Knowing Jesus - Knowing the Living Water

Introduction:

Isaiah 12:3 - With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.

CONTROVERSY – 2 separate disputes:

  1. "Gen Pop": Believers vs Lazy Researchers (John 7:40-44)
  2. Authorities: Haters vs Seekers (John 7:45-52)

Knowing the Living Water (John 7:37-52):

  1. Living water flows Into thristy people. (John 7:37)
    • Thirst
    • Come
    • Drink
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  2. Living water flows Out of quenched people. (John 7:38)

    1 Corinthians 12:7 - To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

    1 Peter 4:10 - As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another...

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 7:37-52

  1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  2. How does someone recognize they are thirsty (John 7:37)? If you are a believer: how did you recognize YOU were thirsty when you came to Christ to drink? How can you recognize when someone else is thirsty, and needs Christ?

  3. What are some things people try to find satisfaction in, when what they really need is Christ? What are some things that you tried?

  4. Read John 7:38. Explain, in your own words, what Jesus is saying. How do you know when you are “quenched”?

Breakout
How “outward focused” have you personally been during the COVID season we are in? Pray for one another to be RIVERS, not BUCKETS, of living water.