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The 3 Day Weekend Age

2025.10.05 District Message 40th Week
Scripture Reading: Acts 17:1, 18:4, 19:8

This Week – About the Three-Day Weekend Age

▣ Introduction
1. Friday Healing Festival (Fundamental Healing 300%)
You have often heard about the three-day weekend age, but once in a while, it is good to have a time for the healing festival on Fridays. The term healing festival refers to fundamental healing 300%. If you catch a cold, of course, you must go to the hospital, but what you must do afterward is your own responsibility. It is very important to have a time of fundamental healing on Friday. You must also understand what this phrase “fundamental healing” means. For example, taking medicine according to the doctor’s orders is to prevent further harm—it does not bring fundamental healing. Spiritually, it is the same. You must gain fundamental spiritual strength and experience fundamental healing. These are the things that must take place on Friday.

2. Saturday Summit Festival (Talent 300%)
Then on Saturday, you must have a schedule where you hold the Summit Festival with remnants. This is the time for remnants to gain strength to make their talents 300%. You might ask, “What does 300% mean?” Don’t make it complicated—it should be simple. I have read nearly every book written about evangelism, and I found that the answer is in the Bible. That is the 100%. There is nothing difficult about it. For example, suppose you are a school teacher. Then your 100% as a teacher means that you must continue learning even now. When you go into the field, you will be able to analyze and see the field. You must be prepared beforehand and go out—that is 100%. Then, to continue the evangelism movement, you must raise disciples for the future. That is another 100%. Combined, that is 300%.
For remnants, 100% means discovering their talent and academic field, another 100% means seeing the field, and the last 100% means seeing the future. Remnants must hold firmly to this.

3. Sunday Word Festival
On a day like Sunday, there must be a Word Festival. Especially when remnants are gathered, and particularly young adults, the Word Festival must arise. When I used to raise young adults, I deliberately did this. I said, “Let’s have as much time as we need, without hurry. We must not be chased by time. So we will meet after all worship services are over.” That was good. Usually, church services end around 7 p.m. We gathered at 7 p.m., and I would preach only about 30 minutes. Then they would hold forums on their own—so many that they stayed until midnight. A true Word Festival took place.

1. Answer – On Sunday, you must surely receive answers through the Word.
2. Imprint – You must pray all day with this Word so that it becomes imprinted in you. Answers must be imprinted—you cannot merely memorize them.
3. Establish – Then within this week, or even today, something must be established in you: “Ah, this is God’s plan.” When that is firmly established, you will see many answers throughout the six days that follow.

Therefore, you must open the three-day weekend age yourself so that you can teach it to the next generation.

▣ Main Message – For the Remnants (RT)
You must especially do this for the remnants.

1. Friday
Let’s look at this further. On Friday, along with the healing festival, remnants must—

1. Mission
Clearly discover their mission. Helping remnants discover their mission is the most important task. Surely, when remnants pray following the introduction above, they will begin to see their mission.

2. Errand (Assignment)
David was given errands to run, and those errands changed the age. What kind of errands you give to remnants—this is the biblical method of education.

3. Presentation
There should also be times when remnants can present or share what they have discovered.

2. Saturday
On Saturday, important forums must arise.

1. Reading
First is the reading forum. Through reading, you must find answers in the Word.

2. Great Figures
Then, there should be forums about historical figures. Through this, we find the answer in Christ.

3. The Three Feasts (Always)
The Israelites kept the three feasts only during their appointed seasons, but we must always enjoy the three feasts. This forum time is when you receive that blessing. No matter the situation, if the Word is not imprinted in you, no work will take place. That’s why worship is the answer. If worship solves every problem for you, that person has a normal faith. Just as a healthy person becomes strong by eating the meals prepared by good parents, a believer becomes healthy by receiving grace through worship. Thus, worship is the time to enjoy the three feasts. Such forums must take place.

4. Worship and Prayer
Through worship and prayer, you must receive your answers.

From this point, three important things arise:
5) Only
6) Uniqueness
7) Re-creation

Only, Uniqueness, and Re-creation follow naturally. Remnants must be guided to see these (Main Point 2). Even when they pray just a little, works arise. Then they begin to experience the bartizan, the spiritual watchtower.

3. Sunday
Then what happens on Sunday?

1. The Best
Sunday is the best day. You must show remnants that it is the best day and help them experience it.

2. Prayer
It is the day to pray all day long. In the Bible, how does God command the keeping of the Sabbath? “Do nothing. Do not walk farther than a certain distance. Do not carry any load.” That means, “Concentrate completely on prayer on the Sabbath.” That is why so many world figures came from Israel. Today, on Sunday, you must hold firmly to the sure covenant and pray.

3. Imprint
As said earlier, pray so that this Word becomes imprinted.

▣ Conclusion
Then two important things remain:

[Field]
The flow of the field where you are. From this point, you begin to see it.

[Nation]
Then you begin to see the flow of an entire nation.

This was what the seven remnants did. When remnants pray even a little, they can see it. They see things that adults cannot see. That does not mean they despise adults; it means your children must see what you could not see. They saw the flow of their field and nation and perceived what even leaders could not see. That is prayer and worship.

Joseph did only one thing—he prayed. He held firmly to the covenant and prayed, and he saw what his brothers could not see, what even the king could not see.

May today be a truly blessed day when you gain great strength through prayer. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ.

Prayer. During today’s worship, let healing take place. During today’s worship, let the bartizan, journey, and guidepost of the throne be established. During today’s worship, let God’s Word, prayer, and evangelism be fulfilled. Let this be the day when the five powers are restored. Let this be the day when the three economies are restored. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Gospel That Blocks Curses and Disasters

Prayer Journal: July 10, 2026
2025.10.05 Sunday 1st Service
Scripture Reading: Acts 8:4-8

▣ Introduction
※ Because they do not know what they have received, they ask what they should do.
Many people ask, “How should I live my life of faith?” Indeed, most people ask that question. “What should I do?” they ask often. But the truth is, they do not know what they have received. That’s why they cannot overcome unbelievers. Rather than defeating them, we should save them, but instead, they are defeated by unbelievers. This is extremely important. Our remnants go out into the world but cannot overcome unbelievers. They have to follow them around, thinking that following them is success, but the problem is—they don’t know what they have received.

1. Be assured – Wherever you go, curses and disasters collapse and are bound in the name of Jesus Christ.
Today’s title is “The Gospel That Blocks Curses and Disasters.” You must be assured of this. Wherever you go, curses and disasters collapse and are bound in the name of Jesus Christ. That is what today’s passage shows us. If you do not believe this with certainty, what happened to Philip will never happen to you. You will not be able to save a nation like Samaria.

1) Hebrews 11 – The characteristics of those who overcame darkness, curses, and disasters: Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
There is a place in the Bible where the names of all those who overcame darkness are gathered. Where is it? The place where only those who overcame the world of darkness, curses, and disasters are gathered—it’s Hebrews chapter 11. That’s right, Hebrews 11 gathers all the names of the heroes of faith up to now. And at the beginning of Hebrews 11, what does it say? “Faith is the substance of things hoped for.” It doesn’t say it’s something you already have—it says “things hoped for.” You don’t have it yet. “The evidence of things not seen.” This is where people make mistakes. They don’t see it; they don’t have it yet; they only hope for it. Because they can’t see it, there’s no distinction between believers and unbelievers—they both become unbelievers. What is unseen is actually first, but because they cannot see it, they think it has no value. But the unseen is the true reality. Isn’t that what it says? “The substance of things hoped for.” You have not seen it yet. “The evidence of things not seen.” What does this mean?

