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Those Who Possessed the Accurate Covenant

Prayer Journal: May 16, 2026
2025.08.17 Sunday 1st Service
Scripture Reading:  Daniel 1:8-9

▣ Introduction_ Hold on to the Living and Active Word – The Standard of Worship and Prayer
Thank you. This is the question that our remnants overseas ask the most. “There is no place to worship.” Also, “It is difficult because the church is going through trials.” These are the contents they mention the most. What should they do? We must find the answer today.

Also, there are important multiethnic people here today. From my perspective, they are more important than congressmen or ministers. How should they properly feel this value?

Also, our church leaders are here. And there are many listening to this message across the nation and the world. What should they do? You must take this with you today.

Also, some may say, “I am in hardship.” “I am in great trial.” “I am in conflict.” What should you do?

  1. Jesus Christ who defeated Satan with the Word of God (Matthew 4:1-11)
    Let me first give an example. When Jesus was fasting for 40 days, Satan came to Him. It was a very important timetable. And Satan even dared to approach Jesus Christ. He gave three temptations. We must take note.

1) Temptation through physical needs
Satan knew He was very hungry and brought a stone that looked like bread, saying, “Turn it into bread and eat it.” In the Korean Bible it says “rice cake,” but in English it says “bread.” What is this? It is temptation through physical needs. Jesus defeated it with the Word.

2) Temptation using pride and self-esteem
The second temptation is something we must surely know. “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from the temple.” He even quoted Scripture: “The angels will come and lift you up so you will not strike your foot.” What is this? Satan uses our pride and self-esteem to destroy us. Of course, Jesus overcame with the Word.

3) Temptation to change the object of worship
When that didn’t work, Satan brought out the real temptation. This is the true one. “I will give you all of this.” This enormous Satan told Jesus he would give Him everything. What if he said to you, “I will give you one thousand trillion”? Many would change their heart. “I will give you one thousand trillion if you just do this one thing.” What was it? “Bow down to me just once.” This is important. Change the object of worship. Do not worship God. That’s what he said. Then you will get everything.

Satan tempts in three ways. He destroys you using your physical needs. He destroys you with useless pride and self-esteem. And finally, with money: “I will give you everything. Isn’t money the greatest? I will give it all. Just don’t worship God.” That’s what it is.

So then, today, you are missing something in worship. That is what the remnants must grab hold of. These precious multiethnic people are here, perhaps only once in their lifetime, what must they take with them? That is what is being spoken of here.

We must know the temptations Satan gave. Jesus quoted three verses from Deuteronomy and struck Satan down. Though He could have defeated Satan with His own authority, Jesus broke him with the Word of God. “Then Satan left Him, and the angels came and ministered to Him.” That is how it is recorded.

  1. Historical examples
    Let me give you the answer right away: Hold on to the living and active Word. This is the standard of worship. This is the standard of prayer. If you don’t catch this, you must keep going until you do.

1) Rockefeller
Let me give an example: Rockefeller. His mother told him, “On Sundays, go to church one hour early. Pray deeply. Find out beforehand what passage the pastor will preach on. Hold onto that Word and pray during the six days that it will work as living and active. Since you are a businessman, earn much money and give offering—that is the best way you can live your life of faith.” John D. Rockefeller Sr. actually did this. And what happened? The living and active Word came upon him. His business flourished beyond words, and he established 24 universities.

This is what many of you don’t know—what to do after worship. It’s true. Many don’t know what to do after coming to worship on Sunday. Instead of holding on to the living Word of God, we hold on to other things. That is a great loss.

2) Wanamaker
This morning in the elders’ meeting I shared this: Wanamaker once said, “For me, teaching children in Sunday school and worshiping on the Lord’s Day is more important than being a government minister.” He said this when he was actually appointed as a minister. What would an ordinary believer say? “How important it is to be a minister! Not everyone can be one. But anyone can serve in Sunday school.” They would say, “Hallelujah! I’m a minister.” And to get it, they would even lie in their confirmation hearings. But Wanamaker said no.

This is not about whether being a minister is important or Sunday school is important. What he meant is this: holding onto the Word in worship on the Lord’s Day and making it living and active—that is how he became the department store king of the world. This is what we are missing.

3) Lincoln (Galatians 3:28)
Another example: Lincoln. You know how he faced continual failures. Yet he held on to one thing: the living and active Word. Even in the midst of failure, he held on to it. He held on to Galatians 3:28. And he changed the world. The work of the Word continued to happen. This is what you must hold on to. Remnants, this is beyond words.

  1. Biblical examples
    Let’s look at biblical examples. We just saw historical ones, now let’s look at the Bible.

1) Joseph
He was sold to a place where no one could help him. Joseph. But Joseph held on to the living and active Word. In Potiphar’s house, God worked. Even in the fields, God worked. Though falsely accused and imprisoned, he held on to the living and active Word. He became governor. This is not just a story. If you lose hold of this on Sunday and throughout the week, you lose everything. Even if pastors have a hundred doctorates, world evangelization won’t happen without the work of the Word.

2) Jochebed
A great crisis arose: all the babies were to be killed. But Jochebed prayed and held on to the covenant. She realized, “Only God is living.” “Only the gospel is living.” And she thought, “Where will the gospel be revealed and spread the most? In the palace. I will send my son there with the living covenant and Word.” And an astonishing work took place.

3) Moses
That covenant eventually came to Moses. Before he turned 80, he had the covenant, but he didn’t hold on to the living and active Word. That’s why God appeared to him at Mt Horeb: “Go, offer the blood sacrifice. Speak to Pharaoh. Speak to the people before Pharaoh. Speak to the elders before the people. Tell them the Lord has spoken. I will be with you with My mighty hand.” Moses said, “I can’t.” “I am not able.” The living Word and Moses had nothing to do with each other. “I am too old. I am not eloquent. I am a fugitive.” But in Exodus 4:24, God came to take Moses’ life. After telling him to go to Pharaoh in Exodus 3, in chapter 4, God came to take him. What does this mean? Simply: “Will you go or die?” Moses chose to go, because that was better than death. From then on, the living and active Word began to appear to Moses.

4) Joshua
The same happened with Joshua. God said, “I have given you the land of Canaan.” Not “I will give,” but “I have given.” “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. Do not fear. Be strong and courageous. I am with you.” This meant great works would happen. From then on, the Word lived and worked through Joshua.

5) Rahab the prostitute
What did she see? She heard the news, and she saw the living and active Word. Many Israelites who saw it did not realize it, but Rahab heard the news and held on to the Word.

6) Jeremiah
Next week’s sermon, but I’ll mention it: “The Word of the Lord came to Jeremiah a second time.” The living Word of God came to him. What happened?

7) David
The most afflicted man in the Old Testament was David. But the reason he received the greatest covenant was not just because of answers here and there, but because he held on to the fulfillment of the living and active Word of God.

※ John Bunyan
Today’s passage is also about captivity. What covenant did they hold? This is important: How would this Word live and work?

John Bunyan, as you know, was imprisoned 16 years for the gospel. Sixteen years in prison is no small matter. But the issue was not age or losing everything—while there, he experienced the living and active Word. From that came Pilgrim’s Progress.

So, without many words, you must catch this: “Ah, this is how I must worship, and how I must live during the week.” You must catch this.

▣ Main point: Daniel who resolved in his heart when he became a captive
When Daniel became a captive, he resolved in his heart. You must resolve in your heart. What must you do? He resolved it. He knew why they were captured. He knew why they were destroyed. Then what should he do here? He resolved it.

  1. He held on to the covenant to be fulfilled – Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14)
    First, he held on to the covenant to be fulfilled. We must not hold on to covenants that will not be fulfilled.

