Rivers of Living Water
John 7:37-52
John wrote this gospel so that we would believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and have life in His name. (John 20:31) In this passage Jesus calls us to believe in Him and His promise that “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Jesus was talking about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Varied Responses to Jesus
Belief (vs 40-41)
Question (vs 41-42)
Wonder (vs 45-46)
Disbelief (vs 47-49)
Follow in secret for a while (vs 50-51)
The Flow of the Holy Spirit
Presence before Christ’s ministry
Creation (Genesis 1:2)
Renewal, Presence, Joy (Psalm 51:10-12)
John the Baptist’s proclamation (Mark 1:7-8)
Fulfillment of Scripture
Quench spiritual thirst (Isaiah 44:3 & John 4:13-14)
Clean, Create new heart, Indwell (Ezekiel 36:25-27)
Reveals the glory of Jesus (vs 39 & John 16:13-14)
