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Sunday Worship Service: June 1, 2025

Call to Worship
“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” — John 4:24

Praise
I Will Worship You
Words by Seok Jin Oh; Music by 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.
On 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.

Praise
On Christ, the Solid Rock
Written by Edward Mote (1834)

1 My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name

On Christ the solid rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand
All other ground is sinking sand

2 When darkness veils his lovely face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil

3 His oath, his covenant, his blood
Supports me in the ‘whelming flood
When all around my soul gives way
He then is all my hope and stay

4 When He shall come with trumpet sound
Oh may I then in Him be found
Dressed in his righteousness alone
Faultless to stand before the throne

Scripture Reading
Ruth 1:15-18

“Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.” 16 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.” 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her.

Special Music
In Christ Alone
Written by Adrienne Camp and Geoff Moore

In Christ alone, my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live, I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand

Message
There Is No Failure for God
Pastor Ryu Kwang Su

▣ Introduction — Satan’s Deception

1. The Reality of the Nephilim
1) Nations and people under the influence of the Nephilim
2) John 8:44 — “Father of lies,” Satan’s purpose — to kill
3) 1 Corinthians 10:20 — Idolatry is the worship of demons

2. The 12 deceptions of Satan
1) The beginning of the problem — and it continues even now.
(1) “You will be like God.” (Genesis 3)
(2) Nephilim — At first, power is gained but ultimately leads to destruction. (Genesis 6)
(3) Tower of Babel — “You can succeed.” But in the end, it collapses. (Genesis 11)
2) Struggles
(1) Seek out shamans (Acts 13)
(2) Seek out fortune-telling possessed by demons (Acts 16)
(3) Make shrines and serve them (Acts 19)
3) The six states of the unbeliever
(1) Master — Satan
(2) Idolatry
(3) Mental problems
(4) Physical problems
(5) Generational curses
(6) Eternal background — Hell (Matthew 25:41)

3. Background of today’s passage
1) Moab — A nation that attacked Israel and worshiped the god Chemosh
2) Naomi became a widow in the land of Moab along with her two daughters-in-law
3) The decision of Naomi and Ruth

▣ Main — The Decision: “Your God will be my God”
1. The God of the covenant who changes all my past
1) A turning point that changes past, present, and future.
2) You must completely leave the past behind.
3) Even if evil spirits come back again, there is nothing to fear. Make the decision as a child of God.
4) “The God of the covenant who changes all my past — that God is my God.”

2. The God of creation who will renew me
1) A turning point changed by God’s power.
2) The Three Feasts
3) The content of the covenant inside the Ark of the Covenant
4) Tabernacle-centered life
▷ “Believe that you have received what you asked for.” Firmly hold onto God’s Word now.

3. The Eternal God
1) A turning point that passes world evangelization to the next generation.
2) Rahab the prostitute who entered Canaan by holding onto the covenant, and Salmon’s son Boaz
3) Ruth who held onto the covenant and Boaz’s son Obed — grandson Jesse — Jesse’s son David
4) Jesus, descendant of David
▷ Escape from deception that leads to destruction. Now hold onto the covenant and establish the bartizan of the Lord. Then the future will surely come.
Only by preaching the true gospel can people be liberated from the culture of darkness.
As long as there are evangelists who preach the true gospel and the church, our nation will not collapse.

▣ Conclusion

1. Do not be deceived — Present success and failure
1) God turned the move to Moab into world missions.
2) God brought Ruth as a missionary, restored the covenant, and raised up David.
3) God called me, once useless, and is using me as an evangelist.

2. What is the true answer?
1)The evangelism movement that blocks disaster and darkness
2) What seems possible without God cannot block disaster and darkness.
3) What many people call blessings are not true blessings.

End the past! Hold firmly onto the sure covenant today for the future of our next generation!

Praise & Offering
We Will Keep Our Faith Alive!
Written by Don Besig and Nancy Price

1 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!

2 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.

Benediction
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.

Living with a Mission

Philippians 1:20-26. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.

Without understanding the gospel, one cannot live a life of mission. Without knowledge of the spiritual world, people cannot accomplish anything of true meaning. Instead of pursuing God’s plans, they are driven by instinct and ambition, becoming trapped and  enslaved by them.

Remember: when the Israelites lost hold of the blood covenant, they spent over 400 years in slavery under Egypt. Through Moses, God reminded His people of the long-forgotten blood covenant through the observance of the Passover.

When the Israelites believed in God’s covenant, they were finally set free from the hand of Satan, symbolized by Pharaoh; they were spared from disasters and calamities, symbolized by the ten plagues; and they were saved from the background of hell, symbolized by their bondage in Egypt.

Throughout history, God also used powerful nations like the Philistines, Assyria, Babylon, and Rome to warn His people of the dangers of idolatry and to restore His covenant with them. When they finally realized God’s plan—to send His Son as the Christ to save the world—they were freed from captivity and oppression. Until they embraced their God-ordained mission, they wandered, suffered, and lost their identity as His chosen people.

What is your God-ordained mission in life? Jesus has given each one of us the mission of evangelism and world missions:

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18–20).

God does not want us to forget the mission He has entrusted to us, as the Israelites did. Our one and only task in life is to save lives through the power of the gospel and to proclaim the uniqueness of Christ.

To this end, God will never let us be put to shame but will make us bold for Christ. Whether we live or die, our lives will bring honor to Him. The Holy Spirit will enable us to bear abundant fruit in Christ. Like Paul, we will help others grow and experience the joy of faith.

When we live a life anchored in this mission, God promises to bring everything else to us: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33).

When all we are and all we have—our families, work, studies, health, hopes, and dreams—are aligned with God’s plan of salvation, we will experience the abundant life Jesus promised:
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10).

Prayer. Father, I thank You for the mission You have entrusted to me—the restoration of the one true gospel, proclaiming that Jesus is the Christ in this generation and beyond. Fill me with Your strength, that I may faithfully carry out this mission and bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Light that Saves the 237 and the Answer of 25

Isaiah 60:1-3, 22.

Arise, shine, for your light has come,
    and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
2 See, darkness covers the earth
    and thick darkness is over the peoples,
but the Lord rises upon you
    and his glory appears over you.
3 Nations will come to your light,
    and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

22 The least of you will become a thousand,
    the smallest a mighty nation.
I am the Lord;
    in its time I will do this swiftly.

Today, I want to speak plainly to all the elders and congregation members: you must receive answers to prayer. When you receive answers, three things happen — your work comes alive, your church comes alive, and the next generation lives. There’s only one way for these three areas to revive: you must receive answers. The kind of answer we need is the light for the 237 nations — the answer of 25. We need answers to shine light on the 237 nations of the world.

Can we do this on our own strength? No. That’s why the answer of 25 is essential — the answer that only God can accomplish in His time, not by human effort. Isaiah 60 says: “Arise, shine, for your light has come… I, the Lord, will do it swiftly in its time.”