Who gave this covenant? Isaiah did. Daniel held on to it. The most important word Isaiah gave was this: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” Daniel held on to the covenant of Immanuel—God with us.

Isaiah spoke of five great things. Daniel held them. What are they?

1) The remnants will rise and bring restoration (Isaiah 6:13)
This was the first: “The remnants will rise and bring restoration.” Daniel held on to this.

2) The Word that works forever (Isaiah 40:8, 31)
“You will hold on to the power of God’s Word. Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Word of the Lord is the Word that works forever.”

3) The power of the Word (Isaiah 43:18-19)
In Isaiah 43:18-19, he explained the power of God’s Word: “A way will be made in the wilderness. Rivers will flow in the desert. Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing.”

4) Arise, shine your light (Isaiah 60:1-22)
“Arise, shine your light. The glory of the Lord has already risen upon you. Your posterity will return. The third economy will return. The least will become a thousand, the weakest a mighty nation. I the Lord will hasten it in its time.”

5) The watchman (Isaiah 62:6-12)
“Set watchmen on the walls. Be a watchman. Do not let the Lord rest day or night. Build up the highway. Raise a banner so that all nations may come.” Daniel held on to this. That’s why he could not but be victorious. Hold on to the covenant that will be fulfilled—the living and active covenant.

  1. He held on to the place and timetable of fulfillment
    Second, when and where is the covenant fulfilled? You must hold on to this.

1) The great disaster and crisis in Egypt
In Egypt, when the great disasters came, the power of the Word appeared.

2) The attack of the Philistines
For fourteen generations the Philistines brought suffering, and no one appeared. But David, who was inside the living covenant and Word, arose and defeated them. You must see when it happens.

3) The invasion of Assyria (2 Kings 19:35)
The Assyrians continually oppressed Israel. But one man arose—Hezekiah. When he became king, he sent word to Assyria: “You have oppressed us until now. But I am now king of Israel. From now on, I will not send you tribute.” Why should they send it? Hezekiah was remarkable. Assyria then came with 185,000 soldiers. In 2 Kings 19:35, it says Hezekiah turned to the wall and prayed with all his life. He prayed for the power of the Word to work. And that night, God called away the 185,000 Assyrian soldiers. The Bible records: “The angel of the Lord went out and struck down 185,000 in the Assyrian camp.” I believe this. Why? Because when you go to heaven, the angels also come to take you. No one goes alone. Likewise, those going to hell are dragged by Satan. That’s why unbelievers scream when they are about to die—they are terrified. But the saved are accompanied by angels, sometimes even singing hymns as they depart.

4) The attack of Aram (2 Kings 6:8-23)
When Aram continually attacked Israel, Elisha was at Dothan, raising disciples and remnants, praying. There the living Word of God was proclaimed, testified, and taught. Aram learned of this. “Why is Israel always one step ahead of us? Do we have spies?” They answered, “No, there is a man who sees everything—Elisha in Dothan.” The king commanded: “Capture him alive and bring him.” So the Aramean army surrounded Dothan. But the Bible records: “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” God made them surrender, and Israel won without fighting.

  1. They were inside the fulfilled covenant
    Third, they were inside the fulfilled covenant. Not about what will be fulfilled—they were already inside the fulfilled covenant. These were people who were already filled with the power of the Word Isaiah had prophesied. Five people stood out at that time.

1) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3:16-18)
Nebuchadnezzar built an idol and commanded all to bow. These three did not. The king was astonished and said, “Bow. I will give you one more chance.” But they replied, “We do not need to defend ourselves in this matter. Even if God does not rescue us, we will not bow.” The power of the Word appeared in Babylon and saved the 237 nations.

2) Daniel (Daniel 6:10, 16, 20-22)
Another was Daniel. Though in captivity, the living Word began to work greatly in him. He interpreted Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and Belshazzar’s writing on the wall. In the time of King Darius, who loved Daniel deeply, politicians plotted against him. They tricked the king into signing a law that anyone who worshiped another god must die. Darius approved it. Daniel knew about it, but “as before, he prayed three times a day toward Jerusalem, giving thanks and worshiping.” He could not be stopped. When thrown into the lions’ den, the king cried out, “Daniel, servant of the Most High God, has your God whom you serve continually rescued you?” From the den came Daniel’s voice: “O king, live forever. Last night the angel of the Lord shut the mouths of the lions, and they did not harm me.”

3) Esther (Esther 2:10, 4:14-16)
Another was Esther. She became queen. Mordecai told her first: “Do not reveal that you are a Jew.” Later, when all Jews were about to be destroyed, he told her, “Now reveal it.” In Esther chapters 2 and 4, we see how someone inside the living and active Word of God could see what to do.

▣ Conclusion_ The Living and Active Word
Today, forgive me for speaking so long, but simply hold onto this: the living and active Word. Is this possible? It was for me.

  1. Poverty, incompetence, and disease
    When I was young, I faced poverty, incompetence, and disease. I had no ability to evangelize. I was incompetent, poor, and sick. But I challenged so that God’s covenant Word would work. Today I still minister with this: “Do evangelism this way. Do healing this way. Work in 300% this way.”
  2. Hardship
    I once faced a time when it seemed absolutely impossible. Then I began to organize God’s living and active Word. After that, world evangelization arose. Meeting you is a blessing. We started here without strength, yet world evangelization arose. Some started here, and others came from across the nation and world to Busan because they truly wanted to evangelize.
  3. Hold on to the living and active Word in the future
    What about the future? I believe you must hold on to the living and active Word. We will go to the 5000 tribes, not just the 237 nations.

If any of you are sick, do not be discouraged. Experience the living and active Word of God. You must experience the power of the Word.

※ Do not give up. Do not limit the spiritual with your own thoughts.
Some say, “My husband cannot change.” “My child cannot change.” Many think this way. But that means you are already imprisoned in your own limits. You must know how God works.

One woman said, “My husband cannot change. He is an alcoholic.” I told her, “That is your thought. Thank God he is alive. He may be used for world evangelization.” She realized something. Her thinking completely changed. That night her husband came home drunk, asked for water, and she brought it saying, “Thank you.” The husband was shocked: “Why are you thankful?” She said, “Thank you for coming home alive. Thank you for not being sick despite drinking so much. God will bless you.” From then, change began.

I am a witness. Many told me it was impossible. But do not be discouraged because of your children. My mother never gave up. She held my feet in prayer and never gave up. One day, the gospel came upon me, the Word came to me, and I gained faith and assurance.

So then, when I repented and went out carrying my Bible and hymnbook, there was the owner of the largest store in our neighborhood, a man who ran a bar. He looked up to the heavens and said, “Surely God is alive.” Isn’t that right? Do not give up. Do not limit the spiritual with your own thoughts. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ that from this week, the greatest days will begin.

Prayer. Lord, let today be the day of the covenant. Let us confirm the living Word today. Let us experience it this week. Let it be the beginning. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

Sunday Worship Service: August 17, 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
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Fanny Crosby

Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
Sing, O earth– His wonderful love proclaim!
Hail Him! Hail Him! highest archangels in glory;
Strength and honor give to His holy name!
Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children;
In His arms He carries them all day long.

Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness.
Praise Him! Praise Him ever in joyful song!

Praise Him, praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
For our sins He suffered, and bled, and died.
He, our Rock, our Hope of eternal salvation—
Hail Him! Hail Him! Jesus, the Crucified!
Sound His praises! Jesus, who bore our sorrows!
Love unbounded, wonderful, deep, and strong.  Chorus

Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
Heav’nly portals loud with hosannas ring!
Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever.
Crown Him! Crown Him! Prophet, and Priest, and King!
Christ is coming, over the world victorious;
Pow’r and glory unto the Lord belong!   Chorus

Responsive Reading
Psalm 119

Leader: How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.
People: I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.

