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To Overcome the Spirit of False Prophets

2024.05.28 – 237 Tuesday Disciple Training Lecture 2 – Field Gospel Message Lessons 73
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20

In our first session, we confirmed why answers come and why they do not. If there are idols inside us, or if we have satanic bartizans built up within us, we cannot receive answers.

Sometimes, yes, pastors can be a source of grace for believers. But when church members receive answers themselves — especially when elders receive answers — the pastor gains real strength. It gives pastors a stronger sense of identity in ministry and fills them with great grace.

For me, there are unforgettable moments. I used to assume that pastors preaching and evangelizing was natural. But when I witnessed lay members doing these things, I was deeply shocked. I didn’t express it outwardly, but inwardly, I felt as if something inside my life had shifted.

One example comes from a man named Hwang ○○ from Busan — he’s now with the Lord. This man was a 5th-degree black belt in Taekwondo — essentially, an instructor. You want to see how much this man treasured the gospel? When he went to serve in the military, naturally, he should have written down that he was a 5th-degree master — but he didn’t. He just left it blank. He thought to himself: “I must focus on sharing the gospel while I’m in the military.”

By God’s grace, the officer teaching Taekwondo there was transferred elsewhere, so people began searching for someone who could replace him. That’s when they found out he was a 5th-degree master, and he became the instructor in the army. Because of that, he didn’t have to go through the usual drills — he taught soldiers Taekwondo directly. And through that, he began evangelizing.

He showed me a list of the names of those who accepted Christ in the military and asked me to pray for them. After leaving the army, he ran his own Taekwondo academy, but he did something unusual: he put up a sign saying, “I’m not very skilled, so only those who believe in Jesus, or are willing to believe, should come. If not, don’t bother coming.”

And yet, God blessed him so much. He taught Taekwondo while preaching the gospel on a chalkboard to students, and because he was excellent at what he did, his academy grew rapidly. At that time, in Busan city, his academy had the largest number of students among all Taekwondo schools. Everyone in Busan knew who he was. Seeing someone like that… it moves you. He lived entirely centered on the gospel. It left a deep impression on me.

Here’s another story. At the time, I was an associate pastor, and he was just a regular layperson. One day, he got promoted to a high position at a bank. Naturally, his church celebrated, his family celebrated — everyone congratulated him. But two weeks later, he came to me on a Sunday and said, “Pastor, I’m planning to resign.”

I asked, “Why? You just got promoted!” Everyone else was happy for him, but he explained: “I once prayed to God and made a covenant — one day, I would become a missionary.” And as he thought about it during this season of being celebrated, he realized: “Isn’t this the time to go? If I wait until I’m old and retiring, going to missions just because I have nothing else left… would that be right?”

It shocked me. I told him I’d pray. When I asked, “Where are you planning to go?” he said he didn’t know yet. Usually, when people prepare for missions, they pick the country first, right? But he said, “I’ll go wherever God sends me after my interview.”

When I asked him about financial support, he said, “We do not accept missionary support.” That shocked me even more. “What? You’re going as a missionary with no external support?” He said, “I’ve been preparing personally.”

Soon after, he told me he would be leaving for the Philippines to enter graduate school. He said, “Please pray for me — I have one month left to pass my driver’s license exam.” I told him it would be difficult. Back then, if you failed the test once, you had to wait a month before retaking it, and I had failed once myself. I even joked, “Jo Eun-Taek failed 11 times.”

But his reply stunned me: “Pastor, I’ll pass.” I asked, “How are you so confident?” And he said, “Because God knows I only have one month.” And sure enough — he passed. That was a layperson.

There was another young adult in the same church — a successful businessman and a true man of prayer. He lived completely for the gospel. When he started his first store, he specifically chose the worst commercial areas of Busan, where shops were struggling and failing, and he opened there intentionally. He prayed, set up worship, and invited God’s presence into those places. And incredibly, business began to flourish.

By the time he had opened his fourth store, he came to me and said: “Pastor, last week I fasted.” I asked, “What happened? Did something bad occur?” Normally, people fast when there’s a crisis. But he said, “No, nothing happened.”

So I asked why, and he replied, “I’ve started becoming greedy. And that frightened me. So I fasted for a week and prayed to God, confessing my greed and asking for forgiveness.” He told me, “Whether my business succeeds or fails, I leave that to God. If I make money, I’ll give offerings, support missions, and continue evangelizing.”

What could I say to that? These lay believers understood why God was giving them answers. And that was what I taught during our first session: many criticize idol-worshiping nations, but the reality is that the idols and bartizans inside us are far more terrifying. What are we going to do about them? That’s what we addressed first.

Introduction — Challenge (Plan)

Now, in this second session, we must discuss something very important: if we are certain of God’s will, we must challenge boldly. The problem is, many of us challenge without first being sure of God’s will. Among all challenges, what’s the very first one?

Today’s message title is: “Overcoming the Spirit of False Prophets.”

1) Identity (No Excuses)

The very first challenge is your identity. Who am I? That’s the starting point. God has called us — do you understand how important that is? There is no excuse for not responding to this calling.

(1) Parents — Look carefully at the parents who raised the remnants. Look at the challenges they made — they’re remarkable. Take Moses’ mother, for example. She made a decisive challenge. She entrusted Moses to God, sending him into Pharaoh’s palace, believing God would use him to evangelize Egypt.

(2) Leaders — Look at the leaders who raised the 7 remnants. They were incredible, too.

(3) The 7 Remnants — Among them, the 7 remnants…

(4) The Early Church — And then look at Paul and the early church…

(5) Romans 16 Members — Finally, the people in Romans 16 made their own decisive challenges.

Before engaging in spiritual battle, you must first receive this answer. Once even one of you properly stands within the covenant and receives God’s answer, that’s it. Pastors must hold firmly to the gospel, and church leaders must receive God-given answers. That is where your challenge begins. Once God’s plan becomes clear, challenge boldly. This is the second secret you must never forget.

2) God’s Preparation

How do we challenge? There are many things we could say, but the most important challenge is this: challenge what God has already prepared. God has laid the foundation — we simply step into it.

(1) Acceptance / Transcendence / Answer (7 Bartizans) — Accept everything, transcend everything, and find the answer. Challenge until the answer comes. This is called the 7 bartizans. Wait for them, and you cannot fail.

(2) Acceptance / Transcendence / Response (7 Journeys) — First comes the answer, then comes the response. This is called the 7 journeys. We must enjoy what Christ has given us. Don’t worry about anything. Accept everything. Even those who try to harm you — accept them. They cannot succeed against you. Even when someone does wrong, God Himself will correct them.

(3) Acceptance / Transcendence / Solution (7 Guideposts) — After transcending everything, what’s next? Sharing the solution. This is called the 7 guideposts.

You must enjoy this blessing constantly. Today’s first session was about the starting point of our lives; this is the lifelong goal we pursue.

3) Spiritual Battle

Third, where must we challenge? In the arena of true spiritual battle.

(1) Satan Kneeling — When you truly enjoy prayer, the first thing that happens is this: Satan kneels before you. Even more important than Satan being bound is this — Satan bows before Christ, and therefore under your authority in Christ.

(2) Satan Bound — Once Satan has knelt, he must be bound.

(3) Satan Driven Out — And finally, Satan is driven into outer darkness.

This is the essence of spiritual battle. When this happens, tremendous works will arise without fail. Your faith and prayer are sufficient for victory.

Alright — I will continue translating the rest of this sermon completely from where we left off, starting from the Main Point through the Conclusion and Prayer, following your formatting, terminology, and numbering exactly.

Main Point

Now, let us move into the main point. The answer here is this: we must overcome the spirit of false prophets. But how can we overcome if we are not properly equipped? This isn’t simply about “false prophets” themselves, but rather the spirit of false prophets.

1. Why can we not avoid spiritual battle? (John 15:18-19)

  1. Why it is unavoidable
  2. Who the world truly is
  3. Who you truly are
  4. What it means to belong

the midst of so many circumstances, we must understand this truth: we cannot avoid spiritual battle. It is an unavoidable fight. In John 15:18-19, Jesus Himself explained it:

“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. But because you do not belong to the world — because I have chosen you out of the world — that is why the world hates you.”

What does this mean? The “world” here represents the system controlled by Satan. So the meaning is this: “The world that belongs to Satan will hate you.”

And why? Because you belong to Christ. And if you belong to Christ, the enemy is Satan, who rules the world. The one who owns you determines who opposes you. Since you belong to God, and the world belongs to Satan, this is a battle you cannot escape.

That’s why Paul also said:

“Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, authorities, and powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

2. Satan’s strategies and methods of attack

We must understand how Satan works and how he challenges believers.

1) 1 Peter 5:8-9

The Bible says, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” He actively seeks believers to attack and destroy. But notice the verse just before that: “Cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.”

This isn’t just saying, “Don’t worry.” It’s saying: “Completely surrender your concerns to God.” When you don’t, Satan uses your anxieties as an entry point to attack you.

2) 2 Corinthians 11:14

Satan disguises himself “as an angel of light.” He appears attractive, convincing, and even “holy,” deceiving countless believers and churches.

3. How we must equip ourselves (Ephesians 6:10-18)

▷For more detailed explanations, refer to the Field Gospel Message, p.126.

Paul clearly instructs us to equip ourselves for battle:

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”

Our fight is not against people, flesh, or blood — our fight is against spiritual powers of darkness. And Paul lays out how to arm ourselves:

  • Helmet of Salvation — This is absolute assurance of salvation. Without this, you cannot overcome. When hardships come, we proclaim: “The gospel is the answer.” When problems arise, we declare: “The gospel is the solution.”
  • Breastplate of Righteousness — Cover yourself with the righteousness of Christ, not your own works.
  • Shield of Faith — Deflect every fiery arrow of doubt and fear.
  • Sword of the Word — Use the Word of God to cut through deception and lies.
  • Belt of Truth — Secure everything with the unchanging foundation of the gospel.
  • Shoes of the Gospel of Peace — Be ready to take the gospel wherever God leads you.
  • Prayer at All Times — After putting on all the armor, we are commanded to “pray in the Spirit on all occasions.”