(1) Faith grows and takes root.
Faith grows. This faith continues to take root.

(2) The result of unbelief taking root.
Recently, a child killed his whole family. Not long ago, a father made a homemade gun and killed his son and wife. The law can only analyze why it happened. The opposite of faith is unbelief. Because they had invisible unbelief deeply rooted in them, such results came out. This year alone, reports show 338 murder cases occurred in our country. Among them, our nation ranks number one in suicides—this year it’s at the highest level. It’s serious, isn’t it? Because unbelief that does not know God fills the land, this is what happens. Unbelief itself is a curse and disaster. Because people are full of it, they cannot escape. Even emergency room statistics show the same. Excluding those who come due to illness or injury—those who attempted suicide but survived were taken to the ER. Among them, 87% are young people. This is no small problem. Such is the terror of curses, disasters, and unbelief.

2) Faith that knows the Gospel correctly
It is extremely important to have faith that knows the Gospel correctly. This doesn’t mean, “I trust that person.”

(1) Believe in Jesus Christ—the name that removes curses and disasters.
God gave us the name that removes curses and disasters, and that name is Jesus Christ. Believe in that name.

(2) You have been given the light of creation—arise and shine, for the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
“The light of creation, that light, has been given to you. Arise and shine, for the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.”

3) If you do not believe this fact
If you do not truly believe this—

(1) You remain at the same level as unbelievers.
You’re on the same level as unbelievers.

(2) You cannot evangelize—you end up serving unbelievers and Satan.
You cannot evangelize. You end up serving unbelievers and doing Satan’s work because you don’t believe. “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” You must believe this.

(3) There is no way to block curses and disasters.
If you’re not careful, the more educated you become, the harder it is to believe. As you age, it becomes even harder to believe. That’s why there’s no way to stop the incoming curses and disasters. That’s why so many teenagers start committing suicide—there’s no solution. You must be assured that wherever you go, curses and disasters collapse in the name of Jesus Christ, just as they did for Philip.

2. The reason curses and disasters come
So why did these curses and disasters come?

1) The 12 problems
(1) The Garden of Eden (leaving God and trying to become like God), the Nephilim (idol worship—power), the Tower of Babel incident (success without God).
Humanity left God. Not just left, but was deceived by Satan’s temptation. Of course, it was ultimately man’s choice to leave God. Satan deceived man by pretending to offer something good: “You will be like God.” That was the Garden of Eden incident. It continues even today. In Noah’s time came the Nephilim—those who worshipped idols for strength. That began to rise. Then came the Tower of Babel: “We can succeed without God.” Indeed, look at many communist nations that lasted seventy years and collapsed—they said they didn’t need to believe in God, but collapsed like Babel’s tower. This continues even today—this curse and disaster.

(2) Struggling—idol worship, fortune-telling.
So they struggle desperately. They panic, so they make idols and worship them thinking they are God. They go to fortune-tellers who are possessed by demons. They listen to the voice of demons deceived by Satan’s lies and do everything according to that.

(3) As children of Satan, spiritual problems begin; their background is hell and Satan, and greater problems pass to future generations.
In the end, it turns out that I am not the one leading my life—Satan is. Jesus said so. It’s a spiritual problem no scientist can solve. That’s why suicide arises. The background is hell; the background is Satan. And it doesn’t stop—it spreads to future generations. You must grab hold of the covenant of the Gospel that blocks curses and disasters. Believe it. Even one person holding to this covenant can change everything.

2) A church that does not know Only the Gospel cannot overcome curses and disasters.
A church that does not know Only the Gospel cannot overcome curses and disasters. You must remember this. Shall we see the evidence?

(1) Acts 11:1–18 – Criticizing eating at a Gentile’s house (emphasizing Jewish tradition over the Gospel).
When Peter returned from Cornelius’s house, they said, “Why did you go to a Gentile’s house and eat?” Such people cannot block disasters. That’s why people say, “Why do churchgoers act like that?” They cannot block it. Satan fears Only Christ, nothing else. Because they don’t know this, mental illness increases rapidly even in developed countries like the U.S. and Japan. They don’t even know why. Therefore, they cannot stop it.

(2) Galatians 2:10–20 – Emphasizing Jewish law over the Gospel.
Even Peter said to Paul, “Although we are saved, we must still keep the Jewish law.” That’s in Galatians chapter 2. Paul was astonished and said, “You, who know the Jewish law so well—do you even keep all of it? If you can’t, why do you require Gentiles to do so?”

※ A church that does not know Only the Gospel is no different from idol worship. It cannot block disasters.
A church that does not know Only the Gospel is the same as idol worship. It cannot block the curses and disasters spreading over the world and upon you. This is not achieved by effort. That’s why God said, “Believe.” We cannot produce it ourselves.

(3) Matthew 12:26–30 – Satan is building a house in your household.
Jesus said, “Satan is building a house in your household.” The devout Jews were shocked. No matter how blessed you are, if you do not know the power of this Gospel, you cannot overcome curses.

3. The background of today’s passage
What happened?

1) The reason curses and disasters came upon Samaria
(1) During Solomon’s reign, idols spread, and the kingdom divided.
Around 722 B.C., Assyria invaded. But before that, what happened? Solomon became king, and the kingdom prospered greatly. Foreigners came to visit; even foreign kings dreamed of meeting Solomon. But Solomon brought in many foreign women—thousands. These women pleaded, “We’re bored and unhappy here. Let us serve our gods.” Solomon agreed, and idols spread throughout Jerusalem. It became a town full of demons. That’s why Israel was divided—northern Israel and southern Judah, like north and south today. The capital of Judah was Jerusalem; the capital of Israel was Samaria.

(2) Captivity to Assyria, intermarriage with Gentiles.
Then around 722 B.C., Assyria invaded. It was tragic. When you don’t know what curses and disasters are, this is what happens. The men of northern Israel were all taken as captives. Later, southern Judah was taken by Babylon. The men were sold as slaves in foreign markets. To further destroy Israel, Assyria brought in slaves from other nations, who intermarried with Israelite women. Because of that, the Jews in Jerusalem who lacked understanding of the Gospel despised them as “mixed breeds.” Thus, curses and disasters deeply afflicted them.

※ Philip, who proclaimed the Gospel – Only the Gospel can solve curses. Only the light can overcome darkness.
It was there that Philip came and proclaimed the Gospel. Only the Gospel can solve curses, for only the light can overcome darkness. If you do not firmly hold this covenant, our future generations will again become servants of the world.

(3) Because they did not understand the Gospel, Judah saw Samaria as a cursed land.
The problem was not Samaria—it was Judah and Israel who possessed the Gospel but misunderstood it. They saw Samaria as a cursed land. Some Jews would even go around Samaria rather than set foot there. Ridiculous! That’s how people become when they don’t understand the Gospel. So when Jesus said to the Samaritan woman, “Give me a drink,” she was shocked: “How can you, a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?”—for Jews did not associate with Samaritans. That’s where today’s amazing work of revival took place.

2) The time when Jesus was crucified and believers were legally ostracized
This was the time when Jesus had been crucified, and believing in Him was illegal. If you were a believer, you could lose your job—even public officials were dismissed. If you went to the Upper Room of Mark, you lost everything.

3) One man, Philip, broke down the darkness, disasters, and curses in Samaria. Believe this.
This was the era of the early church. In Samaria, one man, Philip, destroyed all darkness, disasters, and curses. Hold firmly to this covenant. Believe it. This is not received by effort. To pray in the name of Jesus Christ is not effort—it is faith, not payment.

▣ Main Message – How did he block curses and disasters?
How were curses and disasters blocked?

