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Commentary on "The Water of Life"

PHIL HARRIS

 

Day 4: Tuesday, April 20, 2010

 

Overview

It is well known that water is a basic building block of life and has many uses that support the quality of how we live our lives. Modern science is constantly revealing fascinating new information on the importance of water.

So, it should not be a surprise that God, in the bible, uses the word ‘water’ to graphically describe many different concepts that are of a spiritual nature.

 

Observations

Here is a sample list that defines what water is:

One of the final references to water is found in the book of Revelation:

And he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. (Rev. 21:6-7 ESV)

Notice that the water of life is freely given to us “without payment”.

 

Summary

  1. The lesson has a number of good points concerning the physical importance of water in our lives. Let’s use this knowledge of the physical to enhance our understanding of what is of eternal spiritual value.
  2. As students of Scripture, we should make it a priority to understand how God’s word uses the many attributes of water to teach us the meaning and importance of what Living Water means to our life.
  3. Above all else know that Living Water, which can also be called The Water of Life, is offered to each of us freely. There is no work or any other kind of payment we can offer God to gain the Water of Life which is eternal life with Jesus.

 

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