This is how we stand firm and fight. Without equipping ourselves this way, we cannot overcome the spirit of false prophets.

4. Paul used the Roman military as an illustration

Paul used the example of Roman soldiers to help us understand this spiritual battle. Think of how soldiers prepared:

  1. Protective gear — to guard against attacks.
  2. Defensive tools — to shield themselves when under assault.
  3. Offensive weapons — to strike back when needed.
  4. Guarding responsibilities — to hold their ground firmly.

Just as Roman soldiers never stepped onto the battlefield without being fully armed, believers must never enter daily life unequipped spiritually.

5. The attitude of those who engage the enemy

What posture must we take when entering battle? Scripture gives us two key passages:

1) 1 Corinthians 15:47-48 (and concluding verses 57-58)

At the end of this chapter, Paul declares: “Your labor in the Lord is never in vain.” In Christ, not one of your efforts is wasted. You will never lose your reward.

2) 1 John 5:4-5

This is God’s promise: “Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.”

Victory belongs to those who hold to this covenant.

♠Conclusion:

Morning / Night (Strength) — Noon (Everything / What You See — 10 Platforms, 10 Secrets)

From now on, you must absolutely secure your morning and night time. These are the times when you restore spiritual rhythm and strength through prayer. Without them, you cannot stand.

Interestingly, even people deeply entrenched in idol worship have their own “quiet hours” where they meditate, pray, or draw spiritual strength. But here’s the difference: for us, this strength comes from God alone.

The true challenge happens during the day — in the field, at work, at school, in real life. That’s why you must turn everything you face into God’s blessing. This is the prayer of the evangelist:

“God, help me turn every person, every event, and every circumstance into Your blessing.”

This is exactly what Joseph did. Being sent to prison was not failure — it became the pathway to his greatest success.

Moses, when exiled in Midian, wasn’t hiding — God was preparing him to restore the covenant.

David, when being hunted, wasn’t defeated — it was God’s process of shaping him into the greatest king.

Elijah, though seemingly suffering under King Ahab, experienced the greatest victories — defeating Aram without even fighting.

Israel’s captivity in Babylon wasn’t the end — it became the starting point for saving the 237 nations and the 5,000 tribes.

And in the era of the fiercest persecution, the early church received the greatest answers. The clearest example of this is Paul.

For you listening to today’s message, hold onto this: people without the gospel will say countless things. But you must respond like this: “God already knows everything.” That’s where the secret lies.

  • The 10 Platforms — your unshakable foundations.
  • The 10 Secrets — the hidden keys for your journey.

Holding onto these makes your steps the walk of the evangelist.

That’s why it doesn’t matter how few members your church has. If even one of you receives God’s answer, history begins in that church. Build just a few solid bartizans, and God’s work will surely begin.

From now on, enjoy this. When you worship, when you listen to the message, when you deliver the message — enjoy it to the fullest.

For me, during worship, especially when we sing hymns, I offer deep prayer between the lines. That’s when I pray my most important prayers. It’s such a precious time.

Enjoy these blessings every moment. This is your strength. This is your challenge.

Take this to heart. After a short 10-minute break, we’ll conclude with the final wrap-up.

How to Overcome Crises in Life

2 Corinthians 5:17. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

Today’s Word comes from Paul’s second letter to the Corinthian believers, written to strengthen and encourage them as they faced various crises in life:

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:17–18).

Paul reminds the believers that their struggles are temporary but that God is preparing for them an eternal house in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1). He reassures them that God has already given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come (2 Corinthians 5:5). Because of this promise, Paul urges them to live by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).

God did not give us an incomplete, uncertain, or confusing gospel; from the very beginning, His plan of salvation has been perfect, complete, and unchanging. The message of the gospel comes with power, clarity, and absolute assurance because it is not based on human wisdom or effort but on the finished work of Jesus Christ, who bore our sins, died in our place, and rose again to give us eternal life. The moment we believe in Him, the Holy Spirit confirms this truth in our hearts, and as Paul declares in Today’s Word.

We were once children of the devil, living under sin and destined for eternal destruction. But Jesus changed our destiny forever through His death on the cross and His resurrection. In Him, our old identity is gone, and we are made new. Through His perfect sacrifice, we have been reconciled to God, adopted into His family, and given the privilege of living as His beloved children for all eternity. Now, instead of condemnation and separation, we have received forgiveness, freedom, and the promise of eternal life with Him.

When Jesus became a curse for us on the cross (Deuteronomy 21:23), He removed every curse from our lives. In Christ, the sins and wounds of your past no longer define you. You are completely free from the power of original sin, generational sin, and personal sin (Ephesians 2:1). Through His blood, you have been fully forgiven, completely restored, and permanently set apart as a new creation in God’s kingdom. Now you can live in the freedom and authority that come from belonging to Christ, no longer bound by guilt, shame, or the power of the enemy.

For our sins to be forgiven, a sinless person had to die in our place (1 Peter 3:18). That is why the Son of Man gave His life as a ransom for us (Mark 10:45). Jesus, our True Priest, entered the Most Holy Place once for all—not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own precious blood—to obtain eternal redemption for us (Hebrews 9:12). By this sacrifice, He liberated us from the law of sin and death, setting us free forever.

So, do not dwell on your past mistakes or regrets. Instead, believe in the One who declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30). Rest in the peace that comes from knowing your salvation is complete. Trust that God has removed your sins as far as the east is from the west and remembers them no more (Psalm 103:12, Hebrews 8:12). Walk each day in the confidence and joy that come from being fully accepted, fully forgiven, and fully loved by your Heavenly Father (Hebrews 4:16).

God has also set us free from the problems of our present reality. Through His resurrection, Jesus—the True King—defeated Satan, the one who holds the power of death (Hebrews 2:14). Because He reigns, we no longer have to follow the patterns of this world. We have victory over sin, over fear, and over the schemes of the enemy. Scripture declares, “Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith” (1 John 5:4–5).

So give all your worries and anxieties to God, for He cares deeply for you (1 Peter 5:7). Do not let the enemy plant seeds of fear or unbelief in your heart. Stand firm in the authority Christ has given you, and when you resist the devil by submitting to God and His Word, he will flee (James 4:7).

Finally, we have been freed from the fear of the future. When God raised Jesus from the dead, He also raised us up with Him and seated us with Christ in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6). Jesus, our True Prophet, opened a new and living way for us—from death to life, from hell to heaven (John 5:24). Our eternal address has been changed forever: He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves (Colossians 1:13).

Even while we live on earth, we belong to God’s kingdom (Luke 17:21; Philippians 3:20), and Jesus has given us the keys to unleash the power of heaven through prayer (Matthew 16:19). One day, He will take us to the place He has prepared, where we will be with Him forever (John 14:1–3).

You have been saved by grace through faith in Christ—and even that faith is a gift from God. Your salvation is not based on what you have done; therefore, there is no room for boasting (Ephesians 2:8-9). Instead, your transformed life becomes living evidence of God’s grace for future generations. His kindness and the amazing richness of His grace to us who belong to Christ Jesus will be displayed for all eternity. God has prepared an important task for you: proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ (Ephesians 2:10).

Do not let the crises in your life move you; instead, move them by the power of the gospel, affirming who you have become in Christ.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for allowing crises in my life to bless me. Help me stand on the firm foundation of my salvation found in Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Can Living a Good Life Lead to Salvation?

2024.05.28 – 237 Tuesday Disciple Training Lecture 1 – Field Gospel Message Lessons 71
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:8-10

♠Introduction

So, people struggle and strive, and when religion doesn’t work, they come up with something else that sounds good. This isn’t necessarily a bad statement in itself, right? It’s just something they pulled out. This is a phrase brought forth by churches that do not proclaim the gospel: “Just live a good life!” Is that correct? Of course, I’m not saying we should live wickedly. But understand this clearly — the idea itself isn’t bad. However, this teaching was pulled out to keep people from realizing the gospel.

A typical example of this is the traditional Christian church of the past — the Catholic Church. They taught the same thing back then, and they’re still saying it today: “You must do good deeds.” At first glance, it sounds wonderful. But what happens? It weakens Christ. “You must volunteer. You must achieve merit. You must give large offerings if you want to be saved.” They even sold indulgences. They made people confess their sins to humans through penance and confession — is repentance done before people? That’s Catholicism. Before God — that is the proper way. You must teach this clearly.

1) The thoughts of ordinary people — “No matter what religion you have, as long as you live a good and sincere life, that’s enough.”

▶This is what many people believe. Generally, they’re taught: “If you sincerely follow any religion, isn’t that enough?”

2) Jehovah’s Witnesses — “If you keep the laws God gave, you’ll be saved.”

▶Jehovah’s Witnesses teach that if you keep all the laws, you’ll be saved.

3) The Jews (Pharisees) — “By keeping the law and performing works, you’ll be saved.”

▶The Jews believed salvation comes through keeping the law and performing religious works.

4) Buddhism, Tenrikyo, and similar religions — “Perform good deeds to repay for sins (or bad karma).”

▶In Buddhism, Tenrikyo, and similar religions, they teach that “because you must repay your sins, you must do good deeds.”

▶These four teachings sound good, don’t they? For someone who has not received salvation, these statements seem correct. Right? For unbelievers, these statements sound right. And Satan sees these statements as correct too — because through them, people fall into destruction. That’s the tragedy.

Then they twist things further: “Oh, then are you saying we should commit evil? Should we ignore God’s commands? Should we just live however we want?” No, of course not. Where in the Bible does it say to live recklessly? This matter determines whether the entire world lives or dies.