Now, realistically speaking, we cannot physically go to the 237 nations. Jesus commanded us to go to all peoples, nations, and the ends of the earth, but how can we truly reach them? There is only one way: prayer. Jesus Himself said, “This kind does not come out except by prayer,” and He spent His final days revealing the secret of prayer for forty days on the Mount of Olives. If we can truly pray, nothing becomes a problem.

From here, we must start practicing the seven kinds of prayer. First is Summit Time. We must enjoy prayer that lifts us to the spiritual summit because God has called us to world evangelization. However, most people cannot enjoy this because they are shaken by small things or by people. Before great works or big problems even come, they’re already swayed by minor disturbances. God’s people start praying even when great difficulties come, but many miss even the small opportunities to pray. We must not be like that. The summit blessing is extremely important.

Second is realizing the Meaning. In prayer, we must ask: Why am I here right now? Why am I living in this age? How old am I, and what is my purpose? This search for meaning is a tremendous prayer. Without realizing the meaning behind our lives and circumstances, everything feels hard, just like hiking a mountain without appreciating the nature around you.

Third is Concentration — focusing solely on God. Concentration unlocks tremendous power. The opposite of concentration is division. When our thoughts are scattered, power does not manifest. Furthermore, we must concentrate on the right things, not obsessions. Many people fall into addiction because they concentrate on the wrong things. Concentration revives both the mind and the spirit. This is what prayer does, and it is absolutely necessary.

Fourth, when you pray, Power comes. The time of prayer is when you are clothed with God’s power. This leads to the fifth point: the blessing of the Throne — the heavenly throne’s blessing begins to fill your life.

Sixth, through prayer, you experience the Transcendence of Time and Space. Though you are sitting here, answers begin to take place elsewhere. If you understand the spiritual world, you know that even while worshipping here, God’s work is happening at your business or with your family abroad. Prayer connects across time and space.

Finally, seventh is 237 — the global mission. These steps must take place for the 237 mission to be possible. This is the way of prayer.

Now, to receive these answers, we must understand something important: first, we must become bartizans in this world of darkness. A bartizan is needed to shine light in the darkness. Because many do not realize this, the Three Organizations have taken control over all industries. If you understand the need to be a bartizan, answers will naturally follow.

There is no need to worry about every little thing. Don’t be bothered by trivial matters. Focus on what is important. If someone says something against you, just help them. Sometimes you must be the main player; other times, you must be the supporter. Discern the difference. Not everyone can always be the head — sometimes we must humbly be the tail. And when it comes to church work, simply cooperate.

When you understand this, you will be able to block the terrible things Satan has devised: the 12 disasters, the Nephilim Age, the age of spiritual problems, the age of mental illness, and the age of incurable diseases. All these can be blocked with the light of the gospel.

Next, what should be the content of prayer? It’s about knowing your position. God has given us specific roles: As the ambassador of the True King, representing Christ who overcame Satan. As the ambassador of the True Priest, who blocks all disasters. As the ambassador of the True Prophet, delivering the light to many who are in darkness. Even though we may have nothing ourselves, we have been called as ambassadors of Christ in these three roles.

Now there is only one thing you must do: be a watchman. It’s simple. Shine the light. You are the light. Just keep shining. Imagine a dangerous sea with hidden rocks underneath. Ships that don’t know will crash into these rocks and sink. That’s why lighthouses are built — to shine light so ships can navigate safely. You must be that lighthouse.

As watchmen, what must we start with? The throne. We must begin with the power of the Triune God, the secret of the throne, and the transcendence of time and space. Without the spiritual power of the Triune God, it is impossible. Only the throne’s power makes it possible. God sends seraphim — angels — to guard and assist. This is something unbelievers cannot understand.

What is the journey of the watchman? It is the journey of Immanuel and the Word. Isaiah 7:14 proclaims Immanuel, and Isaiah 40 emphasizes the unchanging Word of God. Isaiah 43:18–31 says that the power of the light will bring water even in deserts and create paths in seas and rivers. “Arise, shine.” Through this journey, people in darkness are drawn to the light.

To this end, you must gain true spiritual strength. Only then can you save others trapped in darkness. What is the goal of the watchman? It is to prepare a path for the people. Scripture says, “Lift up a banner for the peoples.” But for people to come, there must be a road — “Prepare a highway.” Without a road, even if there’s a bartizan, people cannot come.

▣ Conclusion: My life bartizan
In the end, you must build your personal life bartizan that shines the light. There’s no need to worry. If you have spiritual strength, you can save others. If you receive answers, there’s no need to fight — only those who have not received answers fight. Those who receive answers no longer compete with others. Look at Joseph — when he received answers, even the king had nothing to say but to follow him. When David received answers, the entire nation followed him. That is the key.

So don’t waste time listening to useless chatter. Just firmly hold on to the covenant and pray. When you understand this fully, you will see clearly: “Ah, the 237 nations, the light!” I am doing my best, but my own time and effort are not enough. That’s why the answer of 25 — God’s time and work — is necessary.

Today, as you worship and pray deeply throughout the day, spiritual strength will arise, and God’s kingdom will come upon your field. In deep prayer, you will also experience healing power. That’s why worship is crucial. I bless you today in the name of Jesus Christ — may today be the day you receive new grace and strength from God.

Prayer. May today also be a new day of grace. Let it be a new day of blessing where we receive the strength that comes from above. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.”

 

Living by Faith from First to Last

Romans 1:16-17. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

For those who belong to God, nothing happens by accident. Every circumstance—whether favorable or difficult, joyful or sorrowful—is under the sovereign rule of our Heavenly Father. Even what seems like failure or hardship is not meaningless. In Christ, all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).

Because of this truth, we do not live by what we see, feel, or understand in the moment. We live by faith in the One who holds all things in His hands. Our trust is not in appearances, emotions, or human plans, but in the unchanging promises of God. This is why the people of God are not shaken by circumstances. They are anchored in a greater reality—the righteousness of God revealed in the gospel of Jesus Christ (Romans 1:17).

God did not call us merely to survive in this world. He called us to save. We have received the gospel not only for our own salvation, but so that others might come to know Christ through us. This gospel is not simply a message of morality or religion; it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16). It carries within it the authority to give life, heal, and restore.

Wherever the gospel is truly enjoyed and proclaimed, lives are changed, families are healed, and nations are transformed. The righteousness of God—His justice, mercy, and faithfulness—is revealed through the life of every believer who lives by faith.

The first field of mission is your own family. As you daily enjoy and meditate on the gospel, the Spirit of God will begin to open your eyes. You will start to see the real spiritual condition of your family—not through frustration or resentment, but through the eyes of Christ’s love and compassion. What once appeared to be merely conflict or dysfunction will be seen as a spiritual battle, in need of healing through the gospel.

The restoration of your family begins when you take deliberate steps to bless each member—not by trying to control or fix them, but by yielding, praying, and serving with the heart of Christ. As you speak life instead of criticism, show grace instead of anger, and pray instead of argue, the atmosphere will begin to shift. God will use you as His instrument of healing and reconciliation.

