Volume 7 · Chapter 491 · Pp. 477-486

At the Temple on the last day of the feast of the Tabernacles. Sermon on the living Water.

Chapter 491 describes Jesus' presence at the Temple on the final day of the Feast of Tabernacles, where he delivers a significant sermon on the theme of living water. The narrative highlights the large crowd gathered, primarily men and proselytes, and notes the absence of many women and children due to unfavorable weather. Jesus' discourse emphasizes spiritual nourishment and the promise of divine sustenance, while also subtly addressing the tension and foreknowledge of impending betrayal. The chapter situates Jesus within the religious and social context of the feast, underscoring his role as a teacher and provider of spiritual life.

Themes: Living Water, Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus as Teacher, Spiritual Nourishment, Betrayal Foretold, Faith and Gathering