Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

The Compassion of Jesus through a Life-Giving Invitation

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” 39 Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.  John 7:37-39

1. The Invitation: To receive new life through the Spirit: John 7:37-39

a. It is given to all: John 3:16

b. It requires personal action: 2 Corinthians 6:2

CONDITION # 1 – Come just as we are with longings we cannot satisfy

CONDITION # 2 – Come just as we are without delay

2. The Invitation: The results of new life through the Spirit: John 7:37-29

a. Contented life: Fellowship with God: 1 John 1:1-4; Psalm 16:11

b. Influential life: Fruit of the Spirit: Galatians 5:22-25