“He Was Lost, and Is Found – Quotes and Scriptures

Lesson 18: “He Was Lost, and Is Found – Quotes and Scriptures

Doctrine and Covenants 18:15

Reading 1 – Luke 15:8-10

Reading 2 – Doctrine and Covenants 18:10-13

Reading 3 - President Gordon B. Hinckley said: “Some of our own … cry out in pain and suffering and loneliness and fear. Ours is a great and solemn duty to reach out and help them, to lift them, to feed them if they are hungry, to nurture their spirits if they thirst for truth and righteousness. …

“… There are those who were once warm in the faith, but whose faith has grown cold. Many of them wish to come back but do not know quite how to do it. They need friendly hands reaching out to them. With a little effort, many of them can be brought back to feast again at the table of the Lord.

“My brethren and sisters, I would hope, I would pray that each of us … would resolve to seek those who need help, who are in desperate and difficult circumstances, and lift them in the spirit of love into the embrace of the Church, where strong hands and loving hearts will warm them, comfort them, sustain them, and put them on the way of happy and productive lives” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1996, 118; or Ensign, Nov. 1996, 86).

Reading 4 – Elder Bruce D. Porter has said: “The parable of the prodigal son is a parable of us all. It reminds us that we are, in some measure, prodigal sons and daughters of our Father in Heaven. For, as the Apostle Paul wrote, ‘all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God’ (Rom. 3:23).” (Redeemer of Israel, Bruce D. Porter, Ensign, November, 1995)

Reading 5 – Luke 15:11-16

Elder Bruce D. Porter has said: “Like the errant son of the Savior’s parable, we have come to ‘a far country’ (Luke 15:13) separated from our premortal home. Like the prodigal, we share in a divine inheritance, but by our sins we squander a portion thereof and experience a ‘mighty famine’ of spirit (Luke 15:14). Like him, we learn through painful experience that worldly pleasures and pursuits are of no more worth than the husks of corn that swine eat. We yearn to be reconciled with our Father and return to his home.” (Redeemer of Israel, Bruce D. Porter, Ensign, November, 1995)

Reading 6 – Luke 15:17-19

Reading 7 - Elder Neal A. Maxwell has written: "There are many prodigals who lack the meekness and the intellectual clarity to do what the prodigal son did. Saying, in effect, 'Living like this is ridiculous!,' the prodigal son 'came to himself.' He realized how much better off he would be to return to his father. He did not ponder, 'What will they say? Will anyone come out to meet me?' Instead, he arose and went home. Being sufficiently meek to feel caused him to think, and humbleness of mind saved his soul." (Meek and Lowly, p48)

2 Nephi 2:8

Reading 8 – Luke 15:20-24

Reading 8 – Luke 15:20-24

Luke 15:25-32

Doctrine and Covenants 58:42

Reading 9 - President Gordon B. Hinckley said of The Prodigal Son: “I ask you to read that story. Every parent ought to read it again and again. It is large enough to encompass every household, and enough larger than that to encompass all mankind, for are we not all prodigal sons and daughters who need to repent and partake of the forgiving mercy of our Heavenly Father and then follow His example?” (“Of You It Is Required to Forgive,” Ensign, June 1991, 5).

I ask you to read that story

Referring to the parable of the prodigal son, President Gordon B. Hinckley said:

“I ask you to read that story. Every parent ought to read it again and again. It is large enough to encompass every household, and enough larger than that to encompass all mankind, for are we not all prodigal sons and daughters who need to repent and partake of the forgiving mercy of our Heavenly Father and then follow His example?”

“Of You It Is Required to Forgive,” Ensign, June 1991, 5

Lesson 18: “He Was Lost, and Is Found”

"Lesson 18: “He Was Lost, and Is Found”," New Testament Class Member Study Guide, (1997)

Luke 15; 17

• What can you learn from the actions of the shepherd in the parable of the lost sheep and the woman in the parable of the piece of silver? (See D&C 18:10–13.) In what ways might a person be “lost”? What is our responsibility toward those who are lost? (See Luke 15:4–5, 8; Alma 31:34–35.)