1. When hardships come, discover God’s great blessing.
First, when great persecution or hardship comes, find God’s great blessing within it. When hardship comes, enduring or trying harder won’t work. Don’t take another path—find God’s great blessing within the hardship.

(1) The believers scattered due to Stephen’s death and great persecution (verses 1–3).
Verse 1 says that great persecution broke out and the believers were scattered throughout the land. Verse 2 says that after Stephen’s death, they mourned deeply. Then in verse 3, Paul began to arrest and imprison believers to kill them. That’s when the believers scattered.

(2) The blessing Philip discovered – He went to Samaria to proclaim the Gospel (verses 4–5).
Among them, Philip went to Samaria. Believers who have the Gospel do not fear persecution or hardship—they find God’s blessing there. “At that time, Philip went to Samaria to proclaim the Gospel.” Those who were scattered went there.

To pray today means to discover God’s greatest blessing. Try it—discover what blessing God has hidden for you.

(3) The Gospel is life-giving.
Look throughout Scripture—all who received answers saw this: the Gospel gives life.

2. One heart, whole heart, continuation – Miracles that change the world
Second, when they proclaimed the Gospel, “the crowds listened to Philip and paid close attention with one accord.” The one heart, whole heart, and continuation you must have bring miracles that change the world.

(1) Those scattered preached the Gospel, testifying to Christ in Samaria (verses 4–5).
“The scattered believers went about preaching the Gospel,” it says. “And in Samaria, they testified to Christ.”

(2) They listened to Philip’s message with one heart (verse 6).
“They heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, and they paid attention with one accord.”

(3) Miracles that changed the field (verse 7).
“Evil spirits came out with loud cries, and many paralyzed or lame were healed.” Miracles that changed the field occurred.
Today’s prayer is simple. You have the covenant that blocks curses and disasters. If you don’t understand this, you’re at the same level as unbelievers. The increasing disasters in America cannot be stopped. Things won’t get better—they will get harder. Mental illness is rapidly increasing.

3. There was great joy in that city (verse 8)
Thus, “There was great joy in that city.” Don’t lose these three things. In every hardship and problem, do not just pass through it—God’s blessing is hidden there. Once you find it, continue with one heart, whole heart, and continuation. “There was great joy in that city.” That’s the answer you will receive today.

※ During worship, pastors must convey what God desires, and you must find the answer. Once you find the answer, pray with one heart. Then you will see God’s plan and there will be great joy.
If you lose this during Sunday worship, worship becomes meaningless. Pastors must not preach their own message but convey what God desires. You must find answers during worship. Don’t just listen to my sermon—find answers through God’s Word.

Today, our former district head Kim Cheol-Hoon is worshiping with us. I see him as one who has dedicated himself greatly for Yeongdo. Please pray earnestly for him. Through his term, our church received its long-delayed construction approval. He will receive much blessing because our church prays continuously, broadcasting to over a hundred nations. Today, his name was mentioned worldwide. May wherever he goes, not only Yeongdo but all curses and disasters be broken in the name of Jesus Christ. That is our covenant.

If you have found the answer, what does “one heart” mean? It means to pray with one heart and one mind. That’s why you came today—to do this. When you do, God’s plan becomes clear. “There was great joy.” This is today’s complete answer.

Why was there great joy? Because nobody could solve that problem—nobody! There was no way—nothing worked. But when the light shone, darkness collapsed. When they prayed in the name of Christ, demons fled.

(1) Nobody → Everybody
Nobody became everybody.

(2) Nothing → Everything
Nothing became everything.

(3) No way → Everywhere
No way became everywhere. Great joy overflowed.

So when you come to worship, don’t listen to human voices or my sermon. Your life is not worthless. You haven’t come to learn from me. Whether you have problems or not, find the answer through God’s Word today.

There was great persecution, yet they entered Samaria. That’s not an ordinary story. They went to the very place that was the biggest problem between North and South Israel and proclaimed Christ—and people listened with one heart. Let this be imprinted in you. When God’s Word is fulfilled, great joy follows. Don’t miss this.

I told you before about a poor dock worker who prayed an hour after work every day. He found the answer and prayed with one heart, whole heart, and continuation. One day, he became a ship magnate—Onassis. Immanuel Kant too prayed and meditated early every morning while hiking. The same work that broke curses and disasters in Samaria can happen to you through prayer. Believe it. You may seem like nothing, but when you believe, God works.

When I was young, my mother chose the Christian Gospel. That one choice ended everything. “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you and your household will be saved.”

▣ Conclusion – What happens when you pray
Finally, what happens when you pray? You must know this. Prayer is to God—it is spiritual. But what actually happens, even scientifically? There are three principles.

1. Imprinted in the brain
Whatever you say, hear, or pray is first imprinted in your brain. If you say, “I’m doomed,” your brain takes it as truth. If you say, “I can do it,” your brain accepts that. It happens as you say—it’s imprinted in your brain.

2. Imprinted in the spirit
Then prayer becomes imprinted in your spirit. This is no small matter.

3. Delivered to the throne (Revelation 8:3–5)
According to Revelation 8:3–5, prayer is delivered to the throne. That is prayer.

※ Prayer is everything. Nothing else works—Only!
For those who understand prayer, it is everything. Jesus said “Only.” Nothing else works—Only. Today, you must discover this power all day long. Especially our visiting district head—may you gain true strength and become a witness blessed enough to proclaim the Gospel to the world. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ.

Prayer. God, we thank You. Make us today into witnesses who block curses and disasters. Make us witnesses who block curses and disasters in our family line,
and make us witnesses who block the darkness, curses, and disasters in the field of Samaria, and make us witnesses who block the curses and disasters of this age that no one can block. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Jesus Is My Way, Truth, and Life

Hymn
Jesus Is My Way, Truth, and Life

Jesus is my way,
And He is my truth,
Jesus is the life in me
Since I met the Lord,
Asked Him in my heart
My life’s never been the same

When I am in Him,
And He is in me
He will answer all my prayers
What I have is something
That the world can’t offer
What I have in Jesus is true peace

In this life, I live for Jesus Christ
With His covenant rooted in my heart
When the Lord gives me His power
He will use my life to share
His gospel to the world.

Yet Not I, but Through Christ in Me

Hymn
Yet Not I, but Through Christ in Me
Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, and Michael Farren

What gift of grace is Jesus, my Redeemer
There is no more for Heaven now to give
He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom
My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
For my life is wholly bound to His
Oh, how strange and divine, I can sing, “All is mine”
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

The night is dark, but I am not forsaken
For by my side, the Savior, He will stay
I labor on in weakness and rejoicing
For in my need, His power is displayed

To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me
Through the deepest valley, He will lead
Oh, the night has been won, and I shall overcome
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven
The future’s sure, the price, it has been paid
For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon
And He was raised to overthrow the grave

To this I hold, my sin has been defeated
Jesus, now and ever is my plea
Oh, the chains are released, I can sing, “I am free”
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

With every breath, I long to follow Jesus
For He has said that He will bring me home
And day by day, I know He will renew me
Until I stand with joy before the throne

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
All the glory evermore to Him
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
“Yet not I, but through Christ in me”

Down at the Cross

Hymn
Down at the Cross 
E. A. Hoffman 

Down at the cross where my Savior died,
Down where for cleansing from sin I cried,
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Glory to his name!

Glory to his name,
Glory to his name;
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Glory to his name!