If you, the believers, church leaders, and pastors, fail to understand this, it is a disaster. This is a historical matter that impacts the entire world. Simply put, the Pharisees grabbed hold of this teaching and ran with it. They said: “You’re saved by faith? Are you crazy?” That’s what they were saying: “Saved by faith? You must be insane!”

To unbelievers, whose words sound right? The Pharisees’. And Satan entered into the medieval church and corrupted it. And when you hear what the medieval church taught, at first, their logic even sounds more convincing than Luther’s. People said, “That Luther fellow has lost his mind. He divorced, and his wife is even a former nun! He’s a sinner!”

Isn’t that what they said? But “forbidding men and women from marriage” — that’s a Buddhist rule, not a biblical one. That is not the gospel. Yet the Catholic Church used that doctrine to execute people like Luther. To the general public, Catholic teachings sounded correct: “How can you say you’re saved by faith alone? You must earn salvation!”

If you stopped 100 random people on the street and asked, “How is a person saved?” — 100 out of 100 would answer: “By doing good deeds.” That’s the reality.

▶Because of this, the worldwide church has been corrupted again and again. And now, in these last days, the real heresies are using this very teaching as their weapon. They say: “Those churches aren’t saved — they’re always fighting. You need to live sincerely. You must keep God’s commands. We’re in the last days!” And many people fall for this message.

False teachings say, “You must act righteously. You must donate. You must perform good works.” Sounds great, doesn’t it? But the core of it is deception. Among these, the most notorious example is Shincheonji. Their teaching is “airtight” in the sense that it appears flawless — it’s exactly what Satan does.

This is how they develop entire doctrines and “new revelations,” saying: “Only by believing in Jesus can you be saved. What are you talking about?” They mock the gospel. Catholicism still claims, “You’ll only know at the end whether you’re saved or not — so keep donating until the last day.” Clever, right? It generates massive amounts of money.

They sold indulgences and became wealthy. Everyone is covered in sin, so everyone pays up. And within Catholicism, no one dares lift their head before the priest — because the priest knows all their sins from confession. In Protestant churches, believers sometimes argue with pastors, but in Catholicism, they wouldn’t dare. If the priest glares at you, that’s the end of the conversation — you won’t get “forgiveness” otherwise.

I once asked a Catholic core member: “Why do you perform penance and confession?” And they answered, “Well, it’s not exactly penance; it’s more like spiritual counseling.” I said, “Really?”

1. Why do they still suffer continuously and repeatedly?

▶Yet their suffering continues. Why is that?

1) John 3:1-9

▶In John 3:1-9, a man named Nicodemus, an outstanding religious leader, came to Jesus. He came at night — perhaps because that was more convenient for him. He was a man of high status. The first thing he said was, “Rabbi” — not “Lord.” He respectfully praised Jesus: “I know that the things You do would be impossible unless God were with You.” But Jesus didn’t thank him. Instead, He gave what seems like an unrelated answer:

“Unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

Nicodemus was shocked. He asked, “How can someone be born again? Can an old man enter his mother’s womb a second time and be born?” Jesus, astounded, replied, “Even if you went back into your mother’s womb, you cannot be saved. Unless you are born of water and the Spirit, you cannot enter the kingdom of God. The wind blows wherever it pleases; you hear its sound but cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going — so it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

Jesus then said, “If I tell you about earthly things and you don’t understand, how can you understand if I tell you about heavenly things?” And then came this crucial statement:

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Nicodemus quietly left after this conversation, deeply unsettled. We don’t know what happened to him afterward.

2) Acts 3:1-11

▶Here we see the man crippled from birth sitting at the Beautiful Gate. He chose that spot carefully. Why? Because location matters. If he sat under a bridge, no one would help him. But at the temple gate, people gave generously. He relied on donations to survive, and others even carried him there daily and took him home afterward.

People gave him coins — and that’s fine. Some even organized aid so he could survive — and that’s fine too; it’s a form of good deeds. But Peter did not give him money. No matter how many coins this man received, he remained a beggar. No matter how much wealth he accumulated, he was still crippled. And even if he wasn’t crippled, without salvation, he would remain spiritually dead.

That day, Peter looked at him intently and said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!”

At that moment, everything changed. His fate was overturned. That is what the gospel does. The gospel doesn’t merely make the cripple walk — it changes destinies.

2. The Pharisees and the world do not know four crucial truths

▶So what exactly do these people fail to understand?

1) They do not know what original sin is

▶First of all, they don’t know what original sin is. This is astonishing, isn’t it?

(1) Original sin — Because they don’t understand original sin, what happens? They believe salvation comes through keeping the law. But in reality, they do not understand the Bible at all. This all comes from the problem in Genesis 3. What happened there? Was it just about eating a simple fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? “If God didn’t want us to eat it, He shouldn’t have made it!” But that’s not the issue.

The problem is that Adam and Eve broke God’s covenant and were deceived by Satan. God gave the fruit as a sign of His covenant, but they were completely captured by Satan. As a result, they became Nephilim, living corrupted lives, and eventually reached the Tower of Babel. Because they don’t know this problem, they cannot understand salvation.

(2) Personal sins — Flowing from original sin are personal sins. Since people live centered only on themselves, they harm others and fall into endless sins.

(3) The sin of idol worship — And there is also the sin of idol worship. These three — original sin, personal sins, and idol worship — are the truly massive problems. The consequences are catastrophic.

2) They do not understand the state of sin

▶The Bible explains exactly what state humanity is in because of sin.

(1) The spiritual state under original sin (Ephesians 2:1)
▶In Ephesians 2:1, the Bible says very clearly: “You were dead in your transgressions and sins.” Spiritually dead. The spirit itself has died. This is the spiritual state caused by original sin.

(2) The result of original sin (Ephesians 2:2-3)
▶And what else? In Ephesians 2:2-3, it says we followed “the ruler of the kingdom of the air.” That’s terrifying. We became, by nature, “children of wrath.” That’s why humanity ends up unknowingly serving Satan. You must explain this clearly.

3) They do not understand what salvation truly is (Ephesians 2:1-6)

▶They don’t know what salvation really means. Salvation means that God “raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms.” That’s salvation — being lifted out of spiritual death into eternal life with Christ.

4) They do not understand what faith really is (Ephesians 2:8-10)

(1) Faith vs. mere trust or conviction
(2) Christ’s merit vs. our efforts
(3) God’s grace vs. human works

▶What follows naturally here is faith. But what kind of faith? In Ephesians 2:8-10, Paul says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith.” Notice carefully: we are not saved by faith itself — we are saved by grace, and faith is simply the means. It’s the channel through which God’s grace flows. Salvation is entirely a gift of God.

If you don’t understand this, you cannot understand life at all. Missing this truth doesn’t just mean you don’t know God — it means you don’t even understand the true purpose of your existence.

If you firmly establish this bartizan of truth, your work, your church, and your entire life will come alive. Do this for real.

5) They misunderstood the life of faith

▶Because they didn’t understand faith, they misunderstood the entire Christian life, treating it like just another religion. It sounds nice, but it cannot lead to salvation.

(1) Works are never the condition of salvation — they are the result of it
▶Good deeds are not the basis of salvation. That’s clear, right?

(2) Works are an expression of gratitude
▶Good works are an expression of thanksgiving, not a condition for salvation.

(3) Works are a confession of faith
▶Good works reveal our confession of faith, but they are never a prerequisite for salvation.

▶In the end, when people misunderstand this, they shift the focus of everything to human effort, returning right back to Genesis 3. “If you believe, you are saved” — but if faith itself becomes a human work, even that turns into self-centeredness. Scripture doesn’t teach this. Instead, it says: “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith…” And remember this too: “No one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit.”

3. To experience the power of salvation

▶And from this point forward, what happens? We begin to experience the power of salvation. What kind of power is this?

1) Life (Ephesians 2:1)

▶“You who were dead in your transgressions and sins, He made alive.” You gain life itself.

2) Deliverance (Ephesians 2:2)

▶You once followed the ruler of the kingdom of the air, but now you have been rescued and set free. That’s deliverance.

3) Confidence and trust (Ephesians 2:7-10)

▶In Ephesians 2:7-10, God promises that “in the coming ages, He will show the incomparable riches of His grace.” That’s why we place our trust in this covenant. And this is why world evangelization takes place.

♠Conclusion: The greatest idol — “Man” (Philippians 2:6-11)

▶Now, let’s conclude. The greatest idol isn’t found in a temple — it’s found inside people. That’s why there’s so much disaster. I become an idol. My possessions become idols. Money is an idol. Success is an idol. Everything can become an idol — and that’s why people perish.

▶These days, I’ve noticed that some people who left our church criticize me fiercely. But I’m actually grateful for one thing: they’ve effectively reduced Ryu Kwang-Soo to a person of no value in their eyes. And that’s exactly how it should be — I must have no value. For that, I’m genuinely thankful. This is God’s timetable.

If I appear “too great,” I can’t continue proclaiming this gospel. If I stand “too high,” God’s glory is hidden. God’s name must be exalted, not mine. My teaching must remain rooted in Scripture; my own bartizan must never be built. That, I am truly grateful for.

We must be willing to endure many insults. The name of the Lord must be exalted without limit. Right? Even Christ Himself suffered — so how could we expect to avoid suffering? Christ, though sinless, suffered on the cross. And we — lacking so much — have no excuse to avoid hardship.

Christ humbled Himself, suffered, and was crucified. Yet He became the King of kings and the Lord of lords. That name must be proclaimed to the entire world.

▶We must block the spiritual pandemic that is spreading across the whole world. This is your calling. I believe that as long as you firmly hold onto this mission, answers will come even if you stay still.

God knows whether your efforts come from pure devotion or from personal ambition. Your fellow believers know it. Your elders know it. And your wives — the pastors’ wives — often know it best. Satan certainly knows it, too. And Satan is never deceived, because his specialty is deception. He deceives believers constantly.

