Teaching on John 7:37-39

Jesus appeals to the thirsty

By standing up and crying out Jesus attract attention

John 7:37 NRSV

On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, he cried out, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me,

Jesus encorages belief

The word “believe” in John 7:38 is translated in ESV as “entrust” and “faith” elsewhere in the NT

In John 7:38, it speaks about beliving in the “Jesus of 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 need to be glorified before the Spirit could be sent.