We are also called to love and restore the Body of Christ. Sadly, in today’s world, many have been hurt by the church. Some have left, discouraged and scarred by hypocrisy, division, or legalism. But the church is still God’s chosen vessel for revealing His glory to the world. Despite its brokenness, Christ loves the church and gave Himself up for her to make her holy (Ephesians 5:25–27). He declared that the gates of hell would not prevail against His church (Matthew 16:18).

The true church is not defined by buildings or programs, but by people who put Christ first. When Jesus is exalted above personalities, agendas, and preferences, the church becomes a place of healing, truth, and power. God is calling us to be part of this restoration—not as critics from the sidelines, but as faithful workers who love, intercede, and build up the church in humility and grace.

Faith is not just a feeling or a concept—it is a choice. In every decision you face, you must choose between faith and unbelief. Will you trust God’s promises, or be ruled by fear and doubt? Faith honors God, and God honors faith. When you choose to believe in His Word even when nothing seems to change, you are declaring that He is greater than your circumstances. Your life becomes a testimony of His faithfulness. Let your life be a source of joy and encouragement to your church, your leaders, and the next generation. Become a living model of what it means to trust in the gospel, to walk in prayer, and to share Christ boldly and joyfully.

God has given each of us unique roles and responsibilities. You have been entrusted with a portion of His kingdom. Your workplace, your classroom, your neighborhood—these are your primary mission fields. Every conversation, every meeting, every encounter with another person is an opportunity to reveal Christ. There are no accidents in the life of a believer. Each day is a divine assignment. Your presence brings light. Your words can bring life. Your prayers can change someone’s eternal destiny.

So proclaim Christ, speak life, and carry hope everywhere you go. The people around you may never say it out loud, but many are silently weary, carrying invisible wounds, and longing for something real—something eternal that cannot be shaken or taken away. Don’t underestimate the power of a single word of encouragement, a sincere prayer, or a bold declaration of the gospel. You may be the only light someone sees today. Lift them up. Intercede for them in secret. Be available. Be kind. Be courageous. As you sow seeds of hope, God will bring the harvest. He is the One who revives hearts, restores lives, and builds His kingdom through ordinary people like you.

You don’t need to go overseas or wait for a special calling. Your mission field is here and now—wherever God has placed you. The most significant work of the gospel is not reserved for a few chosen individuals. It happens in daily life through people who are surrendered, faithful, and filled with the Spirit. As you live this way, you will begin to see revival—not just in others, but within yourself. You will discover the joy of living for what truly matters. And in every step of obedience, God will provide the strength you need.

Prayer. Lord, thank You for revealing Your righteousness through the gospel of Christ. Today, help me to choose faith over fear in every circumstance I face. Use my life as a vessel to bring salvation and healing to my family, my church, and this world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Transcendence of Time and Space and the Answer of 25

Acts 1:3. After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

Is the transcendence of time and space and the 25 answer possible? Some people ask, “What is 25?” In a sense, it’s just a term, but is this really possible? Yet Jesus said, “Go to all nations.” That’s impossible, isn’t it? But Jesus talked about this—transcendence of time and space and the 25 answer. He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” That’s exactly what this is. He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” And in an era without airplanes, He said, “Go to all people.” Is that even possible?

One grandmother told her granddaughter something that no one in the world could tell her. It wasn’t a teacher—it was her grandmother who continually shared things the world could never say. “God is with you.” In simple terms, she was sharing the secret of transcendence of time and space and the 25 answer. The granddaughter heard from her grandmother what no one else ever told her. So, among the elders and elderly women in the church, there are many who take prayer lightly. But this is very important. That grandmother’s words raised a world-changing figure—Fanny Crosby. Though blind and unable to go anywhere or do anything, she continually heard the Word of God.

(Acts 1:3) If you don’t understand this answer—transcendence of time and space and the 25—you can’t understand Jesus’ last words. He spoke about the kingdom of God for forty days and then ascended. People think this has nothing to do with them, so they don’t receive the answer. This is the transcendence of time and space and the 25.

▣ Introduction. Only by enjoying this—transcendence of time and space and the 25 answer—is world evangelization possible.

1. All nations
2. All people
3. Ends of the earth

Without this, how can you reach all nations? How could this have been possible at that time? Was Jesus speaking nonsense? Of course not.

▣ Main
Now, what kind of prayer should you offer today? Here is the answer.

1. Condition
There is a condition for receiving the answer of transcendence of time and space.

1) Triune God
First, we ourselves cannot transcend time and space. But the Triune God is a being who transcends time and space. Even now, He is doing three things. He is still carrying out the work of creation through His Word. He is still accomplishing the work of salvation. He is still with us through the invisible work of the Holy Spirit. Because the church doesn’t believe in this, the Nephilim movement is dominating the world.

It’s not that the church doesn’t believe—it’s that they don’t see it as important. When believers face problems, they speak as though God doesn’t exist. Just waiting a little would solve it, but they can’t wait because they don’t believe. When they see someone do wrong, they could forgive and pray, but they can’t wait. When they see someone lacking, they could help while praying, but they can’t wait. At the slightest problem, they become impatient and worry unnecessarily. The Triune God does not change. That’s why we’re losing to the world. Meditation movements have taken over churches and schools globally. It’s because we don’t believe. You must believe.

If you truly believe in this Triune God, I remember in our former church in Busan, elderly women would gather and pray every day. They were physically weak—seen as powerless by the world. Their only wish was to ride a bus with Pastor Ryu for a trip. To those with shallow thinking, these women might seem useless. But that’s a misunderstanding. Would a politician come there to pray? Would movie stars go and sit there in prayer? No. It was elderly women praying. Spiritually insensitive people don’t understand this. But the spiritually perceptive deacons in our church would bring them food and treats. That shows they have discernment.

2) The Word
So how is transcendence of time and space possible? Not by our own ability, but by the Word of God. Right?

3) Prayer
The third is prayer. We can’t do it, but it’s possible through prayer. Isn’t this amazing? Look inside—what is the Word? It’s the Word of creation. It’s the Word that gives life. It’s the Word that revives our souls. More importantly, it changes our spiritual state. That’s what’s written. You must hold to this. Otherwise, why do we even worship? What is prayer? It moves the throne of heaven. Therefore, transcendence of time and space is possible. It’s a definite answer. So even if you have nothing, you can build a platform through prayer and the Word, a watchtower to save lives, and an antenna to heal people.

2. Kingdom of God
When you believe and enjoy this blessing, the kingdom of God comes upon you. Then transcendence of time and space naturally follows. This is not my idea—Jesus said it. There are things He said in passing and things He said with emphasis. Right? Some words He said casually during meals, but others He shared while calling people together. Unfortunately, Christians and churches often ignore the important things Jesus emphasized. But this He spoke about for 40 days. You must receive this blessing.

