The grand theme of the blessings that Jesus offers in the Gospel – particularly light and life-giving water – are pictured in the transition from red-ochre starkness to abundant life in the refreshed waterways following seasons of rain in the Broken Hill – Menindee region and the southern Flinders Ranges.

The text of the Gospel is set out to show how its original author seeks to persuade readers to trust in Jesus, by presenting who Jesus is and the amazing gifts he offers, so that in believing we may have life.