Leader: I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
People: Praise be to you, LORD; teach me your decrees.

Leader: I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.
People: I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.

Leader: If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
People: I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.

Leader: Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.
People: The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes.

Leader: To all perfection I see a limit, but your commands are boundless.
People: Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.

Hymn
There Is No Name So Sweet On Earth
George W. Bethune 

There is no name so sweet on earth,
No name so sweet in heaven,
The name before his wondrous birth
To Christ the Savior given.

We love to sing around our King,
And hail him blessed Jesus;
For there’s no word ear ever heard
So dear, so sweet as “Jesus.”

And when he hung upon the tree,
They wrote this name above him;
That all might see the reason we
Forevermore must love him.   Chorus

So now, upon his Father’s throne,
Almighty to release us
From sin and pains, he gladly reigns,
The Prince and Savior Jesus.   Chorus

To Jesus ev’ry knee shall bow,
And ev’ry tongue confess him,
And we unite with saints in light,
Our only Lord to bless him.   Chorus

O Jesus, by that matchless name,
Your grace shall fail us never;
Today as yesterday the same,
You art the same forever.   Chorus

Scripture Reading
Daniel 1:8-9

But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. 9 Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel.

Special Music
There Shall Be Showers of Blessing
Daniel Webster Whittle · Worship Team

There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.

Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need;
Mercy-drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.

There shall be showers of blessing—
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain.

There shall be showers of blessing;
Send them upon us, O Lord!
Grant to us now a refreshing;
Come, and now honor Thy Word.

There shall be showers of blessing;
O that today they might fall,
Now as to God we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!

There shall be showers of blessing,
If we but trust and obey;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
If we let God have His way.

Message
Those Who Possessed the Accurate Covenant
Pastor Ryu Kwang Su
Full Transcript

▣ Introduction: Hold on to the Living and Active Word – The Standard of Worship and Prayer
1. Jesus Christ who defeated Satan with the Word of God (Matthew 4:1-11)
1) Temptation through physical needs – Jesus defeated it with the Word
2) Temptation using pride and self-esteem – Jesus overcame with the Word
3) Temptation to change the object of worship – Jesus defeated Satan with the Word

2. Historical examples – Those who held on to the living and active Word and overcame
1) Rockefeller
2) Wanamaker
3) Lincoln (Galatians 3:28)
4) John Bunyan (Pilgrim’s Progress)

3. Biblical examples – Those who held on to the living and active Word and overcame
1) Joseph – He held on to the living and active Word, and wherever he went, God worked
2) Jochebed – With the living covenant and Word, she sent Moses into the palace
3) Moses – “Go and offer the blood sacrifice.”
4) Joshua – “I have already given you the land of Canaan. I will be with you.”
5) Rahab the harlot – She heard the news and held on to the living and active Word
6) Jeremiah – The living Word of God came to him
7) David – He held on to the fulfillment of the living Word of God.
▷ We must catch how we should worship and how we should live during the six days.

▣ Main point: Daniel who resolved in his heart when he became a captive

1. He held on to the covenant to be fulfilled – Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14)
1) The remnants will rise and bring restoration (Isaiah 6:13)
2) The Word that works forever (Isaiah 40:8, 31)
3) The power of the Word (Isaiah 43:18-19)
4) “Arise, shine your light. The posterity and the third economy will return. The least will become a thousand, the weak will become a strong nation.” (Isaiah 60:1-22)
5) “Set watchmen on the walls. Do not let the Lord rest day or night. Build up the highway. Raise a banner for all nations.” (Isaiah 62:6-12)

2. He held on to the place and the timetable of fulfillment.
1) The age of Egypt – In the midst of great disaster and crisis, the power of the Word arose
2) Attack of the Philistines – David appeared in the living and active Word and defeated them
3) Invasion of Assyria – Hezekiah prayed for the power of the Word to work (2 Kings 19:35)
4) Attack of Aram – Elisha, at Dothan where the living and active Word was proclaimed, won without fighting (2 Kings 6:8-23)

3. They were inside the fulfilled covenant – Those who heard Isaiah’s words and were filled with power
1) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego who said, “Even if the Lord does not save us, we will not bow to idols” (Daniel 3:16-18)
2) Daniel who prayed daily and enjoyed the power of the Word (Daniel 6:10-22)
3) Esther (Esther 2:10, 4:14-16)

▣ Conclusion: The Living and Active Word
1. Poverty, incompetence, and disease – They challenged so that the covenant Word of God would work
2. Difficulties – They organized the living and active Word of God, and world evangelization arose
3. Hold on to the living and active Word in the future – the 5000 tribes
▷ Do not give up. Do not limit the spiritual with your own thoughts.

Hymn · Offering
Jesus Is My Way, Truth, and Life
Jang Hee Lee

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

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

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

Prayer

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

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

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

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

Benediction

Announcements · Prayer Topics

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

2. 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.

Disciples Who Saw What Was Hidden

2025.08.16 Scattered Disciples
The Start of Eternal Answers of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd RUTC to Save the 237 Nations and the 5000 Tribes (33)
– Model 29 of 7∙7∙7 –
Scripture Reading: Romans 16:25-27

What is it? Three things.

[ 1. Hidden disciples ]
God will at last raise up hidden disciples for you. This is the true reality.

[ 2. Hidden field ]
God will show you the hidden field that unbelievers can never see. Others cannot solve this Nephilim problem.

[ 3. Hidden future ]
God will finally give you the hidden future.

This is the path that scattered disciples must especially walk. In this way, world evangelization is fulfilled.

This year, in every field, and especially through our WRC Conference, many things have been accomplished. Surely, the gospel will be testified even in the nations covered in darkness. Do you feel as though you have suffered many hardships and sustained loss? No. It is merely a process. You must quickly come to the correct answer. This is the very first thing you must know. “Why is my family like this?” Not so. It is a process by which God is giving you an important message. Do not resent your parents. It is a process to let you know your future. Everything is like this. It is neither a problem nor an answer—it is a process.

The only true answer is this: God’s Word being fulfilled, the prayer answers that God has given to us being accomplished, and world evangelization taking place. Only this is the true answer. May this be the beginning of your complete victory, in the name of Jesus Christ I bless you. Let us pray.

Prayer. God, we thank You. We thank You for allowing this day to be an important day. Grant that tomorrow may be a day of healing. Grant that it may be a day when all problems are resolved. Let the darkness be bound. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

Why Are There No Answers?

Prayer Journal: May 15, 2026
2025.08.16 Core
The Start of Eternal Answers of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd RUTC (33)
Scripture Reading:  Acts 1:1-8

Thank you. Today’s title is “Why is there no answer?” Prayer should be answered, but why is it not? We need to take note of this.

▣ Introduction
[ First things to do ]
It is because we missed what must be done first. What should we do first? What should our remnants do first? If we don’t miss that, answers will come.

[ First things to know ]
Before the first things to do, there are first things to know. Listen carefully—if you don’t know this, you will lose almost everything. There are first things to know.
Now, before us, problems come, don’t they? Answers come too, don’t they? But if you don’t know what is important, you will lose almost everything. We have church leaders here too, and church leaders must make many decisions in the church. Then what should they know first? You must know that to make correct decisions. Then the first things to do will come. And then answers follow. Answers follow. So what is the first thing to do? Right now pastors must preach sermons, but if they don’t know the first thing to do, how can the sermon be accurate?

