People were very divided about who Jesus was.
Jesus is even more clearly making claims about being the Messiah. The original Jewish audience would have fully understood the circumcision and healing on the Sabbath comparison as well as the Isaiah-esque quote about “living water”.
People have always been split on the question of “who is Jesus?”
Some people will not believe in Jesus regardless of the proof.
“Steams of living water”, the Spirit-led life, is my new normal/nature.
It seems that as more connections were made between the miracles of Jesus and the prophecies of the Messiah, the more people believed. I would do well to point out these things myself as I speak to others about Jesus.
Jesus, may I find my satisfaction from drinking from your hand. Help me be persistent and patient with others who may not even realize they are thirsty.
