Water In John’s Gospel, 10of11

~ John 19 – Out Flowed Blood and Water ~

Introduction  ~  The Gospel of John contains numerous references to water.  In fact over half (11 of 21) the chapters reference water.  We are looking at these passages in this series. 

Scripture  ~  “Therefore, because it was the Preparation Day, that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.  Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who was crucified with Him.  But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs.  But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.  And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you may believe.  For these things were done that the Scripture should be fulfilled, ‘Not one of His bones shall be broken.’  And again another Scripture says, ‘They shall look on Him whom they pierced’” (John 19:31-37).     

Notes  ~  1. The piercing of Jesus’ side caused blood and water to flow out. 

2. Prior to this our Savior suffered beatings and extreme physical abuse.

3. From a medical perspective the outflow of “blood and water” was largely the result of low blood volume (hypovolemic shock). 

4. One of the results of this would have been the forming of fluid in the area of the heart (pericardial effusion) and lungs (pleural effusion).  The result would also be low blood pressure and shock.

5. Today the reason for the outflow of blood and water is well-understood from a medical perspective. 

6. Note the importance of blood and water to human life. It is well-understood that the life is in the blood and also that the human body is over 50% water.

7. Jesus Christ voluntarily gave His life in the most painful way as payment for our sins.  Have you accepted His gift of eternal life?

The Key Question  ~  Do you possess the abundance of “living water” which is only available through Jesus Christ. 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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