2025.07.06 District Message 27th Week
Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:13-20
▣ Introduction_ Disaster
1. Original sin
First of all, they do not know what original sin is. Many people do not know this. All problems come because of this. Original sin is being separated from God.
1) Genesis 3, 6, 11
This refers to Genesis chapter 3, 6, and 11. In Genesis chapter 3, as you know, it happened in the Garden of Eden. They thought they would gain power, but they became Nephilim. They thought they would succeed, but they kept building the Tower of Babel. The Jewish people did not understand this. What about now? Many churches do not know why so many people suffer from mental illness. This will become more serious in the future. And you need to be careful wherever you go now. In some areas, almost half the people suffer from mental illness. It is a serious problem. But just a little bit of help could change this, yet there is no one to help.
2) Acts 13, 16, 19
So people began to struggle. They created religions, worshiped idols, performed shamanistic rituals, and fortune-telling. That is what Acts chapter 13, 16, and 19 are about.
3) The state of unbelievers
As a result, people completely fell into the six states of unbelievers and could not escape. There is no way for them to be saved. They cannot overcome this.
2. Salvation
That is why God gave us the solution. He promised to send Christ. But because they do not know this (Introduction 1), even now, Jewish Christianity does not understand what salvation is. If you do not know original sin, you cannot understand salvation. If you do not know the cause of destruction, you cannot understand salvation. It is unfortunate. Even now, if we hold firmly to the sure covenant, we can save the next generation.
Christ
There was no solution, so God promised Christ.
1) Faith
Therefore, all we need to do is believe. Believe. We cannot solve this, so God sent Christ and tells us to believe. The Jewish people could not understand this. It is understandable. The Jewish people could not understand these words. “No, you have to live righteously. What do you mean believe?” It sounds right. From the perspective of unbelievers, the Jewish people’s words seem correct. “You have to keep all the laws, not just believe.” That is how they think. It is because they do not truly understand original sin. The disaster in the Garden of Eden, the disaster during Noah’s time, and the Tower of Babel incident are still happening today, so it cannot be solved.
Especially, the people you need to help now include many with mental illnesses. There are many. Their suffering is different from yours. What should you do? So they pour an endless amount of money into shamanistic rituals, yet it is not solved. That is why even among Christians, many go to fortune-tellers. Some even secretly participate in shamanistic rituals because there is no solution. These serious problems are spreading worldwide, but no one can solve them. That is why, because there is no solution, God promised salvation and promised to send Christ. He tells us to believe this fact. But people do not believe. So when Jesus said, “It will be done according to your faith,” they could not understand.
2) Grace
Our salvation came by grace. What is grace? It means we cannot create it ourselves. If you could make it happen by your own efforts, that is not grace. You studied hard and got into college? Of course, that is a kind of grace, but fundamentally, that is your ability.
Disaster
Disasters continue to occur among mankind, and no one can stop them. You must become the main figures who stop these disasters. When the Remnant Conference is held overseas, many will come, right? Almost all of them are trapped in this (Introduction 1).
3) The Holy Spirit
That is why God promised to give the Holy Spirit to believers. This is the complete answer, but because you have heard it so often, you might take it lightly. When God says He saved us, it does not simply mean going to church—though of course you should come to church—but that the Holy Spirit works within us.
3. Answer
After that, He promised to give us answers.
1) Matthew 12:26-30
In Matthew chapter 12 verses 26 to 30, Jesus explained it Himself. The strong man, Satan, has built a house within you. That must be bound. “When Satan is bound,” in other words, “when the Holy Spirit comes and Satan is bound, the kingdom of God has come upon you.”
2) Matthew 12:43-45
If this does not happen, people endlessly perform shamanistic rituals, live religious lives, and work harder—but the harder they try, the worse it gets.
3) John 8:44
That is why in John chapter 8 verse 44, it says, “You belong to your father, the devil.” God has given us the power to completely overcome this.
▣ Main point_ World Evangelization
That is why, through those who truly have the gospel within the disaster, God accomplished world evangelization. You only need to hold on to this covenant. When does the work take place?