• In the parable of the prodigal son, what did the father do when he saw his son returning? (See Luke 15:20.) How did the father respond to his son’s confession? (See Luke 15:21–24.) How is the father’s response like the Lord’s response when we repent? (See Luke 15:7; Mosiah 26:30; D&C 58:42.)

Suggestion for Family Discussion

Review the story of Jesus healing the ten lepers (Luke 17:11–19). Discuss some reasons that we, like the nine lepers, do not always express our gratitude to the Lord. Talk about things we can to do to better express gratitude to the Lord each day.

As part of this family discussion, you may want to sing together “I Stand All Amazed” (Hymns, no. 193).

Scripture Chain: Rejoicing with the Lord over Those Who Repent

Luke 15:4–10

Luke 15:11–24

Alma 26:11–16

D&C 18:10–16

Lesson 17 - What Shall I Do That I May Inherit Eternal Life - Preparation for Next Sunday

Lesson 17: “What Shall I Do That I May Inherit Eternal Life?”,"

Mark 10:17–30; 12:41–44; Luke 12:13–21; 14; 16

• What blessings are more important than material possessions? (See Luke 12:31–34; D&C 6:7 for some examples.)

• Why do many people set their hearts on worldly wealth even though they know it is only temporary? How can we determine whether we are too concerned with material possessions?

• What has the Lord asked you to sacrifice? How have you been blessed for making these sacrifices?

Suggestion for your Family Home Evening tomorrow night:

Place a set of scriptures at one end of the room and a piece of money at the other end. Invite a family member to try to walk in a straight line toward the scriptures while looking at the money.

If the family member has difficulty reaching the scriptures, ask why it is difficult. If he or she is able to reach the scriptures, ask how long he or she would be able to go without wandering from the straight line.

Read Mark 10:17–24, and explain that we cannot enter the kingdom of God (represented by the scriptures) if we focus our attention on worldly possessions (represented by the money).

Discuss how to develop and maintain proper attitudes about material possessions.

Scripture Chain: Seeking the Kingdom of God

Matthew 6:19–21

Matthew 6:33

Mark 10:28–30

Jacob 2:18–19

D&C 6:6–7

Lesson 16 - I was Blind, Now I See

Purpose

To gain have a greater understanding and appreciation of Jesus Christ as the Light of the World and the Good Shepherd.


Attention Activity

Think of several physical infirmities that Jesus healed during his mortal ministry. This lesson is about Jesus healing a blind man—a miracle he performed often.

• Why do you think healing the blind was such a significant miracle in the Savior’s ministry?

What might healing the blind symbolize spiritually? (The Savior’s power to help us overcome spiritual blindness and “see” or understand spiritual truths.)

The scriptures studied in this lesson focus on seeing and hearing the Savior and on our responsibility to help others do the same.

Scripture Application

Think about how these scriptures apply to daily life.

1. Jesus gives sight to a man who was born blind.

Read John 9 - selected verses. Here is picture of Jesus healing the blind man.

• Before healing the man who was born blind, Jesus proclaimed, “I am the light of the world” (John 9:5). In what ways did Jesus bring light to the blind man? (See John 9:6–7, 35–38.)

• The man who had been blind testified several times that Jesus had healed him (John 9:10–11, 15, 17, 24–25, 27, 30–33.

Mark these passages in their scriptures. What can we learn from this man’s example? (For example, we have a responsibility to share our testimonies. The man courageously testified to many people, even those who rejected his testimony and threatened him.)

• How did this man’s testimony grow as he continued to share it? (Compare verses 11, 17, 33, and 38.)

How has your testimony grown as you have shared it?

• How did the Pharisees react when they heard about the miracle? (See John 9:16.)

