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The Danger of Idolatry

Exodus 20:4-6. “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.

Why did God command Moses and the Israelites not to make or worship idols? And why, right before they entered Canaan, did He command them to utterly destroy the inhabitants of the land along with their idols and sorcerers (Numbers 33:50–56)?

Idolatry brings disaster and calamity. Idols are like needles in the eye and thorns in the side. Without understanding the consequences of idolatry and the importance of the covenant, the Israelites would live as strangers in a land not their own. They would be enslaved and mistreated for more than 400 years.

The purpose of the Exodus was to bring God’s people out of the land of idols—Egypt. The Exodus was about the people of the covenant tearing down idols that had brought disaster and restoring the blessing of worshiping the one true, living God.

The reason for God’s calling of Abraham was the same: “The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.'” (Genesis 12:1). God commanded Abraham to leave Ur of the Chaldeans, a land full of idols. God desired to bless Abraham by setting him free from idolatry.

In the same way, God has brought us out from the city of idols—the world: “You followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.” (Ephesians 2:2).

God called us to save us from the disasters of idolatry and to empower us to break down the altars of idols everywhere. But are we completely free from the idolatry of the past? Are we tearing down the idols we ourselves and the world have erected?

An idol is anything we place between God and ourselves. Some idols are visible—statues or images—but others are invisible, like our thoughts, ideologies, stubbornness, or anything we place above God’s Word. Invisible idols are often more powerful and harder to break. These hidden idols are so subtle that we may not even realize we worship them. All of these idols block the channel of answered prayer and the flow of God’s grace.

The devil’s temptation is so cunning that it is easy to fall into idolatry. He dared to tempt Jesus: “Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. ‘All this I will give you,’ he said, ‘if you will bow down and worship me.'” (Matthew 4:8–9).

God alone deserves our worship: “I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.” (Isaiah 42:8). Worshiping the devil or any created thing instead of the Creator invites destruction. We must worship and serve our God alone.

Idolatry also brings generational curses: “Punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.” (Exodus 20:5). The consequences of idolatry for future generations are serious. Parents who live under the power of the devil will pass on the same kinds of troubles—if not worse—to their descendants. Their “spiritual DNA,” along with their physical DNA, will be passed on. No matter how much effort they make for their children, every spiritual, mental, and physical problem of the parents will eventually surface in their children’s lives. This is a sobering spiritual reality.

In order to deliver us from this evil and adulterous generation bound by idolatry, God gave His own Son, Jesus, to set us free from the power of idols: “The blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, will cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God.” (Hebrews 9:14).

God has loved you with an everlasting love and has drawn you to Himself with unfailing kindness (Jeremiah 31:3). So do not love this world or the things it offers, for nothing in the world can satisfy your hunger and thirst. Place your hope only in the Lord: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” (Isaiah 40:31).

Like Paul, we must live by faith in Christ alone: “For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” (1 Corinthians 2:2). Only when Christ becomes your True King will the power of idols in your life collapse. You will have victory over idolatry in your mission field.

To stand firm against the idols of this world, knowing and living with Christ must be your life’s highest priority. Again, Paul testifies: “What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.” (Philippians 3:8–9).

Jesus came so that you may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10).  God exalted Jesus to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name (Philippians 2:9–10). Jesus, who has all authority in heaven and on earth, is with you now and forever (Matthew 28:18–20).

Experience the life and power of Jesus in every moment of your life. Only Christ.  Only the Gospel. That is the only way to save the world from idolatry. Why not bow your knee at the name of Jesus and worship Him? God will use your life to set people free from the bondage of idolatry all over the world.

Prayer. Father, I worship You and You alone. Open my eyes to see all my idols and fill me with Your power to demolish them. Use my life to break down the altars of idols in my mission field and to save people from idolatry. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Wednesday Worship Service: June 4, 2025

Praise
It Is Well with My Soul
by Horatio Gates Spafford (1873)

1 When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say,
“It is well, it is well with my soul!”

It is well with my soul!
It is well, it is well with my soul!

2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

3 My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought—
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to His Cross, and I bear it no more;
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

4 For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live;
If dark hours about me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.

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
1 Chronicles 29:10-14

David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,

“Praise be to you, Lord,
    the God of our father Israel,
    from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power
    and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
    for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, Lord, is the kingdom;
    you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you;
    you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
    to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks,
    and praise your glorious name.

