The Eternal Covenant

▣ Introduction: The Wilderness Way Prepare Everything for the Conquest of Canaan and World Evangelization

The World Missions Conference is approaching. We must ask: What should we do? What must we deliver to them? What kind of answers must we receive? Since this is the work once carried out by the Antioch Church, it is profoundly important.

Currently, Israel is traveling through the wilderness for 40 years. The reason is that God is preparing everything . No matter how much human effort is exerted, the Exodus was God’s will, the conquest of Canaan is God’s will, and world evangelization through Canaan is God’s will. We must prepare this covenant for the Missions Conference.

To those worshipping via video across the world, especially those in difficult situations without a pastor: do not merely listen to my sermon, but confirm the Word of God .

1. The Wilderness Way

1) A Dangerous and Difficult Place
The wilderness is dangerous and taxing. There are natural crises, cold nights, scorching days, and the threat of enemy tribes.

2) A Place Covered in Spiritual Darkness
More importantly, the wilderness is covered in invisible spiritual darkness. It is where the terrifying bartizans of Satan stand. Satan uses traps, frames, and snares to drive people into suffering. Missionaries in remote areas know this reality—it is a place covered in “dark politics” and spiritual oppression that one must pass through.

3) Israel’s Unbelief
The most frightening thing is not the environment, but Israel’s unbelief . Even though they were guaranteed to enter Canaan, they grew weary because of their surroundings. Despite God promising His power, they fell into unbelief due to their own weakness and human conflicts.

2. Follow the Ark of the Covenant

The instruction is clear: make the Ark of the Covenant and follow it . This means following the Word . If you miss this covenant, you will only hear the voices of those dying in unbelief. You must follow the evidence and the Word.

On the Lord’s day, do not talk much about people; that makes worship meaningless. Imprint the Word. Satan knows he cannot steal your salvation, so he tries to steal your worship . If you fail to imprint the Word during the weekly sermon, the worship becomes fruitless.

3. God’s Covenant is Often Different from Our Thoughts

Do not be deceived; you must go with the “Evidence of Only.”

The Promise: When Adam sinned, God promised the “Offspring of the woman,” and when Cain sinned, He provided a way of escape. These may seem like “nonsensical” solutions to the worldly mind, but they are the only evidence.
The Process: Joseph, Moses, and David held the covenant for world evangelization, yet they faced continuous suffering and were fugitives for half their lives. However, they were not deceived.
True Success: True success is world evangelization. Graduating from a top university or getting a high-paying job is not success if you cannot do world evangelization. Egypt and Babylon were not “successful” in God’s eyes. You must go with the evidence of “Only Christ.”

▣ Main: The Evidence You Must Hold

1. Cherish Eternal Things

Cherish what is eternal, not the fleeting things of man.

The Ark of the Covenant (v. 1): Made of acacia wood overlaid with gold, signifying things that do not rot.
The Tablets: The unchanging Word of God engraved in stone.
Aaron’s Budded Staff: A reminder that life buds through worship and the Word.
The Jar of Manna: Evidence that God provides even in the face of death.

Imprint, Root, and Nature: Don’t just listen; make the current flow of the Word your nature. Like Rockefeller’s mother told him: “Don’t listen to the words of men in church; go an hour early to pray; hold the Word all week.” He built 24 universities and 2,000 churches because of this.
Deliver to the Future Generation: The Ark had rings and poles so it could be carried (v. 2-5). This means the covenant must move and be delivered to your children.

2. Follow the Covenant Centered on the Gospel, Evangelism, and Missions

Gospel-Centered (v. 6): The “Atonement Cover” is the center. If you miss the Gospel, you will close your doors like the churches in Europe and America. Look at the content of God’s letter, not just the “grammar.”
Evangelism-Centered: You must save the people. The Ark was designed to be portable (v. 2-5) because it was meant to move toward the people.
Missions-Centered: These three centers are the only ones God will fulfill. If you try to revive a church through “strange methods,” it will become a problem. Hold onto this and pray all day.

3. What You Must Surely Enjoy

The Most Holy Place (v. 8-9): Enjoy the power of the Throne, the Ark, and the cherubim (angels) that fulfill the Kingdom of God.
The Holy Place: The Laver for cleansing, the Altar of Incense for the fragrance of Christ, the Lampstand for the light of Christ, and the Table of Shewbread for the bread of life. Also, the Altar of sacrifice that blocks disasters.
Outside the Temple: Establish the Courtyard of Healing (Prayer), the Courtyard of the Gentiles (237 nations), and the Courtyard of the Children (Future generation).

> Without spiritual strength, our children are powerless. I heard of a successful person from a wealthy family who almost died because their parents only pushed for academic success without giving them spiritual strength. They fell into a mental crisis and panic attacks, but were saved only when the Word of God (the Gospel Letter) finally reached them in the hospital. Human ability has a limit; it cannot block spiritual problems.

▣ Conclusion

God has “removed” three things, and for good reason:

1. The Ark of the Covenant: No one knows where it is. If it still existed, people would worship the object rather than the Covenant. Hold the Covenant , not the box.
2. The Original Manuscripts of the Bible: God removed the originals so we wouldn’t idolize the paper. Instead, we must hold onto the living Word and the Gospel.
3. The Physical Temple: The Herod Temple was destroyed. Jesus prophesied this. God doesn’t want an “idol temple”; He wants the recovery of the Church , the recovery of the Three Courtyards, and the era of Friday-Saturday-Sunday.

This blessing will be delivered to our posterity, the multi-ethnic groups, and the 5,000 tribes. If this is true, you will receive three blessings:

In Advance: You receive it early because we lack strength.
In Your Industry and Life: It will manifest in your daily work.
Eternal Evidence: What was hidden before the ages began is now being revealed and will last forever.

I bless you to have a day of hearing God’s Word. May those struggling with church conflicts find peace in the Word.

Prayer. Lord, we believe Your promised covenant will be fulfilled in Your people and delivered to the next generation. Let it reach the 237 nations and 5,000 tribes so that the culture of darkness is bound. Heal the spiritual pandemics of this age. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.