Why do you think they refused to acknowledge that Jesus had performed this miracle by the power of God? (pride, anger about Jesus healing on the Sabbath, fear that they would lose power or popularity, and so on.)

How did the Pharisees try to discredit Jesus? (See John 9:16, 18–20, 24, 28–29, 34.) How do some people today deny the power of God?

• How did the parents of the man who had been blind respond when the Pharisees asked them about the miracle? (See John 9:18–23.)

Why did the parents respond this way? (See John 9:22.) How are we sometimes like this man’s parents? How can we be more valiant in our testimonies?

• How did the Pharisees punish the man when he continued to testify that Jesus had healed him? (See John 9:34.
Being cast out meant being excommunicated.)

What did Jesus do when he heard that the man had been cast out because of his testimony? (See John 9:35–37.) How has the Lord blessed you for remaining faithful during adversity?


• In what way could the Pharisees see, and in what way were they blind?
(See John 9:39–41. They knew the law very well, but they were blind to its true purpose. They refused to see that Jesus came in fulfillment of the law.)

What is the difference between seeing with our eyes and “seeing” or understanding spiritually?
What are some causes of spiritual blindness?
What can we learn from this account about how to overcome spiritual blindness?

2. Jesus teaches that he is the Good Shepherd.

Discuss John 10:1–15, 25–28. In these verses, Jesus described how a shepherd would protect and care for his sheep. Explain that in Jesus’ time, sheep were led into an enclosure called a sheepfold for the night. One of the shepherds would guard the door while the others went home to rest. If a wild animal got into the sheepfold, the shepherd would give his life if necessary to protect the sheep. In the morning, each shepherd would return and call his sheep. They would recognize his voice and follow him to pasture.

• In Jesus’ discussion of the shepherd and his sheep, whom do the sheep represent? (See John 10:4, 27.)
Who is the shepherd? (See John 10:11.)
What are some qualities of a good shepherd?

(Here is a list of some of these qualities.)

a. He knows his sheep, calls them by name, and leads them (John 10:3–4, 14).
b. He is the door of the sheep, allowing them to enter the fold to be saved and find pasture (John 10:7, 9).
c. He gives the sheep “life … more abundantly” (John 10:10).
d. He gives his life for the sheep (John 10:11, 15).

• What is the difference between a shepherd and a hireling? (See John 10:11–14.) How is Jesus the perfect example of a shepherd?
(Using the preceding list, note how Jesus exemplifies each of these qualities. See 2 Nephi 9:41–42 as you discuss how Jesus is the door of the sheep. As you discuss Jesus’ willingness to give his life for us, see John 10:17–18.)

• How do sheep recognize their shepherd? (See John 10:3–4.) How can we hear the Lord’s voice? (See D&C 1:37–38; 18:33–36; 97:1.)
How are we protected when we know and follow the voice of the Good Shepherd?

• Who are the thieves and robbers who try to enter the sheepfold? (See John 10:1. They are people who try to harm the Lord’s followers or lead them astray.)

How can we discern between true shepherds and those who try to lead us astray? (See John 10:10.)

• How are the sheep rewarded for following the Good Shepherd? (See John 10:9–10, 28.)

How have you been blessed for following the Savior?

Conclusion

We testify that Jesus is the Light of the World and the Good Shepherd.



1. Our responsibilities as shepherds

• How are we also shepherds for the Lord’s sheep? What can we do to help others hear and follow the voice of the Good Shepherd?

Elder Bruce R. McConkie taught: “Anyone serving in any capacity in the Church in which he [or she] is responsible for the spiritual or temporal well-being of any of the Lord’s children is a shepherd to those sheep. The Lord holds his shepherds accountable for the safety (salvation) of his sheep” (Mormon Doctrine, 2nd ed. [1966], 710).

2. “Other sheep I have” (John 10:16)

• To whom did Jesus refer in John 10:16? (See 3 Nephi 15:21–24.)