I am so wondrously saved from sin,
Jesus so sweetly abides within;
There at the cross where he took me in;
Glory to his name! [Refrain]

Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin,
I am so glad I have entered in;
There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean;
Glory to his name! [Refrain]

Come to this fountain so rich and sweet,
Cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet;
Plunge in today, and be made complete;
Glory to his name! [Refrain]

Come, Christians, Join to Sing

Hymn
Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Christian H. Bateman 

Alleluia, Amen!
Loud praise to Christ our King,
Alleluia, Amen!
Let all with heart and voice
Before his throne rejoice;
Praise is his gracious choice;
Alleluia, Amen!

Come, lift your hearts on high;
Alleluia, Amen!
Let praises fill the sky;
Alleluia, Amen!
He is our Guide and Friend;
To us he’ll condescend;
His love shall never end;
Alleluia, Amen!

Praise yet the Lord again;
Alleluia, Amen!
Life shall not end the strain;
Alleluia, Amen!
On Heaven’s blissful shore
His goodness we’ll adore,
Singing forever more,
Alleluia, Amen!

Sunday Worship Service: October 5, 2025

Call to Worship

Hymn
I Will Worship You
Seok Jin Oh · Ha Young Yoo

In the Spirit Lord, I will worship You.
And in truth alone I will worship You.
With the gospel of life, I will worship You.
For You are worthy of all glory, Lord.

Father, Son, and Spirit, I will worship You.
With the covenant, I will worship You.
With the blessing of the throne, I will worship You.
Lord, let your power be revealed through my life.

Confession of Faith
The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
…Maker of heaven and earth;

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord,
…Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
…Born of the Virgin Mary,
…Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
…Was crucified, dead, and buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven,
…And is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty;
From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
The holy universal Church,
The communion of saints,
The forgiveness of sins,
The resurrection of the body
And life everlasting. Amen.

Hymn
Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Christian H. Bateman 

Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Alleluia, Amen!
Loud praise to Christ our King,
Alleluia, Amen!
Let all with heart and voice
Before his throne rejoice;
Praise is his gracious choice;
Alleluia, Amen!

Come, lift your hearts on high;
Alleluia, Amen!
Let praises fill the sky;
Alleluia, Amen!
He is our Guide and Friend;
To us he’ll condescend;
His love shall never end;
Alleluia, Amen!

Praise yet the Lord again;
Alleluia, Amen!
Life shall not end the strain;
Alleluia, Amen!
On Heaven’s blissful shore
His goodness we’ll adore,
Singing forevermore,
Alleluia, Amen!

Responsive Reading
Psalm 136

Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
His love endures forever.
People: Give thanks to the God of gods.
His love endures forever.

Leader: Give thanks to the Lord of lords:
His love endures forever.
People: to him who alone does great wonders,
His love endures forever.

Leader: who by his understanding made the heavens,
His love endures forever.
People: who spread out the earth upon the waters,
His love endures forever.

Leader: who made the great lights—
His love endures forever.
People: the sun to govern the day,
His love endures forever.

Leader: the moon and stars to govern the night;
His love endures forever.
People: to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt
His love endures forever.

Leader: and brought Israel out from among them
His love endures forever.
People: with a mighty hand and outstretched arm;
His love endures forever.

Hymn
Down at the Cross 
E. A. Hoffman 

Down at the cross where my Savior died,
Down where for cleansing from sin I cried,
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Glory to his name!

Glory to his name,
Glory to his name;
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Glory to his name!

I am so wondrously saved from sin,
Jesus so sweetly abides within;
There at the cross where he took me in;
Glory to his name!  Refrain

Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin,
I am so glad I have entered in;
There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean;
Glory to his name!  Refrain

Come to this fountain so rich and sweet,
Cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet;
Plunge in today, and be made complete;
Glory to his name!  Refrain

Scripture Reading
Acts 8:4-8
Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there. 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. 8 So there was great joy in that city.

Special Music
Yet Not I, but Through Christ in Me
Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, and Michael Farren · Worship Team

What gift of grace is Jesus, my Redeemer
There is no more for Heaven now to give
He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom
My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
For my life is wholly bound to His
Oh, how strange and divine, I can sing, “All is mine”
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

The night is dark, but I am not forsaken
For by my side, the Savior, He will stay
I labor on in weakness and rejoicing
For in my need, His power is displayed

To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me
Through the deepest valley, He will lead
Oh, the night has been won, and I shall overcome
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven
The future’s sure, the price, it has been paid
For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon
And He was raised to overthrow the grave

To this I hold, my sin has been defeated
Jesus, now and ever is my plea
Oh, the chains are released, I can sing, “I am free”
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

With every breath, I long to follow Jesus
For He has said that He will bring me home
And day by day, I know He will renew me
Until I stand with joy before the throne

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
All the glory evermore to Him
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
“Yet not I, but through Christ in me”

Message
The Gospel That Blocks Curses and Disasters
Pastor Ryu Kwang Su
Full Transcript

▣ Introduction
Because they do not know what they have received, they ask what they should do.
1. Be assured – Wherever you go, curses and disasters collapse and are bound in the name of Jesus Christ.
1) Hebrews 11 – The characteristics of those who overcame darkness, curses, and disasters: Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
(1) Faith grows and takes root.
(2) The result of unbelief rooted in those who do not know God is the continual increase of murders and suicides.
2) Faith that knows the Gospel correctly
(1) Believe in Jesus Christ, the name that removes curses and disasters.
(2) “Arise, shine, for the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.”
3) If you do not believe this fact
(1) You remain at the same level as unbelievers.
(2) You cannot evangelize and end up serving unbelievers and Satan.
(3) There is no way to block curses and disasters.

2. The reason curses and disasters come
1) The 12 problems
(1) The Garden of Eden (leaving God and trying to become like God), the Nephilim (the strength that comes from idol worship), the Tower of Babel incident (success without God).
(2) Struggling—idol worship, fortune-telling.
(3) Because they became children of Satan, spiritual problems began; their background is hell and Satan, and greater problems come to the next generation.
2) A church that does not know Only the Gospel cannot overcome curses and disasters.
(1) Acts 11:1–18 – They emphasized Jewish tradition over the Gospel and criticized Peter for eating at a Gentile’s house.
(2) Galatians 2:10–20 – They emphasized Jewish law over the Gospel.
(3) Matthew 12:26–30 – Jesus said, “Satan is building a house in your household.”
▷ A church that does not know Only the Gospel is no different from idol worship. It cannot block disasters.

3. The background of the passage
1) The reason curses and disasters came upon Samaria
(1) During Solomon’s reign, idols spread and the nation became divided.
(2) The men of Israel were taken captive by Assyria, and the women of Israel married Gentiles.
(3) Because they did not understand the Gospel, Judah regarded Samaria as a cursed land.
2) The time when Jesus was crucified and believers were legally ostracized.
3) One man, Philip, destroyed the darkness, curses, and disasters in Samaria. Believe this.
▷ Only the Gospel can solve curses. Only the light can overcome darkness.

▣ Main – How were curses and disasters blocked?
1. When hardships come, discover God’s great blessing.
(1) The believers scattered due to Stephen’s death and great persecution (verses 1–3).
(2) The blessing Philip discovered – He went to Samaria to proclaim the Gospel (verses 4–5).
(3) The Gospel is life-giving.

2. One heart, whole heart, continuation – Miracles that change the world
(1) Those who were scattered preached the Gospel and testified to Christ in Samaria (verses 4–5).
(2) They listened to Philip’s message with one heart (verse 6).
(3) Miracles that changed the field took place (verse 7).

