2024.07.09 New Family On-Site Minister Training
Lesson 3 – God’s Plan for the New Family, Lesson 8
Scripture Reading: Galatians 2:20
Introduction
What is the most important thing you need right now? And what is the most essential thing new believers need in order to truly receive answers? It is “me” — understanding one’s true self. You must help new believers realize this deeply. Because of this, wounds naturally arise. That’s understandable, but the bigger issue is that many are unable to enjoy God’s answers because of it.
This is why you must deal with these wounds through the gospel.
In this introduction, there are five key areas that must be addressed.
During Jesus’ ministry, tens of thousands of people followed Him. But when problems arose, they thought everything had fallen apart. In the end, only 120 people remained. The rest ran away, thinking, “I must have been wrong… Jesus was executed on the cross… I must have been deceived for three years.” They believed the Pharisees were right.
The teaching of the Pharisees was this:
> “How can anyone receive salvation by faith alone?”
That was the core conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees. Jesus declared, “Your faith has saved you. According to your faith, it shall be done” — but the Pharisees were enraged:
> “Then what about all our traditions? What about the laws we’ve been keeping for generations? This man is a blasphemer and a heretic!”
But here’s the truth: the Pharisees had religion, not the gospel. Salvation comes only by faith in what God has provided — nothing else works. Without this, real problems cannot be solved, and real answers will never come.
1) The Fundamental Wound – Disobedience (12 Problems: “Me”-centered life)
The very first thing you must teach new believers is about the fundamental wound. Where did it begin? It began when humanity was no longer satisfied with what God had given. God provided perfection, yet people were not satisfied. Even the Garden of Eden wasn’t enough, so they disobeyed God — and as a result, the 12 problems given by Satan entered.
If you truly want to receive answers, you must realize this:
> “If I am truly enjoying God’s answers, then I no longer need ‘me.’”
Every person used by God in the Bible lived by this standard — their focus was not themselves.
Take Daniel as an example. He knew he would be thrown into the lions’ den, but he still knelt three times a day facing Jerusalem and gave thanks in prayer. That’s not ordinary faith — that’s the power of someone who no longer lives for themselves.
After Jesus’ resurrection, the 120 members of the early church all lived this way. Even in Mark’s Upper Room, there were still some who struggled with self-centeredness, but among all teams, Paul’s team completely let go of “me.” Yet even Paul’s team sometimes faced these wounds — a clear example is found in the Corinthian church:
> “We follow Paul!”
> “We follow Peter!”
> “We follow Apollos!”
This division grieved Paul deeply, so he said:
> “Who is Paul? Who is Apollos? We are only servants. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God is the one who makes it grow.”
It was during this time that God raised up Priscilla and Aquila, and through them, an incredible work began — including the building of three major churches, which we’ll discuss next week.
You must teach this to new believers.
Many people come to church but eventually leave without ever experiencing real answers. Some leave when the pastor says something they don’t like. But listen carefully: we do not believe in the pastor — we believe in God.
If the pastor makes mistakes, pray for him. Help him. Support him. Don’t let human issues block your faith.
If you do not solve this “Christ problem,” everything else falls apart. That’s why God showed Peter the vision: Elijah disappeared, Moses disappeared — only Christ remains.
Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?” But people answered, “Some say you’re Elijah… some say you’re Jeremiah… some say you’re John the Baptist.” Many people today still treat Christ like one of the prophets. That is why they cannot experience true answers.
When a new believer finally understands Christ, everything ends — and from that moment, answers begin to overflow to the point where they can’t contain them.
2) The Actual Wounds
The second area is real, personal wounds. These arise because of the fundamental wound. Even when nothing major happens, people carry inner wounds because their standards are misplaced:
1. Heart – “If I like it, it’s good. If I don’t, it’s bad.”
2. Thoughts – “If I think it’s right, it must be right.” But God’s Word must be the standard, not human reasoning.
3. Brain – Eventually, these wounds become deeply imprinted in the brain and start controlling a person’s responses.
4. Spirit – Over time, the wounds become engraved in the spirit, shaping one’s identity.
5. Body – Finally, they manifest physically, often resulting in sickness or fatigue.
3) Hidden Wounds (Cultural)
There are wounds people carry without even realizing it, often shaped by culture.
For example, strong nations, developing nations, and underdeveloped nations all carry different cultural scars. Many immigrants come to Korea or move to the U.S. and bring unseen wounds from their backgrounds.
This is why when we minister to different people groups, we must see their hidden scars through the lens of the gospel.
Missionaries especially face this challenge: they travel the world but often only deal with surface wounds, leaving the root wounds untouched. Without addressing these, people may leave church unexpectedly, unable to endure conflict or disappointment.
4) Wounds from Life Experiences
Another type of wound comes from past life experiences — things we often try to hide:
Family lineage wounds
Home environment wounds
Personal failures and regrets
If not healed, these become deep chains that control a person’s future.
5) Physical Wounds (Sickness)
Finally, there are wounds that manifest as illness. Among the 5,000 unreached people groups, almost 100% suffer from physical problems. During mission trips, we discovered that nearly everyone had some form of sickness. Without understanding healing ministry, world evangelization becomes nearly impossible.
Main Point: Healing and Spiritual Restoration
True healing is not only about medicine or surgery — doctors handle the physical, but the gospel heals the before and after:
The wounds caused by sin before the illness.
The spiritual restoration needed after.
New believers especially need this kind of holistic healing to enjoy God’s answers and restore their spiritual identity.
