Preaching/Teaching on John 7:37-39

Jesus appeals to the thirsty

By standing up and crying, 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 till the last day of the feast?

Jesus encourages belief

Translation Point

The word “believes” in John 7:38 is translated in the ESV as “entrust” and “faith” elsewhere in the New Testament.

In John 7:38, it speaks about believing in the Jesus of the Gospel, no an imitation.

John 7:38 NLT

Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’ ”

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

Jesus promises the Holy Spirit

A future reality

Jesus will be glorified

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

Jesus still needs to be glorified before the Spirit can be sent.