14 “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.

Message
The Answer You Will First Receive
Pastor Ryu Kwang Su

How can we receive answers? How should we begin?
We must always see the answers we have already received, the answers we are receiving now, and the eternal answers. This is the principle of a person of prayer.

▣ Introduction – The answers already received
1. Tower of the Throne (Platform) – David first established the tower of the throne through prayer. When it became the platform, all things of God came to him (Psalm 17:3, “The Lord is my tower, refuge, and fortress”).
2 Light of the Throne (Watchtower) – A watchtower capable of shining the light of the throne was built.
3. Transcendence of Time and Space (Antenna) – By continuously enjoying prayer that transcends time and space, it became an antenna.
4. Watchman (Unprecedented-and-never-again) – Wherever he went, he played the role of a watchman and received unprecedented answers.
5. Monument (Footsteps) – He left many traces by receiving answers that established monuments that saved many people.
▷ This is the most important message given in the Bible. First, have your Summit Time.

▣ Main – Centered on the Tabernacle and the Temple (Natural, Inevitable, Absolute)

[Three things now]
The title of building the temple has come up. In the past, our ancestors walked through the wilderness centered on the tabernacle. Now, it is inevitable that we must move toward being centered on the temple, where disciples from all over the world are called and commissioned. The principle of receiving prayer answers—rightful, necessary, and absolute—becomes visible. Then, the three answers to be received now become visible.

 1. Age – One opportunity
1) 1 Samuel 1:9-11 – Samuel, born as a Nazirite.
2) 1 Samuel 7:1-15 – Samuel, the key figure who led the Mizpah Movement.
3) 1 Samuel 16:1-13 – Samuel came and promised that David would become king and anointed him. David held onto the ark of the covenant and the temple as an opportunity of the age. “From that day on, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David.” (1 Samuel 16:13)

2. Opportunity in the Field
1) Psalm 78:70-72 – While he was a shepherd, he prayed and built up his strength. He memorized the Word, wrote Psalms, practiced musical instruments, and honed his skills in tending sheep.
2) 1 Samuel 17:1-47 – The invasion of Goliath was an opportunity for David. He defeated him immediately.
3) Psalm 23:1-6 – Difficulties were an opportunity to gather commanders and soldiers.

3. Eternal Opportunity
1) 1 Samuel 16:13 – The moment he accurately held onto the covenant, “the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him.”
2) Song of Songs 4:1-5 – A thousand bartizans – He firmly established the nation first and set up places of prayer everywhere.
3) 1 Chronicles 29:10-14 – All the people rallied to prepare for the temple.

▣ Conclusion – Spiritual Eyes
What many people saw as problems and difficulties, David saw as answers and opportunities. It is a matter of standing on man’s side or God’s side. Are you falling into problems or standing before the answer? Are you in conflict or in renewal? Are you falling into crises or seizing them as opportunities? The building of the temple is a blessing that may or may not happen in a lifetime.

Psalm 5:3 David prayed to God in the morning. “In the morning, you hear my voice.”
Psalm 17:3 “You visited me in the night.”
Psalm 23:1 “The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing.”

Temple – Bartizan A tower called the temple must be established within me, in my work, in my life, and in my finances
Way – Throne The journey of the throne must be visible on the path I walk.
Monument – Work A work that could become a monument must be visible on the path I walk.

Forum & Prayer

What Comes After Being Filled with the Holy Spirit?

Acts 1:6-8. Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Jesus concluded His earthly ministry with His disciples by promising them the filling of the Holy Spirit. Why was this necessary?

Scripture teaches that the whole world lies under the control of the evil one, Satan (1 John 5:19). He rules the kingdom of the air (Ephesians 2:2) and holds the power of death (Hebrews 2:14). Since the beginning of time, he has led the world astray (Revelation 12:9). He carries out his schemes against us (Ephesians 6:11), using rulers, authorities, the powers of this world’s darkness, and the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12). His aim is to ensure that we do not stand firm even after we have done everything (Ephesians 6:13), continually launching flaming arrows against us (Ephesians 6:16).

Disguising himself as an angel of light, Satan offers seemingly good and irresistible things (2 Corinthians 11:14). Through politics, culture, and economy, the enemy blinds the minds of the people so they cannot see the light of the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:4-5). He also mobilizes evil spirits to take over the spirit, soul, mind, and body of people (Mark 5:3-15; Mark 9:17-18; Luke 13:16), and he is highly organized with specific goals and plans (Revelation 2:9).

