Read John 7.37-52. In verses37-39: The last day of the feast is the moment for a dramatic pronouncement. At the feast the water from the rock (Num 20.1-13) was commemorated in a way that promised future blessings (Isa 44.3; 55.1). Jesus' saying relates this tradition to the outpouring of the Spirit to believers. The text is ambiguous but probably refers to the Spirit flowing from Jesus (4.10; 19.34), not the believer. Scripture, Isa 44.2-3 or Zech 14.8 (Zechariah was read at this festival). Glorified, the reality of Jesus' relation to the Father was revealed in his death and resurrection (see 12.23; 16.7 and comment on 1.14-18; compare Joel 2.28-29; Acts 2.14-21). In verses 40-44: The crowd continued to be divided. The prophet, see 1.21, 25, 45, 6.14-15; Messiah, see 1.20, 25, 41. In verses 45-52: The police do not attempt an arrest because of the effect of Jesus' teaching. The position of the Pharisees is ironic. One of the authorities, namely Nicodemus, has gone to Jesus; they hold the crowd in contempt for ignorance by condemning Jesus without ... hearing. Comments or Questions..
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