Introduction

Good morning, family. It's wonderful to see all of you gathered here today in our Father's house. We're going to dive into a passage from the book of John today, specifically John 8: 37-39. Our focus will be on three themes: The Promise of Living Water, The Division of Unbelief, and The Hope of Eternal Life.

As the great Christian author, A.W. Tozer, once wrote, "The man who has God for his treasure has all things in One." This quote speaks volumes about the themes we will be discussing today. When we have God, we've got the living water, the hope of eternal life, and the power to bridge the division caused by unbelief.

Let's read the scripture together:

"I know that you are Abraham's descendants. Yet you are looking for a way to kill me, because you have no room for my word. I am telling you what I have seen in the Father's presence, and you are doing what you have heard from your father. “Abraham is our father,” they answered. “If you were Abraham's children,” said Jesus, “then you would do what Abraham did." - John 8: 37-39

Before we delve into this passage, let's bow our heads in prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for your word, a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. As we explore this Scripture today, we ask that you open our hearts and minds to understand and receive your truth. Help us to grasp the promise of your living water, the reality of unbelief's division, and the hope of eternal life. Guide us into a deeper relationship with you. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

The Promise of Living Water

The Promise of Living Water is a metaphor that Jesus used to describe the spiritual nourishment and satisfaction that only He can provide. In John 7:38, Jesus says, "Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them." This living water is not physical water, but a spiritual metaphor for the Holy Spirit, who quenches our spiritual thirst and gives us eternal life.

The concept of water as a life-giving element is not new. In fact, it is deeply rooted in the natural world. Water is essential for physical life. It hydrates, cleanses, and refreshes. Without it, life as we know it would cease to exist. Similarly, the living water that Jesus offers is essential for our spiritual life. It hydrates our parched souls, cleanses us from our sins, and refreshes us with God's grace.

This living water is a promise from Jesus to all who believe in Him. It is a promise of a fulfilled, satisfied life in Him. It is a promise of spiritual nourishment that the world cannot provide. The world offers us many things to quench our spiritual thirst – wealth, fame, power, pleasure. But none of these can truly satisfy. They are like saltwater, which only increases our thirst. Only Jesus, the living water, can quench our spiritual thirst and give us true satisfaction.

Moreover, the promise of living water is not just for this life, but for eternity. In Revelation 7:17, we read, "For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; 'he will lead them to springs of living water.' 'And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.'" This is a beautiful picture of the eternal satisfaction and joy that we will experience in heaven, where Jesus, our Shepherd, will lead us to springs of living water.

But the promise of living water is not just a future reality, but a present experience. When we believe in Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes to live within us, becoming a wellspring of living water that overflows to bless others. This is beautifully illustrated in John 4, where Jesus offers the Samaritan woman living water. She came to the well with a physical thirst, but Jesus offered her something far greater – spiritual water that would quench her deepest thirst and transform her life.

The promise of living water is a promise of transformation. When we drink of this water, we are changed. Our values, priorities, and desires are transformed to align with God's. We are filled with a deep, abiding joy that circumstances cannot shake. We are empowered to live a life of love, service, and witness, becoming channels of living water to a thirsty world.

Pastor, here would be a great to share a personal story that illustrates how this living water has transformed your life. This will help us better understand this concept.

The Division of Unbelief

Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees, the religious leaders of the day, who are descendants of Abraham ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO