266:🎙️ Rivers of Living Water: Thirst, Fulfilment, and the Holy Spirit
What does it mean to be spiritually thirsty? In this powerful episode, Rowan Bell and Ed Schlosser unpack Jesus’ explosive claim during the Feast of Tabernacles: “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.” Understanding the culture behind this moment reveals a shocking, life-giving invitation — not just to be filled, but to become a source of life to others.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ Jesus' bold interruption at the Feast of Tabernacles 🌊
✅ Why understanding Jewish rituals reveals deeper meaning 📜
✅ How spiritual thirst shows up in modern life — and what truly satisfies 💧
✅ The danger of "cracked cisterns" and self-made solutions ⚠️
✅ What it means to live from fullness, not for fullness 🔥
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Setting the scene: Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles
04:00 – What does it mean to be spiritually thirsty?
10:00 – Cracked cisterns vs. living water: Jeremiah’s warning
14:30 – Booths, water rituals, and the history of the feast
17:00 – Jesus’ shocking public declaration and its deeper meaning
18:30 – Applying the message: drawing from Jesus to overflow to others
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
Where are you looking to quench your thirst? Are there cracked cisterns you’ve been trusting that leak hope and joy? What might it look like for you to come to Jesus again today?
💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!
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