No religion can stand against the power of the devil. Nothing we do by human effort can overcome his schemes. That is why Jesus has given us authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and promised that nothing will harm us (Luke 10:19). By the power of the Holy Spirit, God enables us to demolish the kingdom of Satan by proclaiming the gospel (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).

When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, the first thing we receive is assurance and conviction. The timid Peter became bold and addressed the crowd when filled with the Holy Spirit: “In the last days, God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams‘” (Acts 2:17). Convinced that this prophecy had been fulfilled, Peter boldly proclaimed the gospel. If you lack assurance in God’s promises, ask for the filling of the Holy Spirit.

When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we receive power. Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk” (Acts 3:6). Taking the man by the hand, Peter helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Peter realized that the miracle had happened at the right time and place to make Christ known where He was not yet known. When we are in step with God’s timing and His work of salvation, miracles and signs will confirm His Word.

When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we proclaim only Jesus. When the crowd gathered in amazement at the miracle, Peter said, “Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?” (Acts 3:12). He redirected their amazement from the miracle to Christ, proving that Jesus is the Christ.

When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we do not fear hardships or persecutions. Standing before the rulers, elders, and teachers of the law who opposed them, Peter declared, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). He boldly proclaimed the uniqueness of Jesus, who came to give life, not religion.

Even when threatened and ordered not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus, Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:19-20). Unable to find a way to punish them, the leaders released them. Such boldness could only come from being filled with the Holy Spirit.

When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we are not envious of the things of this world. The believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power, the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them. Those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the proceeds, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; the money was distributed to anyone in need (Acts 4:33-35).

Most of all, they devoted themselves wholeheartedly to proclaiming the gospel: “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).

When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we live with a God-given mission. The early church chose seven men to handle administrative tasks, but God used them for the advancement of the gospel (Acts 6:1-7). Stephen, for example, boldly proclaimed Jesus Christ through the Scriptures. The Holy Spirit enabled him to speak with such wisdom that his opponents could not refute him (Acts 6:10). His mission eventually cost him his life (Acts 7:54-60).

Philip also lived with a mission. When persecution broke out, he went to Samaria and proclaimed the Christ. The crowds listened intently to him, and many were delivered from evil spirits and healed from sicknesses (Acts 8:4-8). There was great joy in that city. The Holy Spirit also sent Philip to the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:26-40), opening the door for the gospel to reach Africa.

The Holy Spirit Himself fulfilled the promise of Jesus (Acts 1:8). Our mission is the work of the Holy Spirit. Our lifelong mission is the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20). Only when the Holy Spirit works through us can we accomplish it. To this end, we must lay down our own ambitions and focus on what the Lord desires.

When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we change the world. God chose Saul, the church’s greatest enemy, as His instrument to proclaim the gospel to the Gentiles, their kings, and the people of Israel (Acts 9:15). God has always worked by changing individuals to change the world. He changed Peter’s view of the Gentiles through his encounter with Cornelius (Acts 10:1-48) and revealed to the Jerusalem church His will for the Gentiles (Acts 11:1-18). Through the church at Antioch, He opened the door to world missions (Acts 13:1-3).

God’s greatest desire is evangelism and missions. Without knowing and enjoying evangelism and missions, the Christian life has no meaning. Evangelism and missions must define our lives. God did not entrust the gospel to angels but to us, His saints, because evangelism and missions are the greatest blessings we have received. Tragically, many believers live without ever knowing or enjoying this blessing.

We have one life to live, and it is too short to spend on anything but what God desires most: saving this generation by the power of His covenant and passing it to the next. Therefore, let us remain in the complete and eternal covenant—Christ, the kingdom of God, and the Holy Spirit. Let us enter deeply into prayer until no person, circumstance, or condition becomes a problem.

Prayer. Lord, I thank You for Your promise to fill me with Your power through the Holy Spirit. Send me to the place You desire. Use me as Your instrument for the gospel. In Your precious name, Amen.

Experiencing God

Galatians 2:20. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

How do you experience God? The first step is to meet Him through His Son: “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). Receiving and believing in Jesus as the Christ marks the end of all your problems.

As the True Priest, Jesus broke the curse of your past: “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins” (Ephesians 2:1). You have been completely set free. You no longer need to live trapped in the old frame of your past.

