John 7:37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” 39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; …
Ezekiel 47–48 and John 7:37–39 The Bible often speaks of water in both natural and spiritual terms. It is one of the most essential elements of life—every human body depends on clean water to survive, and every soul depends on the Living Water that flows from God. In the vision of Ezekiel 47–48 and in …
Throughout Scripture, God uses bodies of water as backdrops for His mighty works. From seas that parted to pools of healing, these waters point us to His power and salvation. The Red Sea When Moses stretched out his hand, God parted the Red Sea so Israel could escape Egypt (Exodus 14:21–22). It became a symbol …
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The Red Sea stands as one of the most dramatic locations in Scripture. When Israel faced the Egyptian army behind and the waters ahead, God demonstrated His mighty power. “Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night” …
Often called “the Great Sea” (Numbers 34:6–7), the Mediterranean marked Israel’s western border. Its vast expanse symbolized both protection and possibility. From its ports, trade and cultural exchange spread across nations. In the New Testament, the Mediterranean became the stage for Paul’s missionary journeys (Acts 27:1–2). Though storms raged, God’s plan carried the gospel westward. …
Isaiah 60:9 and the New Testament Fulfillment Isaiah’s prophetic vision of the glory of Zion in chapter 60 is a sweeping picture of God’s redemptive plan for the nations. “Surely the coastlands shall wait for Me; and the ships of Tarshish will come first, to bring your sons from afar, their silver and their gold …
Before it was called the Sea of Galilee, Scripture referred to it as the Sea of Chinnereth (Joshua 12:3). The name means “harp,” likely describing its shape. This body of water witnessed the same mighty works of Christ but also carried deep Old Testament significance as part of Israel’s inheritance. From Joshua’s conquest to Jesus’ …
The Jordan River runs like a lifeline through the land of Israel, yet its spiritual significance flows even deeper. It was at the Jordan that God stopped the waters so Israel could cross on dry ground into the Promised Land (Joshua 3:17). The river marked the end of wilderness wandering and the beginning of inheritance. …
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The Nile was the source of Egypt’s prosperity. Its floods nourished the land, enabling crops to flourish (Genesis 41:1–3). Yet when Pharaoh hardened his heart, God turned the river into blood (Exodus 7:20–21). What Egypt trusted as its lifeline became a testimony of God’s power. The Nile also carried echoes of both sorrow and salvation. …
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Near Jerusalem’s Sheep Gate lay the Pool of Bethesda, where crowds of the sick gathered in hope of healing (John 5:2–3). For 38 years, one man lay there until Jesus approached and asked, “Do you want to be made well?” (John 5:6). With a word, Christ healed him, proving that His mercy is greater than …