3. There was great joy in that city (verse 8)
When the light shone, darkness collapsed. When they prayed in the name of Christ, demons fled.
(1) Nobody → Everybody – No one could solve it, but it changed to everybody.
(2) Nothing → Everything – Nothing could be done, but it changed to everything.
(3) No way → Everywhere – There was no way in Samaria’s curse, but it changed to everywhere.
▷ During worship, pastors must convey what God desires, and you must find the answer. Once you find the answer, pray with one heart. Then you will see God’s plan, and there will be great joy.

▣ Conclusion – What happens when you pray
1. Your prayer is imprinted in your brain.
2. It is imprinted in your spirit.
3. It is delivered to the throne (Revelation 8:3–5).
▷ Prayer is everything. Nothing else works—Only!

Hymn
Jesus Is My Way, Truth, and Life

Jesus is my way,
And He is my truth,
Jesus is the life in me
Since I met the Lord,
Asked Him in my heart
My life’s never been the same

When I am in Him,
And He is in me
He will answer all my prayers
What I have is something
That the world can’t offer
What I have in Jesus is true peace

In this life, I live for Jesus Christ
With His covenant rooted in my heart
When the Lord gives me His power
He will use my life to share
His gospel to the world.

Prayer · Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
…hallowed be thy name;
…thy kingdom come;
…thy will be done;
…on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
…as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
…but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
…the power and the glory,
…forever and ever.
Amen.

Hymn
We Will Keep Our Faith Alive!
Don Besig · Nancy Price

Gathered here, within this place,
We can share in God’s redeeming grace.
There’s no room for doubt or fear;
We can feel His presence here.
As we face each passing day,
We will serve and honor and obey;
And if hope should start to dim,
We will know our trust is in Him.

And we will keep our faith alive,
God will always be our guide.
Through the darkest night, 
We will see God’s light.
We will keep our faith alive!

We will live as God has planned,
Though at times we may not understand.
Many things we may not see,
But our faith will help us believe.
From His Word we learn the truth;
Through His love we all are born anew.
With His help, we will not fail
For we know our God will prevail.  Chorus

Benediction

Announcements · Prayer Topics

1. The 2025 Rwanda Remnant Conference: November, Musanze, Rwanda. Pray that:
…1) The Word movement will spread to the whole African continent and the world in general.
…2) The Holy Spirit will continuously guide us to the disciples that He has prepared.
…3) RUTCs will be established to intensively train and release remnants for world evangelization.

2. The 2025 Remnant Conference of America (RCA):
…1) Dates and Location: Dulles, Virginia, USA
………Leaders’ Retreat: Tue, Nov 25, 4:00 pm – Thu, Nov 27, 12:00 pm
………Main Conference Thu, Nov 27, 5:00 pm  – Sat, Nov 29, 10:00 am
…2) Speaker: Rev. Ryu Kwang Su
…3) Register by September 30 @remnantministry.com.

Raise the Bartizan

Prayer Journal: October 4, 2025
2024 Japan Evangelism Conference, Lecture 2
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 62:6-12

▣ Introduction
Yesterday, in Lecture 1, we said that God has set you as watchmen, and that if you hold only this secret you can be revived as life-giving watchmen, as our gospel watchmen, and as happy watchmen.

Now, in today’s second lecture, what you must surely remember is: What is the most needed thing for us right now? When we open the three-day weekend age, what is the most needed thing for our remnants? We must carry these points. How, in reality, do we do healing of disease? And remnants find study difficult—how should they study? First of all, a watchman must set up a bartizan. Right? Only when there is a bartizan can one be a watchman. Here there is something very important. You must surely remember it. As far as I know, most believers are not able to pray well. Why is that? If our remnants could pray, that child has already succeeded, right? But why does it not work? We must solve this part. They are in a state where they cannot pray.

① Nephilim bartizan → 12 strategies → Matthew 12:26-30 → spiritual problems
To put it a bit bluntly, this may be unpleasant to hear. The Nephilim bartizan is standing in me. Therefore I cannot pray. That is why God promised the Christ and completely explained to us the 7 bartizans / journey / guideposts. Now, this does not end simply; because the Nephilim bartizan is in me, Satan’s 12 strategies come out. Without my even knowing it, and without my even knowing it I become like this. Jesus said it! Satan has set up Satan’s bartizan. What do you think is the most urgent issue for your children? They cannot pray. It is troubling, isn’t it? If, among the remnants, there is one who can pray, they will come to conquer the world; this is the part we must now hold as a covenant and pray.

24 / 25 / eternity (witness) — You know what happens when this becomes established. It is fine for remnants to be anywhere. Because this becomes established, 24, they can find answers anywhere. Before long, the kingdom of God, the 25 answer, will come. Then it is for real. Wherever they go, they will become the summit. This is the standard. This is not going well. We must make this become established. This is your second commission. Yesterday, Lecture 1 said that even if there is only one of you, become a watchman. This watchman must set up a bartizan. Everything is included here.

Disease, summit, 237 (5,000 people groups) — Only when this becomes established is disease also healed. Only when this becomes established do you become the summit. Only when this becomes established do you then become a witness who saves the whole world, saving the 237. Even while you are simply there, because the bartizan is already set up inside me, you will save the 5,000 people groups.

② God’s bartizan / journey / guideposts — 5 powers + Ephesians 2:2 + transcendence of time and space + unprecedented and unrepeatable
This is urgent. In a state without this—let it be so for you—but if the remnants go out without this (7/7/7), they must study and can do many things, but they do not have this (7/7/7). Therefore, it naturally disappears. Set up God’s bartizan. Study with this bartizan. That is called the journey. Wherever you go, evidence comes out. That is called the guideposts. Then what you need not worry about is that a platform will be made. From then on you will shine the light. From then on that person will be made to enjoy entirely God’s spiritual blessing. If you just leave this alone, spiritual problems will come. You must surely change this. This is the standard for the remnants, and also the standard for you—right now prayer is not being done. This must be established. That is the standard. Even if at first it does not work, do not be discouraged and keep doing it. Therefore, by opening the three-day weekend age, by any means, with biblical things, we must teach the remnants. When this part becomes established in you, the 5 powers arise. Not simply arising, but arising to the extent of world evangelization. You receive strength to overcome the prince of the power of the air. Even setting everything else aside, the answer that transcends time and space comes. It surely comes. From then on, to the remnants and to you, an unprecedented and unrepeatable answer comes by which the life of faith properly begins.

1) The 7 remnants
There were those in whom this part became established—the 7 remnants. For the 7 remnants, all of this was established. Great hardship came upon their homes, but without becoming discouraged Joseph began to pray. Joseph could pray anywhere. This (24) became established. This (24) is the answer. When great difficulty comes, some people become discouraged, don’t they? When difficulty comes, they give up, don’t they? And when difficulty comes, we become sick, don’t we? Joseph faced extremely great hardship. But Joseph held this answer. He held God’s bartizan firmly. Then there is nothing to be a problem.

(1) In childhood — As you know, for nearly all of the 7 remnants, this became established in childhood.

(2) Late — Moses became established at age 80. Some become established late.

Regardless, what is the standard of our prayer? What kind of bartizan must we set up? Then, although unseen, answers come first, and wherever you go, the kingdom of God comes. In my case, I experienced this very much. Amazingly, as I said before, you know the church land we have in Busan? It was originally a shamanistic ritual site. But someone built a factory there. As I was coming down from reserve-forces training I saw it. “Ah, at least at this level it could become a church,” I thought. So I prayed that prayer, and beyond imagination it became our church. And you know our Deokpyeong retreat center? We originally rented it and used it, right? “Ah, it would be good if we had such a retreat center”—that became ours! God gave answers wherever we went and gave this important evidence—the kingdom of God came, not by my strength. Remnants, even if there are hardships, it is fine. Remnants, even if you have no family background, it is fine. If you have God’s bartizan, you can overcome anywhere. Even if hardship comes, it is fine.