1) Platform, Watchtower, Antenna
When this happens, in simple terms, these three things—platform, watchtower, antenna—are formed in you. What is a platform? A place people are drawn to. What is a watchtower? A place that shines light for healing. What is an antenna? A means of communication with God and His Word. These are just terms—the concept is the same. They are formed within you. Don’t worry about those with spiritual problems. Once these (platform, watchtower, antenna) are established, they will be gradually healed. The reason they’re not being healed is because other things are going in instead of these. So we need to help them replace those things with these. Though impossible on our own, it becomes possible when this answer comes to us.

2) 3·9·3
What happens then? Great things unfold. The blessing of the throne appears.

3) Heavenly Army and Angels
At this point, things happen that the world cannot understand. To them, it sounds like a dream when we speak of heavenly armies and angels being mobilized. But it happens.

4) Answer, Renewal, Opportunity
Before, everything seemed like a problem. But after receiving this blessing, it becomes the answer. I used to think I wasn’t receiving answers, that God was ignoring me. But in fact, He was renewing me. In the past, I thought I had no answers. But now I see—God was transforming me. It looked like I was going through hardship, but when I asked, “Why only me?”—that was actually an opportunity.

3. World Evangelization
From this point on, transcendence of time and space leads to world evangelization. This is where it begins. If you think about it, evangelism is the easiest thing—but right now it seems the hardest. It means you’re spiritually distant. Why is evangelism easy? I may be off-topic, but I don’t really like seeing people shouting loudly at train stations for evangelism. I know it’s my opinion and it’s wrong—some people do receive the gospel that way. But I wish they would stay home. Real evangelism isn’t like that. One day, you’ll see someone near you who needs God’s Word. Why can’t you share with them? Of course, you can. One day, someone will come to you—just tell them. What’s so hard about that? Don’t be fooled. It only seems difficult. Even your unbelieving family who seem to persecute you—they’re actually watching you. Be careful. Some groups might have strange members, but even those people are watching closely. One day, when they are in real trouble, they’ll come to you. That’s when you speak. Don’t be deceived. Didn’t I tell you before? My daughter was attending college, and at her school, graduation required fieldwork. She was assigned to the best organization in Korea. That was God’s grace. But then she contacted me, saying she wanted to quit. I asked why. She said they made her do things like make coffee that had nothing to do with her. “That’s not fieldwork.” I told her, “You don’t understand—they’re testing you.” She understood. Later, they liked her very much, invited her again, and even gave her gifts. You may think people are persecuting you—but they’re watching. Don’t be deceived.

[RT – 7] The answer is in the seven remnants. People knew God through Joseph. How could Joseph teach the commander of the army? He didn’t teach—but they knew God through him. Even Saul, who chased David, knew God through David.

Psalm 103:20-22
There are many Scriptures, but the one I most want to share about the seven remnants is this—Psalm 103:20–22. It’s David, who received the most answers to prayer, speaking.

Word – Angels
“Praise the Lord, you His angels, you mighty ones who do His bidding.” Right?

Will – Heavenly Army
“You His heavenly hosts who do His will.” To King Saul, this meant nothing. “Money is what matters,” he thought. “You need position.” Who perished? Saul did. The seemingly foolish David conquered the world.

Worship – Heavenly Hosts and Angels
“You who minister where the Lord dwells.” What does that mean? When you worship and pray. “You”—that means both heavenly hosts and angels. When you pray, all are mobilized. When you worship, all are mobilized. “Why is everything I do failing?” That’s not it. Because you belong to God, He doesn’t give you the wrong thing—He’s correcting you. “Why isn’t this working?” you ask. It’s because you’re God’s child—He won’t let you receive the wrong answer. He wants to give you the real thing. Don’t be deceived. That’s why you must enjoy God’s kingdom. When you go to the field, you will definitely see God’s plan.

▣ Conclusion
1. First (Answer)
As you continue to enjoy this blessing, you begin to see the answer. That’s enough.

2. Healing (Fundamental)
And more importantly, don’t worry. Healing will happen. Doctors help to treat your condition, but God heals the root. That’s healing. God already has the answer prepared and then calls you—that’s why He tells you to pray. Healing means fixing the root.

3. Path (Absolute)
From then on, what happens? You begin to see the path. Since you saw the path before you walked it, it’s not just any path—it’s absolute. If someone is going through hardship, it may be a time of absolute blessing. It may be difficult to endure, but that’s why God gives the strength of prayer and spiritual blessing.

I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, that today’s worship would be a time of deep grace and healing. Let us pray.

Prayer. God, we thank You. Let this be a time of great strength. Let it be a time when even unknown diseases are healed. Let all our problems and hardships be turned into blessings. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

Wednesday Worship Service: May 28, 2025

Praise
The Love of God
by Frederick M. Lehman (1917)

1 The love of God is greater far
than tongue or pen can ever tell;
it goes beyond the highest star,
and reaches to the lowest hell;
the guilty pair, bowed down with care,
God gave His Son to win;
His erring child He reconciled,
and pardoned from his sin.

O love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure:
the saints’ and angels’ song!

2 When years of time shall pass away
and earthly thrones and kingdoms fall,
when men who here refuse to pray,
on rocks and hills and mountains call,
God’s love so pure shall still endure,
all measureless and strong;
redeeming grace to Adam’s race—
the saints’ and angels’ song.

3 Could we with ink the ocean fill
and were the skies of parchment made,
were ev’ry stalk on earth a quill
and ev’ry man a scribe by trade,
to write the love of God above
would drain the ocean dry;
nor could the scroll contain the whole,
tho’ stretched from sky to sky.

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.
On 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.

Scripture Reading
Romans 16:25-27

Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, 26 but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all the Gentiles might come to the obedience that comes from faith— 27 to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

Message: Pastor Ryu Kwang-Soo
The Time Schedule of 24, 25, and Eternity

※ What Paul did
Acts 1:3, Acts 19:8, Romans 16:25–27
Jesus explained the things of the kingdom of God for 40 days, and Paul understood and explained the kingdom of God for three months. He said God gives what was hidden before the ages and will last forever.
Healing of the Nephilim – Paul healed Nephilim diseases that even doctors could not heal.
Acts 17:1, 18:4, 19:8 – Paul entered the synagogue and explained what Christ, worship, and answers were.
Acts 19:21, 23:11, 27:24 – “You must also see Rome.” “You must testify also in Rome.” “You must stand before Caesar.”
To tell the Remnant what the timetable of “24, 25, Eternity” is, you must first enjoy it yourself.
Paul saw spiritual science. Seeing this, one must raise the Remnant.

▣ Introduction – What we must do first for the Remnant
1. Spiritual summit – First become the spiritual president (1 Samuel 16:13, Moses at Mount Horeb, 2 Kings 2:9)
2. Reason – If you go out without this strength, you will suffer your whole life; you will not endure.
3. Once you understand, world evangelization begins.
▷ Remnants, do not be deceived. Go with the power of prayer. Go with the power of the throne.

▣ Main – While the church is talking about physical matters, the Nephilim movement is arising.
1. Teach them to enjoy 24.
1) Prayer 300% – Bartizan (self), journey, guidepost (posterity)
2) Academics 300% preparation
3) Future 300% preparation

2. Teach them to wait for 25.
1) 7·7·7 – Wait for the watchtower, journey, and signpost to work in history.
2) Wait for the throne, kingdom, and works to be fulfilled.
3) Transcendence of time and space – Once you know prayer, you transcend time and space and understand the 237.
Unprecedented and never again – Unprecedented answers will come in your work and studies.