That’s why, pastors, never become discouraged. Don’t be shaken. Say this to yourself:

“Even if I starve to death, I will hold only to this gospel covenant!”

Make the kingdom of darkness kneel. Works of God will arise. A new beginning has come. We must go to the 5,000 tribes. I will pray.

Prayer. God, we thank You. We thank You for granting us salvation. Allow us to proclaim this gospel of salvation to the entire world. Forgive our weaknesses and shortcomings, and fill what we lack. Fill our inability with Your power. Work within us so that we may speak the things of God. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

Rescue Those Trapped in Idol Worship

2024.05.28 – 237 Tuesday Disciple Training Lecture 1 – Field Gospel Message Lessons 71
Scripture Reading: Mark 5:1-10

♠Introduction:

▶Today, we will look at Lessons 71 through 74.
In our first session, we will focus on rescuing those trapped in idol worship, because there are many such people. Also, can people be saved by living a good life? It may seem insignificant, but it is important. Today, I must first speak a little about idol worship. You must understand this in order to receive answers to prayer. Anything outside of what Christ has taught is an idol.

①No answers, spiritually diseased people – Therefore, there are two things you must absolutely remember first. There are those who receive no answers. They continue living a life of faith, yet there are no answers. They continue holding onto the Word, but nothing happens. In the end, nothing works.

②Colossians 3:5, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 – If your thoughts become greater, that is an idol. In Colossians 3:5, it says, “Greed is idolatry.” Paul was speaking of something on a very deep level. Physical idols are an obvious matter, but if the thoughts of your heart become greater, that is idol worship. Should that really be the case?

③7/7/7 – There is also this (7/7/7). And there are many spiritually diseased people. You must know the standard for how much you should fight for these people. This is not simply a matter of heart idols — in 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, it says that they have established bartizans of idols. These must be destroyed. Once you do so, that is enough. Christ came because God Himself came, didn’t He? Right? What Christ spoke is God’s Word. When Christ expressed anger, it was God’s anger. Christ revealed God’s heart in everything He spoke about changing. This (7/7/7) is what Christ left for us. This (7/7/7) must be sufficient. Anything beyond this is idol worship. So you must always remember this.

▶Once you understand this, answers will begin to come upon your work, no matter what anyone around you or in the church says. People speak and act based on their own thoughts without knowing this. You must firmly hold onto God’s Word.
Now, your church must begin receiving answers powerful enough to carry out world evangelization. Right? It is already happening, and has happened, but there must be even greater answers. I don’t know what concerns you may have, but perhaps, in God’s eyes, what you are concerned about may actually be an idol. Right? God will destroy it, yet we cling to these things and hesitate to let them go. This is the difference between Paul and Peter. Peter, frankly speaking, was somewhat ignorant, wasn’t he? He kept doing foolish things. Simply put, he had this attitude of, “Hey, do you know who I am?” He had that in him. So when Paul rose up, Peter responded, “Fine!” He seemed to imply, “I’m one of Jesus’ direct disciples; I’m the top disciple among them, you know that, right?” There was this dynamic. At that point, Paul responded: “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” That was the answer he gave. If you are not careful, this can become an idol bartizan. You, who must carry out world evangelization, must absolutely remember this.

▶Introduction – Now then, how can we enjoy this blessing? There are three things we must do. From now on, you can start applying them.
First, ①Follow the fulfillment of the Word — not the fulfillment itself, but follow the fulfillment of the Word. Most people don’t do this. Elites, especially, are prone to fixing their plans and pushing forward accordingly. But you must have enough discernment to realize how much of a loss that brings. It’s a great loss. Follow the fulfillment of the Word.
Second, ②Follow the flow of answered prayers — the fulfillment of the Word also has a flow.
And third, ③Follow the flow of evangelism answers. This is essential. Follow this flow. No matter how correct your arguments are, if you deviate from the essence, there will be no answers. No matter how great a church leader’s suggestions are, if they do not align with the essence of the evangelism movement, I’m sorry to say this, but in God’s eyes, it is subject to destruction. You must know this. If you do not, you may work tirelessly, yet end up with no fruit at all.

  1. Follow the fulfillment of the Word
    ▶So, there are many passages about following the fulfillment of the Word…

(1) Acts 2:1-47 – They completely followed the fulfillment of the Word. From start to finish, “When the day of Pentecost came,” fifteen nations gathered there. At that time, Peter proclaimed God’s Word, and the promise spoken through Joel was fulfilled. He delivered the greatest sermon. Then it says they “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching,” and afterward, “every day in the temple courts and from house to house.” That’s how it went. So, even if it’s not this exact phrase, you should recognize, “Ah, I can see the Word being fulfilled here.” Go in that direction. No matter how small your congregation is, it’s okay. If the Word is fulfilled even in one or two people, history will take place. But if 1,000 people gather and it doesn’t align with the fulfillment of the Word, that is failure.

(2) Acts 3:1-12 – When Peter saw the lame man sitting by the Beautiful Gate of the temple, he didn’t just see an ordinary person. Where did Jesus first tell them to begin? From Jerusalem, then Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. That is what Jesus said.

(3) Acts 8:4-8 – In Acts 8:4-8, the work in Samaria began…

(4) Acts 19:21 – And then from Antioch, Acts 19:21 shows us the direction toward Rome. You must always keep this in mind: follow the fulfillment of the Word. Otherwise, the declaration, “Thus says the Lord,” will have no meaning at all. Right? The Word of God is alive and active, but it must have relevance to you. I’ll talk more about this tomorrow during the RTS special lecture, but if the Word is truly living and active, what becomes most important?

  1. The flow of answered prayers
    ▶Then, we see that answers to prayer continue to occur, don’t we?

(1) Acts 13:1-12 – That’s why you must always explain this: when they went out for the first evangelism, it was the complete work of the Holy Spirit. This is not simply repeating the same content. You must keep teaching this principle, and you must enjoy it yourself.

(2) Acts 16:6-10 – After reaching a turning point in Macedonia, up to verse 40, God led them there — Lydia, the demon-possessed slave girl, and the incident at the prison — all of these events unfolded. Right?

(3) Acts 19:1-21 – In Acts 19:1, up to verse 7, what happened in the Upper Room of Mark’s house was repeated exactly. Up to verse 21, tremendous things happened — the flow of answered prayers came. Paul then boldly proclaimed the kingdom of God, and this is precisely what we see on Mt Olive and in the Upper Room of Mark. Naturally, miracles happened, and the sick were healed. And what came next? “You must also testify in Rome.” That’s right. That’s the direction they went. If you enter this flow, you have truly entered the highest blessing. No one can block you. Right? In fact, there is nothing to worry about.

▶Now, if you do not follow God’s Word and you do not follow the flow of answered prayers, you are among the people described in the introduction. One day, when you grow older, you will realize that your life has failed. It won’t be too late, but at that point, that’s it. Then, after barely holding on, you’ll just go to heaven. What else can you do? But there will be no fruit. The global church is showing us evidence of this right now. Even massive churches in the U.S. have collapsed because they did other things instead of focusing on this (7/7/7).

When I first visited the U.S., I went to one of those famous churches — the Crystal Cathedral, founded by Robert Schuller. You’ve probably heard of it, right? Some Korean pastors have strongly criticized his sermons. I went there with interest, and I saw that the church building was truly magnificent. As I walked through the courtyard, the ground was lined with marble tiles, and engraved on each tile was the name of the person who donated. I thought, “Wow, incredible!” Anyone would want to give if their name would be displayed there. They even color-coded the tiles based on how much you donated. It was truly impressive. I’m not criticizing them — I’m concerned.

If you only break free from this (introduction), you’ll realize it’s not about “I can do it.” Schuller taught that there’s no such thing as despair and that “you can do it.” Sounds wonderful, right? But then, why would we need Christ? Despair exists. That’s why God sent Christ. Right? This is what’s truly important.

  1. The essence of evangelism
    ▶Follow the essence of evangelism. That’s why we must hold onto these three things:
    ①Consideration, ②Communication, and ③God’s guidance.

(1) Consideration (7 Bartizans) – The greatest secret to consideration is the 7 bartizans. We can afford to be considerate because we possess this (bartizan). Without this, you cannot afford to be considerate — because being considerate would lead to losing everything. But if you have this (bartizan), none of that matters. Therefore, those who are considerate are truly powerful. Right? Those who forgive have a future. With the 7 bartizans, you can’t help but be considerate.

(2) Communication (7 Journeys) – What is the secret to communication? Why must we communicate? Because we must walk the journey. Once communication happens, everything is resolved, but we must communicate because we’re on this journey. This journey is tremendous, and it belongs to you.

(3) Guidance (7 Guideposts) – What is the secret to God’s guidance? These are the 7 guideposts.

▶You must clearly enjoy and relay these blessings. Once you do, everything becomes an answer: sitting is an answer, standing is an answer, even breathing becomes an answer. And those who block the gospel? Even their breathing is sin, and their eating is sin. Why? Because they breathe and eat in order to hinder the gospel. If someone boards a pirate ship, whether they’re good or bad, they’re still pirates. Right? In fact, the “good” pirate is worse, because he uses his morality to deceive others. If you’re on a pirate ship, you shouldn’t act righteous, right? Aboard Satan’s ship, even being “kind” causes greater damage.

You must enjoy these truths now and relay them clearly to your members and the disciples you meet. From here, answers will begin to come. Do not worry because of your personal goals or circumstances.

▶Field Gospel Message, Lesson 71: Rescue Those Trapped in Idol Worship (Mark 5:1-10)
Now, let’s look at Lesson 71. How should we understand this? Naturally, people fall into idol worship, don’t they? If true disciples and believers do not understand the introduction, of course unbelievers will be trapped. That’s why, in the end, they end up completely possessed and lose their senses. This is the result we see. So what must we do? We must rescue these people, but in order to rescue them, we need the spiritual power to do so. This is precisely what the introduction is about. Never lose hold of this. Even now, God is fulfilling His Word. Right? Even now, God is answering prayers. Correct? Even now, God is accomplishing His work of salvation. Therefore, I must remain inside this flow (Word / Prayer / Evangelism). But this (introduction) must be destroyed. To have an idol bartizan inside of you is unacceptable — it must be torn down. Many people still hold onto these things.