He became a slave—he went as a slave. Thinking of it now, that seems simple for you, but back then slaves were dragged off and sold. Where do they sleep? Just along the way, in a warehouse. Because he is a slave, after he wakes up, brushing teeth and washing—he cannot. They drag them along as they walk. Others rode horses, no doubt. But these slaves were dragged. If they collapsed along the road, they slept there. If they died, they were just thrown away. That is a slave. Because they cannot wash their faces, what do you think happens? Sold into the hands of human traffickers, it takes several months to go all the way to Egypt. Slaves cannot even wash their faces for months. At that time, because their faces were not washed, they were not recognizable. So the buyer would open the mouth and look at the teeth and set the price. “This one has only two teeth”—the price drops sharply. “This one has all his teeth”—expensive. They would buy and take them immediately. Joseph was dragged there. His brothers sold him. Think about it. In such a case, one would be shocked and become ill. Joseph had a reason by which he could overcome. Though the Nephilim’s bartizan was in his brothers, God’s bartizan was in Joseph. Pray and build this. As you know, he even went to prison on false charges. Even there this answer came completely. Truly, when this answer comes to you, you can overcome. If we have hope, we can endure! No matter how deep the difficulty, when this answer comes, we can fully overcome. Our Japanese workers, set your standard here. Then works will come out. From then on what do you become? A witness—you become a witness. You are witnesses. Hold this covenant and begin from now.

2) Jochebed, Hannah
Let me give an example among parents: Jochebed and Hannah. Jochebed and Hannah had secret prayer. They had God’s bartizan. Thus they raised such important figures.

3) 1 Samuel 7:1-15; 16:1-13; 17:1-47
Look at one leader. When one leader, Samuel, who had this secret, arose, this work took place. He raised the Mizpah movement and found a figure like David. When he set up David, they completely defeated the Philistines. This is evidence.

Meditation / unprecedented and unrepeatable — Now you go forth holding this covenant. Especially remnants, just pray a little. That is called holy meditation. So then, what is holy meditation? Now, with what God has given, you do not just receive answers. If you are praying this, truly answers that people do not know come to you. Unprecedented and unrepeatable answers are bound to come. You will become witnesses to this. I cannot teach this to you—I have come as a witness. Holding this covenant, I have come to see this (unprecedented and unrepeatable) that God has given. After this conference, as you pray you will surely search and discover it. Unprecedented and unrepeatable—this is not arrogance; it is that God gives me unprecedented and unrepeatable answers.

▣ Main — Rhythm (breath-prayer)
Now then, to enjoy this blessing, we begin from now. From now on, you make this prayer become the rhythm of your life. Make it the rhythm of your life—this is the second content you must not miss.
But in the past I could not pray well. About 30, 35 years ago—it would be 35 years ago—I discovered a breath-prayer by which I could concentrate. Thirty-five years ago, and even before that, as I did this I was never once sick. I continually enjoyed God’s works. As I experienced the blessing of the throne, the door of world evangelization opened. Anyone can do this. Because you are God’s children, you can do this. No matter how difficult, remnants, do not be discouraged—hold the covenant. Our pastors and missionaries, this is important. Set up a bartizan by which this part becomes established and save Japan. If you simply catch this (rhythm), it will be enough.

1. Platform
First. From then on, what becomes established? A platform is made. A platform is something to which others cannot help but come. If you lay a bridge, they cannot help but come across. If you build an airport, people cannot help but come to take flights. If you dig a well in a small village, people cannot help but come to draw water. A platform…

1) 7 bartizans
From now on, keep praying. The 7 bartizans—keep praying.

2) 300%
Then this answer comes—the 300% answer—like this.

3) Monument
When it comes like this, you become witnesses—witnesses who set up monuments.

2. Watch-bartizan
Then, what follows: at last, a watch-bartizan that shines the light saving others is set up. It is fine even if you forget everything else.

1) 7 journeys
From then on you go the 7 journeys.

2) Healing
From then on, healing comes. Wherever you go, healing takes place.

3) Summit
Wherever you go, now a summit movement arises in which many remnants arise. In one sense, you need not know all this. If you only do this, it is enough. There are elders who, though they have become elders, cannot pray. Right? How unfair is that? You must build it. And you must tear down this Nephilim bartizan. If you build this, it disappears. It is fine to be anywhere. If a remnant can pray, no matter what situation they meet, it is fine. If you here can pray, it is fine anywhere. You are watchmen who will save the field and your family line. Watchmen, build the bartizan. Then answers now pour in. When that person comes, healing takes place.

3. Antenna
And you are connected to the world. It is an antenna. You are connected with the throne.

1) 7 guideposts
You can set up the 7 guideposts.

2) Absolute bartizan
From then on, what comes out? All your studies and all your work change entirely into the absolute bartizan. It is the same with Immanuel Seoul Church now. That place was originally a prayer retreat. While we were renting it and using it, “It would be good if this became ours.” I sought out the director and spoke: “Sell it; if you sell it, we will buy it.” “What will you do with it?” “We will set up a seminary here; there is much to do.” He did not sell, but sold it to someone else—for a high price, no doubt. One day, a large church was built there, and that church became our church. Truly amazing. Not only in one place, but in many places—wherever remnants go, RUTCs will be set up, and surely God’s works will arise.

3) Mission Home, RUTC, regional church
Thus, through you, three things truly arise. Your field is the Mission Home. Do not worry about the church. The place where you gather is the RUTC. You will save many. That is the regional church. Such an antenna is set up firmly. If today you enter into this, every solution will arise.

▣ Conclusion
Now then, we must draw such a conclusion. Today’s text is Isaiah 62:6-12; what is written there? It is Isaiah 62:6-12 that tells us to set up this bartizan, right? It is fine even if you forget everything else—first set up God’s bartizan inside me.

1) 237
From then on, this blessing is bound to come. When this blessing comes, at last this door will keep opening. The door opens like this. What is the standard for remnants? What is the standard for your work? The answer comes by which you can save the 237.

2) 5,000 people groups
At last the door has opened—the door of the answer to save the 5,000 people groups opens.

3) TCK
Among them are our remnants and TCKs. This answer is bound to come. Arise, shine, because “the glory of the Lord has risen upon you…the least of you will become a thousand, the smallest a mighty nation; I, the Lord, will hasten it in its time!”

You must surely hold this message this time. It is important. This time you must make a resolution. “I will become a watchman”—you must decide. “Now I will set up God’s bartizan and save others”—there is one lecture left. How will we do world evangelization? We go holding the covenant. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ that all your health and the 5 powers be restored. I will pray.

Prayer. We thank You, God. This time, cause God’s bartizan that restores everything to be set up. Cause us to stand as witnesses of world evangelization arising from Japan. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Demystifying Evangelism

Mark 3:13-15. Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out demons.

Today’s Word shows us the heart of evangelism: Jesus first calls us to Himself—giving us the gospel, His presence—and then He sends us out to proclaim it. Evangelism is not a burden but the overflow of life with Christ. It is simply telling others how God has been with you.

Tragically, many believers have misconceptions about evangelism. Some think it’s only for those with special training or unique gifts. But evangelism is a natural life movement for those who have received life. If you have been saved by the blood of Christ, evangelism is simply introducing Jesus to others who are living under the power of the devil. This is why evangelism is one of the greatest blessings given to all believers in Christ. Satan fears evangelism and will do everything to hinder it.

Do not try to separate evangelism from your current situation. You do not need to be perfect to share Christ. You are the light, and wherever you go, the eternal light of Christ will shine to others living in darkness (Matthew 5:14). You are “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9).

