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[[file: Klimadiagramm-metrisch-deutsch-Tel Aviv-Israel.png|thumb|Climate of Israel: The blue line indicates precipitation and the red line indicates temperature.]]

[[ko:이른 비와 늦은 비]][[vi:Mưa đầu mùa và mưa cuối mùa]][[file: Klimadiagramm-metrisch-deutsch-Tel Aviv-Israel.png|thumb|Climate of Israel: The blue line indicates precipitation and the red line indicates temperature.]]The '''former rain''' and the '''latter rain''' are very important for the successful growing and harvesting of crops. Wheat and barley, the '''''basic''''' agricultural products in Israel, are sown in autumn and reaped in spring. The former rain (also called early rain or autumn rain; Hebrew: יוֹרֶה)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/lexicons/eng/hebrew/3138.html |title=Strong's #3138 - יוֹרֶה |website=Study Light }}</ref> falls when the rainy season begins around October and November in the [https://www.britannica.com/science/solar-calendar solar calendar]. It wets the land that has dried up during the dry season. The latter rain (also called spring rain; Hebrew: מַלקוֹשׁ [Malkosh])<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/lexicons/eng/hebrew/4456.html |title=Strong's #4456 - מַלְקוֹשׁ |website=Study Light }}</ref> is the spring rain that falls around March and April when the rainy season is over. This rain makes the crops more fruitful during the harvest season. In the [[Bible]], the former rain and the latter rain refer to the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]], which is the blessing that [[God]] pours out.

The '''former rain''' and the '''latter rain''' are very important for the successful growing and harvesting of crops. Wheat and barley, the '''''basic''''' agricultural products in Israel, are sown in autumn and reaped in spring. The former rain (also called early rain or autumn rain; Hebrew: יוֹרֶה)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/lexicons/eng/hebrew/3138.html |title=Strong's #3138 - יוֹרֶה |website=Study Light }}</ref> falls when the rainy season begins around October and November in the [https://www.britannica.com/science/solar-calendar solar calendar]. It wets the land that has dried up during the dry season. The latter rain (also called spring rain; Hebrew: מַלקוֹשׁ [Malkosh])<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/lexicons/eng/hebrew/4456.html |title=Strong's #4456 - מַלְקוֹשׁ |website=Study Light }}</ref> is the spring rain that falls around March and April when the rainy season is over. This rain makes the crops more fruitful during the harvest season. In the [[Bible]], the former rain and the latter rain refer to the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]], which is the blessing that [[God]] pours out.

==Natural Environment of Israel==

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==Biblical Meaning of the Former Rain and the Latter Rain==

In the Bible, Israel’s grain farming is compared to God’s [[gospel]] work. Jesus likened the process of preaching the truth and reaping spiritual fruit to “sowing good seeds in a field and harvesting them.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+13%3A24-30%2C+37-39&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV |title=Matthew 13:24–30, 37–39 }}</ref> The special rain that falls during the farming season—the former rain and the latter rain—stands for the Holy Spirit poured out from God. Just as the former rain and latter rain are essential for Israel’s crop farming, the Holy Spirit of the former rain and the latter rain are crucial for the gospel work to be completed. Around the eighth century [[~~B.C.~~ and ~~A.D.~~|B.C.]], the prophet Joel prophesied that in the future, God would pour out the former rain and the latter rain.

In the Bible, Israel’s grain farming is compared to God’s [[gospel]] work. Jesus likened the process of preaching the truth and reaping spiritual fruit to “sowing good seeds in a field and harvesting them.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+13%3A24-30%2C+37-39&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV |title=Matthew 13:24–30, 37–39 }}</ref> The special rain that falls during the farming season—the former rain and the latter rain—stands for the Holy Spirit poured out from God. Just as the former rain and latter rain are essential for Israel’s crop farming, the Holy Spirit of the former rain and the latter rain are crucial for the gospel work to be completed. Around the eighth century [[BC and AD|B.C.]], the prophet Joel prophesied that in the future, God would pour out the former rain and the latter rain.

{{quote5 |내용= Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains . . . both '''autumn''' and '''spring rains''', as before. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joel+2%3A23&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV Joel 2:23]}}

===Holy Spirit of the Former Rain===

The prophecy about the former rain was fulfilled by the Holy Spirit given to the disciples on the day of [[Pentecost]], who gathered in [[Jerusalem]] for ten days after Jesus’ [[Resurrection ~~of Jesus~~|resurrection]] and [[Ascension of Jesus|ascension]], 2,000 years ago when the seed of the gospel was being sown. The number of disciples increased by as many as 3,000 in a day after the descent of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit of the former rain became a catalyst for the spread of the gospel of the early Church throughout the world.