[ Prayer ] [ Word ] [ World evangelization ]
Now, a problem has come? An answer has come? Such things are before us. But prayer answers, fulfillment of the Word, works of salvation, and world evangelization are happening now. Aside from this, nothing else is really an answer. Problems coming are not problems. They are processes. But people keep missing this. When problems happen in your church, what do you do? Since they don’t know this, they keep missing it. So at the session they make decisions, but those are wrong decisions. Not bad decisions, but wrong ones. Later on, with much time passed, you’ll realize. I’ve kept telling you, haven’t I? You faced hardship? No—it is a process.

Now, let’s take Joseph, a remnant you know well, as an example. He was sold to human traffickers and dragged away. That is not a problem. It’s a process. Within that, three things began to be fulfilled. He became governor. That is not the answer. He kept saying the same thing: becoming governor was simply part of world evangelization. Do you understand what this means? Since people missed this, they judged wrongly. “Oh no, our church has a problem.” But while God is leading you through the process of blessing, you say, “Oh no, a problem has come!” Frankly speaking, when a remnant says, “Why did my parents die early and leave us to suffer?”—the answer is, “You are a great person who does not even need parents. God only gives you what is necessary. It is all a process.”

Now, this is not just talk. If you miss this, no matter how much you pray, it will not work. Because you are seeing it wrongly. If Joseph thought, “Why did my brothers do this to me?” he would have gone the wrong way. If he thought, “Why am I being put in prison when I did nothing wrong? Just wait and see!” then he would have gone another way. He might be right, but he would have gone another way. Joseph knew what the true way was. Even when standing before Pharaoh, he said the same thing. Even as a slave, he said the same thing.

(1) First confirmation (CVDIP)
At that time, what is important is the first confirmation. What is it? At that moment, CVDIP comes forth. The Word is already shown—Covenant. You already hold this important thing—then Vision. You already enjoy beforehand—Dream. You already conquer beforehand—Image. You already experience beforehand—Practice. This is CVDIP.

(2) First field
From then on, what happens? Not just confirmation, but you begin to see the first field. This follows.

(3) First preparation
And what else? You begin to see what God has already prepared. That is the disciple.

So if you only know these first things, everything else follows. But if you don’t know this, if you don’t know the first things to know, then when problems come you get discouraged, and when small answers come you get carried away. Sometimes you chase after what is not even the answer. King Saul chased David around to kill him—that was chasing after something that was not the answer. That’s why he perished. You must absolutely remember this.

▣ Main point_ [ The start of actual answers ]
Then what remains now? The start of actual answers.

1. Acts 2:1–4 The flow of prayer
The first of the five things. The flow of prayer. If you understand this, the flow of prayer becomes clear.

2. Acts 2:14–21 The flow of the Word
This is what you must absolutely enjoy. The flow of the Word. You devote yourself with the flow of prayer, and you devote yourself with the flow of the Word. Pastors preach with the flow of the Word.

3. Acts 2:9–11 The flow of evangelism
Acts 2:9–11. What is this? The flow of evangelism. This is what you actually see.

4. Acts 2:17–18, 46–47 The flow of the field
Acts 2:17–18, 46–47. The flow of the field. This is what you see.

5. Acts 2:10 The flow of the nation
Now Acts 2:10. The flow of a nation. This is how you enjoy answers. One day, Priscilla and Aquila gave much offering and served the Lord, and they became magnates moving the world. One day, though they thought they had worked in hardship, they became those who conquered the world, who conquered Rome.

1. Acts 2:1–4 The flow of prayer
Now, within the flow of prayer, you must remember three things.

1) Prayer topics given. You must think of the topic God gave. Most of the time, we are holding onto something God did not give.

2) Prayer topics to be given. Then you see it—the topic God will give. Chasing after something else is not it. If you know what you received, you will know what will be given.

3) The true answer. This is knowing the true answer that comes out now. Always remember: God’s Word, world evangelization, and prayer answers—this is the true answer. Nothing else is. In no case do you need to be discouraged.

2. Acts 2:14–21 The flow of the Word
Now, the flow of the Word. You must absolutely know this.

1) Eternity – 12. What are the eternal problems and answers? The 12 problems and the solution. The 12 problems came from Satan, and the solution is Christ.

2) Church – 5. The 5 things the church lost hold of and that became problems. You know these 5 things without explanation. If you don’t know this, you don’t know the flow of the Word.

3) Today – fulfillment. From then on, today’s Word is fulfilled. That alone is the answer.

3. Acts 2:9–11 The flow of evangelism
Now, the flow of evangelism becomes clear.

1) 237–5000. The level of your studies and your work must match the 237 nations and the 5000 tribes.

2) RT. You must match with remnants. You must match with TCK, CCK, and NCK. You are set to match with them.

3) That timetable. So you are inside that timetable. “When the day of Pentecost had fully come.” “I the Lord will hasten it in its time.” That is how it happens. So when you hear the message or think about it, you don’t get impatient. You find peace. You enjoy.

4. Acts 2:17–18, 46–47 The flow of the field
Now, the flow of the field becomes visible. You must absolutely see it with three things.

1) Guidance. God will guide you by the Holy Spirit.

2) Works. By the works of the Holy Spirit, He will crush the Nephilim.

3) Fruits. By the fruits of the Holy Spirit, these three will be sustained. This is the flow of the field.

5. Acts 2:10 The flow of the nation
Finally, a nation.

1) Matthew 28:16–20. There are many important words here, but what is the key word? Disciple. He told us to make disciples.

2) Mark 16:15–20. Everything is important here, but what is it? Healing. He told us to heal.

3) Acts 1:1–8. Everything is important here, but what is the most important? The real power that will be given to you. “Only by the Holy Spirit.” That is how world evangelization happens. Otherwise, it cannot be done. “Only by the Holy Spirit.” To our remnants. This is the flow.

▣ Conclusion_ Future
Then the future begins to appear. How does it look?

1. 7 bartizans (Word)
While praying for the 7 bartizans, the future becomes visible. Especially the Word becomes visible. Then it is finished. The Word is present. When you listen to your pastor’s sermon, when the pastor goes out to preach, the Word that is fulfilled comes out.

2. 7 journeys (Fulfillment)
While continuing to pray for the 7 journeys, God’s Word is fulfilled.

3. 7 guideposts (Revival)
While simply praying for the 7 guideposts, true revival begins. Your work strangely begins to come alive. True revival. It is not the fake kind where you think, “I did well once, I failed another time.” This is true revival. Nothing can block it.

At this point, you see the final thing. You absolutely see it through the scattered disciples.

Multi-Ethnic Festival

Prayer Journal: May 14, 2026
2025.08.16 Remnant and TCK Study of Evangelism
The Evangelist’s Life and the Start of Eternal Answers of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd RUTC (33)
– Model 29 of the 3 Courtyards –
Scripture Reading:  Acts 2:9-11

With the three courtyards in view, today is the multinational festival. One of our remnants in Busan took the broadcasting announcer exam. They were hiring two announcers, and thousands of people came to apply. Of course, the applicants were narrowed down step by step. In the end, this remnant was selected into the final six. Out of those six, four would be cut and only two would be chosen. This remnant often came to me asking for prayer, and said that only the final interview remained. They shared with me that they felt they probably wouldn’t make it because one of the conditions for the announcer recruitment didn’t really fit them. Still, making it into the top six meant they had already placed very high. So I said to them, “You’ll be sitting in front of important people. Up to now, you’ve shown them something extraordinary. You made it to the final six because you showed them your excellence, your intelligence, and your ability. That in itself is already proven. But for the final step, don’t focus on showing off anymore. Speak with humility and sincerity.” In the end, God had His plan. They passed. It really struck me how difficult it is to become an announcer. But anyway, they passed and they’re working in the field now.

▣ Introduction_ A small and sincere festival
For our multinational remnants, there must be a small, yet sincere festival. That’s why we call it a multinational festival. The word festival is used when there is great joy, isn’t it? So when these multinational people come, they must receive the most important answer of their lives. That is why it is a festival. Now let’s look at Scripture.