So, boast in your weaknesses and magnify Christ. You do not need to look spiritual or pious when proclaiming the gospel. Listen to Jesus’ promise to ordinary people like you: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Without relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, witnessing for Christ is impossible.

Do not separate evangelism from your work. Everything you do matters to God, for your workplace is your primary mission field. Revealing Christ through your work is evangelism. Remember Joseph: “The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered… When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes…” (Genesis 39:2–4). Joseph’s pagan master could see God’s presence in his life. When God is with you, you cannot hide Him. Invite the Triune God into your workplace. Experience His presence and rely on His wisdom and power. Even without saying a word, people will see Him and His masterpiece through you. That is evangelism.

Evangelism means being led by the Holy Spirit in every meeting, every event, and every place. Life movement takes place in unexpected places. Remember Philip: “Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Go south to the road—the desert road…’ So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch” (Acts 8:26–27). This historic encounter, which opened the way for the gospel in Africa, happened not in Jerusalem but in the middle of a desert. When you remain sensitive to the Spirit’s leading, God will place you exactly where you need to be for that one disciple He has prepared for world evangelization.

You may feel lacking and inadequate like the Galileans Jesus called to be His disciples. But He called you because He wanted you. Open your eyes and see Him walking with you and working with you. When you are with the gospel, you will experience “the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). When you truly experience Christ, you cannot help but speak about what you have seen and heard (Acts 4:20).

Most of all, nothing can stop evangelism when the hand of God is with you: “Now those who had been scattered by the persecution… traveled… telling the good news about the Lord Jesus. The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord” (Acts 11:19–21). When God’s hand is on you, even hardships and persecution become instruments to spread the gospel and bring multitudes to salvation.

Do not be afraid of rejection, hardship, or persecution. Jesus works  with you now, right where you are, by the power of His hand. Evangelism is not about human effort; it is Immanuel—God with us. Christ is life itself. You do not manufacture it; you simply live it. Enjoying Christ is evangelism. That is why evangelism is easy and light (Matthew 11:28-30). Evangelism is enjoyment and blessing.

Jesus not only called His disciples to be with Him but also gave them “authority to drive out demons” (Mark 3:15). You have been given authority in Jesus’ name—the name above every name—over the spiritual forces of the enemy. Evangelism is not just sharing words but exercising Christ’s authority over the powers of darkness that hold people captive. When you proclaim the gospel, you are not engaging in a mere conversation—you are declaring freedom to those bound by sin, fear, and Satan. Evangelism is spiritual warfare, and God has equipped you with the authority of Jesus’ name to break chains and open blind eyes. Wherever you go with the gospel, the kingdom of God advances, and the devil’s work is destroyed.

Jesus is inviting you to follow Him with urgency. When you respond to His call, you will impact the world by the power of the gospel, just as His disciples did. Nothing is more urgent than leading someone in your life to Christ. Nothing is more important than praying for absolute disciples for God’s harvest field. Nothing is more fulfilling than fulfilling the Great Commission in our generation and beyond.

Through Christ, you have the privilege of communicating with God in a special way—through prayer, approaching the throne of the Triune God. God’s protection through His angel armies surrounds you. He will bring healing and restoration to the world through you. Do not worry about anything. The Lord Himself will be with you, “working with you and confirming His Word by the signs that accompanied it” (Mark 16:20). Wherever you go with the gospel, “the message of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored” (2 Thessalonians 3:1).

Prayer. Father, throughout the day, help me to live a single-minded life for Christ and a wholehearted life for the gospel. Teach me to walk in faith as an evangelist and enjoy the blessing of Your presence. In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce all evil spirits working in my mission field. By Your Word and in the name of Jesus, I exercise my authority and expel all evil spirits everywhere. Amen.

Absoluteness and the Blessing of 25

2023.08.27 District Message
Scripture Reading: Acts 9:15, 19:21, 23:11, 27:24

Through your prayers, the President of Vanuatu successfully came through a dangerous surgery. We thank all who labored much, and we ask for your continued prayers so that he may be completely restored to even greater health.

We have many things to do, but what you must always remember is that we must do the things that must be done.

Acts 9:15
Paul became successful because he did what God specifically commanded him to do. Now, for your remaining life, and for our starting remnants as well, you must find what must be done. That is why we pray. And that is why we keep confirming God’s Word. It was delivered, “He is a chosen instrument to carry My name before Israel and many kings.” Therefore Paul had no reason to hesitate about what more he should do.

Acts 19:21
So he found that answer: “I must also see Rome.” This is what Paul said. But he said it according to God’s Word.

Acts 23:11
He had to stand in court. At that time God encouraged what Paul had said: “Take courage.” When he stood in court, “You must also testify in Rome.” This is the life of faith. When we accurately hold to God’s things within the Word, God confirms it.

Acts 27:24
On the way to Rome he met a storm. Even then God sent an angel and gave a word, “Paul, do not be afraid.” Because it was so dangerous, “Do not be afraid. You must stand before Caesar.”

This (Acts 9:15, Acts 19:21, Acts 23:11, Acts 27:24) is accurate life of faith. Therefore, until you receive an answer, it is fine not to act. You must keep asking questions. This is the flavor of the life of faith. At times you may need to ask pastors or others, but more important than that is that I keep praying and receive the answer. At that time, this (Acts 9:15) is what you will first see. When that is seen, age does not matter, region does not matter, academic background does not matter.

Absolute (answer)
Then what on earth did he discover? He discovered this: the absolute answer. When I look at most who live the life of faith, they do not seek this (absolute answer) but are zealously doing things that are not very important. Thus, in Korea, 44% of churches are churches where members do not gather. Your life must not turn out like that. No matter what you hear, it is of no use unless you hold to the covenant within God’s Word; and 60 to 70% are non-self-supporting churches. Shamefully, pastors are being poured out while the number of church members is decreasing. They have not seen this (absolute answer).
When you worship, put everything else aside, hold to the covenant accurately, and find this (absolute answer). Moses was 80 years old—he had already lived his life. “I cannot do it anymore,” Moses said. At that time God commanded the absolute answer. And when one ages, this tends to happen. Elijah also did so. “I cannot do it anymore.” He was so weary that he said, “Now take me.” On Horeb, God commanded him to do what must be done. And it took place accordingly.

Answer of 25
Therefore, at all times in order to receive this (absolute) answer—the very answer becomes the 25 answers. This means it is not our timetable. In fact, although you could despair, there is no need: by your strength you cannot do world evangelization. By our strength even workplace life is hard. Therefore He said He would give another power.

▣ Introduction

1. Content
It is enough to firmly hold only to the important covenant God gives. Then what is the content by which we receive the absolute answer? There must be this content. There must be content in order to accomplish the absolute answer.

2. Method
And what is the method?

3. Power
And what power must it be? Jesus explained this at the very end.

4. Content (Acts 1:1 — the resurrected Christ)
Not simply Christ, but Christ whom they met risen. Even now what you must be assured of is this: if you pray in the name of Jesus Christ, answers come. Why? Because He is living even now. What Jesus asked most at the end was, “Pray in My name.” In the Gospel of John He says, “My name is the Father’s name.” It is an astounding statement. So Peter said, “What I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” Surely answers come. You must believe this.

5. Method (Acts 1:3)
What is the content? The kingdom of God. No matter how much difficulty you face, it is all right. Answers come. This (Acts 1:3) comes. He went as a slave, yet the kingdom of God came upon him. Right? He went to prison, yet the kingdom of God came upon him. This is our method. Because God does not change, it is the same then and now.

