Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, April 23, 2023

Text: John 4:13-14; John 7:37-38

Bible Reading: Numbers 23:19 & James 1:17 “God Is not a man, so He does not lie. He is not human, so He does not change His mind. Has He ever spoken and failed to act? Has He ever promised and not carried it through? Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.” (NLT)

Metaphor—

Rock, Shepherd, Bread of Life, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, Light, Vine, Banner, the Lamb of God, Living Water.

#1—John 4:13-14—Samaritan woman at the well.

          John 7-37—Feast of Tabernacles.

#2—The Bible was first written to people living in arid lands.

          Cisterns–

#3—The Dead Sea & En Gedi—

          Jeremiah 2:13—

          Jeremiah 17:13—

Conclusion: Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (NLT)

John 10:10 “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy [water from a cistern]. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life [Living Water].” (NLT)