▶Satan (evil spirits) delight in idol worship (Satan worship)
So when we look at this part, we must understand clearly. In one word, idol worship is doing what Satan likes. And the scary thing is that people don’t even realize they’re doing it. Without knowing it, they are worshiping Satan. Naturally, destruction follows. Now, if a church engages in Satan worship, what will happen? Of course, it will collapse. You must understand this so you can save people in the field and give them the correct answers. It’s very clear: if you just destroy these bartizans, the fact that you are alive itself becomes an answer. This is how it must be.

And in the church, when the congregation grows larger, all sorts of unnecessary things come in. None of that matters. If they do not realize this, they are bound to collapse. Right? You don’t have to go out of your way to harm them, but neither should you be overly desperate to help those who are already collapsing because of idol worship. Right? They’re falling because of idol worship anyway.

▶Personal testimony
I experienced something like this in my early ministry days. I used to travel around and hold revival meetings. One time, I went to a big church to preach at their revival. I happened to look at the church’s history booklet and saw something written there. On the very first page, it said: “This church was founded when a certain elder donated land and built the church.” Of course, that was just recording history.

But because my sermon that day was about idol worship, I mentioned it during the message. After the meeting ended, we went to have a meal together. At the dining table, one of the elders wasn’t eating at all. He was one of the key elders in that church. I asked him, “Elder, why aren’t you eating?” He looked upset and replied, “Pastor, I was so shocked by today’s sermon. Our senior pastor must have told you to say that, right?”

I said, “Elder, it has to be one of two things: either I made a mistake, or God told me to say it. If I was wrong, I will repent before God. But if God told me to say it, then it’s a different matter.”

The truth is, most people live their life of faith entirely for themselves. That has nothing to do with this introduction. Naturally, there are no answers. And if there are no answers, we begin living like unbelievers. The problem is, we don’t just live like unbelievers — we end up serving unbelievers. That’s exactly what happened to Israel. They ended up serving Egypt, and Egypt, in turn, served Satan. The same principle applies today.

So I told our important team members this today: “When we work overseas, do not try to force what we want. Do what they can do. Don’t try to make us the main actors. Help them become the main actors instead.”

▶Main point — Why does the Bible forbid idol worship?
Now, let’s get into the main point of this passage. Why does the Bible repeatedly warn us not to engage in idol worship? That’s important. Every religion teaches idol worship. Every religion practices it. Then why does God alone tell us not to do it? This is a crucial point.

1. It brings disaster (Exodus 20:4)

▶First, idol worship brings disaster. If it brought blessings, God would command us to do it, right? But idol worship brings curses. Why is that?

1) The purpose of the Exodus (Exodus 9:1)

▶In Exodus 9:1, God says, “Let My people go, so that they may worship Me.” That’s a terrifying statement when you think about it.

2) The purpose and promise of God calling Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3)

▶God called Abraham out of Ur of the Chaldeans, a land filled with idols. He told him, “Leave your country, your relatives, and your father’s household.” Completely leave everything behind. “Go to the land I will show you. I will make you a great nation. I will bless you, and whoever blesses you, I will bless. Whoever curses you, I will curse. Through your offspring, all nations on earth will be blessed.” That’s how serious idol worship is. We must rescue these people. That’s why we evangelize and do missions.

3) Idol worship is easy for all people and nations, but why did God forbid it?

▶Why did God forbid it? Because idol worship brings destruction. Any nation, any people can easily fall into it, so the Bible specifically says, “Do not do it.” Why?

(1) Matthew 4:8-11 — Worship that should go to God ends up going to Satan
In Matthew 4:8-11, Satan tempted Jesus, saying, “I will give you all the kingdoms of the world if you bow down to me.” Incredible, right? Satan dared to say that to Jesus Himself. But Jesus replied, “Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.” So, for believers, the most critical thing is worship. Satan’s main goal is to replace your object of worship. He wants to steal your worship from God. That’s why when you fail in worship, you lose everything. If you cannot receive answers in worship, you’re already off track.

(2) Exodus 20:4 — Destruction upon the third and fourth generations
And what else? Those trapped in idol worship face problems up to the third and fourth generations. Even if a child did nothing wrong, if the parents engaged in idol worship, the child suffers. Even the grandchildren suffer. If the parents served shamans, demonic problems are passed down to their descendants. This is Satan’s work. That’s why God commanded us not to worship idols. You must explain this cause clearly to people.

And yes, idol worship does bring answers — but not from God. Satan works there, so supernatural things happen. Just look at criminal gangs — they have power. Does that make them righteous? Of course not. Even thieves and violent people have “power,” but that is the power of darkness. If you mistake that for God’s power, you are in deep trouble.

2. It leads to constant suffering

▶And then what happens? From this point on, strange pains and suffering begin to come.

1) The suffering of the idol worshipper himself (Mark 5:1-10)

▶In Mark 5:1-10, we see a man completely seized and possessed, losing all control over himself. That’s the state idol worship eventually brings you into.

2) The suffering passed on to others (Acts 16:16-18)

▶And it doesn’t end there. In Acts 16:16-18, we see how demonic possession spreads — this girl brought confusion and suffering to many others.

3. Suffering accumulates more and more (Matthew 12:43-45)

▶What’s even more frightening is that suffering begins to pile up endlessly. You must explain this clearly. In Matthew 12:43-45, Jesus speaks of this, though the Pharisees didn’t understand a word He was saying.

1) The condition of church members without life (Matthew 12:43)

▶In verse 43, the evil spirit wanders through arid places, seeking rest. In simple terms, these are spiritually dry, complaining hearts — and evil spirits invade them, attacking relentlessly.

2) The foolishness of idol worshippers (Matthew 12:44-45)

▶And what happens next? It gets worse and worse. People perform rituals and exorcisms, but instead, seven more demons come in. Jesus explained this clearly, but the Pharisees couldn’t understand Him at all. They said, “What is He talking about? Why is He talking about demons? Is He the prince of demons or something?”

Isn’t it amazing how identical this is to today’s churches without the gospel? They speak using exactly the same arguments as the Pharisees, word for word. When you see denominations today that block the gospel, their language mirrors that of the Pharisees. It’s shocking.

That’s why, to save these people, you must be filled with the Holy Spirit, as Jesus commanded. In other words, you must arm yourself with what Christ has given. That is what being filled with the Holy Spirit truly means.

4. To save those possessed by demons

▷Refer to the detailed diagram in the Field Gospel Message textbook, p.124.
▶There is an illustration there. Demons constantly attack us, don’t they? Satan attacks us. Can demons enter believers? Yes, they can. The Bible says so. In Ephesians 4:27, it says, “Do not give the devil a foothold.” In Acts 5:3, Peter says, “Why has Satan filled your heart?” Demons can enter.

▶If you look at the diagram, you’ll see that although we have our will, demons are always trying to invade us. When we keep giving them opportunities, we eventually get entangled. Once entangled, we become trapped. Over time, we are seized entirely. That’s why the very first thing Jesus said when calling His disciples was: “I have called you so that you may be with Me, so that you may go out and preach, and so that you may have authority to drive out demons.” That’s the order. You must explain this to others.

Long-term unbelief, long-term oppression, long-term torment from demons — none of that matters once the bartizan is built. “The Son of God appeared to destroy the works of the devil.” That’s what has been established.

Life of Evangelism Camp

Prayer Journal: May 29, 2026
2025.08.24 Sunday 2nd Service
Domestic Evangelism Committee, 2000 Regional Churches Dept.
Second Half Evangelism Camp Devotional Worship
Scripture Reading:  1 Peter 2:9

What is the most important thing in evangelism and missions? You must receive answers. Without receiving answers, you cannot truly evangelize or do missions. That is why evangelism and missions are not something you do — they are something you see. You must absolutely receive these answers. How do you receive them?

[The Blessing of the Watchman (1 Peter 2:9)]
If you hold on to this covenant, God will give you the blessing of the watchman. In 1 Peter 2:9, He called you so that you may declare the praises of the light. So, what kind of answers must you receive? Even now, as you sit here, you must receive answers. People often miss them because they do not understand what true answers are.

There are people who received the greatest answers even without stepping into the evangelism field. Who was that? Theophilus. He didn’t even go to the field, yet he received incredible answers. The book of Acts was written by Luke and sent to Theophilus, a governor and a legal authority. He received the message and enjoyed its blessings without ever appearing in the mission field — yet he received some of the greatest answers.

Before we talk about what kind of answers you must receive, you must first know who you are.

▣ Introduction
1. A chosen people
“You are a chosen people.” (1 Peter 2:9) It is not that you chose God — God chose you. If it were the other way around, nothing would work. The disciples did not choose Jesus; Jesus called those whom He wanted.

2. A royal priesthood
It says “a royal priesthood.” Not just a priesthood, but a royal one. Believe this. God called you to be royal priests. Saying “evangelism doesn’t work” or “I’m too poor to serve God” makes no sense. The Almighty God has called you as a royal priesthood.

3. A holy nation
You are also called a holy nation — this refers to the throne of God. “Holy” means set apart. Among all people, God set you apart through salvation. Among all writings, the Bible is called Holy Scripture because it is set apart. Among all buildings, the church is called the Holy Temple because it is set apart. Among all possessions, what you offer to God is called holy. Believe this: God has set you apart for His work.

4. God’s own possession
“You are God’s own possession.” Who owns you? God Himself. You belong to Him.

5. Called to proclaim the light
Lastly, He called you to proclaim His light. This is absolute.

Once you hold on to this covenant, you must not waver. From the moment I truly understood the gospel, evangelism began happening naturally. That is not because I was good at it — it is because this is what’s right.

