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- 37 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. 38 Whoever believes in me, as[a] the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” 39 Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
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Mar 8, 2021 · In John 7:38, Jesus makes a promise using a metaphor: “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” The statement comes at a key moment during the Feast of Booths.
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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. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”
- What Are The Rivers of Living Water?
- What Does The Word “Rivers” represent?
- What Does The Word “Flow” represent?
- Who Does 'Rivers of Living Water' Apply to?
- What Should You Do Now?
For this truth to transform you, it requires you to understand what the rivers of living water are. Thankfully Jesus answers this in the very next verse. The 'rivers of living water' Jesus was referring to is the Spirit of God working in and flowing out of the life of a believer. Up until this time, the Holy Spirit would come upon a believer and th...
The word rivers here imply something greater than a calm, quiet river, or little stream. This word means a flood or an overabundance. Think of any time you have seen torrential rain and the water flows into the river creating a powerful stream of water that flows over everything in its path. This is how the Holy Spirit should be present and operati...
The use of the word flow here is also important because it implies a continuous movement. The word flow means “to move along or out steadily and continuously in a current or stream.” When something is flowing it is not static it continues moving in a determined direction. You will also find consistency and steadiness within the flow. As a Christian...
Another exciting part of this truth and understanding about the rivers of living water is who this applies to. Jesus said this is for whoever believes in me. This means Jesus intends for you to be a person that overflows with the abundance of the Holy Spirit working in you. This is not reserved for the anointed few but is intended for the believing...
If you remember the definition of the word flow, part of that definition is continuous, which means ongoing. I want to encourage you to step into the flow. Remember you are not the source you are the channel. Your job is to get connected to the source. We live in a day and age where we have all these powerful electronic devices. They have the capab...
Rivers of Living Water - 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. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ...
For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’”[a] 39 (When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given,[b] because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.) Read full chapter.
NLT Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’'. KJV He that believeth on me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
The one who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, will have streams of living water flow from deep within him.”. American Standard Version. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, from within him shall flow rivers of living water. Aramaic Bible in Plain English.
