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Water for life

This Bible study can help us explore some of what the Bible says about water and physical and spiritual cleanliness

14 Oct 2016 Available in English and French

A member of the local community gathers fresh, clean water in Ethiopia

From: Reveal toolkit: Water, sanitation and hygiene 

Tools and good practice guides supporting access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices

This Bible study is based on Deuteronomy 28:12 and Psalm 65:9.

It makes the following key points:

  • The Bible refers to water for physical cleansing and as symbolic for our spiritual cleansing.
  • Water is also used as a symbol of destruction and of blessing – for example in the flood in Genesis.
  • The Bible also refers to the water of life that meets our spiritual needs. 

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