What a marvel to listen to Jesus teach the crowds! In this passage, Jesus
uses the Old Testament to confront hypocrisy, reveal His identity as the
Christ, and promise the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. His enemies were
confounded; others were convinced and began to follow Him. There are
lessons here for us as well, including God's provision of "rivers of living
water," which alone can quench our spiritual thirst and satisfy our
souls.