After Stephen’s martyrdom, Philip went to Samaria and preached the Gospel. Many believed, and unclean spirits were cast out.
Key Verses: Acts 8:4–8
Theme Connection: Samaria was one of the first mission fields of the early church—showing God’s love for all people.
🔹 Story 7: Simon the Sorcerer in Samaria
Main Characters: Simon, Philip, Peter, John
Story Summary: In Samaria, a sorcerer named Simon believed and was baptized. But later he tried to buy spiritual power and was rebuked by Peter.
Key Verses: Acts 8:9–24
Theme Connection: Even in revival, hearts must be genuine—true faith cannot be bought or manipulated.
🔹 Story 8: Jesus Declared the Gospel Would Reach Samaria
Main Characters: Jesus, disciples
Story Summary: Before ascending, Jesus told His disciples they would be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Key Verses: Acts 1:8
Theme Connection: Samaria had a special place in God’s redemptive plan—bridging the gap between Jew and Gentile.
🔹 Story 9: The Samaritans Believed and Received the Holy Spirit
Main Characters: Samaritans, Peter, John, Holy Spirit
Story Summary: After the Samaritans believed Philip’s message, Peter and John came, laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Key Verses: Acts 8:14–17
Theme Connection: God affirmed the inclusion of Samaritans in the church through the same Spirit given at Pentecost.
🔹 Story 10: Jesus Used Samaria as a Pathway to Ministry
Main Characters: Jesus, disciples, Samaritans
Story Summary: While many avoided Samaria, Jesus often chose to go through it, not around it—demonstrating intentional love and inclusion in His movements.
Key Verses: John 4:3–4; Luke 17:11
Theme Connection: Jesus didn’t avoid the marginalized—He moved toward them, offering dignity and redemption.
🔹 Key Bible Passages for the Theme
- John 4:1–42
- Luke 10:25–37; 17:11–19; 9:51–56
- Matthew 10:5–6
- Acts 1:8; 8:4–25
- John 4:3–4; Luke 9:6
The Samaritans—despised and excluded by many in Israel—became powerful examples of faith, inclusion, and transformation. Jesus reached across division to restore them, and the early church continued His mission. Their stories show that God’s kingdom includes all who believe, no matter their background.