The moment Jesus becomes your True Prophet, you are made a child of God. You no longer have to follow the ways of this world (Ephesians 2:2). When you enthrone Jesus as King over your life, the devil can no longer touch you (Ephesians 2:2). You no longer need to live in fear (Ephesians 2:3). The problems of the present will no longer rule over you.

Not only that, but when you leave this earthly home, God will take you to your eternal one: “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:6).

This is what happens when you meet God through Christ. Salvation is the complete solution for your past, present, and future. To those who believe that Jesus is the Christ, God has given the Holy Spirit so that you may experience Him. He has made you His temple—the most secure place in the universe.

When you rely on the Spirit of Jesus and pray in His name, God works powerfully in your life. This is the difference between religion and the gospel. The moment you believe, the Holy Spirit begins His work in you, regardless of your circumstances or shortcomings. He helps you understand the gospel.

What about your sinful nature? Rest assured, the Holy Spirit is powerfully at work in you (Galatians 5:16–18). By the power of the Holy Spirit, you are renewed daily, becoming more like Jesus. It is not your effort; the Spirit Himself will accomplish it.

So be patient—you are still under construction: “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). God will mold you into a person who lives by the gospel of His grace.

Lay down your own thoughts and ways. Cast off selfish motives. Abandon legalism. These only bring confusion, discouragement, and do not glorify God. As Paul confessed in today’s Word, recognize that you no longer live, but Christ lives in you. Live by faith in Jesus—the One who loved you and gave Himself for you.

Make Jesus the Master of your life. Only then will you experience true answers to prayer. Stop worrying. Entrust everything to the Holy Spirit, the Counselor (John 14:16–17). Seek His wisdom, guidance, peace, and protection.

Most of all, ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand the Word (John 14:26–27). His work is real, and you will see the Word fulfilled in your life. The Sprit of God will tell you what is yet to come (John 16:13).

The most powerful way to experience God is to live as Christ’s witness: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).

The Holy Spirit will give you power, assurance, and evidence so that you can stand firm before the world. You will not fear persecution; rather, you will change the world.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for the blessing of being with You. Experiencing You is the greatest desire of my life. I pray that Your presence would be evident in everything I say and do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Unprecedented and Never-Repeated Blessing and the Answer of 25

Genesis 2:7-14. Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

8 Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters. 11 The name of the first is the Pishon; it winds through the entire land of Havilah, where there is gold. 12 (The gold of that land is good; aromatic resin and onyx are also there.) 13 The name of the second river is the Gihon; it winds through the entire land of Cush. 14 The name of the third river is the Tigris; it runs along the east side of Ashur. And the fourth river is the Euphrates.

There is something God has given you—this unprecedented and never-repeated blessing. Although you may think, “I can’t do it,” God has already prepared this (unprecedented and never-repeated) for you. From the day you find this, important answers begin.

You must definitely do this. For example, in the past, I had parents and relatives, and there were many church members at church too. But most of these people were going through hardships. I was also going through difficulties. Simply put, life was hard. Though I didn’t say it, I endured because I had to. But I couldn’t see answers to prayer or anything like that. When I went out into the world, God was nowhere to be seen. People without God seemed to live well. Endless confusion kept coming.

You are not worthless people. You are children of God, bought with the blood of Christ. One day, I thought, “What is God’s plan for me?” Without realizing it, I began to see God’s plans. I didn’t even know how to pray properly back then; I just thought about it, and answers started coming. What I mean is that once I had that thought, everything else was resolved. The hardships of my parents were their problems, not mine. Even the fact that they raised me was something to be thankful for. There are many people at church, and though there are all kinds of people, it really has nothing to do with me. Thanks to these people, we have the church, and for that, we should be thankful. It hit me: “That’s right. If God is working even among unbelievers, then surely He has a plan for me.”

[Unprecedented and never-repeated] (Plan)
The plan God has for you is unprecedented and never-repeated. Those who realize this have mostly received answers. As I always say, an uneducated grandmother kept teaching a child about God’s plan. When the child understood it, everything changed. That person is Fanny Crosby. The grandmother had nothing else to offer—just telling the child about the covenant repeatedly.

If we’re not careful, we end up wasting our lives. You are God’s children, precious beings. This (unprecedented and never-repeated) blessing has been prepared. You must remember this.

