The loss of five husbands, her reputation, her self-respect, and hope gives Avi little reason to trust this man. His words open her eyes to new possibilities, new hope, and the restoration of life she thought was not available to her any longer. We read through her losses, her devastation, her suffering, and her renewal when she meets Jesus on that fateful day at Jacob's well. Following the story you can go deeper and complete the Bible study to see how the scripture about the Samaritan woman can apply to your life.