When did these “other sheep” hear the Savior’s voice? How could this verse help someone who is investigating the Church to have a better understanding of the Book of Mormon?

Elder Howard W. Hunter taught: “Those who are familiar with the life and teachings of the Master from their knowledge of the books of the Bible will be interested to know there is also a record of his appearance to the people of the Western Hemisphere—the other sheep to whom he made reference. It is titled the Book of Mormon after the prophet who compiled and abridged the records of the peoples of the American continents. The Book of Mormon is another witness for Christ and records his teachings to the other flock in the New World” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1983, 19; or Ensign, May 1983, 16).

3. Different ways of seeing

To more fully appreciate the ways the Savior helps us see, note the several different meanings of the word see (suggested definitions appear below). Note how the Savior helps us see in the way it describes.

to perceive by the eye

to understand

to be aware of

to imagine as a possibility

to discover

to direct attention to

to look at from a particular point of view

Lesson 16 - I Was Blind, Now I See - Reading for Next Sunday

"Lesson 16: “I Was Blind, Now I See”

John 9–10

• Jesus healed a man who had been born blind (John 9:1–7).

How did the healed man’s testimony grow as he continued to share it? (See John 9:11, 17, 33, 38.)

How has your testimony grown as you have shared it?

• How did the parents of the man who had been blind respond when the Pharisees asked them about the miracle? (See John 9:18–23.)

Why did the parents respond this way? (See John 9:22.)

How are we sometimes like this man’s parents?

How can you be more valiant in your testimony?

• In Jesus’ discussion of the shepherd and his sheep, whom do the sheep represent? (See John 10:4, 27.)

Who is the shepherd? (See John 10:11.)

What are some qualities of a good shepherd? (See John 10:3–4, 7, 9–15.)

How is Jesus the perfect example of a shepherd?


Suggestion for For Your Home Evening Tomorrow Night

Read John 9:1–38, asking family members to look for ways the Savior helped the blind man see both physically and spiritually. Discuss how spiritual sight and physical sight are alike and different.

Ask family members to discuss ways they can increase their ability to “see” gospel truths.

Scripture Chain: Jesus Christ—“The Good Shepherd”

Psalm 23:1–6

Isaiah 40:11

Ezekiel 34:11–12

John 10:11

Mosiah 26:21

Alma 5:60

I Am the Light of the World - Lesson Outline

Lesson 15: “I Am the Light of the World”," New Testament Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual, (2002)

1. Introduction

a) Feasts - The law commanded that three times a year all the males of the covenant people were to appear before the Lord in the place that he should choose, that is, in

i) the Feast of Unleavened Bread,

ii) in the Feast of Weeks, and

iii) in the Feast of Tabernacles (Ex. 23:14–17; Deut. 16:16)

b) The Feast of Unleavened Bread – Passover – occurred in the spring, and celebrated the passing over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt when God smote the firstborn of the Egyptians, and more generally the redemption from Egypt

c) The Feast of Weeks – Pentecost - Fifty days (Lev. 23:16) after the Feast of the Passover, the Feast of Pentecost was kept. During those 50 days the harvest of corn was being gathered in. It is called (Ex. 23:16) “the feast of harvest, the firstfruits of thy labours” and (Deut. 16:10) “the feast of weeks.”

i) Pentecost is Greek for “50 days”