1. The prophesied Christ
Even just by holding on to the prophesied Christ, the covenant, works took place.
1) Genesis 3:15
In Genesis chapter 3 verse 15, it says, “The offspring of the woman will crush the serpent’s head.” Just by holding on to this covenant, the evangelization of Egypt happened.
You must believe that as you worship in your district meetings this week, the forces of darkness in that house will be broken down. Without you, it cannot be solved. Japan is full of excellent people, right? Their technology cannot even be compared to ours, honestly. In my opinion, it is still incomparable. Yet spiritually, many in Japan have been suffering for a long time. It has been so severe that many do not even have the strength to come to church and worship. There are many like that now. This must be addressed quickly. You have nothing to worry about. Just firmly hold on to the covenant, and the forces of darkness will crumble. Even with just the covenant of the prophesied Christ.
2) Exodus 3:18
In Exodus chapter 3 verse 18, it says, “Let us go and offer sacrifices of blood.” Just by holding on to this covenant, Egypt was destroyed. It is certain. Today, I pray that all the forces of darkness blocking this blessing in your fields will be bound in the name of Jesus Christ. You only need to hold on to the covenant.
3) 1 Samuel 7:7-9
First Samuel chapter 7 verses 7 to 9 is very important. No matter what they did, they could not overcome the Philistines. So Samuel said, “Gather all the people at Mizpah.” The Philistines heard this and came to attack. At the time of offering the sacrifice of blood, God struck down the Philistines.
To those who are saved yet cannot do world evangelization, this means nothing. They cannot understand the meaning.
So today, be assured, and as you worship all day long, may the forces of darkness be bound and the kingdom of God come, in the name of Christ Jesus. Even just by holding on to the covenant. The forces of darkness tremble.
4) Isaiah 7:14
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel.” Just by delivering this covenant, works arose in Babylon. It is certain. Even just by holding on to this covenant, you will be victorious.
But people simply cannot understand. Even though curses have come upon them, they cannot understand. Even though disasters have come, they cannot understand. You must stand as witnesses. When you hold on to the covenant today, works will take place.
2. Incarnation
Christ, who was only prophesied, took on human form and came to this earth. He performed many healings, miracles, and answered prayers.
1) Healing
He came in human form and spoke to many people. True healing took place.
2) Miracles
Christ performed miracles that humans could never accomplish.
3) Resurrection
As promised, He resurrected from the cross. May this answer be upon you today. This answer must take place this week. But that is not the end.
3. Promise
He gave us the promise of world evangelization.
1) The seven bartizans
It must become our own, right? What is it? He gave us the seven bartizans.
〔Healing〕
When your bartizan changes with this, healing takes place.
〔Summit〕
You become the summit. How do you solve spiritual problems? Do not worry, just change the bartizan. Some people ask, “Why am I not healed?” How were they healed? Their bartizan was changed.
Today is especially the Feast of Harvest. May you surely receive important answers as you worship today.
2) The seven journeys
God promised that as we walk the journey of the throne, world evangelization will happen.
3) The seven guideposts
Finally, He promised to establish the seven guideposts to save the next generation.
▣ Conclusion
So today, we must confirm one thing.
Matthew 16:20
After Peter confessed, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” Jesus greatly blessed him. But then He said, “Do not tell anyone yet.” You would think He would say, “Proclaim it widely,” but He said, “Tell no one.” And on the Mount of Olives, He said, “You will be my witnesses to the ends of the earth.” What is the reason?
Experience
Because you need to receive answers and experiences. Right? You still need to experience meeting the resurrected Christ and the works in Mark’s upper room, so He told them not to speak yet.
Now, you must believe. During today’s worship, all disasters will be bound. When you go to your district with the Word, the forces of darkness will be bound because the Word is testified. During worship all day today, may all the forces of darkness around you be bound, in the name of Jesus Christ.
Prayer
God, we thank You. Let today be an important day. On this Feast of Harvest, may great grace overflow. May disasters be bound wherever our church members go. May the light of Christ be proclaimed. May all the spiritually sick, whether in developed or underdeveloped countries, rise quickly. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.