▣ Main point

1. Acts 2:9–11
In Acts 2:9–11, the multinationals gathered.

Mission festival
What do you think these people needed most? A mission festival. No matter what, they had to be given a mission. And in order to truly give them that mission, a few references are needed.

1) Acts 2:1–4 – The three feasts and Pentecost
In Acts 2:1–4 we see important terms: the three feasts and Pentecost. These must be clearly communicated. The people who gathered in the Mark’s upper room already held onto Passover, and the Feast of Tabernacles was their background. What they were enjoying at that time was Pentecost. So it says, “When the day of Pentecost came…” But for the multinationals who would later come, you had to explain the three feasts as a whole while highlighting Pentecost.

2) Acts 2:17–18 – Worship and the future
In Acts 2:17–18, it speaks of worship and the future: “Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young adults will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.” It is about the future.

3) Acts 2:9–11 – The mission of the nations
And in Acts 2:9–11, fifteen nations were present. Each had to return with the mission for their own nation.

2. Healing festival
Second, although several passages are listed in the Bible, the answer is clear: a healing festival.

1) Acts 3:1–12 – The world and the multinationals
In Acts 3:1–12, the man crippled from birth sitting at the temple gate called Beautiful was healed. This was a message delivered to multinationals all over the world. People might think, “Oh, he was just sitting at the temple gate,” but that location was known worldwide. Jews and those connected to Jews came from all nations for the feast days. And there, in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the crippled man was healed.

2) Acts 8:4–8 – The abandoned multinationals
In Acts 8:4–8, the healing festival was for the abandoned multinationals. This was Samaria. Many multinationals lived there, which is why the Jews avoided associating with them. But because the Jews did not have the gospel, they saw things wrongly. From God’s perspective, these were abandoned multinationals. It was to them that the gospel was proclaimed, and a healing festival took place. This is extremely important.

3) Acts 8:26–40 – The Holy Spirit and the Spirit
In Acts 8:26–40, we see the Ethiopian eunuch. You know this story well—it was miraculous. He came of his own accord, bought a scroll of God’s Word, and was asking questions about Christ. Two things must be noted here: “The Holy Spirit said to Philip…” and “The Spirit of the Lord…” It was here that a tremendous gospel and healing festival took place.

So when the multinationals come, you must always give them these three things.

3. Sending festival
Third, from God’s perspective, this is the ultimate: the sending festival. But at that time, there was no one prepared to be sent. So where did they go?

1) Acts 17:1
They went into the synagogues. This was to prepare for sending disciples into the future for the world. It might look like you are doing something small now, but in reality, you are sending disciples with the world in view.

2) Acts 18:4

3) Acts 19:8
And these three passages together show the whole flow:
Mission festival. Healing festival. Only then does it have content. And then, sending festival. This is the multinational festival. So, even if it is not something done on a large scale, even if small, it must leave an impression on the multinationals. Why? Because if they do not realize the mission God has given, it is all in vain. They must receive healing for their long-standing problems. Then they must return as disciples.

▣ Conclusion
So whenever we receive God’s Word, we must see the answer for today. When we see today’s answer, we realize that the power to save the nations already exists in the strong nations. But among the 5000 tribes, it does not exist. That is why this time, people came from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. So what is today’s answer? That from our secretariat, the Remnant Headquarters, or from you and me directly, we should send a note of thanks and encouragement to those who came here, to their presidents or prime ministers. We must! They consider this extremely important.

Once, long ago when I was still an assistant pastor, our church held a revival meeting. The speaker was a very solid person, full of good content. I helped out, and after the meetings ended, the pastor left. Later, I got a call at my home—it was that pastor. He called just to thank me, saying he received much grace at the revival and wanted to express his gratitude. Immediately, I saw him differently: “This man is different.”

Message
So in concluding this gathering, let us remember: it is not a small thing for people to come to our nation or for us to meet people from abroad. For these people, we must always send messages of thanks and encouragement. We must always finish well and continue well. That is today’s answer for us.

Tomorrow, may you also experience a living work of God that gives you many answers and strength throughout the whole day. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ. Let us pray.

Prayer. We thank You, God. Important people have gathered at this important time. Also, for all who are listening to this message throughout the world, may You work by Your Holy Spirit. Allow us to see the living works of God. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

Healing Is Our Basic Mission

2025.08.16 Business Missions
The 237 Nations and the Start of Eternal Answers of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd RUTC (33)
– Bartizan 29 of the 3-day Weekend Age –
Scripture Reading: Matthew 8:17

– Today’s Answer – The Living Answer –
When you worship, the most important thing is to discover today’s answer. If you cannot find it, then worship becomes meaningless. What is the standard? It must be a living answer. Earlier, I gave an example of a man who found such an answer. We might have overlooked it, but he discovered a tremendous response.

“Healing Is the Basic Commission”
So then, today’s title is “Healing Is the Basic Commission.” This means you must find your own answer concerning healing. Isn’t that true? A pastor who cannot provide an answer for healing others is in a difficult situation. But is it hard? Not at all—it is simple. Then why not do what is simple? This doesn’t mean that laypeople must become specialists, but as a layperson, when you meet someone who is sick, you should have an answer for how to help. Isn’t that right?
We proclaim that Jesus is the Christ, but people are often suffering in pain. Then how will you help them as you share Christ? Paul also healed those with spiritual problems while preaching Christ. Always, it must be a living answer.
Tomorrow in the first service I will explain more about how to receive answers in crises. But today, you must find today’s answer.

We must also consider: why are we meeting the people of Oceania right now? If we fail to discover the living answer here, then our encounter with them will pass without fruit. They are people through whom we can see the straight path to the 5000 tribes. In the future, global epidemics will even arise from the 5000 tribes, so we must prevent them. Some of these diseases could kill you within three days. How will we stop such crises? That is why I considered the people from Oceania extremely important—they are part of the way to reach the 5000 tribes.

This time, representatives from four nations came, and among them the Solomon Islands were most influential. Remember, 3,000 Korean soldiers died in the Solomon Islands during the Pacific War. Why did they die there? Because it is a strategic passage. That makes the people of that region important. Among them, a minister from the Solomon Islands received great grace, listened attentively, and took detailed notes. He said, “We will also start the movement for the future generations—the remnant movement.” These were prepared people.

But when we took them to the hospital, not just 90% but 100% of them had serious diseases, many of which they were unaware of. When their president visited, the doctors were shocked after examination. They even said he should not fly because of his condition. He had not known, though he was already in such difficulty that he could hardly walk, and his eyesight was failing. But after receiving treatment here, he recovered, and with that recovery, he sensed a great mission. He wanted to return this time but could not due to diplomatic commitments.

In advanced nations, about 40% are suffering from spiritual illnesses. In churches of thousands—for example, like Immanuel Busan or Seoul—you will find at least five new cancer patients each week. Healing is a basic commission.

So then, what answer must you hold today? You must hold it to receive it. If you do not, it will not come.

“Preventing Further Sickness”
I personally hold this answer: healing that prevents further sickness is most important. What does this mean?

1. Personal Healing
First is personal healing. How should it be done?

  • Root Healing
    You must heal the root. Hospitals are necessary, but you must heal the root.
  • Imprint Healing
    You must heal what has been imprinted.
  • Re-creation Healing
    You must heal for re-creation.

This only you can do. No one else can. Only the pastors here can do this. If you neglect it, misuse it, or distort it, you become a very wrong person. Only you can heal the root. If someone has a small illness like a cold, hospitals can handle that. But the root is not healed there. This is your commission.

2. Work Healing – Life Healing
Next is work healing, which means healing life itself. For root healing to be maintained, life must also be healed.