What if you have a child with autism or schizophrenia? Parents suffer the most, to be honest. Deep down, they live having given up. One parent of an autistic child once said, “I have no other wish but to live one day longer than my child. I must outlive them; what would happen if I die first?” Imagine how hard it must have been to say that. But the problem is, this way does not bring answers. No spiritual change occurs. They merely endure hardship.

Then, unexpectedly, someone appeared and kept praying for the child, nurturing them continuously. As I mentioned before, the child eventually became Dr. Helen Keller. In the process of transformation, they had to find this (unprecedented and never-repeated).

Usually, mothers themselves become discouraged: “It’s impossible for my child.” They kept saying, “You don’t understand. I raised this child. Leave my child alone. Why push them if they don’t want to?” It’s understandable, but they had actually given up. However, the teacher didn’t give up. Even if others tried to dissuade her, she wasn’t shaken. Eventually, this child who had issues with eyes, ears, and more became a doctor.  People think it’s impossible to find this (unprecedented and never-repeated), but it certainly exists for you. Find it.

If you spend the whole day worshipping and praying today, just thinking about this will bring answers. If your thoughts make you discouraged or confused, that’s already a problem. If you are going through severe hardships, it means God has a great plan for you.

This unprecedented and never-repeated blessing is surely prepared. Discovering it is called the answer of 25. It’s about restoring the original. Genesis 2:1-18. Genesis 2:7 is especially important: “Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.”

▣ Introduction – Meditation Movement
The problem is that we have no interest in this part and end up being no different from unbelievers. Though we’ve received tremendous spiritual blessings, we live just like unbelievers. The three organizations exploited this gap and launched their meditation movement.

There’s no need to study them deeply, but what did they discover? The first thing they teach is: “There is another power within you.” Isn’t that right? What the church doesn’t teach, the three organizations teach. But the problem is, they make people fall under Satan’s grip. That’s why problems come. This way, they’ve stolen everything.

[Meditation Movement]
You are children of God. You must enjoy this (Holy Meditation Movement) blessing.  Meditation seeks oneself. Holy meditation (biblical) seeks what belongs to God. They sound similar but are completely different. In meditation, you are the master. Sounds nice, right? But in holy meditation, God is the master. Which one do you think will prevail? If you are the master, there’s no solution when confusion hits because we are not infinite. Meditation is about religion—striving by one’s own effort. “You will become Buddha; you will be like God; you will reach nirvana; you will become supreme.” Nice words, but they are the problem.

[Triune God (Spirit)]. What do we meditate on? The Triune God, who works invisibly through His Spirit. If He is visible, He would be an idol.

[Transcendence of Time and Space]
When you sit here and pray for your children, your prayer transcends time and space. Even as you are here, your spiritual influence reaches faraway family members.

237 Nations. This is called the 237 (nations).

[Morning – Throne]. Even if you don’t know how to pray well, just as you wake up, without setting a time, pray to enjoy this (holy meditation movement) blessing. Pray for the Spirit of God to be with you in the morning.

[Daytime – Meaning]. During the day, as you engage in activities, seek the many meanings of God being with you. This transcends time and space.

[Night – Concentration]. Before sleeping at night, focus a little on a specific problem or prayer topic. Older people should especially do this; it helps restore health and everything else. If the remnants (youth) do this, they will surely succeed.

〔24〕. If you continue, you will naturally enter into 24 (prayer). On the contrary, if you fall ill, you worry 24/7. Cancer patients often die not of cancer but of worry and stress. But if you enter into true prayer, you enjoy 24. Even in hardships, it’s okay. This is prayer.

〔25〕. At home, there may be family members who cause trouble. It was hard before, but now it’s okay. Over time, change comes. This is called 25.

〔Eternity〕. Then you realize the sure, unprecedented and never-repeated answer. This leads to the answer of eternity. Though I explain it complicatedly, for you, it’s simple. God surely has a special plan for you.

When I went to evangelize in the countryside, there were many abandoned houses. If there were no residents, you could tell immediately—cobwebs and dilapidation. But if even one old lady lived there, no cobwebs. Even if the elderly woman couldn’t move well, her presence made a difference. How much more would God have a reason for you?

▣ Main Points
1. Myself – Ordinary Times
The unprecedented and never-repeated worky happens in me. It doesn’t mean others don’t have it; it’s different for each person.