3. Teach them the eternal masterpiece.
1) Teach them to match with the 237.
2) Prepare them to match with the 5000 tribes.
3) Leave a monument. Cross the Jordan. Break down Jericho.
▷ When you go, the 5 powers are already there.

▣ Conclusion
1. Have summit time at least once a day. If you do only this, that’s the end.
2. If you prepare the summit vessel, God will fill it.
▷ When Joseph turned 30, he was called as prime minister. Prepare a large vessel.
3. Prepare the summit posture. You will become a summit.
▷ Remnants, do not be afraid. Do not envy the world. Do not look down on the world. You must carry this with you.

Forum & Prayer

The Power of the Throne and the Answer of 25

Psalm 103:19-22. The Lord has established his throne in heaven,
    and his kingdom rules over all.

20 Praise the Lord, you his angels,
    you mighty ones who do his bidding,
    who obey his word.
21 Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts,
    you his servants who do his will.
22 Praise the Lord, all his works
    everywhere in his dominion.

Praise the Lord, my soul.

Genesis 2:1–18 contains many important messages.

There will be many difficulties where you are headed. There will be many problems as well. There will be many things that are impossible for you to handle. The future may seem hard and frightening at times. But there is only one solution—you must receive God’s answer. That is the end of it.

When Joseph received God’s answer, all problems were resolved. You must hold on to this as your covenant. No matter how much you try, you cannot resolve family problems on your own. When you receive God’s answer, the problem will be solved. Isn’t that so? The people in Egypt, Joseph’s brothers, never changed until the end. If you keep hoping for that, you will be in trouble. Joseph received God’s answer, didn’t he? That was the end. You must firmly hold on to that covenant today.

When you hold on to the covenant, changes come accordingly. It may not look like much, but if you become discouraged, you lose everything. I’m not saying to foolishly pretend to be strong, but if you hold to the covenant and gain the courage that is within it, then true answers begin. What comes first? Your spiritual state changes. This is very important. Why do people commit suicide? Their spiritual state has collapsed. Right? That’s why. Who wants to die? Those who commit suicide—it’s not easy, yet they still do it. Why? Because their spiritual state has collapsed. Some people look like failures, but later they gain a great victory. Their spiritual state is strong.

As you know, David faced many hardships. Among those hardships, when someone tries so hard to kill you, if that person has power like a king, how difficult would that be? An even greater problem was the officials around King Saul, who said that David must be killed. That is what influenced Saul. But every problem is simple. When David received God’s answer, everything was resolved.

The Power of the Throne and the 25 Answers
Your answers are different. Others cannot take them. Why? Because they don’t believe. Others cannot receive this answer—the power of the throne—because they don’t believe. Why can’t you receive this answer? Because you don’t believe. The Bible emphasizes this most, but people still don’t believe. Money is visible, but this power of the throne is not. That’s why people don’t believe. When you go out to the field, the work is visible—but can you see the throne? No. That’s where you are deceived. The answer you are to receive is the power of the throne and the answer of 25. This is the answer prepared for you.

▣ Introduction – Prayer
Receiving this—the power of the throne and the answer of 25—is actually simple. If you truly pray, you will receive answers. The problem is fake prayer. If you pray truly, you will receive answers. So now you must truly pray. Shouldn’t you do better than Muslims? Muslims, even while walking, true Muslims lay down mats toward Mecca and pray. They do it five times a day. That’s why they are influenced by evil spirits and cause commotion in the world. They do receive answers. But you are children of God—if you prayed like that, surely God would work. Prayer is seeing, enjoying, and relaying the blessings of the throne. When you do this, continuous works take place.

Worship. This—the power of the throne and the answer of 25—is fulfilled when you truly believe and worship. Jesus spoke about this more than anything.

Matthew 5:3: Jesus said in Matthew 5, “The kingdom of heaven belongs to you.” That means, “The throne is yours.” The Pharisees didn’t understand, so they couldn’t receive the answer.

Matthew 6:10: “Pray that the kingdom of God would come.” Jesus said this.

Matthew 6:33: He also said, “Seek first his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Even more important, in verse 32, He said, “Don’t be like idol worshipers asking for this and that.” When the blessings of the throne come, everything else follows. Try it. Don’t even think about answers—just try it.

Matthew 12:28–30: “When the Spirit comes and Satan is bound, then the kingdom of God has come.”

Acts 1:3: And at the end, Jesus said again, “He spoke to them for 40 days about the kingdom of God.”

1) Israel’s Fall
Israel didn’t believe this (introduction). That’s why Israel was utterly destroyed, and the problem continues even now. The evidence is clear. They do everything else but don’t believe this.

2) Churches in Europe and America
That’s why churches in Europe and America are closing down. They don’t believe.

3) Indifference
So we, too, can be interested in everything else but this. Because it’s not visible. If your thoughts collapse, everything collapses. If your mind is sick, everything becomes sick. But can you see the mind? No. If you can’t see it, does that mean it doesn’t exist? People are so ignorant. The mind doesn’t show in a photo. No matter how many scans you do at a hospital, you can’t see the soul. Does that mean it doesn’t exist? People are that ignorant. If it’s not visible, it doesn’t exist—they think. That’s not true. Just because you can’t see the spiritual world doesn’t mean it’s not real. It is real. You must be sure that you are worthy of this blessing.

▣ Main Message

So when this becomes certain to you, three things will happen.

1. Myself – Throne-ization. The movement of throne-ization begins with you first. Isn’t that right?

2. Church – Throne-ization. Now, when people like this gather at church, the power of the throne is manifested in the church. Isn’t that so?

3. Field – Throne-ization. So when you go to the field, the blessing of this throne-ization appears in the field. When people who have been throne-ized gather, they can’t help but speak. Right?

For example, if you truly feel that God’s power has come upon you, you realize it, and answers follow—when you come to church, you are filled with strength. Worship becomes true worship. But if you feel like no prayer is being answered, and you’re overwhelmed to the point where you feel like dying, and you don’t even want to go to church—if you come to worship in that state, nothing will happen in the worship.

Starting today, stop making excuses about your family—just receive God’s answer. Hold firmly to the covenant. There are many problems in the church. There should be. That’s just how people are. That’s why we come to church. There are many strange people in church—that’s what a church is. Right? There are people with spiritual problems who come—that’s also the church. There are also people who live out their faith well. Right? When you go to church, you’ll see highly educated people, and also people who aren’t—that’s how church is. Some people say, “There are too many problems in church,” but churches should have many problems. Right? Because people with problems come. If you go to a hospital, there are many sick people—because they’re sick, they go to the hospital. Right?

So if you receive God’s answer, everything is resolved. Don’t worry about a thing. Rather, be thankful and say, “Ah, God has given me this opportunity.”