The prophecy about the former rain was fulfilled by the Holy Spirit given to the disciples on the day of [[Pentecost]], who gathered in [[Jerusalem]] for ten days after Jesus’ [[Jesus' Resurrection|resurrection]] and [[The Ascension of Jesus|ascension]], 2,000 years ago when the seed of the gospel was being sown. The number of disciples increased by as many as 3,000 in a day after the descent of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit of the former rain became a catalyst for the spread of the gospel of the early Church throughout the world.

{{quote5 |내용= When the day of Pentecost came, . . . All of them were filled with the '''Holy Spirit''' and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. . . . about three thousand were added to their number that day. . . . And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A1-47&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV Acts 2:1–47]}}

===Holy Spirit of the Latter Rain===

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===How to Receive the Holy Spirit of the Latter Rain===

*'''We Must Keep the Feasts of God'''

:The bodies of the saints are the “temple of the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]]” where the Holy Spirit dwells.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+3%3A16-17&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 3:16–17 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A19&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 6:19 }}</ref> The Holy Spirit of God cannot dwell in a place defiled by [[Idol|idols]] or a detestable place. Since a man cannot be a pure temple of the Holy Spirit to receive the Holy Spirit through his righteousness,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A9-10&version=NIV |title=Romans 3:9–10 }}</ref> we must keep the [[New Covenant Passover|Passover of the new covenant]] to be purified by the blood of [[Christ]]. Therefore, Jesus taught that the Spirit of Christ, the Holy Spirit, would come upon those who eat His flesh and drink His blood.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A56&version=NIV |title=John 6:56 |publisher= }}</ref> God also said that He would not send the rain (Holy Spirit) on those who do not keep the [[Feast of Tabernacles]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+13%3A1&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 13:1 }}</ref><ref name="슥 14">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+14%3A16-19&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 14:16–19 }}</ref> When the saints cleanse themselves, who are the [[temple]] of God, by keeping the [[The Feasts of God|feasts of God]], God gives them the Holy Spirit of the latter rain.

:The bodies of the saints are the “temple of the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]]” where the Holy Spirit dwells.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+3%3A16-17&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 3:16–17 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A19&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 6:19 }}</ref> The Holy Spirit of God cannot dwell in a place defiled by [[Idol|idols]] or a detestable place. Since a man cannot be a pure temple of the Holy Spirit to receive the Holy Spirit through his righteousness,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A9-10&version=NIV |title=Romans 3:9–10 }}</ref> we must keep the [[The New Covenant Passover|Passover of the new covenant]] to be purified by the blood of [[Christ]]. Therefore, Jesus taught that the Spirit of Christ, the Holy Spirit, would come upon those who eat His flesh and drink His blood.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A56&version=NIV |title=John 6:56 |publisher= }}</ref> God also said that He would not send the rain (Holy Spirit) on those who do not keep the [[Feast of Tabernacles]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+13%3A1&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 13:1 }}</ref><ref name="슥 14">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+14%3A16-19&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 14:16–19 }}</ref> When the saints cleanse themselves, who are the [[temple]] of God, by keeping the [[The Feasts of God|feasts of God]], God gives them the Holy Spirit of the latter rain.

*'''We Must Know God'''

:To press on to know God is the prerequisite to receive the Holy Spirit of the latter rain.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+6%3A3&version=NIV |title=Hosea 6:3|publisher= }}</ref> On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, [[Jesus Christ]] stood in the temple and shouted, “Come and receive the [[The Water of Life|water of life]],” by which He meant, “Come and receive the Holy Spirit.”<ref name="요 7">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+7%3A37-39&version=NIV |title=John 7:37–39 |publisher= }}</ref> In order to go to Christ and receive the Holy Spirit, we must press on to know Christ.<ref name="요 3">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A10&version=NIV |title=John 3:10 |publisher= }}</ref>

:To press on to know God is the prerequisite to receive the Holy Spirit of the latter rain.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+6%3A3&version=NIV |title=Hosea 6:3|publisher= }}</ref> On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, [[Jesus Christ]] stood in the temple and shouted, “Come and receive the [[The Water of Life|water of life]],” by which He meant, “Come and receive the Holy Spirit.”<ref name="요 7">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+7%3A37-39&version=NIV |title=John 7:37–39 |publisher= }}</ref> In order to go to Christ and receive the Holy Spirit, we must press on to know Christ.<ref name="요 3">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+4%3A10&version=NIV |title=John 4:10 |publisher= }}</ref>

*'''We Must Seek to Receive the Holy Spirit'''

:The prophet [[Zechariah]] taught that we should ask God to grant the spring rain, the latter rain.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+10%3A1&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 10:1 }}</ref> Jesus promised to give living water, the Holy Spirit, to those who ask for it.<ref name="요 3" /><ref name="요 7" />