Crisis. Answers are mostly found in crises. Look at the seven remnants.

Genesis 39:1-6. Joseph didn’t know during ordinary times, but when he became a slave, the unprecedented and never-repeated answers began.

Exodus 3:1–12:46. During the time Moses faced great hardships, the (unprecedented and never-repeated plan – 25 Blessing) answer began to be seen. If you enjoy this (unprecedented and never-repeated) prayer daily, it becomes evident during problems or answers.

Joshua 3:1-13; 6:1-16. Joshua received blessings similar to Moses—unprecedented and never-repeated blessings.

1 Samuel 3:19. God left Samuel alone, not to make him suffer, but to give him special, unprecedented, and never-repeated grace.

1 Samuel 17:1-47. David, left alone as a shepherd, was enjoying this (unprecedented and never-repeated) prayer. One day, this answer came. The difference? What’s a great hardship for others is an opportunity for me.

If you send your children out holding onto this (unprecedented and never-repeated) secret, while other children fall into great problems, your children will receive answers at that very time. If you look at the records of the martyrs from long ago, there’s something they all said before being martyred. While others feared death, they said they were not afraid at all. Such assurance had arisen in them. Could that happen by their own strength? Not at all — they truly were not afraid. This (Main Point 1) is extremely important. When hardships come, when problems arise, and many things happen, you are not troubled at all; rather, it becomes an opportunity for you.

2. Church (Evidence)
When you come to church, you will begin to see important answers.

1) People
If you have this evidence (unprecedented and never-repeated blessing), even difficult people become instruments of answers. When you come to church, you already have evidence and you bring that evidence with you. The most important thing for someone coming to worship is to ask, “Do I have evidence? What kind of evidence do I have? If I don’t have it, why don’t I?” Then you will come to hold onto the evidence. So when you come to church, from that point on, you begin to see unprecedented and never-repeated answers among the people. Otherwise, you’ll keep stumbling because of people. But if you come to church knowing this evidence, this unprecedented and never-repeated blessing, then even through wrong or difficult people, answers will come.

2) Work
When you work at church, you see not just work but unprecedented and never-repeated answers.

Inner Covenant
From that point on, when you come to church, you come to realize, “Ah, there is something I must surely do in the church.” The people who were used in Romans 16 all discovered this.

Business (Witness)
Finally, answers begin in your field as a witness. As you go as witnesses, answers will begin to come to your field of work. Make sure to find it. It will surely come.

God – Myself, Mine, My Field
The “me” created by God, what belongs to me, and my field — these become clearly visible. And you pray for this. It’s nothing complicated. It’s very simple, but when you pray with this (God–me, what belongs to me, my field) prayer, answers surely return.

In the beginning, church ministry was very difficult for me. But one day, when I came to realize, “There is surely an unprecedented and never-repeated answer of God in the church,” answers began to come. In some ways, it might seem like just one message, but in reality, it contains the entirety of our lives.

2) Only, Uniqueness, Re-Creation
Then one day, what comes into your field? Only, Uniqueness, and Re-Creation arise. From this point on, there’s no need for comparison. There’s no competition. Why? Because it’s Only, Uniqueness, and Re-Creation. Especially our young people must surely receive this answer. It comes. Older people, of course, can receive it too, but for young people, there is especially this (Only, Uniqueness, Re-Creation) answer — an unprecedented and never-repeated answer.

3) Platform, Watchtower, Antenna
And finally, what happens? A platform is firmly established where people can’t help but gather around you.

I once went to Japan and stayed not in the city center but in a slightly suburban area for a conference, staying at a hotel. There were stores around, but for three days, not a single person went in or out of the shop. It was quite mysterious. Normally, customers should come and go, right? But not one person entered. So I asked a local missionary, “That shop across from the hotel — I haven’t seen a single customer go in or out. Are they still in business?” I was surprised by the answer. That shop had been there for nearly 50 years, and it was so successful that they were fully booked with customers in advance. There was just one staff member in the office, answering phone calls. It was a different level altogether. They had built a true platform.

When you reach this stage, your life of faith and social life both become easy and enjoyable. You must definitely receive this blessing. Though it may seem dark to you now, it is not. If you start praying from now on, it will surely come. Then what happens? Not only do people come to you, but you also save lives. A watchtower that shines light is established. Through this, people come to know God, they gain strength, and they come to many realizations. This is the antenna.