ii) Commemorates the Lord giving Moses the Ten Commandments on Mt. Sinai

d) The Feast of Tabernacles

i) Reading 1 – Excerpt from Bible Dictionary, “Feasts,” page 672 - The Feast of Tabernacles or of Ingathering, called by later Jews the Feast, and reckoned by them to be the greatest and most joyful of all, was celebrated on the fifteenth to twenty-first days of the seventh month. To the seven days was added an eighth (“the last day, that great day of the feast” (John 7:37), a day of holy convocation, which marked the ending not only of this particular feast, but of the whole festival season. The events celebrated were the sojourning of the children of Israel in the wilderness, and the gathering-in of all the fruits of the year. The sacrifices prescribed by the law were more numerous than for any other feast, and impressive ceremonies were added in later times, that is, (1) the drawing of water from Siloam and its libation on the altar (of this it was said that he who has not seen the joy of the drawing of water at the Feast of Tabernacles does not know what joy is); and (2) the illumination of the temple courts by four golden candelabra. It is probably to these ceremonies that our Lord refers in John 7:37 and 8:12. (3) The making of a canopy of willows over the altar. The characteristic rite of the Feast of Tabernacles was the dwelling in booths made of the boughs of trees.

ii) Reading 2 - Elder Bruce R. McConkie described the Feast of Tabernacles as follows: "Coming five days after the Day of Atonement, it was thus celebrated when the sins of the chosen people had been removed and when their special covenant relation to Jehovah had been renewed and restored. Above all other occasions it was one for rejoicing, bearing testimony, and praising the Lord. In the full sense, it is the Feast of Jehovah, the one Mosaic celebration which, as part of the restitution of all things, shall be restored when Jehovah comes to reign personally upon the earth for a thousand years. Even now we perform one of its chief rituals in our solemn assemblies, the giving of the Hosanna Shout, and the worshipers of Jehovah shall yet be privileged to exult in other of its sacred rituals." (Promised Messiah, p426)

e) The events we will study today took place at the time of The Feast of Tabernacles, six months before Christ would be crucified

f) Remember three weeks ago, we talked about the Gospel of John and how John’s record was different than the other three and was primarily written for members of the Church.

g) The events at the Feast of Tabernacles are recorded only by John

2. Jesus attends the Feast of Tabernacles and teaches in the temple.

a) Jesus is in Galilee because it is too dangerous for him to teach in Judea, where Jerusalem lies

i) His kinsmen invite him to go to the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem

ii) He responds that he will not go

iii) Later goes to the feast separately and in secret

b) Reading 3 – John 7:14-17

14¶Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.

15And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?

16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

i) Verse 16 - My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me

ii) Verse 17 - If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine

iii) Verse 17 - whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself

iv) Reading 4 - Elder John K. Carmack of the Seventy said: “Jesus explained, ‘If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself’ (John 7:17). In other words, as you try it you can know it is true. This requires the faith to try, but it yields spiritual evidence. To the disciple who tries the experiment will come conviction, knowledge, and light” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1988, 32; or Ensign, Nov. 1988, 26).

v) Also reminded of Alma’s great discourse on planting seeds and seeing if they will grow in Alma 32.

vi) ASK – How would you respond to someone who objected to the idea of obeying a commandment before knowing whether it was true?

vii) READ - Elder Bruce R. McConkie wrote: "In the final analysis the truth of doctrine can only be known by revelation gained as a result of obedience." (Mormon Doctrine, p205)

c) The response of the people in Jerusalem is mixed – some believe He is the Christ and some undercut him.

3. A woman taken in adultery is brought to Jesus

a) Reading 5 – John 8:3-11

3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,

4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.

5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?

6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

8And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.

9And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

10When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?

11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

i) This event takes place as Jesus is teaching in the temple

ii) Verse 3 - the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery

(1) The Temple wasn’t an appropriate place to bring this woman

iii) Verse 4 - They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.

(1) Someone witnessed the act of adultery – who?

(2) Where is the man who committed adultery with her? He was also guilty.

iv) Verse 5 - Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?

(1) Law of Moses required stoning for adultery

(2) Law of Rome held the power of punishment by death and would not execute someone for adultery

(3) This was a trap

v) Verse 6 – Christ makes no response

(1) Perhaps wanted them to think about what they were doing

(2) This was done by the religious leaders of the covenant people

(3) Draw more attention to them

(4) What about the woman’s feelings? She was just a pawn to the Pharisees

(5) The best response of the Pharisees would have been to take the woman away, but they kept asking

vi) Verse 7 - He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

(1) Under Mosaic law, where punishment for a violation was stoning, the first stone was to be cast by the witness to the crime.