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-[[file: Klimadiagramm-metrisch-deutsch-Tel Aviv-Israel.png|thumb|Climate of Israel: The blue line indicates precipitation and the red line indicates temperature.]]
+<!-- interlanguage:start -->[[ko:이른 비와 늦은 비]][[vi:Mưa đầu mùa và mưa cuối mùa]]<!-- interlanguage:end -->[[file: Klimadiagramm-metrisch-deutsch-Tel Aviv-Israel.png|thumb|Climate of Israel: The blue line indicates precipitation and the red line indicates temperature.]]The '''former rain''' and the '''latter rain''' are very important for the successful growing and harvesting of crops. Wheat and barley, the '''''basic''''' agricultural products in Israel, are sown in autumn and reaped in spring. The former rain (also called early rain or autumn rain; Hebrew: יוֹרֶה)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/lexicons/eng/hebrew/3138.html |title=Strong's #3138 - יוֹרֶה |website=Study Light }}</ref> falls when the rainy season begins around October and November in the [https://www.britannica.com/science/solar-calendar solar calendar]. It wets the land that has dried up during the dry season. The latter rain (also called spring rain; Hebrew: מַלקוֹשׁ [Malkosh])<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/lexicons/eng/hebrew/4456.html |title=Strong's #4456 - מַלְקוֹשׁ |website=Study Light }}</ref> is the spring rain that falls around March and April when the rainy season is over. This rain makes the crops more fruitful during the harvest season. In the [[Bible]], the former rain and the latter rain refer to the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]], which is the blessing that [[God]] pours out.
-The '''former rain''' and the '''latter rain''' are very important for the successful growing and harvesting of crops. Wheat and barley, the '''''basic''''' agricultural products in Israel, are sown in autumn and reaped in spring. The former rain (also called early rain or autumn rain; Hebrew: יוֹרֶה)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/lexicons/eng/hebrew/3138.html |title=Strong's #3138 - יוֹרֶה |website=Study Light }}</ref> falls when the rainy season begins around October and November in the [https://www.britannica.com/science/solar-calendar solar calendar]. It wets the land that has dried up during the dry season. The latter rain (also called spring rain; Hebrew: מַלקוֹשׁ [Malkosh])<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/lexicons/eng/hebrew/4456.html |title=Strong's #4456 - מַלְקוֹשׁ |website=Study Light }}</ref> is the spring rain that falls around March and April when the rainy season is over. This rain makes the crops more fruitful during the harvest season. In the [[Bible]], the former rain and the latter rain refer to the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]], which is the blessing that [[God]] pours out.
 ==Natural Environment of Israel==
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 ==Biblical Meaning of the Former Rain and the Latter Rain==
-In the Bible, Israel’s grain farming is compared to God’s [[gospel]] work. Jesus likened the process of preaching the truth and reaping spiritual fruit to “sowing good seeds in a field and harvesting them.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+13%3A24-30%2C+37-39&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV |title=Matthew 13:24–30, 37–39 }}</ref> The special rain that falls during the farming season—the former rain and the latter rain—stands for the Holy Spirit poured out from God. Just as the former rain and latter rain are essential for Israel’s crop farming, the Holy Spirit of the former rain and the latter rain are crucial for the gospel work to be completed. Around the eighth century [[B.C. and A.D.|B.C.]], the prophet Joel prophesied that in the future, God would pour out the former rain and the latter rain.
+In the Bible, Israel’s grain farming is compared to God’s [[gospel]] work. Jesus likened the process of preaching the truth and reaping spiritual fruit to “sowing good seeds in a field and harvesting them.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+13%3A24-30%2C+37-39&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV |title=Matthew 13:24–30, 37–39 }}</ref> The special rain that falls during the farming season—the former rain and the latter rain—stands for the Holy Spirit poured out from God. Just as the former rain and latter rain are essential for Israel’s crop farming, the Holy Spirit of the former rain and the latter rain are crucial for the gospel work to be completed. Around the eighth century [[BC and AD|B.C.]], the prophet Joel prophesied that in the future, God would pour out the former rain and the latter rain.
 {{quote5 |내용= Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains . . . both '''autumn''' and '''spring rains''', as before. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joel+2%3A23&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV Joel 2:23]}}
 ===Holy Spirit of the Former Rain===
-The prophecy about the former rain was fulfilled by the Holy Spirit given to the disciples on the day of [[Pentecost]], who gathered in [[Jerusalem]] for ten days after Jesus’ [[Resurrection of Jesus|resurrection]] and [[Ascension of Jesus|ascension]], 2,000 years ago when the seed of the gospel was being sown. The number of disciples increased by as many as 3,000 in a day after the descent of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit of the former rain became a catalyst for the spread of the gospel of the early Church throughout the world.
+The prophecy about the former rain was fulfilled by the Holy Spirit given to the disciples on the day of [[Pentecost]], who gathered in [[Jerusalem]] for ten days after Jesus’ [[Jesus' Resurrection|resurrection]] and [[The Ascension of Jesus|ascension]], 2,000 years ago when the seed of the gospel was being sown. The number of disciples increased by as many as 3,000 in a day after the descent of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit of the former rain became a catalyst for the spread of the gospel of the early Church throughout the world.