Since the Korean War, I lived in what was the worst area in all of Korea. It was even reported in the newspapers when I was young. War had broken out, and then there was a fire. None of that was my father’s fault. What could he do about a war breaking out? What could he do about the village catching fire? As a result, our area became a temporary settlement and was reported in the newspapers as the hardest place to live in Korea. I had no choice but to spend my childhood there. During that time, a church was established in our village — it was a church built by Australians. That’s where I went to worship.

Thinking back now, one thing I can confidently tell you is: “Do not be discouraged.” There’s no need for that. I lived at the very bottom — and not just briefly, but constantly, in that village. Because I didn’t experience any answers, I didn’t even pray. Why? Because there were no answers. Church wasn’t enjoyable either, because my life wasn’t working out. That was the reality. That’s why I can understand people who lack faith very well. Ah, they are just like I was. I understand them well. But over time, I received many answers and met many outstanding people.

▣ Conclusion – Light
There’s only one answer. You don’t need to compete. You are witnesses who shine the light. You must remember this. Today, you can pray all day long about this (unprecedented and never-repeated (plan) blessing – the answer of 25). It’s okay even if answers don’t come right away. But in time, they will surely come.

In my case, perhaps because of my personality, I’ve never really felt that “I prayed and an answer came” at the moment. But when time passed, I could see that the answers had indeed come. “Ah, so that’s what it is.” That is prayer. Maybe it’s just my personality. When I see people getting excited over little things, I think, “Is that really worth getting excited over?” That’s my personality. For instance, when an elderly neighbor passes away and people are wailing and crying, inwardly I think, “Oh good, they’re at peace now.” That’s just how I think. Yet, just by holding onto God’s Word, answers come. It’s certain.

May you be victorious in today’s worship. I bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus. Because this was an important message, it was a bit long. Let us pray.

Prayer. God, we thank You. May Your people stand as witnesses who save unbelievers. May this be a time when they hold onto the covenant without being deceived or grabbing what’s wrong. We pray in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.

Overcoming Discouragement

Hebrews 11:6. 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.

Why do so many believers suffer from discouragement? It is because they merely attend church without truly believing. They cling to religion instead of the gospel. They hold on to legalism rather than experience the grace of God. Jesus warned about this:

“When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean, and put in order. Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation” (Matthew 12:43–45).

When a person’s heart is not filled with Jesus as Lord and Savior, and instead tries to clean and organize life through religious efforts, the result is worse than before. Religious life without Christ invites even deeper despair. This is why believing in Jesus is more urgent than attending church. Yet even believing in Jesus is not enough; one must believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:13–20).

Jesus solved the three fundamental problems of mankind. As the True King, He destroyed the work of the devil (1 John 3:8). As the True Priest, He broke the curse of sin once and for all (Mark 10:45). As the True Prophet, He opened a new and living way to God (John 14:6).

When a person believes and receives Jesus as the Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within. The root of all problems is broken, leaving no room for discouragement to remain. The Spirit of God living in you ensures that nothing can destroy you (1 Corinthians 3:16). He will never leave you. He leads your life and grants you His peace (John 14:26–27).

The Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth and tell you what is yet to come (John 16:13), fill you with power from above (Acts 1:8), and move in power through you and in you, answering your prayers (John 14:14). You have been given authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). God even commands His angels to minister to you, the heirs of salvation (Hebrews 1:14).

You are a citizen of heaven, with full rights to live as one (Philippians 3:20). With everything you have and everything you do, you are called to testify to the gospel of Christ to all nations. And the Lord is with you always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 28:16–20).

Those who do not know the blessing of salvation cannot understand the meaning of true worship. They cannot taste the grace and blessing that flows through genuine worship. Trapped in religion, they strive to empty themselves, to clean up their lifestyle, to order their lives by human effort — unaware that without Christ, it is not the Holy Spirit at work, but the evil one. God’s heart longs for us to cast off the old clothes of religion and be clothed anew in Christ.

Discouragement is inevitable when one does not experience God (Hebrews 11:6). It signals either that a person has not received the Spirit of God or, if they have, that they are not following His guidance. The greatest obstacle to the leading of the Spirit is our own thoughts and stubbornness. Only by being filled with the Spirit can we overcome our self-centered thinking.