[The 12 Strategies of Satan]
Here (Main Point 1), the important matter is Satan’s 12 strategies. Believers must be freed from them. If left alone, these strategies manifest as Acts 13, 16, and 19. They become ways of life and systems of work. Look at the three organizations today: their movements have become a global system of work. In Japan, the immense idol system has become an industry. Even the prime minister bows at the shrines. This means it has been politicized. It is very serious.

So what healing must we provide? Healing from the Nephilim culture. Nothing is more important. And you can provide it. You must find the answer. This is today’s answer for your ministry.

3. Field Healing – Healing Believers
Finally, there is field healing. Since we must go to the field, it is essential. And what must we heal there? First, the healing of believers.

[Five Strategies]
Believers are caught in Satan’s five strategies. For example: “Tradition is important. Even if the gospel is true, how can we eat in the home of a Gentile like Cornelius?” This is Satan’s first strategy. On the mission field, many believers say, “We must still keep the Jewish laws.” That is Satan’s second strategy. Many claim, “My experience, my thoughts, my assertions are important.” That is Satan’s fortress, described in 2 Corinthians 10:4–5. Others are bound by the love of honor—John 16:11–14 says Satan has become the prince of this world. Many love the world, wealth, and pleasures, because Satan has become the god of this age (2 Corinthians 4:4–5). Even believers are bound.

So Paul raised believers like Lydia, Jason, and Priscilla to bring healing. Where it failed, he trained disciples separately in Tyrannus. Finally, he declared, “You must also testify in Rome.” This is very important.

You already have the qualification, ability, and resources to heal. The only thing missing is the answer. You don’t need to start something big or build elaborate systems. Simply, those you meet must receive healing through you. If a person with spiritual problems receives no help through you, that makes no sense. And if you can but will not, that is the problem.

Seek today’s answer—it is vital. Tomorrow in the first service, we will speak about the critical answers you must hold. You may say, “But I have many problems and difficulties.” That makes it even more important.

I myself am facing great difficulties. Therefore, I must prepare something that will truly change the age. Preparation—that is what I will do. Regardless of what others say or do, I must stand before God. A few who had this answer evangelized from Macedonia all the way to Rome.

Conclusion – Witness
So this is the conclusion: when you become sick, it is the beginning of your healing commission. God could take you at any time. But why allow you to become sick? It is the start of a healing commission. Some die suddenly in their sleep. Then why did you get cancer? It is the beginning of your healing commission. Witness.

Today and tomorrow, the key is this: living Word, living answer. It must be discovered. After worship, you must be alive. How can you save the dying if you yourself are spiritually lifeless? Remember this well.

God has called you as His witness. He promised to give you power, even to the ends of the earth. He didn’t say “be witnesses” but “you will be witnesses.” Because nothing else will work, He said “only” the Holy Spirit. This is not arrogance—it is fact. Healing the root problems and the Nephilim culture is something only you can do. If you neglect it, you are in the wrong. You must do it.

In the army, a young man with spiritual problems suffered and ended up committing suicide. Afterward, investigations followed, as always. But the real issue was this: there was no one inside the army to comfort and help that young man. That was the tragedy. There were chaplains, but still no one to help him. Spiritual problems are visible. Our mission is not just about doing great works. What matters is your life as a witness wherever you are.

I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ to enjoy the living answers of God all day long.

Prayer. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of kings, the eternal love of God the Father, and the working of the Holy Spirit be with all the workers, church leaders, and believers in every nation, and with those gathered here, from now until eternity. Amen.

Samaria Evangelism

2024.11.23 Core Message
Scripture Reading: Acts 8:4-8

▣ Introduction – 24
Thank you. I heard that the deaconesses of our church have organized a 24-hour prayer team. So, you can also recover your health and comfortably do 24 in the way that works best for you.

1. Morning (1:1) (Continuous) – 10 seconds, 7.7.7
As I mentioned earlier, in the morning, simply open your eyes and keep praying as you move about. For your health, breathe 1:1 while continuing to pray. This has a tremendous effect. Morning is about continuous prayer and breathing in a 1:1 rhythm. Those who have had cancer must do this. And we never know when we might get sick, so we do this also to guard our health.

Continuous means to keep inhaling deeply and exhaling continuously. One inhale and one exhale will take about 10 seconds—that is the standard. Even without counting, if you inhale slowly, it will take about 5 seconds, and if you exhale slowly, about 5 or 6 seconds. That means about 6 breaths per minute, which is best for your health. Try doing this continuously while in prayer.
When inhaling, pray through each item (7〮7〮7), and when exhaling, pray for me, for the pastors, and for North Korea—whatever is on your 24-hour prayer list. The important point is this (continuous – 10 seconds, 7〮7〮7). Do it so that it becomes true prayer.

2. Everything 
During the day, turn everything into prayer. Because you have to be active during the day, set your focus on your lower abdomen.  If you are sitting now and place your focus slightly on your lower abdomen, your breathing will naturally become longer. At the same time, turn everything into prayer. This is very beneficial to your health. Doing this (Introduction 1) will revive your brain and your lungs as well.

3. Night – Deep prayer (1:2:4)
At night, breathe so slowly it is almost like not breathing—like an animal in hibernation. They stay still, yet they are breathing. Breathe that slowly as you go deep into prayer. At this time, use the 1:2:4 method—inhaling slowly for about 1 second, holding for 2 seconds, and exhaling for 4 seconds. Do this very slowly. Then your prayer will deepen, your health will revive, and everything will connect together.

(1) Disaster
Right now, this age is under 24 disasters. This is why you must pray—especially for North Korea. Being under disaster means the powerful nations are continually at war. So far, there have been about 12,000 wars. Added to that are dictators and wrong ideologies, so conflicts keep breaking out. We never know when disaster will strike.

(2) Curse
This is why people are living their lives entirely under curses.

(3) Darkness
They are completely in darkness. Young people don’t even know why they live. They suffer to the point where they have no clear reason for life. Looking at many young people—those newly married, for example—you see they often have wounds from their parents, and their spiritual lives are shaken. If you live like that now, it will be a disaster for the next generation. You’ve seen older people struggling; that same thing will come to the future generation unless you completely turn it into prayer.

Gospel peace unification
There is only one way for North Korea: unification through the gospel.

1. Spiritual wind
If you hold on to this mystery (Introduction), a great spiritual wind will first blow. When you, especially the 24-hour prayer teams, pray, a tremendous spiritual wind rises.

2. Victory without fighting
And you win without fighting. The 7 remnants all won without fighting.

3. Binding the darkness
Each time you pray, the forces of darkness are bound.

“The Samaritan Evangelism”
Thus, evangelism to North Korea is like evangelism to Samaria.

▣ Main message

1. History
You know the history of Samaria. After David became king and prepared for the temple, Solomon became king. Israel became so developed that neighboring nations dreamed of seeing Solomon. In the past, one way to make peace was to take a family member—often the king’s daughter—in marriage. Thousands came to Solomon in this way because Israel was so powerful at that time.

These women had nothing to do, so they asked Solomon to let them worship the gods they had served back home, because they missed their homeland and were bored. Solomon should have said no, but he allowed it. Israel became a land of idols. At that time, Israel split into two—Israel and Judah. Israel’s capital was Samaria, and Judah’s was Jerusalem—just like North and South Korea today.
Around B.C. 722, Assyria invaded. They took all the men of Israel and sold them as slaves in the markets. They brought in foreign slaves and scattered them throughout Israel. Over time, the women married these foreign men, and the Samaritans were despised and considered non-people.