▣ Main Point – What answers are happening now?

For those preparing for the 2000 regional churches, do not miss this. What answers must you receive? What is happening right now?

1. The content and background of the watchman

You already have the content and background of the watchman. This is why answers are happening right now.

[The Triune God, Darkness, Throne]
The Triune God is invisibly working with you right now. That is why worship is so important. As you hold on to the covenant here today, watch what happens — the darkness surrounding you will collapse. Darkness refers to the authority of Satan.

Even as you sit here, the blessing of the throne will work in the places you are heading. These three things — the Triune God, the defeat of darkness, and the power of the throne — are happening right now.

2. The timetable of the watchman

For those living an evangelism camp life, another answer is taking place right now: the timetable of the watchman.

[Acts 1:3]
Acts 1:3 summarizes this reality: the Triune God works, darkness breaks, and the throne mobilizes its armies for you.

[Acts 1:8 – The living work of God]
Acts 1:8 explains how this happens: God’s Word, prayer, and evangelism come alive and work in you.

  • God’s Word becomes living and active. It must never be neglected. Hold onto the Word until it comes alive in you.
  • Prayer becomes alive. The prayer topics God gives will be fulfilled.
  • Evangelism doors open. You will begin to see the field clearly.

3. The camp of the watchman

Lastly, you are entering into the camp of the watchman. What answer will you receive? God will give you eternal things that will never perish.

Romans 16:25-27 explains this secret — the eternal covenant, power, and commission that God prepared for you.

Three key answers within the watchman’s calling

1) Bartizan, journey, and guidepost
You are walking with the Lord’s bartizan and following His guideposts. As you pray, the works of God will inevitably arise.

2) Imprint, root, and nature
Wherever you go, your imprints change, your roots transform, and your nature is renewed.

3) Only, uniqueness, and re-creation
You are not walking aimlessly. You are walking with the covenant of only Christ, experiencing uniqueness, and moving toward re-creation.

4) Beginning, process, and end
This is your entire journey — your start, process, and end are within God’s covenant.

5) The remnant, pilgrim, and conqueror
You go as the remnant, walking the pilgrim’s path, and conquering darkness as a spiritual conqueror.

The timetable of daily answers

1) Every day – Strength
Every day, receive strength through prayer and the Word.

2) Every hour – Confirmation
Every hour, confirm the answers God is already giving you.

3) Every moment – Masterpieces
In every situation, God will produce 300% masterpieces through you.

Do not overcomplicate evangelism. There are no secret “methods” — just hold onto the covenant and see what God is already doing.

The watchman’s eternal camp

God has stored up special blessings and is waiting to give them to those prepared to handle them. He will entrust eternal things to you. How?

1) 7·7·7 [Camp]
Go to every field carrying the bartizan, journey, and guideposts, and establish camps.

2) 7·7·7 [Masterpieces]
In every place, create masterpieces God has prepared with the same bartizan, journey, and guideposts.

3) 7·7·7 [Light]
Wherever you go, shine the light of the gospel and heal the field. This is the watchman’s camp that Paul’s team established, leaving behind eternal works that continue to this day.

▣ Conclusion

What kind of light are you called to proclaim?

1. Genesis 1:3 – The light of creation
The Word of God itself is the light. “God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”

2. Isaiah 60:1-3 – The light of glory
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”

3. John 1:11-12 – The light of salvation
“To all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.”

4. Matthew 5:13-16 – The light of the world
“You are the light of the world.” It’s not a command to become the light — you already are the light.

5. 1 Peter 2:9 – The light to proclaim
God called you to declare His light to the nations.

24, 25, and eternity 

For the 2000 regional churches to arise, you must raise 24-hour watchmen in each field. Hospitals, banks, and systems must also adopt a 24-system to prepare for globalization. God demands this.

When 24 is established, the blessing of 25 — God’s throne — will come upon you, producing eternal works and masterpieces.

This is what it means to live the 300% life:

  • 300% prayer
  • 300% talents
  • 300% future

When you prepare like this, God Himself will send people to find you.

Prayer. Father, thank You for giving us the covenant of evangelism. Pour out Your special grace upon those who pray day and night. Work upon the scattered disciples all over the world. Raise the remnants to shine the light to the nations. Heal the sick and revive the fields. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

The Masterpiece of the Watchman

2025.08.24 District Message 34th Week
PART 4 ‘The Watchman to Save the World’
Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16-17

“The masterpiece of the watchman” – light
Now you must stand as witnesses who bring life with evidence. There are many people today who say, “I don’t really have anything to do at church.” Some even think, “I’m not very good at evangelism.” What kind of work of art should you, as watchmen, create? You must reveal this evidence, and it is nothing else. God has given you this — light. He has given you light. That is why Jesus did not say, “Become the light of the world.” He said, “You are the light of the world.” You must remember and be confident of this. Also, He said, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” This light is Jesus Christ Himself, who came as the light (John 1:11). This light is the light of creation (Genesis 1:3).

▣ Introduction – Do Not Follow People
When you hold on to this covenant, the most important thing is this: you do not need to listen to or learn from people. People misunderstand so many things; do not listen to them.

1. John 8:44, Matthew 12:26-40
Look at the Jews in John 8:44: “You belong to your father, the devil.” That’s where they belong. Also, Matthew 12:26-40 shows the same thing. Do not listen to such voices. Today, this light allows you to stand as witnesses immediately if you simply avoid falling into this deception.

2. Acts 11:1-18
In Acts 11:1-18, you can see how little they understood the gospel. When Peter ate at Cornelius’ house, it caused such a huge conflict in the church. People thought this was a big problem, but it was not important at all.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 also says that other bartizans apart from God have been raised high. This is why, if you listen to people, you will never receive grace. Think about how much we speak in a day. Everything is stored in your brain, but about 90% of what we hear is incorrect.

For example, when we go evangelizing in middle and high schools, among middle schoolers, about 90% of their speech is profanity. They swear so much that when they talk to me, they stumble over their words because they have to leave out the swear words. Their brains have been deeply imprinted with this. This is why receiving answers is actually very simple — just don’t be deceived.

3. John 16:11-14
Even in John 16:11-14, it says that Satan rules as the prince of this world, and yet people keep following the ways of the world.

▣ Main Point
Do not worry about anything. From now on, you must start praying in your daily life. You just need to pray — but how?

1. Three concentrations
Just do this — focus on three concentrations.

2. Three settings
Then, three settings will naturally take place in your life.

3. World evangelization
Finally, you will surely receive answers that lead to world evangelization.

The problem is that many people follow the introduction instead of the main point and end up missing everything. You must firmly hold onto the covenant and stand as witnesses in your families. Throw everything else away. You are the witness of your family line.

Do not be deceived — there are many people out there struggling, even if they don’t say it out loud. You are the witnesses who must save them. When I meet our leaders from Oceania, 100% of them are suffering from illnesses. As a church, we have sincerely helped them — and through this, they not only receive help but also come to understand your heart. Because of that, they’ve made resolutions and are praying earnestly to devote themselves to world evangelization.

You are not creating other kinds of works of art — you are witnesses who deliver this light. Not one of you here should miss this. Make a resolution today: “I am a witness of the light.” Why? Because you are the witness who saves those in darkness. Remnants, do not resent your parents. Say, “I am the witness of the light who will save my family line. I am the watchman.”

1. Three concentrations

1) Morning – 5 minutes
For remnants, five minutes in the morning is enough. Even just this will bring great works. But most people miss this. Just praying for five minutes after you wake up will bring answers, yet almost everyone overlooks it.

2) Daytime – Confirmation
What should you do during the day? Confirm God’s answers.
But many fail here because without prayer, their spiritual eyes are blinded, and they cannot see accurately. Joseph, however, saw clearly even when he was sold as a slave. He understood that this was the way for world evangelization. He probably predicted, “I’ll be taken to Egypt,” since Egypt was the strongest nation where the world gathered. “I’ll likely serve in an important household.” Sure enough, he ended up in the house of Potiphar, the captain of the guard. At that moment, do you think Joseph was discouraged or strengthened? That is the key. During the day, you must confirm God’s blessings and realize why you are where you are.

Remnants, don’t worry about anything. You are witnesses.

When I was young, I looked at my household and my surroundings and thought, “I am the witness who will change this.” It doesn’t have to be complicated. When I went to church, I noticed that adults were wandering spiritually. Even when talking with them, many were falling into tests and confusion. That’s when I decided: “I will change the church into a place where evangelism takes place.” Is this difficult? No — it’s the simplest thing.

But when I stepped into the world, I saw how broken it was. Everything revolves around money. People seem willing to do anything for money. Some even commit murder to collect life insurance payouts. I thought, “The world has gone completely insane.” That’s when I decided — I must show the evidence. That’s it.

3) Night – Find answers
At night, you find your answers through the Word. That is the practice of the three concentrations. It’s not difficult at all.

2. Three settings

Once you hold on to these three concentrations, three important settings will naturally emerge:

1) Platform
We talk about the “7·7·7 answers,” but these don’t just happen randomly — they form a platform. What is a platform? If you want to ride a train, you must go to the station. If you want to fly, you have to go to the airport — not climb a mountain. The platform is where connections happen.

If your home has a well, everyone in the neighborhood will come to draw water there. That’s the 7·7·7 platform.

2) Watchtower
From this platform, you can also shine light to save others. This is the watchtower — projecting light so that even those far away can see and come to life. It also allows you to see if there are people in danger who need to be saved.

3) Antenna
This is the antenna that connects directly to the throne of God. Never forget this. When you receive answers from the three concentrations, these three settings will begin forming naturally in your life and your work. You don’t have to force it — it will come.

Some people worry, “I want to evangelize, but I’m not very good at it.” You don’t need to worry at all. God will bring the people who need to be evangelized to you.