1. Myself – Throne-ization

1) Limits: Most people miss this (throne-ization), so they inevitably hit limits. And then they get discouraged.

2) The “Me” God created: Don’t worry. Discover the “me” God created. What is that? The Triune God is with you invisibly—3, 9, 3. You can’t see Him. But in your field, work, and you, the power of the throne appears first. That’s you. Don’t be deceived by what others say. When time passes, past, present, and future are all part of God’s plan. That’s what this answer means.

3) Platform, Answer, Reformation: When you receive this, your painful past becomes a platform. What others see as hardship today becomes an answer for you. What others fear in the future becomes a blessing of reformation. Absolutely.

You must hold on to this covenant. Just by not listening to people for six days and looking to God, Jericho collapsed. I mentioned before, reading about Crosby made me feel ashamed. She couldn’t see anything, had no one to help, had nothing—yet she held only to the covenant. And that changed the world. That’s what actually happened. I thought to myself, “How little we must have believed.” This is why if someone like her comes to church, the same blessing will appear in the church.

2. Church – Throne-ization

1) Psalm 103:20–22: During worship, with the power of 3·9·3, Psalm 103:20–22 is fulfilled. You already have the blessings of the throne, so when you worship, the angels fulfilling God’s Word and the heavenly hosts are mobilized.

2) Answer, Renewal, Opportunity: Many problems are no longer problems but answers, people’s conflicts become renewal, and crises become opportunities.

3) 237–5000: So even if you were once powerless, the way opens to save the 237 nations and the 5000 people groups.

3. Field – Throne-ization
Now what is last? Throne-ize your workplace. Throne-ize your business field. How is this possible?

1) Time and Space: When you receive the blessing of the throne-ization, it transcends time and space. That’s how the spiritual world works.

2) Established or Older Generations, Field: Two amazing things happen. You see what the older generation and others couldn’t see. More importantly, when you go to the field, you see what the people there couldn’t see.

Let me give you just one more example—Joseph. Joseph saw two things. He saw what his brothers couldn’t see. Isn’t that so? His brothers were constantly worried about worldly things, their livelihood, jealousies, and comparisons. Of course they couldn’t receive answers. Joseph saw what they couldn’t. Then he ended up a slave—that became world evangelization. What’s more important? He saw what Egypt’s leaders couldn’t see. He saw what the king couldn’t see. And he shared it.

This is the answer you will receive. Your work and field will see and speak what others could not see. When the blessing of the throne comes, you see what no one else ever saw before. Absolutely. As the age changes, you will be able to save many. Even within the same profession, change will come. A doctor who doesn’t know the gospel won’t be able to practice medicine well. How can they help when physical and spiritual problems come before the illness even appears, and they don’t know the gospel?

3) Light – 70: And what happens in the field? The economy of light comes. Then you will save the 70 regions, 70 nations, and 70 fields. Naturally. The blessings you are to receive must be this great in order to do world missions. We aren’t trying to live comfortably and die—that’s not it. We must do world missions.

When I started with nothing, I didn’t listen to people’s words. You shouldn’t. No matter what others said, I began world evangelization. That’s enough. It’s simple. Smart people get entangled in everything and listen to everything. I didn’t have that capacity. When I first came to Yeongdo, I met these people in front of me, followed by people with a clear calling. We didn’t do anything else—we just did an evangelism movement with elders and deaconesses. Right?

What will happen going forward? It will be like this. So there’s no doubt. Don’t be deceived. The devil’s specialty is deception. John 8:44 says, “Your father the devil… a liar from the beginning.” He is the father of lies. He deceives. You deceive yourself. “Oh, I can’t do this.” That’s being deceived. Just hold on to this and wait.

When I first realized the gospel, I was a student and had no money. I had to study and go overseas, but I had nothing. Before I realized the gospel, I misunderstood everything. But once I realized the gospel, I saw I just had to wait if I didn’t have. And not use if I didn’t have. There’s something more important. So what did I do? I held the covenant and went to the field. All blessings were already there.

There were people who studied so well and graduated from universities and graduate schools, yet they had zero preparation for evangelism. So they struggled after graduation. But I was able to prepare completely for evangelism while studying theology. I had misunderstood—I thought I had no answers. That was the final misunderstanding. Saying, “I have no answer.” As an evangelist without money, saying, “There’s no answer”—that’s insane. Really. Isn’t it? An evangelist should pray, study the Word, and evangelize—not cry out for money. That’s crazy. I wasn’t praying wrong prayers—I was praying crazy prayers. What kind of evangelist prays for a position? That’s all I prayed for, without knowing why.

The biggest misunderstanding is thinking you haven’t received answers. That’s the real illusion. If you are holding on to this covenant, that alone is the answer. Because this will surely be fulfilled. Especially for our church leaders—God’s power of the throne must appear in your business to save others.

▣ Conclusion. So who must you save?

1. RT7: Like the 7 Remnants. They saved others.

2. Hebrews 11:38: Like the people of Hebrews 11. Verse 38 says, “The world was not worthy of them.”

3. Romans 16:25–27: Like the people of Romans 16, “what was hidden from long ages past is now revealed and made known for all eternity.”

This is the promise of God that you are to receive. Don’t worry about anything else. Then answers will surely come. You are the witnesses. May today be the day a great spiritual watchtower is raised in the name of Jesus Christ.

Prayer. God, we thank You. May today be the day we experience the power of the throne. Let this be the day when all the saints hold to the right covenant. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

The Danger of Spiritual Ignorance

Matthew 16:13-20. When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”

14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”

16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” 20 Then he ordered his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.

Scripture makes it clear that the consequence of spiritual ignorance is severe—destruction both in this life and in the life to come (Hosea 4:6). If we fail to understand the spiritual realm and our own spiritual condition, we cannot truly grasp the necessity of Jesus and His gospel.

As a result, we tend to seek assurance in our own thoughts and standards. We look to the world for a sense of security. But any assurance that is not rooted in the One who gives true and eternal assurance leads only to confusion and instability. Spiritual ignorance leads us into foolish paths like religion, legalism, and moral living without Christ.

Living under the devil’s power and bound by sin, people often turn to religion as a means of salvation. Because many churches today promote various religious methods, emotional fervor, and sacrificial lifestyles, people end up pretending to be devoted to God—yet their lives remain unchanged at the core (2 Timothy 3:5).

Members of Christ’s church are increasingly taking on the outward form of religion. The very church entrusted with the life-giving gospel to save the world is now seen as just another religious institution, proclaiming lifeless rituals instead of true life.

Religious living may seem right at first, but in the end, it leads to death. Why? Because every religion originates from man. Its standard is human effort. Its way of salvation is based on good works, which can only bring superficial change.

Religious people attempt to cover themselves, but like garments made of fig leaves (Genesis 3:7), their religious works do not endure. Their condition ultimately becomes worse than before (Matthew 12:45). Without knowing God’s perfect love, believers are plagued by fear of judgment (1 John 4:18–19). Tragically, many Christians fail to continue in the grace and blessing of God.

