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Water and the Spirit
Jesus was likely alluding to Ezekiel’s promise that God would cleanse with water and give a new spirit in the final restoration of Israel (see Eze 36:25–27). This was similar to the theology of the Dead Sea Scrolls community. The Dead Sea Scrolls read, “He will cleanse him of all wicked deeds by means of a holy spirit; like purified water He will sprinkle upon him the spirit of truth.”
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Experience the Bible through the eyes of a first-century disciple by exploring the cultural, religious, and historical background of the Bible. This 21-day reading plan is built from the NIV First-Century Study Bible. These daily readings will allow you to understand the teaching of Jesus in its original cultural context, bringing Scripture to life by providing fresh understanding to familiar passages.
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