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The Desire of Ages
DA 447.1–449.1 • John 7:37–38, 46

“At the Feast of Tabernacles”

Christ the Fulfillment of the Wilderness Tabernacle and Living Water

During the celebration of Tabernacles at Jerusalem, surrounded by palm branches and the ceremonial pouring of Siloam's water, Jesus raised His voice across the temple courts: 'If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.' He reveals Himself as the eternal Rock cleft to satisfy every human longing.

pp. 447–449 · 8 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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John 7:37
37

In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.

John 7:38
38

He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

John 7:46
46

The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

The Desire of Ages

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The True Fountain of Life
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