Preaching/Teaching on John 7:37-39

Jesus appeals to the thirsty

By standing up and crying out Jesus attracts attention

John 7:37 LEB

Now on the last day of the feast—the great day—Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me, and let him drink,

Why do you think Jesus waits till 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 NT

In John 7:38, 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.’ ”

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.