Preaching/Teaching on John 7:37-39

Jesus appeals to the thirsty

By Standing up and crying out Jesus attracts attention

John 7:37 ESV

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.

John 7:37

Jesus encourages belief

Translation points

The word “believes”in is translated in the ESV as “entrust” and “faith” elsewhere in the New Testament.

In , it speaks about believing in the Jesus of the gospel, not an imitation.

John 7:38 NRSV

and let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, ‘Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water.’ ”

Jesus promises the Spirit

A future reality

Jesus will be glorified

Jesus needed to be glorified before the Spirit could be sent.