Later, around B.C. 586, Babylon took the people of Judah into captivity. The south returned from Babylon and maintained themselves, but the north did not. On top of that, the Samaritans worshiped idols, so they became a troubled people. Their historical background was this: when traveling north, people would go around Samaria to avoid it, considering it cursed. That is why, when Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for water, she said, “You are a Jew. How can you ask me for a drink?”—meaning Jews did not associate with Samaritans. This is similar to how North and South Korea are divided today.

2. Need (Gospel)
What North Korea needs most:

1) Evangelism disciples
They need disciples who will only proclaim the gospel—not those aiming to build their own revival or seek personal gain. You must never exploit North Koreans; only give them the gospel.

2) Only Christ
North Korea needs only Christ—not just Christ in name, but only Christ in reality.

3) Only healing
North Korea needs massive healing—true, complete healing. When this is prepared, God will open the doors to North Korea peacefully. There is no other way but the gospel. What else could unify North and South? Only the gospel.

If war breaks out, it will be completely disastrous on both sides. We cannot predict what they might do. This is why we must pray.

3. Method
There is only one method for North Korea missions: through the future generations—those who have come out of North Korea or our remnant generations.

1) Acts 17:1

2) Acts 18:4

3) Acts 19:8

Paul staked his life on breaking into these places. Those doing North Korea missions must establish absolute bartizans here and give their lives to it. It will be resolved only when remnants rise within North Korea or go into North Korea and begin a gospel movement.

Ephesians 6:12
Why do we need a 24-hour prayer team? Ephesians 6:12 says our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against Satan—rulers, authorities, and spiritual forces of evil. Satan holds the governments, the rulers, false religions, and criminal organizations in his grip. This is why we must truly put North Korea in our 24-hour prayers.

In some ways, there is no place more urgent than our nation right now. Sometimes leaders start wars when cornered or desperate—history has many examples. This is why you must pray for North Korea. While preparing this message, I realized, “I haven’t been praying for North Korea in 24-hour prayer.” I felt sorry to the North Korea team and decided to start today, praying in the name of Jesus Christ for the complete binding of the darkness over North Korea.

John 16:11–14
Satan invisibly controls everything, ruling as a false king.

2 Corinthians 4:4–5
He is called the god of this age.

2 Corinthians 10:4–5
He builds bartizans and strongholds in people’s lives.

Matthew 12:26–30
He completely possesses individuals and takes them captive.

Receiving the gospel is an immeasurably great thing. The moment you receive salvation, everything changes.

John 14:16
At the moment of salvation, the Holy Spirit begins to work in you.

1 Corinthians 3:16
Paul said, “Don’t you know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?”

When you are filled with the Spirit, you will receive power and be Christ’s witnesses to the ends of the earth.

I am thankful for our prayer teams. Especially you who hear this message—find your 24-hour prayer. Include North Korea in it. Until last week, I hadn’t thought of it, but now I will. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ that the darkness over North Korea will be completely bound.

How Precious Is Our Salvation?

Ephesians 1:9-14. He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.

11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.

Scripture declares that God chose you in Christ before the creation of the world—even before you had done anything right or wrong (Ephesians 1:4). His choice was not based on your works, merit, or ability, but solely on His eternal love and purpose.

Yes, even before Adam and Eve broke the covenant and fell under the curse of Satan, sin, and hell, God had already determined to save you. He knew you from eternity past. Long before you took your first breath, He called your name while you were still in your mother’s womb (Isaiah 49:1).

From the moment humanity became enslaved to the enemy, God revealed His salvation plan. He gave the first promise of the gospel in Genesis 3:15: “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” This was God’s declaration to Satan that the Christ would come to destroy his work.

When the fullness of time came, God sent His Son, Jesus, to fulfill this promise: “He made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!” (Philippians 2:7–8).

For thousands of years, the Old Testament recorded the preparation for Christ’s coming—through prophecies, covenants, sacrifices, and the history of Israel. Then, in the New Testament, God fulfilled His promise, and those who believed in Christ, God’s chosen, bore witness to the Christ who came, died, and rose again. As Jesus Himself said, “These are the very Scriptures that testify about me” (John 5:39).

But why did it have to be the Christ? Because no one can free themselves from the three fundamental curses: the power of Satan (Revelation 12:9), the curse of original sin (Romans 3:23), and eternal separation from God in hell (Ephesians 2:1). From birth, every person is spiritually dead, cut off from the glory of God.

Throughout life, people are trapped in three patterns of destruction: self-reliance and self-centeredness (Genesis 3), corruption and pursuit of worldly pleasure (Genesis 6, and pride in human achievement and success (Genesis 11). On top of that, Satan binds people inside three unbreakable frames: the power structures of the world (Acts 13:4–12), the economic systems that enslave (Acts 16:16–24), and the culture of darkness that dominates society (Acts 19:8–41).

Because of this, all are destined to live as children of the devil (John 8:44), worshiping idols (Exodus 20:4–5), suffering mental torment (Matthew 11:28) and physical affliction (Acts 8:4–8), facing eternal condemnation in hell (Luke 16:19–31), and passing down the same spiritual curses to future generations (Matthew 27:25).

This is why it is critical to understand the purpose for which God sent His Son—to bring salvation (1 Peter 1:9). Salvation is not a small, temporary, external change; it is the ultimate reason and goal of our faith.

Salvation means complete freedom from your past. Because Jesus, your True King, lives in you, Satan no longer has power over you. You are no longer his servant, and you no longer have to obey his commands. This is the blessing of the Passover (Leviticus 23:4–8). On that night in Egypt, God’s judgment passed over every house marked by the blood of the lamb. The blood of Jesus once and for all set you free from the bondage of your past.

Salvation means victory in your present. You now possess the position, status, and authority of a child of God. Because Jesus, your True Priest, lives in you, the curse of sin has no claim on your life. This is the blessing of Pentecost (Leviticus 23:15–22). God will empower you with the Holy Spirit so you may be victorious in all circumstances.

Salvation means absolute certainty for your future. God has already seated you with Christ in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6). Because Jesus, your True Prophet, lives in you, your eternal destination is secure—you are on your way home to heaven. This is the blessing of Ingathering (Leviticus 23:33–43). Your background is the kingdom of God, who will cause all things pertaining to His kingdom to be fulfilled on your covenant journey.

For this reason, every step you take in the work of evangelism and world missions is connected to God’s eternal plan, formed before the foundation of the world. Nothing about your calling is ordinary. Every prayer you lift, every soul you share the gospel with, and every act of obedience is a continuation of His work from eternity past.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for calling me as Your evangelist to carry the message of the cross. Open my spiritual eyes to see Your eternal plans for the world and my part in them. Let my life be fully aligned with the mission You prepared from before creation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Remnants Who Saved the 237 Nations and the 5000 Tribes

2024.11.23 Remnant and TCK Study of Evangelism)
Scripture Reading: John 21:14

How can we save the 237 nations and the 5000 tribes? It must be done by the remnants. When will the doors of North Korea open? One day, they will open. But we do not know the exact date. However, we can discern the situation.

Introduction – Future generations (RT–TCK)
Among the future generations who hold real power, there must be those whose spiritual eyes are opened. Not future generations like Kim Jong-un, but people in power whose eyes are spiritually opened—these are the ones who will save North Korea. If so, our RT–TCK have a very deep connection with this. In reality, the first generation plants much of the gospel and prayer. But in practice, it is the future generations who carry it out.

[Historical evidence]
This is historical evidence. Those who tried to fight against the actual power of Rome could not succeed. One day, the future generations arose, and this was fulfilled. Constantine, who declared Christianity as the state religion of Rome, had already felt something of this even as a child. As you know, a soldier once came, had a child, and left the child behind. When the child turned twenty years old, he went to find his father. His father, who was acting as the ruler of a certain region, was a sub-emperor. When the father saw him, he raised him and eventually appointed him as a sub-emperor. Among the sub-emperors, one would be chosen as emperor. At that time, Rome was developed to such an extent. And in this way, he became emperor. Astonishingly, during difficult times, Constantine’s mother was a Christian and a woman of prayer. This is no coincidence—it is remarkable.