1. We must know the root of our past wounds and uproot the bitter root
If you understand the source of your wounds, you can finally help others uproot theirs. The root is found in Genesis 3, 6, and 11 — the three chapters that reveal humanity’s separation from God.
1) Genesis 3:1–20 – The cause of all problems (The fundamental root)
Humanity’s disobedience began here. Adam and Eve left God by choosing their own way, and as a result, sin entered the world, bringing death and curses.
2) Genesis 6:1–20 – Families striving but collapsing
People worked hard, built families, and pursued success — but without God, it resulted in the age of the Nephilim, where spiritual chaos and destruction entered families.
3) Genesis 11:1–8 – Societies advancing but falling
Humanity appeared to be progressing, building the Tower of Babel in pride and independence, but without God, everything collapsed. What looked like success ended in confusion and division.
When you explain this to new believers while praying, the Holy Spirit Himself will open their eyes to see the true root of their wounds and problems.
2. If we do not heal our wounds, they become Satan’s foothold
This is very important. Unhealed wounds don’t just remain personal struggles — they become Satan’s access point into your life.
Areas where wounds open doors to Satan:
1. Family and generational problems – Broken homes, conflicts, generational curses.
2. Serious or rare diseases – Physical weakness becomes an entry point for fear and despair.
3. Idolatry and resulting mental disorders – Spiritual oppression always follows false worship.
4. Relational conflicts – Wounds make it difficult to forgive, deepening division.
5. Environmental and situational problems – Poverty, injustice, and oppression leave lasting scars.
These unresolved wounds cause ripple effects — families break down, mental problems intensify, diseases worsen, and conflicts deepen.
That is why healing is not optional — we must cut off Satan’s foothold so believers can live in God’s freedom.
3. We must know the spiritual background that deceives us
Satan’s primary strategy is deception. He rarely appears directly but works subtly to confuse and mislead God’s people.
1) Satan deceives through lies (John 8:44)
> “You belong to your father, the devil… when he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”
Satan’s lies make us believe we’re fine when we’re not, or convince us we’re hopeless when God has provided a way.
2) Satan deceives by appearing as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14)
Sometimes deception comes disguised as “good things.”
For example, someone might cause division in the church, win an argument, and walk away thinking, “I’ve defended the truth. I’ve won!” But in reality, they’ve been used by Satan to attack the body of Christ.
3) Satan manipulates unseen powers and authorities (Ephesians 6:12–20)
Paul discovered the reality:
> “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, and powers of this dark world.”
> Your real battle is not with people — it’s spiritual. The enemy manipulates structures, governments, and environments to block God’s work.
4) Satan deceives through idolatry (Exodus 20:3–5; 1 Corinthians 10:20)
Idol worship is not harmless; Paul says it’s communion with demons.
Horoscopes, fortune-telling, reincarnation, and shamanism — these are all satanic traps. Many church members still secretly visit fortune-tellers because they’re anxious about their future.
You must teach new believers firmly:
> “In Christ, your future is secure. You don’t need to seek answers elsewhere.”
4. Our thoughts must change first
When you truly receive the gospel, your entire thought system shifts.
1) Galatians 2:20 – Identity transformation
> “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”
> You no longer belong to yourself — your life now belongs to Christ.
2) Philippians 4:6–7 – Peace that transcends understanding
> “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
> God commands us to give thanks even in difficulty. Why? Because His peace — which surpasses human understanding — will guard our hearts and minds.
5. Restore a life of thanksgiving
God has called us out of sin, curses, and darkness into His marvelous light.
> “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession…” (1 Peter 2:9)
When new believers truly understand this identity, thanksgiving naturally overflows. Healing, joy, and spiritual power begin when we recover gratitude for God’s grace.
Conclusion
When these truths become clear, the conclusion for receiving answers becomes simple and powerful.
1) Right now
Right now, as believers worship God, this is the most important time to receive spiritual strength.
Even when you face persecution or hardship, Paul reminds us:
> “We are hard-pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair… struck down, but not destroyed.” (2 Corinthians 4:8–9)
Why? Because although we are jars of clay, we carry the treasure of Christ within us. That treasure is your strength.
2) Waiting on God’s kingdom
The second key to teach new believers is waiting — receiving power while anticipating God’s perfect timing.
We don’t rush ahead; we align with the work of God’s kingdom and receive strength through prayer.
3) The pattern of discipleship and answers
Jesus Himself modeled a spiritual system of power and answers:
3 years → Jesus taught His disciples to let go of everything, even their own lives, and carry the cross.
40 days → After His resurrection, He taught them about God’s kingdom and instructed them to wait for the Holy Spirit.
10 days → The disciples obeyed, praying together in one accord, and at Pentecost, the power came.
Acts 2:42 → They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.
Acts 2:46–47 → Daily worship restored their spiritual life and overflowed into evangelism.
Set times of prayer → Establish rhythms of daily connection with God.
24 + 25 + Eternal →
24 → Living in constant fellowship with God.
25 → Experiencing heavenly power beyond human limits.
Eternal → Leaving behind everlasting spiritual works that impact generations.
Teach new believers this spiritual flow. When they connect God’s Word, worship, and their field, daily answers will follow.
These three lectures are essential for all new believers.
Before you can help others, you must first receive healing and answers yourself.
It’s not about your standards.
It’s not about your opinions.
It’s not about human thoughts.
It’s about God’s Word and His will.
When you restore gratitude and prayer, you will naturally live within God’s perfect plan.
Prayer. “May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the One who solved every problem; the infinite love of God the Father; and the mighty work of the Holy Spirit be with every servant of God who will save this generation, and with every new believer who will save the field, from now and forevermore. Amen.”