Living Waters – Common Power Event | Bible TCG
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Living Waters is a Common Event from the Power Age, costing 1 Faith. It Gives Target Friendly Being +3 Strength this Turn only.
The Bible Story Behind Living Waters
After Jesus Christ returns at Armageddon, the Mount of Olives will divide and the geography surrounding Jerusalem will be dramatically transformed. From the restored city, living waters will flow continuously toward both the eastern and western seas. Living Waters presents a literal river of blessing proceeding from Jerusalem during the thousand-year reign of Israel's Messiah.
Unlike ordinary rivers governed by rainfall and changing seasons, these waters will continue through summer and winter. Their constant flow will show that the abundance of the kingdom comes directly from the presence and authority of the reigning King. The city once surrounded by enemies will become a source of life extending outward across the restored earth.
Zechariah 14:8 — “And it shall be in that day, that living waters shall go out from Jerusalem; half of them toward the former sea, and half of them toward the hinder sea: in summer and in winter shall it be.”
The former sea points eastward and the hinder sea westward, showing the waters dividing from Jerusalem and flowing in both directions. Ezekiel likewise saw waters proceeding from the future sanctuary and bringing healing wherever they traveled. What was damaged by the judgments of the wrath Age will flourish beneath the life-giving rule of Jesus Christ.
These living waters belong to Christ's earthly kingdom and shouldn't be confused with the river of life later proceeding from God's throne in the New Jerusalem. During the millennium, Israel will dwell beneath her Messiah, the nations will receive His blessing, and creation will experience restoration. Jerusalem will stand at the center of this earthly order because God is fulfilling the promises spoken through Israel's prophets.
Jesus had already offered living water to everyone who believed in Him, speaking of the Holy Ghost given through His finished work. The Savior who now gives spiritual life by grace will one day provide visible abundance throughout His kingdom. The water flowing from Jerusalem will testify that the crucified and risen Christ is the source of both everlasting salvation and the earth's restoration.
Living Waters Bible TCG Strategy
Living Waters is a temporary Strength boost for one important Turn. Giving a Friendly Being +3 Strength this Turn only can help it win a Challenge, remove an Enemy Being, or pressure the Opponent. Because the bonus only lasts this Turn, Living Waters is strongest when the Target Being is Ready to Challenge right away.
Synergies
Temporary Strength boost: Living Waters Gives Target Friendly Being +3 Strength this Turn only.
Challenge pressure: The extra Strength can help a Friendly Being win an important Challenge.
Event synergy: Living Waters works well in Decks that care about Events being Played.
Questions and Answers
Q: Can Living Waters turn Imprisoned Dragon into an attacker?
A: Yes. Imprisoned Dragon normally has 0 Strength, but Living Waters gives it 3 Strength for the Turn.
Q: Does that let Imprisoned Dragon Challenge immediately after being Created?
A: No. Increasing Strength doesn't grant Zeal or otherwise change normal Interaction timing.
Q: What happens if Living Waters is Played on a Being with Abundance?
A: The temporary +3 Strength can apply during both of that Being's Challenges that Turn.
Q: Could Living Waters increase the Bible Points from a direct Challenge?
A: Yes. The Being's Current Strength determines the Damage from the direct Challenge.
Q: What happens if the Target is Humbled before using the bonus?
A: The direct +3 Strength modifier is removed.
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