Water Education: Water Themes in Scripture

Originating in a semi-arid part of the world, the Bible teaches how essential water is to life and the dire consequences of water shortages. Use these passages to illustrate the theme of waterΓÇÖs role in supporting all life.

Originating in a semi-arid part of the world, the Bible teaches how essential water is to life and the dire consequences of water shortages. Use these passages to illustrate the theme of water’s role in supporting all life.

Genesis 1:1-10 Creation of land and seas
Exodus14:21-29 Parting the Red Sea
Exodus 17:3-7 Water from the rock
Psalm 107:35-41 The Lord turns deserts into pools
Proverbs 25:21 Give water to your enemies
Isaiah 21:14 Bring water to the thirsty
Isaiah 35:6-7 Waters shall break forth in the desert
Isaiah 55:1 Everyone who thirsts, come
Matthew 25:31-45 I was thirsty and you gave me drink
John 4:7-15 Woman at the well
Revelation 22:1-2 The river of the water of life

Source: Church World Service