This is why so many grow weary, burdened by spiritual weight, yet unable to find rest in Christ. They do not experience the gospel as easy and light (Matthew 11:28–30). Consequently, they become easy targets for the devil (1 Peter 5:7–8). Many believers are leaving the church in great numbers, and unbelievers have lost hope in what the church represents.

Yet Jesus declared, “On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it” (Matthew 16:18). The foundation of the church is not religion—it is the confession of faith that Jesus is the Christ.

Jesus was not merely one of the religious leaders like John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. He is “the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

As the True King, He came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). As the True Priest, He offered His own blood on the cross to set us free from the curse of sin (Mark 10:45). As the True Prophet, He opened the only way to God for those lost in the background of hell (John 14:6). Christians, therefore, are those who know, experience, and proclaim the one true gospel: that Jesus has perfectly fulfilled the work of the Christ.

If you have received and believed that Jesus is the Christ, then God has given you the right to become His child (John 1:12). Through the Holy Spirit, He will be with you forever. Nothing can stand against you. There is no longer any reason to be enslaved by your past. Jesus has promised to make you like an unshakable rock.

God has also given you authority over the forces of darkness. Not even the power of hell can overcome you. He has given you the keys of the kingdom of heaven so that through prayer, you may release God’s power and carry out His will. You have been granted the privilege to approach His throne with boldness.

So, walk in the blessing of fellowship with Christ each day. Listen to His voice. Do all things in His presence. Live for what matters most: to know, enjoy, and proclaim Christ. And live in the blessing of the early church: “Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ” (Acts 5:42).

With this blessing, awaken the world that slumbers in spiritual ignorance.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for the knowledge that led me to salvation. It was Your grace alone that made it possible. Help me to continually know, enjoy, and proclaim the good news that Jesus is the Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Blessing of the Garden of Eden and the Answer of 25

Genesis 2:15-18. The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.” 18 The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”

The Blessing of Eden – The Answer 25
This is not recorded in any other book—it is recorded only in the Bible. All blessings were found here (in the Garden of Eden), but the problem also started here. The blessing God originally gave us was here. And the place Satan attacked was also here. It was here that Satan caused Adam and Eve to eat the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil and led them to not trust in God. That very event still happens today, which is why the Bible becomes the complete answer. I have read many books, but the answer concerning this (Eden) is found only in the Bible.

As you all know, the things happening in America now are the same. The concerns we have about America stem from the fact that it’s almost repeating what is written in the Bible—following the patterns of the empires mentioned in Scripture. The first message Satan gave in this movement was, “Don’t believe in God.” Then he said, “You will be like God.” It’s the same now—New Age says, “You will be like God.” Freemasonry also engages in spiritual channeling and Nephilim-like movements. All three organizations are like this. Especially the Jews—they’re rebuilding the Tower of Babel. It’s all strikingly similar.

That is why God sent Christ—to restore to us the blessing of Eden.

▣ Introduction – Answer to Prayer
There are a few elements in receiving answers to prayer. There are three key elements in receiving answers:

1. [Thoughts and Heart] – our inner world

2. [The Throne] – the heavenly blessing that is beyond us

3. [Genesis 1:27, 2:7] – God’s image in us, the breath of life and power that God gives.

These (thoughts, the heart, the throne, Gen 1:27 & 2:7) come together, and that is when answers to prayer come.

[Picture]
So then, you must clearly draw this picture. For decades, what have I prayed for? Spiritual power, intellectual power, physical power, economic power, manpower (40K, 400K, 10 million disciples)—I continually prayed for these. But though all are important, this (thoughts and heart) is most crucial. Why? Because the blessing of the throne and this (Genesis 1:27, 2:7) do not change. It is we who constantly change, so the problem lies in this (thoughts and heart). The throne never shakes. And this (Genesis 1:27, 2:7)—the answers God gives—never change. So the thoughts you hold onto will eventually turn into answers.

Just how important is this (thoughts and heart)? Back in our childhood, most of us didn’t have telephones. But a few households did. In our village, our elder’s house had a phone, so all urgent messages would go there. Even though the elder told us we could use it, we always felt bad for doing so. That’s how it was.

One day, someone must have thought: “Why not carry the phone with you?”—an idea we never imagined. We only thought, “It’s inconvenient to borrow someone’s phone,” but not once did we think, “Can we make it portable?” That’s how powerful thoughts are.

When I first pioneered the church in Yeongdo, one deacon had a mobile phone that was bigger than this microphone. And calls would cut in and out because the system wasn’t stable. I thought, “This isn’t very good.” But look now—people carry tiny phones everywhere and do everything with them.

That’s how powerful it is. When thoughts and heart align with the blessing of the throne and the power God gives (Genesis 1:27, 2:7), answers happen.

▣ Main Message
So to enjoy this, there are a few things we must know:

1. Restoring Eden
To restore the lost blessing of the Garden of Eden, what must we know?

1) Genesis 1:27, 2:7, 2:18
We must restore the image of God and the breath of life and power that God gives. That is when the Garden of Eden is restored.

2) Genesis 3:1–21
But it was in Genesis 3 that all of this was taken away. And when it was taken, problems continued to come.

In the message outline, there is a drawing. It shows the Mediterranean Sea, Mount Hermon, the Jordan River flowing down to the Dead Sea. That area is Israel. To the right is Arabia, and to the north are great empires like Assyria. Southward is Egypt. Surrounded by these powers, Israel was constantly attacked. But if Israel truly understood the gospel and was strengthened, those very paths would become ways of blessing. Because they had no strength, those paths became channels of attack. So when we lost hold of Genesis 3:1–21, difficulties came from all sides.

Some people get COVID and don’t feel it—they’re healthy. I know three people who died from COVID. They were weak. It’s the same spiritually. If you’re strong spiritually, you can withstand attacks. But if not, you fall.

3) Genesis 3:15
That’s why God gave a simple answer. “The offspring of the woman will crush the serpent’s head.” That means He will break the authority—not kill, but destroy its power.

2. Christ – Focus on the Answer
Now there is an answer that comes to you through Christ. From now on, focus on that answer. What is that answer? Three things:

1) The Triune God – [Spirit]
The Triune God works invisibly by the Spirit. Where? In our thoughts and hearts. That’s important. That’s why every worship begins with: “God is Spirit.” And, “Those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth.” “God is Spirit” means He’s not a visible idol. But people don’t understand—they only think of what’s visible.

2) The Power of the Throne
The power of the throne comes upon us. Focus on this. That’s why we worship. Even if just on Sundays and truly worship, that’s enough. It’s best not to listen to people’s words on Sundays. Focus on prayer. If you listen to people, you’ll fill your thoughts and heart with human words. Whether those words are right or wrong, if they fill your thoughts and heart, you lose this (power of the throne) blessing.

3) Three Ages
Human means can never solve the past. Christ is the One who solves the past, present, and future:

Ephesians 2:1: “You were dead in your transgressions”—solving the past. Your mother may have had spiritual problems and became a shaman. That passes on to children. It doesn’t disappear. Christ is the only one who resolves this.