(2) Since this woman was taken in the very act and no man was standing beside her, also being accused, her accuser would be an adulterer

(3) Christ is without sin, but he does not cast a stone

vii) Verse 8 – Christ again waits without speaking

viii) Verse 9 - they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one

ix) Verse 9 - Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst

x) Verse 10 - Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?

xi) Verse 11 – The woman truthfully answers that none of her accusers are present.

xii) Verse 11 - Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

(1) ASK – Is Christ saying he approves of adultery?

(2) He says he will not condemn her to death under Mosaic law

(3) He tells her to sin no more

(a) READ – President Spencer W. Kimball wrote: His command to her was, “Go and sin no more.” He was directing the sinful woman to go her way, abandon her evil life, commit no more sin, transform her life. He was saying, “Go, woman, and start your repentance”; and he was indicating to her the beginning step–to abandon her transgressions. (Spencer W. Kimball, The Miracle of Forgiveness, p. 165)

(4) Reading 6 - Elder Marvin J. Ashton said: “The scribes and Pharisees brought before the Savior a woman taken in adultery. Their purpose was not to show love for either the woman or the Savior, but to embarrass and trick Jesus. … Jesus did not condone adultery; there is no doubt about His attitude toward proper moral conduct. [But] He chose to teach with love—to show the scribes and Pharisees the need of serving the individual for her best good and to show the destructive forces of trickery and embarrassment” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1981, 31–32; or Ensign, May 1981, 24).

(5) Joseph Smith translation adds this postscript: “And the woman glorified God from that hour, and believed on his name.”

4. Jesus declares, “I am the light of the world.”

a) The last day of the Feast of Tabernacles was celebrated with rejoicing and illuminations of the temple both inside and outside by four huge candelabra that could be seen from everywhere in the city. This day represented for the Jews the Messianic day, the prophesied return of the house of David to the throne of Israel in power and glory.

b) Reading 7 – John 8:12

12¶Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

c) Reading 8 – Doctrine and Covenants 84:45-46

45 For the word of the Lord is truth, and whatsoever is truth is light, and whatsoever is light is Spirit, even the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

46 And the Spirit giveth light to every man that cometh into the world; and the Spirit enlighteneth every man through the world, that hearkeneth to the voice of the Spirit.

d) READ – Doctrine and Covenants 88:6-13

6He that ascended up on high, as also he descended below all things, in that he comprehended all things, that he might be in all and through all things, the light of truth;

7 Which truth shineth. This is the light of Christ. As also he is in the sun, and the light of the sun, and the power thereof by which it was made.

8As also he is in the moon, and is the light of the moon, and the power thereof by which it was made;

9As also the light of the stars, and the power thereof by which they were made;

10And the earth also, and the power thereof, even the earth upon which you stand.

11 And the light which shineth, which giveth you light, is through him who enlighteneth your eyes, which is the same light that quickeneth your understandings;

12 Which light proceedeth forth from the presence of God to fill the immensity of space—

13The light which is in all things, which giveth life to all things, which is the law by which all things are governed, even the power of God who sitteth upon his throne, who is in the bosom of eternity, who is in the midst of all things.

e) Reading 9 – John 8:31-36

31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

33¶They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?

34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.

36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

5. Jesus Declares Himself to be Living Water

a) During the Feast of the Tabernacles, every morning of the feast, water was drawn from the pool of Siloam and poured over the altar in the temple. Of this it was said that he who has not seen the joy of the drawing of the water at the Feast of Tabernacles does not know what joy is. (Bible Dictionary, p. 673)

b) Reading 10 – John 7:27-38

37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.

38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

c) Remember the woman of Samaria at the well, another event recorded by John

i) READ – John 4:10-11,13-14

10Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

11The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?

SKIP

13Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:

14But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

Conclusion