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.

Why do you think Jesus waits til the last day of the feast?

Jesus encourages belief

Translation Points

A. Greek Usage.

I. Classical.

1. pistós, which is attested first, means a. “trusting” (also with the nuance of “obedient”) and b. “trustworthy,” i.e., faithful, reliable.

How would you have responded to the promise of this living water?

Jesus promises the Spirit

A future Reality

John 7:38 ESV

Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’ ”

John 7:38

Jesus will be Glorified

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