  1. Covenant
    We must hold firmly to the sure covenant.
  2. Evidence
    When the evidence comes,
  3. Witness
    We go as witnesses.

We must plant the covenant in many of North Korea’s future generations so that they will have evidence. One day, the work will break forth.

Main message

  1. 237 – RT
    Thus, the answer for saving the 237 nations lies with the remnants.
  2. 5000 – TCK
    The answer for saving the 5000 tribes lies with the TCK. This is why we must watch carefully and pray. We may be a stepping stone for the 237 nations, but in reality, we cannot do it ourselves. However, when the remnants arise, they will save the 237 nations.

1. 237 – RT

1) Genesis 41:38
This is the kind of situation a remnant can be in. Joseph stood before Pharaoh, and Pharaoh appointed him as prime minister. At such a time, events like this break out. No one can stop this in history, because it is God who works. Who would have thought that Constantine, who grew up as a Christian through his mother’s prayers, would become emperor? But one day, God did exactly this—to save the 237 nations.

2) Exodus 5:1–12:46
Through one remnant, such an event took place (Exodus 5:1–12:46). When the ten plagues struck Egypt, the whole world came to know. The miracles were tremendous. The Nile River, such an important and life-giving river, turned to blood. Everyone knew about it, because it flowed from the upper regions through Egypt. That river was like a god to the Egyptians. From that beginning, the plagues continued until the final day, when the firstborn were struck down.

3) 1 Samuel 17:1–47
In every age, a nation would arise as the greatest problem. Even now there are problem nations. In that day, it was the Philistines. Palestine is still a problem today. David single-handedly struck them down completely. This is the kind of work that takes place. This is why raising remnants is not a short-term effort—it produces fruit that remains for eternity.

4) Daniel 1:8–9
Even when taken as captives, if there are such remnants, an amazing work of world evangelization will arise. This is why we must raise remnants who know world evangelization and the 237 nations.

5) John 21:15–18
At the very end, Jesus said one thing: “Feed my lambs.” Even as He carried the cross, He said, “Weep for your children.” What is more important is the 5000 tribes. Our organization is now seeking to evangelize the 5000 tribes. We must send missionaries to them, but we are also seeking to bring them directly here. Surely, because God has planned this, amazing disciples will come. Remember the Ethiopian eunuch—he had not come as a tourist but for worship. He came to Jerusalem to worship. This is a miracle. Because he had wealth, he was able to purchase a scroll of Scripture, which in today’s terms would cost around fifty million won. He was reading it, unrolling it as he went, and came to the prophecy concerning Christ. At that moment, God, through the Holy Spirit, sent Philip to him. The eunuch asked, “What does this mean?” and Philip explained the gospel—Christ—to him. God worked so powerfully that the eunuch himself asked to be baptized. Such works happen.

2. 5000 – TCK

1) Acts 17:1

2) Acts 18:4

3) Acts 19:8

Paul, looking far ahead, did this work. He foresaw it and raised disciples in the synagogues. Even if we do nothing, these people (the 5000 – TCK) will surely go into the midst of the diaspora and come out.

Conclusion

[CCK], [NCK]
An even more important conclusion is this: North Korea is in this condition. It is filled with future generations (CCK, NCK) who hold to a completely dark, opposing culture. And 90% of them are entirely without any culture at all. This is the situation. Those who have escaped from North Korea are truly remarkable people, because the vast majority are simply bound. If they opened the door, they could live, but they have locked all the doors. The strange thing is, they do not realize this. If the door is opened, North Korea will live. But they will not open it.

If China opened its doors, it would become a tremendous nation. But they keep them closed. Long ago, when Britain invaded China, they presented certain conditions—build harbors in certain locations, open communications, and lend Hong Kong for one hundred years. They said this because they saw that China’s eyes were closed. As a result, Hong Kong became an international hub. See the difference? Closing the doors makes that much of a difference.

In our own nation, during the Yi Dynasty up to Daewon-gun, the doors were continually shut. There is a term we have used: “our people.” This is not a good expression. The Jews use a similar term: “our nation,” “only our nation.” But this is not God’s will. God’s will is for all peoples. In a sense, it is not about being multiethnic, but about being one people in Christ. If we do not realize this, disaster will continually strike. We must open our eyes and go to save the 5000 tribes. God will continue to work through you in the coming year.

Let us pray.

Prayer. We give thanks and praise to God. Let the light shine upon the 5000 tribes. Darkness is covering the whole world. Among the 5000 tribes, all kinds of diseases and spiritual difficulties are arising. Let us stand as witnesses who shine the light of the gospel to them. Especially, let the timetable for God’s light to shine upon North Korea come quickly. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

God’s Presence in Your Prayer

Exodus 33:9-11. As Moses went into the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and stay at the entrance, while the Lord spoke with Moses. 10 Whenever the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they all stood and worshiped, each at the entrance to their tent. 11 The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young aide Joshua son of Nun did not leave the tent.

What is your relationship with God like? That relationship shapes the way you speak to Him and the way He speaks to you.

In Today’s Word, we see an extraordinary reality: the Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Their conversation was not distant or formal. It was marked by trust, openness, and deep understanding of one another’s heart. Moses could talk to God about anything, and God would reveal His plans to him.

Because Moses knew God’s heart, he prayed with boldness. He interceded for the people of Israel when they had sinned, and God responded to his prayers and relented from the judgment He had spoken (Exodus 32:14). This was not because Moses altered God’s eternal plan, but because God delights to work through the prayers of His friends, inviting them to participate in His purposes.

Moses’ encounter with God at the burning bush on Mount Horeb marked a turning point in his life. Having experienced the awesome presence of the Lord, meeting with God became his highest priority. Prayer was not an occasional religious activity for him—it was his life. His leadership, decisions, and identity all flowed from the time he spent with God. When he returned from these meetings, his face shone with the glory of God, and the people bowed down and worshiped the Lord.

Through his relationship with God, Moses came to understand the ultimate purpose of all God’s work—the fulfillment of His covenant of Christ and world evangelization. This understanding became his reason for living. Every moment with God brought him deeper into the reality of that purpose.

He was an ordinary man, saved and chosen by God’s grace, just as you are. In Christ, you are washed in His blood, adopted into His family, and called His friend. Jesus said, “I no longer call you servants… Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” (John 15:15). God wants to meet with you personally and reveal His heart to you.

His invitation is clear: “Call to me, and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know” (Jeremiah 33:3). As He did with Moses, God can open your spiritual eyes to see the world through the lens of the gospel. As He did with Joseph, He can give you wisdom and solutions to meet the needs of a hurting world (Genesis 43:38-40). As He did with David, He can form in you the integrity and skill to lead others according to His heart (Psalm 78:70-72).

All of these servants of God shared one thing in common—they were people of prayer. For them, prayer was not merely pleading for help in crisis or presenting requests to God, but the daily joy of living in His presence. It was a continual fellowship with the One they loved most.

Do not leave His presence, even for a moment. You may not always be speaking words of prayer, but you can live with your heart in constant fellowship with Him before His throne. In that place, you will find the strength to overcome the ruler of the kingdom of the air and the ways of the world. You will see the kingdom of God advancing in every task, every decision, and every circumstance.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for calling me Your child and Your friend. Draw me nearer to You every day. Let me enjoy Your presence as Moses did, face to face. Teach me to listen to Your voice and to pray with boldness. May my life reflect Your heart so that others may see Christ in me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.