 {{quote5 |내용= When the day of Pentecost came, . . . All of them were filled with the '''Holy Spirit''' and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. . . . about three thousand were added to their number that day. . . . And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A1-47&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV Acts 2:1–47]}}
 ===Holy Spirit of the Latter Rain===
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 ===How to Receive the Holy Spirit of the Latter Rain===
 *'''We Must Keep the Feasts of God'''
-:The bodies of the saints are the “temple of the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]]” where the Holy Spirit dwells.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+3%3A16-17&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 3:16–17 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A19&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 6:19 }}</ref> The Holy Spirit of God cannot dwell in a place defiled by [[Idol|idols]] or a detestable place. Since a man cannot be a pure temple of the Holy Spirit to receive the Holy Spirit through his righteousness,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A9-10&version=NIV |title=Romans 3:9–10 }}</ref> we must keep the [[New Covenant Passover|Passover of the new covenant]] to be purified by the blood of [[Christ]]. Therefore, Jesus taught that the Spirit of Christ, the Holy Spirit, would come upon those who eat His flesh and drink His blood.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A56&version=NIV |title=John 6:56 |publisher= }}</ref> God also said that He would not send the rain (Holy Spirit) on those who do not keep the [[Feast of Tabernacles]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+13%3A1&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 13:1 }}</ref><ref name="슥 14">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+14%3A16-19&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 14:16–19 }}</ref> When the saints cleanse themselves, who are the [[temple]] of God, by keeping the [[The Feasts of God|feasts of God]], God gives them the Holy Spirit of the latter rain.
+:The bodies of the saints are the “temple of the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]]” where the Holy Spirit dwells.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+3%3A16-17&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 3:16–17 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A19&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 6:19 }}</ref> The Holy Spirit of God cannot dwell in a place defiled by [[Idol|idols]] or a detestable place. Since a man cannot be a pure temple of the Holy Spirit to receive the Holy Spirit through his righteousness,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A9-10&version=NIV |title=Romans 3:9–10 }}</ref> we must keep the [[The New Covenant Passover|Passover of the new covenant]] to be purified by the blood of [[Christ]]. Therefore, Jesus taught that the Spirit of Christ, the Holy Spirit, would come upon those who eat His flesh and drink His blood.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A56&version=NIV |title=John 6:56 |publisher= }}</ref> God also said that He would not send the rain (Holy Spirit) on those who do not keep the [[Feast of Tabernacles]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+13%3A1&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 13:1 }}</ref><ref name="슥 14">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+14%3A16-19&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 14:16–19 }}</ref> When the saints cleanse themselves, who are the [[temple]] of God, by keeping the [[The Feasts of God|feasts of God]], God gives them the Holy Spirit of the latter rain.
 *'''We Must Know God'''
-:To press on to know God is the prerequisite to receive the Holy Spirit of the latter rain.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+6%3A3&version=NIV |title=Hosea 6:3|publisher= }}</ref> On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, [[Jesus Christ]] stood in the temple and shouted, “Come and receive the [[The Water of Life|water of life]],” by which He meant, “Come and receive the Holy Spirit.”<ref name="요 7">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+7%3A37-39&version=NIV |title=John 7:37–39 |publisher= }}</ref> In order to go to Christ and receive the Holy Spirit, we must press on to know Christ.<ref name="요 3">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A10&version=NIV |title=John 3:10 |publisher= }}</ref>
+:To press on to know God is the prerequisite to receive the Holy Spirit of the latter rain.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+6%3A3&version=NIV |title=Hosea 6:3|publisher= }}</ref> On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, [[Jesus Christ]] stood in the temple and shouted, “Come and receive the [[The Water of Life|water of life]],” by which He meant, “Come and receive the Holy Spirit.”<ref name="요 7">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+7%3A37-39&version=NIV |title=John 7:37–39 |publisher= }}</ref> In order to go to Christ and receive the Holy Spirit, we must press on to know Christ.<ref name="요 3">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+4%3A10&version=NIV |title=John 4:10 |publisher= }}</ref>
 *'''We Must Seek to Receive the Holy Spirit'''
 :The prophet [[Zechariah]] taught that we should ask God to grant the spring rain, the latter rain.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+10%3A1&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 10:1 }}</ref> Jesus promised to give living water, the Holy Spirit, to those who ask for it.<ref name="요 3" /><ref name="요 7" />

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