Recount a time when you realized you were at the end of your rope. What brought you to that place? How did you respond? What was the outcome?

Read John 7:37-39. The ‘Great Day’ of the Feast of Tabernacles was the apex of the largest celebration in the Jewish year. Why do you think Jesus chose this day to make his announcement?

“If anyone thirsts,” is likely an allusion to Isaiah 55:1ff. What does it mean to ‘thirst’ in these verses? Why does Jesus direct his message specifically toward those who thirst? What about those who aren’t thirsty? Why doesn’t he speak to them?

To the thirsty ones, Jesus said, “come to me and drink.” Why is it significant that Jesus drew attention to himself in this way? What was the reaction of his hearers (vv40-52)? How do people in your circle respond to Jesus’ exclusive claims today?

Jesus says believers will experience, “rivers of living water,” which John says is a reference to the Spirit (v39). What role[s] does the Spirit in the life of a Christian? Review the following verses and thank God for life in Christ & the Spirit abiding:

• John 3:5

• John 14:26; 16:13

• Acts 1:8

• Acts 2:17-18

• Acts 20:28

• Romans 5:2-5

• Romans 8:1-6

• Romans 8:10-11

• Romans 8:13-14

• Romans 8:15-16

• Romans 8:23-27

• Romans 15:13