Ephesians 2:2: “Followed the ruler of the kingdom of the air”—freedom from the present spiritual bondage.

Ephesians 2:6: “Seated with Christ in the heavenly realms”—solving the future

3. Passing on the Blessing
This doesn’t end with us. We are now called to pass on the restored blessing of Eden.

1) To me – Identity and Authority
The blessing that came to me turns into identity and authority. “Do not doubt. Do not be discouraged”—this means don’t allow your thoughts and heart to be shaken. Pray earnestly. Discouragement doesn’t change reality, but it changes this (your thoughts and heart). Worry changes nothing outwardly, but it changes your inside. That’s why problems come.

2) To your life – With, Immanuel, Oneness
So don’t be discouraged. Pray, and this blessing begins to appear in your life. What does that mean? The evidence of “God with me” appears. The evidence of “God with us,” Immanuel, emerges. You thought you were suffering, but that becomes your answer. You thought your family background was a problem, but because of it, answers come. That is the blessing of “oneness.”

3) To your mission field – Source
Now it begins to flow to your mission field. What happens then? Just like four rivers flowed out from Eden, the source is restored. Transformation begins at the very root.

▣ Conclusion – Worship
Don’t miss this. A time will come when the Word from worship becomes 24.

〔24〕 Entrust everything to God and go into 24 (constant prayer). That’s enough. We can’t do it with our strength. Go 24.

〔25〕 Then, the answer of 25 comes—answers beyond our ability. When I was about twenty, I saw a movie called “The 25th Hour.” Some of the older ones here might know it—Anthony Quinn starred in it. It was a movie where someone survived an absolutely hopeless situation. Even though it was made by unbelievers, you’d think, “Wow, that wasn’t human power. That was heaven’s help.” That’s the answer of 25.

〔Eternity〕 The covenant you hold onto today will be connected to eternal answers. No one expected Rahab the prostitute to be saved. But when the Israelites entered Canaan, she went in with them. She got married there. From that line came children. And from that line came King David. No one would’ve imagined that. And from David’s descendants, in the flesh, came Jesus Christ. That’s what it means.

The covenant you hold onto today is eternal. Most people can’t understand this. But it’s the truth. The covenant Rahab held onto—look how far it reached. She probably didn’t even know. You may not realize it now, but the covenant you hold onto will be eternally fulfilled.

May you experience healing today in deep prayer during worship. I bless you in the name of the Lord that the kingdom of God will come upon all the places connected to you during this time of worship.

Prayer. God, we thank You. Let today be a day of new grace. Let this be a day we receive the strength that comes from You. Let it be an hour when our spiritual eyes are opened with Your power. May this be a time when You give new strength to those going through difficulties or sickness. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Scripture Reveals Spiritual Worlds

Hebrews 11:1-6. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. 4 By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead. 5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Faith is not a delusion—it is real. It is the evidence of what we cannot see, the proof of a spiritual world. Faith is the assurance that what we hope for will come to pass. It is not grounded in what is visible, but in the unseen reality of the spiritual realm. As Jesus said, “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). This does not mean we ignore the physical world. Rather, our ultimate pursuit in life must not be the things of this world, but the things of the invisible, eternal kingdom of God.

God has made the most important things in life invisible. Many people are familiar with religion, laws, and morality, yet remain unaware of the dark spiritual reality behind the fall of mankind—the existence of the devil, the fallen angel. Scripture reveals that the whole world is under the control of the evil one (1 John 5:19). This enemy rebelled against God (Ezekiel 28:14–19; Isaiah 14:12–15), took over the kingdom of the air (Ephesians 2:2), and holds the power of death (Hebrews 2:14). Since the beginning, he has led the world astray (Revelation 12:9).

He deceived Adam and Eve, leading them to sin against God and lose the very life God had breathed into them when He created humanity as spiritual beings (Genesis 2:7; 3:1–10). From that moment, mankind has been living under the power of Satan (Acts 10:38), unaware that the root of all sin—original sin—originates from the devil. Original sin is the universal problem that affects every person. All religions fail to recognize the one who initiated rebellion against God: the devil, who has been sinning from the beginning (1 John 3:8).

Sin and the devil are inseparable. “The one who does what is sinful is of the devil” (1 John 3:8). Sin is a separation from the glory of God (Romans 3:23). It is the spiritual condition of being cut off from the Creator—the place of death, curse, and hell. In this fallen state, all people follow “the ways of this world and the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient” (Ephesians 2:2).

Religions teach good works as a path to salvation, but before anything else, we must be delivered from original sin, the power of Satan, and the background of hell. Without knowing the problem of original sin, people try to keep the law and do good, hoping to earn salvation. But Scripture says no one is righteous—not even one—and no one can fully keep the law (Romans 3:10–12). This is how Satan gained control over the world. Because of sin, death reigns over humanity (Romans 6:23).

This is why we must recognize, proclaim, and teach the only way of salvation: the gospel that Jesus is the Christ. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil that have been dragging humanity into destruction (1 John 3:8). Salvation means being brought out of darkness (Colossians 1:13), liberated from the bondage of sin and death (Ephesians 2:1), and set free from the ruler of the kingdom of the air (Ephesians 2:2). It means escaping the coming wrath (Ephesians 2:3). When we were powerless and hopeless, God poured out His great mercy and grace through His Son and gave us the gift of salvation (Ephesians 2:4–5).

God’s promise of salvation came immediately after mankind’s separation from Him: “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” (Genesis 3:15). That promise continued through Noah (Genesis 6:14), Moses (Exodus 3:18), and Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14). And in the fullness of time, the Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us (John 1:1–2, 14). He is Jesus the Christ, our Lord.

Jesus is the only one who can save. No one else was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. Jesus is not a descendant of Adam. He is without sin. He is the Son of God. His name is the only name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). There is no other. No one else has broken the power of Satan. No one else has conquered death and risen again to give eternal life.

Through Christ, God completed the work of salvation. Jesus paid the price for our sin with His own blood: “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). By His death and resurrection, God opened the way for us to become His children: “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12).

God promised intimate fellowship and spiritual blessings to those who receive Christ: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20). There is no greater joy than living with Jesus—full of peace, purpose, and assurance.

Since the moment you received and believed that Jesus is the Christ, you have been set free from the power of Satan. God now hears your prayers in Jesus’ name and secures your future. There is nothing to fear. God has called you to bless you with every spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3–14). He has restored to you the original blessings that were lost (Genesis 1:27–28).

And now, God sends you out to the ends of the earth as a witness to what He has done through Christ. Go with your spiritual identity and authority. Stand firm against the powers of darkness. Declare healing and freedom to those still trapped in the kingdom of Satan. Like those who were commended for their faith (Hebrews 11:1–40), choose faith—always—and you will overcome the world.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for the confidence in what I hope for and the assurance of what I do not see. Open my eyes to the spiritual world, that I may experience every spiritual blessing in Christ and stand firm against the unseen enemy, the devil. Use my life to bring Your healing to this dying world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.