6. Power (Acts 1:8)
What power is it? Only. It is not possible by anything else. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.” This is extremely important.
What is called “absolute” exists only with God. Therefore we pray to God.

▣ Main
Then we must briefly summarize five items.

1. Absolute sovereignty — Covenant
Because we are not the absolute one, we believe in God’s absolute sovereignty. You must believe. God has set the date of your funeral. Right? Why were you born in Korea? It is God’s absolute sovereignty. Why was the President born in Vanuatu? It is God’s absolute sovereignty. Right? Therefore, what comes out within absolute sovereignty is the covenant called Covenant. When you hold to this covenant, one answer comes.

“Preview”
It is shown in advance. “Ah, when I held to the absolute covenant, from that time it was shown to me in advance.” How good is this! This faith—you must surely restore it. You believe God’s absolute sovereignty and hold to the covenant, and when you hold to this covenant, it is shown to you in advance. This is what Paul said in advance: “I must also see Rome.” This is what Paul said—not spoken casually, but a statement that came out within the covenant. Therefore now you need to succeed for the sake of the gospel.

2. Absolute plan — Vision
Then the absolute plan is seen. This is what we call Vision. It is different from what worldly people call vision. It means you have seen the absolute plan. This is vision. Some, I see, go out and evangelize with great zeal. Because of my gentle disposition, I cannot do so. I do not go out until I find God’s absolute plan. You must find this.

“Possess beforehand”
When it becomes so, what answer comes? You come to possess beforehand. You must go out having already possessed; if you have not possessed it, you must search for it.

As I have said before: whom do I most respect? Not a president—the one I most respect. Not professors. On the bus—the one selling goods. Wow. I truly come to feel respect. Why? I can absolutely not do it. I do not know—no one would offer this, but if someone said, “Would you like to try being president?” I might be willing. Right? But if someone said, “Would you like to be a peddler on the bus?” I could never do it—because of embarrassment. In one sense my personality is poor, but it fits Scripture well—like this (“preview,” “possess beforehand”). You must have it (“possess beforehand”) in order to go; if not, you cannot go.

A term of today—bartizan. If you do not know the word “bartizan,” you will not know what “24” means. Right? Therefore, at the 237 Center we will not “just evangelize.” We graduate only those who set up the absolute bartizan. From what I see, when I look at the evangelism reports you bring up, most are not the absolute bartizan. Thus how much you suffer! Then look carefully. Have you seen Acts 13:1–4? When the evangelism door was completely shut—Acts 16:6–10—“Go to Macedonia”—have you seen it? Before the movement of Tyrannus, in 19:1–7, what took place was exactly what happened in the Mark’s Upper Room, right? Start with that.

You must do business this way as well. When I see close friends who do business, I say, “Do not start unless you are prepared 300%.” I say, “If you start (without it), disaster.” What is 100%? My expertise. What is another 100%? The system. What is another 100%? The field. Then you receive answers even as you start. Especially our young adults must remember.

3. Absolute covenant — Dream
When the absolute plan is seen, then the Word comes to you each time—absolute covenant. We call this Dream. Unbelievers call a vague aspiration “dream,” but not us. It is God’s absolute covenant. Joseph held to the covenant so surely that it even appeared in his literal dreams.

“Enjoy beforehand”
We call this enjoying beforehand. I am convinced that among our remnants there will arise figures who will move the world in various places. They will arise. We are merely the platform. Your prayer becomes the platform. When, one day, remnants who move the world begin to arise here and there, it is different.

4. Absolute journey — Image
Now, when the absolute covenant is seen, from then you can go rightly. We call that the absolute journey. If you go this absolute journey by our own strength, you will be similar to others. You must go by the Spirit of creation that God gives, by that power. This was called Image. We often use the word “image.” God originally created man in His own image; that “image” word is this (Image) term. Then what happens?

“Conquer beforehand”
Before you even go, you have already conquered beforehand. You must surely enjoy this blessing.

5. Absolute goal — Practice
Then you will reach the goal that God made—the absolute goal. We call it Practice because we must actually enjoy it. Because we must produce the actual work, we use the term Practice.

“Fulfilled beforehand”
It is already said to be fulfilled beforehand. He did not say, “I will give you the land you tread,” but, “I have given (it) to you.” That is right. Those believers without faith grumbled in the wilderness, but those with faith said the land of Canaan had already been given to us by God. Yes. This is the important covenant. It has been fulfilled beforehand.

We call this (Main Point 1–5) CVDIP; it is the absolute answer that comes out within God’s sovereignty. All of this (Main Point 1–5) is the absolute answer. Have composure, and know that you have the qualification to receive such blessing.

So then, especially when I look at Koreans, why do we lose to other nations? Because we let trivial things steal our entire life. Foolish, is it not? We let trivial matters steal all of God’s blessing; therefore we cannot enjoy what is ours—foolish. If you are to repent, you must repent of that first. Many do not even know the meaning of repentance; the greatest word of repentance is “Return to God.” It is the greatest word. I was zealously holding to what was not God’s… That is a crime among crimes, a mistake among mistakes. You must know that you are not such a being. It is written that God called you before the creation of the world. Right? Already. How could it be “before creation”? With our minds it is impossible, but with God’s mind it is possible. How does He choose all people before creation? Because He is God—thus He is God.

▣ Conclusion — [ The throne, prayer, the Word ]
Therefore such a conclusion comes to you: the power of the throne. Enjoying this is prayer and the Word.

These must be connected. When these are connected, you come to enjoy many covenants. At that time, within prayer, you come to enjoy God’s covenants. And when you see the flow of the covenant, you come to follow the flow of the Word. Is that not so? Therefore the reason we come each week to worship is to follow the flow of the Word. You must surely do this. It is not that you are listening to a pastor’s sermon—you are following the flow of God’s Word. Then the absolute blessing is continuously seen, and answers that transcend time and space arise.

From now on such things will take place in our church. From now on that power will come upon our church leaders. From now on those works will come out through our posterity. Therefore, even if at times your children are a little shaken, do not push them too much—encourage them. And there are times when children deviate. I do not see that as “deviation.” Simply put, they are trying a personal challenge once. Right? One can also call it deviant behavior, but it is a release of a certain amount of energy. They themselves do not know, and we do not know well, but those teenagers around their early teens—they contain infinite energy. We must not restrict that.

From now on, regarding the three courtyards, when the remnants gather we must change our thinking a bit. We must make it so that the children truly find their own, reveal their own before God, and discover and enjoy what God has given. Why? They themselves do not know. How would they know? They do not know. If our parents, church, and adults restrict that, it must not be so.
A child visited a wealthy home and, seeing a very expensive organ, kept touching it. The parents kept scolding him: “Do not touch things in others’ houses.” The owner saw this—called the child—and taught him the organ. Who was it? Handel. We keep restricting many things by our own thinking. Long ago in school, someone saw an old computer monitor—back then we did not have them in our country. The one who saw it was Bill Gates. He exclaimed, “Wow!” As a child he saw it and said, “Wow!” That turned the 20th century upside down—with help even from the Nephilim. What a ridiculous sight.
In the church we restrict everything. We appear to live the life of faith well, but we keep restricting. When remnants come, we must lead them to discover themselves infinitely, to speak their own stories, to receive God’s grace—set their direction this way. But we keep restricting.
God has a plan for our posterity. I bless you in Christ Jesus’ name to enjoy the greatest blessing of laying down the platform for this. Let us pray.

Prayer. God, let today be a day when, by Your mighty hand, we can challenge toward the things that are Yours. Grant our remnants the spiritual strength to enjoy what is Yours without limit. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.