John 9 - March 10 2019

 Let’s review important terms Jesus has used– first, there is the living water• he offered it to the Samaritan woman (Jn. 4:10) • he also offered it to everyone in the temple (Jn. 7:37-38) – next, Jesus said, I am the bread of life (Jn. 6:35) – more recently he said, I am the light of the world • and he promised to those who followed him the light of life (Jn. 8:12)Notice how these same themes appear in Psalm 36How precious is your steadfast love, O God!The children of mankind take refuge on the abundance of your house,and you give them drink from the river of your delights.For with you is the fountain of life;in your light do we see light (vv. 7-9)This is not only metaphorical poetry – it is mystical verse – it describes seeing light within light