3. World evangelization

This is when the most important things begin to form — the systems for world evangelization.

1) WIOS
This is not just “world evangelization.” It establishes the system of With, Immanuel, and Oneness.

2) OURS
It also sets up the system of Only, Uniqueness, and Re-creation.

3) Future
Then the five future systems are prepared: the three-day weekend age, the three courtyards, and the holy meditation age. If necessary, God will even allow you to prepare healing houses, TCK houses, and holy missions.

Remember this: do not try to decide your own future. God has already prepared to bless you, so you are simply His witness. The problem is that your brain tries to make decisions ahead of God. Stop setting your own limits.

Many people think, “This is all I can do,” or, “I don’t have much time left.” Your brain naturally concludes your life prematurely, but God’s plan for you is far greater than anything you can imagine.

▣ Conclusion – Be filled with the Holy Spirit

What is being filled with the Holy Spirit? It means God 100% leads you by His Spirit. Wherever you are, God works through the Holy Spirit to break the forces of darkness and the Nephilim. He will guide you by the Spirit until the very end.

This is what we call 300% — being completely filled and led by the Holy Spirit. Never miss this.

Always keep this in mind:
When difficulties come, declare, “I am a witness.”
If you are sick, declare, “I am a witness. God will use me as His witness.”
If you face danger, know that God is preparing a testimony through it.

Make your decision today: “I am a witness. I will create the work of art of a watchman.”

Pray all day long until the Word becomes alive and works in you.

Prayer. Heavenly Father, we thank You. We thank You for calling us to stand as witnesses. Allow us to become true witnesses by Your power. Make us witnesses who save our broken families. Make us witnesses who save dying fields and this age. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

Prayer of the Week: August 24, 2025

Thank You, Lord, for showing me that You give great and unsearchable answers through my sufferings when no one else can help. Teach me to cry out in prayer, fixing my eyes on You alone, trusting Your promises and holding firmly to Your covenant. Help me believe that in every trial, You are working for my blessing and salvation through Christ. Make me a witness who brings life to my family, my church, and this broken world. Open my eyes to see the spiritual pain around me and use me to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth.

May the Triune God work powerfully within me.
Take full control of my soul, heart, thoughts, and body.
Let the power of Your throne come upon me, and may Your kingdom be established in and through my life.
May Your power that transcends time and space—the power to reach all 237 nations and 5,000 tribes—rest upon me.
Let this heavenly power come to my life, my soul, and every part of my living.
May unprecedented and never-repeated answers be revealed in my studies, work, church, and mission field.
Let the power of Your divine work cover my past, present, and future.
Grant me the five powers and the strength to overcome the ruler of the kingdom of the air.
Open my spiritual eyes to see the blessing of the CVDIP in advance.
May the strength to build the three courtyards come upon me.
Lead me on the path of the Triune God.
Amid hardships, help me enjoy the Ten Mysteries so I may find the path You are leading me on.
People say and do whatever they think is right. May the Ten Foundations be firmly established in me.
Nothing can defeat the power of the Gospel. May the Five Assurances be the answer for me.
I must change America [replace it with your mission field]. Help me enjoy the Nine Streams of the Throne.
Grant me the answer to enjoy for the rest of my life as I live the life of the evangelist.
I’m going to [replace it with your mission field]. May every place and meeting become the camp of the throne.
May the power of the cross, the power of the blood, come to every place You send me.
May the covenant of the Mount of Olives, the things of the kingdom of God, be fulfilled in every place You send me.
May Your work, which took place in Mark’s Upper Room, take place in every place You send me.
May Your time schedule for Antioch appear.
May Your work, which took place in Asia, Paul’s first mission field, where he could find all the answers, be accomplished.
Help me discover the life-turning point that Paul’s team experienced.
Grant me the grace to see Rome as well.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

 

The Blessing of the One Who Has Been Wronged

Prayer Journal: May 28, 2026
2025.08.24 Sunday First Service
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 33:1-9

▣ Introduction – People who received great answers in situations where no one could help

Thank you. A long time ago, in my hometown, there was a boy I knew — not a very close friend, but someone I was acquainted with. One day, after coming back from school, I learned that his mother had taken her own life. He was deeply traumatized. You can imagine how devastating that was. Afterward, a stepmother came into the picture, but she was abusive and treated him terribly. I don’t know where he is now or how he’s doing, but for most of his life, he was tormented by deep wounds from those experiences.

Back then, if I had understood the gospel, I could have confidently shared it with him. But at that time, I didn’t know the gospel well.

Many of you who are new to the faith have also experienced difficult times like these. But when we read Scripture, we find that almost all the people who received great answers were placed in suffering, especially situations where no one could help them.

1. Joseph

One day, Joseph was sold into slavery and later thrown into prison. There was no one to help him. Yet God used Joseph and raised him up as a key figure in His plan. That’s why, when you face suffering, you must hold firmly to God’s covenant.

2. Moses

Moses one day saw the Israelites being brutally mistreated and beaten as slaves. Seeing their suffering, he tried to intervene — and in the process, he killed an Egyptian who was abusing one of his people. Because of this, Moses had to flee and ended up living as a fugitive.

But here’s what’s important: that crisis became the place where Moses received the greatest answers. Many scholars believe Moses wrote Genesis during this period. It contained incredible spiritual revelations.

Your wounds, hardships, and suffering cannot just be ignored. If they remain unresolved, they lead to spiritual problems — as I saw with that childhood friend who struggled with strange behaviors for years because he never found healing. Back then, I didn’t know how to help him, but now I understand: only the gospel brings true restoration.

3. Elijah

King Ahab wanted Elijah dead. Elijah had no way to fight back or escape the danger. Out of desperation, Elijah prayed, “Lord, take my life. I can’t go on any longer.”

But that moment became one of the most important times of his life — the turning point when God spoke to him clearly. We must not miss moments like these.

4. Jeremiah

Jeremiah prophesied that Israel would soon be taken captive by Babylon, according to God’s Word. But people became furious, saying, “Who are you to speak for God? Do you think you’re the only prophet?” They falsely accused Jeremiah of being pro-Babylonian and threw him into prison.

Yet in that prison, God gave him His promise:

“The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah a second time:
‘I am the Lord who made the earth, who formed it and established it — the Lord is His name. Call to Me, and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’” (Jeremiah 33:2–3)

This is the covenant you must hold on to today when you face difficulties.

▣ Main Message – The first answers you must hold on to

There are three types of answers you must firmly hold.

1. What to Do First – “Cry Out” (Only Prayer)

God said, “Call to Me” — not just “pray” but “cry out”. There’s a difference between ordinary prayer and crying out to God with desperation and focus.

1) Pray without distractions or seeking people’s approval

Crying out in prayer means focusing only on God. It’s not about impressing others or being conscious of people. It’s prayer that comes from the heart.

*Prayer is stored in your brain, your spirit, and before the throne of God.

2) Pray earnestly

(1) Abraham – He yielded everything and built an altar before God, and that’s when God began His works.

(2) Moses – On Mount Horeb, during a desperate time, God started His work through Moses.

(3) Elijah – When Elijah fled to Mount Horeb, God gave him the true message:
“I will replace King Ahab. I have reserved 7,000 disciples who have not bowed to Baal. Anoint Elisha as your successor.”
Elijah thought it was the end, but for God, it was the beginning.

3) How much should you cry out?

(1) Hezekiah – Facing death, he turned to the wall and prayed earnestly. That very night, the angel of the Lord struck down 185,000 Assyrian soldiers.

(2) Early Church Leaders – The early church leaders stayed up all night, crying out to God, and He Himself removed King Herod.

Start today — whenever you have time, cry out to God. Pray until His Word begins to work in your life.

2. What to Know First – God’s Promises

Crying out is important, but you must also know God’s promises and hold them firmly. These are five key promises:

1) “I will show you great and hidden things you do not know.”

2) “I will heal this city.”

3) “I will restore Judah and Israel from captivity.”

4) “I will forgive all your sins.”

5) “This city will become a name of joy, praise, and glory before all nations. When people see its glory, they will tremble and be in awe.”

When you stand in this promise, Satan trembles before you. That’s the power God has given you.

3. What to Be Assured of First

People may curse you, and Satan will do everything to bring disaster upon you, but God desires to bless you.

1) The Seven Disasters of Israel

Even in Israel’s seven disasters, God raised remnants who turned them into seven blessings because they knew God’s ultimate plan.

2) God’s Promise of Salvation

Long before, God promised that Christ would come to save us. Nothing else — no rituals, no religion, no personal effort — can bring salvation. Only Christ.

3) Christ’s Explanation of God’s Heart

(1) The Lost Sheep – A shepherd leaves ninety-nine sheep to find the one that was lost. Likewise, God desires to bless you and restore you fully.

(2) “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
Jesus invites you to bring your burdens and receive His rest.

▣ Conclusion – Be a Witness

1. Be a witness who changes destiny through God’s blessing.

1) From Weakness to Saving Your Family Line – Pray, “Lord, make me a witness who brings salvation to my entire household.”

2) In the Church – Pray to become a witness of evangelism.

3) In a World Obsessed with Profit – Ask God to make you a witness who brings life, not one who follows greed.

4) In a World Full of Spiritual Problems – Pray to be a witness for this generation.

2. Hold on to God’s promises.

1) “I will give you power to reach the ends of the earth, and you will be My witnesses.” (Acts 1:8)

2) “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go and make disciples of all nations. I am with you always.” (Matthew 28:18–20)

3) “Go into all the world and preach the gospel. The Lord, seated on the throne, worked with them.” (Mark 16:15, 20)

3. Open your eyes and see.

People all around you are groaning, struggling, and crying out in pain. They are not your enemies — they are captives who need the gospel.

Stand as a witness. Live as one who carries God’s covenant, God’s promise, and God’s answer into the world.

