Preach/Teach 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 waited until the last day of the feast?

Jesus encourages belief

Translation points

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, not an imitation.

John 7:38 ESV

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

How would you have responded to this promise 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.