Have you ever been thirsty? I mean, REALLY thirsty? The Hebrew people were. Two million people in the middle of the desert with no water made for one grumpy bunch, but God used this dire, life-threatening situation to teach us something today. Once again, we encounter Jesus in the Old Testament with “Jesus in the Fountain,” part of our Good News Everywhere Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
On a hot summer’s day, what do you typically reach for to quench your thirst?
READ
Ruth 1:20; Job 7:19-20; Psalm 10:1; Ecclesiastes 6:2; Lamentations 5:20; Exodus 17:5-6; John 4:10, 7:37-39; Revelation 7:17, 21:6-7, 22:1; I Corinthians 10:4-6
TAKEAWAYS
What is God teaching us:
1. His patience
2. His provision
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. In your own words, what do you think Jesus means when he says, “Anyone who believes in me may come and drink!” (John 7:38)?
2. Why do you think God included in the Bible so many complaints that are directed at him?
APPLICATION
How would you explain to a new believer how to “drink”?
FOR MENTORING
Do you think that believers are finding their thirst quenched these days? What evidence would you provide to support your view?