Prayer. Father, we thank You. You said, “Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Today, let this be the day we receive strength, see Your Word fulfilled, and experience Your healing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Sunday Worship Service: August 24, 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
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Charles Wesley 

O for a thousand tongues to sing
My great Redeemer’s praise,
The glories of my God and King,
The triumphs of his grace!

My gracious Master and my God,
Assist me to proclaim,
To spread through all the earth abroad
The honors of your name.

Jesus! the name that charms our fears,
That bids our sorrows cease;
‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears,
‘Tis life and health and peace.

He breaks the power of cancelled sin,
He sets the prisoner free;
His blood can make the foulest clean;
His blood availed for me.

To God all glory, praise, and love
Be now and ever given
By saints below and saints above,
The Church in earth and heaven.

Responsive Reading
Psalm 121

Leader: I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
People: My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

Leader: He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
People: indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

Leader: The Lord watches over you—
the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
People: the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.

Leader: The Lord will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
People: the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.

Hymn
Would You Be Free from the Burden of Sin?
Lewis E. Jones

Would you be free from the burden of sin?
There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;
Would you o’er evil a victory win?
There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.

There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r
In the blood of the Lamb;
There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r
In the precious blood of the Lamb.

Would you be free from your passion and pride?
There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;
Come for a cleansing to Calvary’s tide–
There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.  Refrain

Would you be whiter, yes brighter than snow?
There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;
Sin-stains are lost in its life-giving flow–
There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.  Refrain

Would you do service for Jesus, your King?
There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;
Would you live daily His praises to sing?
There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.  Refrain

Scripture Reading
Jeremiah 33:1-9
Miriam Cing

While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the Lord came to him a second time: 2 “This is what the Lord says, he who made the earth, the Lord who formed it and established it—the Lord is his name: 3 ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ 4 For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says about the houses in this city and the royal palaces of Judah that have been torn down to be used against the siege ramps and the sword 5 in the fight with the Babylonians: ‘They will be filled with the dead bodies of the people I will slay in my anger and wrath. I will hide my face from this city because of all its wickedness.

6 “‘Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security. 7 I will bring Judah and Israel back from captivity and will rebuild them as they were before. 8 I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me. 9 Then this city will bring me renown, joy, praise and honor before all nations on earth that hear of all the good things I do for it; and they will be in awe and will tremble at the abundant prosperity and peace I provide for it.’

Special Music
Jesus Paid It All
Elvina M. Hall · Worship Team

I hear the Savior say,
“Thy strength indeed is small,
Child of weakness, watch and pray,
Find in Me thine all in all.”

Jesus paid it all,
All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain,
He washed it white as snow.

Lord, now indeed I find
Thy pow’r and Thine alone,
Can change the leper’s spots
And melt the heart of stone.  Refrain

For nothing good have I
Whereby Thy grace to claim;
I’ll wash my garments white
In the blood of Calv’ry’s Lamb.  Refrain

And when, before the throne,
I stand in Him complete,
“Jesus died my soul to save,”
My lips shall still repeat.  Refrain

Message
The Blessing of the One Who Has Been Wronged
Pastor Ryu Kwang Su
Full Transcript

▣ Introduction – People who received great answers in situations where no one could help
1. Joseph – Joseph was sold into slavery and thrown into prison, but God used him mightily.
2. Moses – While living as a fugitive, Moses recorded the book of Genesis.
3. Elijah – The moment when Elijah faced the crisis of death became the most important time of his life.
4. Jeremiah – When Jeremiah was imprisoned for delivering God’s Word, God gave him His Word and His promises.

▣ Main – The answers you must first hold on to

1. What to Do First – “Cry Out” (Only Prayer)
…1) Pray without looking elsewhere or being conscious of people
Fix your eyes on God alone and pray without distraction.
…2) Pray earnestly
……(1) Abraham – Offered everything and built an altar before God.
……(2) Moses – On Mount Horeb, during a moment of deep desperation, God began His works through him.
……(3) Elijah – When Elijah fled to Mount Horeb, God gave him the true message:
“I will replace King Ahab. I have reserved 7,000 disciples who have not bowed to Baal. Anoint Elisha as your successor.”

…3) How much should you cry out in prayer?
……(1) Hezekiah – Prayed facing the wall, and the angel of the Lord went out and struck down the Assyrian army.
……(2) Early Church Leaders – The early church cried out without sleeping, and God removed King Herod Himself.
> Prayer is stored in your brain, your spirit, and before the throne of God.

2. What to Know First – God’s Promises
…1) “I will reveal to you great and hidden things you do not know.”
…2) “I will heal this city.”
…3) “I will restore Judah and Israel from captivity.”
…4) “I will forgive all your sins.”
…5) “This city will become a name of joy, praise, and glory before all nations, displaying the glory of God.”

3. What to Be Assured of First
People may curse you, and Satan may desire to destroy your life, but God desires to bless you.
…1) The seven disasters of Israel
Out of what appeared to be disasters, God raised up remnants who transformed them into seven blessings because they knew God’s final plan.

…2) God’s promise of salvation
God promised long beforehand that Christ would come to save us.

…3) Christ’s explanation of God’s heart
……(1) The Parable of the Lost Sheep – The shepherd left ninety-nine sheep to find the one that was lost.
→ This reveals God’s desire to bless you and restore you.
……(2) “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
→ God longs to give you true rest and make you whole.

▣ Conclusion – Be a Witness
1. Be a witness who changes destiny through God’s blessing.
…1) From weakness → “Lord, make me a witness who brings life and salvation to my family line.”
…2) In the church → “Lord, make me a witness who saves my church and raises disciples through evangelism.”
…3) In a world obsessed with profit → “Lord, make me a witness who brings life into a fallen world.”
…4) In a world full of spiritual problems → “Lord, make me a witness who brings the gospel to this generation.”

2. Hold on to God’s promises.
…1) “I will give you power to reach the ends of the earth. You will be My witnesses.” (Acts 1:8)
…2) “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go and make disciples of all nations. I am with you always.” (Matthew 28:18–20)
…3) “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. The Lord, seated on the throne, worked with them.” (Mark 16:15, 20)

3. Open your eyes and see.
People are groaning. The world is in chaos. Nations are collapsing. People are crying out in pain, bound by sin and spiritual suffering.

But you are a witness — God called you to bring His answer to them.

Hymn · Offering
People of the Covenant
Jang-Hee Lee

Even though I am very weak
God is perfect, God is complete
And though time and again I may fall
He will raise me up again

We’re the people of His Covenant
He is forever with us
Our God works in our lives through His Spirit
In every step we take

No one can ever block the Word of Life
No one can cast aside the Word of God
The gospel of our Lord will be fulfilled
In the name of Jesus Christ

The gospel will be proclaimed
We’re the people of His Covenant
Proclaimed to the very ends of the earth
In every step we take

 

Prayer

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

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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. Pray for Pastor Francis as he travels to bring the gospel to the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) during the second week of August. May this be a turning point in the evangelization of the DRC, clearly guided by the Holy Spirit and bearing lasting fruit.

Those Whose Answers Have Already Begun

2025.08.23 Scattered Disciples
The Start of Eternal Answers of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd RUTC to Save the 237 Nations and the 5000 Tribes (34)
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Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:1-9

Hold on to the Word That Will Be Fulfilled

So then, it is crucial that you hold on to the Word that will surely be fulfilled. That is the life of the scattered disciples. Look carefully at the scattered disciples in Scripture.

1. Genesis 39:1–6

God worked wherever Joseph was. Wherever Joseph went, God’s works followed him. Why? Because Joseph was holding on to the covenant that would be fulfilled.

2. Exodus 3:18–20

Look carefully — from this point on, God was with Moses. Until the age of 80, there had been no visible answers, but when Moses held onto this covenant, God’s works began. He held onto the covenant that would be fulfilled.

3. Joshua 1:1–9

In Joshua 1:1–9, God spoke directly to Joshua: “I have already given you the land. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged. As I was with Moses, I will be with you.”

Why? Because Joshua had to lead the people into the land of Canaan. Joshua held on to the covenant God had already given.

4. Joshua 2:1–16

Some people hear the Word repeatedly yet fail to understand it. But there are others who hear only a rumor and believe — like Rahab.

And what happened to Rahab? You know, don’t you? She later became the great-grandmother of David. That’s extraordinary. She held on to the covenant that would be fulfilled.

This is why, when you hold on to the covenant and pray today and tomorrow, this very work of God will surely take place.

5. 1 Samuel 16:1–13

“Build the temple. Move the Ark of the Covenant.” This was David. Scripture says, “From that day on, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David.”

Pastors here today, embrace this covenant:
“I will carry out the final mission of world evangelization in this region.”

Church leaders and businesspeople, make this decision:
“We will support our church and our pastors so that they can fulfill world evangelization.”

Remnants, decide like this covenant: “I will prepare for world evangelization with 300% commitment.”

When you do, God’s works will surely arise — because the Word will always be fulfilled.

6. Daniel 1:8–9

This is not about Daniel becoming “successful.” He didn’t think, “I made it into the king’s palace; I’ve succeeded!”

No — Daniel asked,
“Why did I enter the king’s palace?
Why were we taken as captives?
Why was the temple destroyed?
Why did Israel fall?”

Daniel resolved in his heart before God. And from that moment, God used him to teach and influence kings.

7. Acts 1:14

Look at the people in Acts 1:14. These believers gathered together regardless of danger, holding firmly to the covenant.

Would you have gone if you were them? Imagine — your church is being persecuted, the authorities are hunting down believers — yet they risked their lives to gather.

And what did God do? He gave them the greatest answer: “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.”

I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ that today and tomorrow will become the time when the forces of darkness are broken. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ that the power of the throne will come upon you.

Prayer. Father God, We give You all the glory and praise. Let the works of world evangelization arise and break the forces of darkness. Let the power of Your throne come upon us so that we may stand against disaster and bring healing to the nations. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.