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Adult Sunday School class verse-by-verse study through the book of Revelation.

God shall Laugh at ALL those who willfully reject His Great and Free Salvation, Given through His Son. Passing the "Laugh Test", means learning by Grace, that God's True People learn more and more of their sinfulness, as they grow older. For the nearer we come to God, the more we then see, by the Light of The Holy Spirit, of our Great sin and natural darkness!

Text: John 6:15–25 (LSB) Series: I AM Series Speaker: Pastor Rocky Stevenson Church: Benoni Bible Church Sermon Overview: Following the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, John 6:15–25 marks a pivotal transition in the Gospel of John. The crowds, energized by worldly enthusiasm, resolve to seize Jesus by force to crown Him as an earthly "bread-king." Knowing what is in man, Jesus withdraws alone to the mountain, totally rejecting a crossless coronation defined by human expectations. This exposition examines the profound contrast between human religious agenda and divine Christology. As the disciples labor against a fierce storm in open water, Jesus walks across the Sea of Galilee—a direct enactment of Old Testament Yahweh passages (Job 9:8; Psalm 77:19). His self-identification, "Ego Emi" ("It is I" / "I AM"), and His command, "Do not be afraid," serve as a glorious theophany in the midst of dark circumstances. Key Doctrinal Themes: The Sovereignty and Omniscience of Christ: Jesus' refusal to entrust Himself to crowd-driven projects (John 2:24–25; 6:15). Deity of Christ / Ego Emi: Jesus doing what only Yahweh can do by treading the waves and declaring His self-existent covenant name (Exodus 3:14; Isaiah 43:1–2). The Fallacy of Self-Serving Seeking: Exposing the superficial seeking of the crowds who pursue Jesus for earthly provisions rather than His divine person (vv. 22–25). A sobering and encouraging call for believers to examine whether they are seeking the manufactured Jesus of their own terms or worshipping the sovereign I AM.

An examination of the role of John the Baptizer as the first witness to the True Light of the Word made Flesh and the tragic lack of response to that Light.

1. The ministry of light is to all that are in the house and who occupy the city. 2. The ministry of light dispels all darkness. 3. The ministry of Light brings us to good health and life. High Light, Low Light or No Light, v15. A Warning for the Church.

Paul told the Thessalonians that the will of God was their sanctification. We use the example of the blind man which Jesus healed as an example of what happens when someone is born again.

To be involved in Christ's glorious cause of truth and righteousness is a great privilege which has been given to all His people. To overcome the spiritual forces of darkness that hinder the advance of His kingdom, we must pray. We know that together with the exercise of the graces of faith, hope, and love, which we have been given by Christ Himself, that prayer is our greatest spiritual responsibility. We know this because of the comprehensive language of the verse 18; the "alls" of the text. 1st – The words "praying always". 2nd – The words "with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit". 3rd – The words "being watchful with all perseverance". And 4th – The words "for all the saints". Let me open them up for you one at a time.

The sermon urges believers to embrace their identity as the light of the world by living in constant connection with God through prayer and obedience. It contrasts the darkness of the fallen world with the transformative power of accepting Christ as Savior, emphasizing that true faith requires casting off sinful behaviors that obscure one's spiritual witness. Using biblical examples like Daniel, Stephen, and Paul, the message illustrates how a life aligned with divine principles naturally reflects God's glory to others. The preacher challenges the audience to avoid worldly distractions and maintain purity so their good works point observers toward Christ rather than themselves. Ultimately, the call is for every Christian to actively shine as a reflection of Jesus in all aspects of daily life.