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Sermon | John 7:37-39 | Sunday Morning Service, October 18 2026. Preacher: Rocky Stevenson This sermon explores the invitation of Jesus in John 7:37-39, where He cries out to all who are thirsty to come to Him and drink. Ps Rocky contextualizes this call within the Feast of Tabernacles, highlighting the historical rituals of drawing water and the prophetic anticipation of the Holy Spirit. The central argument distinguishes between the broken cisterns of human effort and the living fountain of Christ, asserting that only Jesus can satisfy the deep spiritual thirst of the soul. Faith is presented not as a complex intellectual exercise but as a simple act of trusting and receiving, which results in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The message concludes with an exhortation for believers to continually return to Christ through Scripture, prayer, and the sacraments, allowing the river of living water to flow out into their lives and the world. #holy #faith #John #water #spirit #livingwater #feast Visit Benoni Bible Church: www.benonibiblechurch.co.za Address: 149 President Brand Rd, Rynfield, Benoni - view on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oag383xq3U2b7RQN6 Copyright © 2026, Benoni Bible Church. All rights reserved.

1. A Lengthy Sermon on the Lord's Day 2. A Young Man Raised from the Dead 3. A Church Feasting on Truth This sermon examines the narrative of Paul's extended preaching and the resurrection of Eutychus in Troas, highlighting the significance of gathering on the first day of the week for worship. The text argues that Paul's lengthy sermon was an exceptional circumstance driven by his impending departure, rather than a norm for all preaching, emphasizing the need for wisdom in determining the manner and length of teaching. The incident of Eutychus falling asleep serves as a vivid illustration of human limitation and the necessity of heart examination, while also demonstrating God's mercy toward human weakness. The resurrection of the young man is presented as a tangible illustration of the spiritual life transferred from Christ to believers through the gospel. Finally, the congregation's desire to continue discussing the word until dawn underscores the vital importance of a fervent, consistent hunger for God's truth within the church community.

God's people rejoice, remember, and repeat his manifold mercies to us in Christ.

Luke 16:19-31 19 "There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side.6 The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24 And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.' 25 But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is ucomforted here, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' 27 And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house— 28 for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' 29 But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.' 30 And he said, 'No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' 31 He said to him, v'If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.'"

The far country promises a feast but delivers famine. Luke 15:14-16 and Proverbs 14:12. Week 2 of our prodigal son study.

The feast of Passover is prophetically reflective of Jesus' death on the cross. The feast of Unleavened Bread is also prophetically reflective. We talk about the fulfillment of this feast in our time together.

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