Without receiving and believing in Jesus as the Christ and being filled with the Holy Spirit, no one can experience the living God. The way to be filled with the Holy Spirit is to hold firmly to the covenant and devote oneself to prayer (Acts 1:14).

Many remain trapped in despair and discouragement because they cannot escape the power of sin (Romans 3:23). But God, through Christ, has made a permanent change to your destiny. You are no longer a child of the devil but a child adopted into God’s family. The Spirit you have received assures you that you are a child of God (Romans 8:15–16).

When you feel discouraged by your own weaknesses, remember: God has changed your very state — from being a slave to sin to becoming a servant of righteousness. In the past, sin ruled your life. But now, you have been set free from sin and have become a servant of God, leading to holiness and eternal life (Romans 6:17–18, 22).

If you are still living in discouragement, still trapped in despair, remember: God did not call you to live in defeat. You are a child of the King. He watches over you with eyes like blazing fire. He is leading you to the ends of the earth to bear witness to His gospel. When the gospel is proclaimed to the whole world, Jesus will return as He promised. So lift your eyes above your current circumstances and approach the throne of grace with boldness.

Fix your eyes on Jesus — the One who loved you and gave Himself for you — so that you will not grow weary or lose heart.

Prayer. Father, thank You for setting me free from despair and discouragement. Help me to fix my eyes on Christ, so that I may not grow weary or discouraged. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

There Is No Failure for God

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.

Today is a significant day to receive great answers through God’s Word. As we reflect on Scripture, it becomes clear that Satan’s deception is not a vague threat but a pervasive reality influencing individuals, families, and entire nations.

The Bible warns us about the reality of Nephilim, those under demonic influence. In America, organizations rooted in secularism dominate. In Japan, ancestral worship through Shinto shrines holds deep sway. In Korea, shamanistic practices, such as fortune-telling and ritual ceremonies, still grip countless lives. Many seek help from shamans, and though fortunes may seem accurate, their purpose is deception and destruction. A woman, desperate for help, was told by a fortune-teller to perform rituals. Eventually, she was led deeper into bondage — her family plagued by mental illness, epilepsy, even suicide. This story is not rare; spiritual problems are deeply rooted in many cultures.

John 8:44 says, “You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning… he is a liar and the father of lies.” Jesus spoke these words to the religious leaders of His time. No matter how accurate demonic revelations may seem, they are lies whose ultimate purpose is destruction. First Corinthians 10:20 makes it clear: “What pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God.” Idolatry, shamanism, and spiritualism may appear cultural or harmless, but Scripture tells us they are dealings with demons.

Satan deceives through 12 strategies. First, in Genesis 3, he says, “You will be like God.” It is the lie of self-deification — you can be your own god. Second, in Genesis 6, the Nephilim gained power but ultimately faced ruin. Power without God leads only to destruction. Third, in Genesis 11, the Tower of Babel symbolizes the human pursuit of success without God — and it, too, fell.

When people despair, they often turn to mysticism: consulting shamans (Acts 13), demon-possessed fortune-tellers (Acts 16), or building grand temples to false gods (Acts 19). Yet, the result is always deeper bondage. Those trapped in this deception experience six states: 1) Satan becomes their master, 2) idolatry takes root, 3) mental illness follows, 4) physical suffering occurs, 5) their children inherit the curse, and 6) ultimately, they face eternal separation from God in hell.

We see the story of Naomi and Ruth. Naomi’s family left Israel during a famine and settled in Moab, a land known for idol worship. There, Naomi’s husband and two sons died, leaving Naomi and her daughters-in-law widowed. In her grief, Naomi decided to return home and urged her daughters-in-law to remain in Moab. Orpah complied, but Ruth made a different choice.

Ruth declared, “Your people will be my people and your God my God.” This was not a sentimental decision; it was a covenantal one. Ruth chose the God of Israel over the idols of Moab. This was her turning point.

First, Ruth trusted the God who could change her entire past. By following Naomi, she left behind her former life. Similarly, we must abandon past spiritual deceptions and declare, “The God who transforms my past is my God.” Even if spiritual attacks persist, we need not fear. Once the decision is made, no darkness can overpower us.

Second, Ruth trusted the Creator God to restore and renew her. This is not about self-effort but God’s power. Israel lived centered around the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle — symbols not of human power but of God’s presence. The key is the covenant contained within. As Scripture says, “Believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24). Ruth held onto the promise by faith, and God led her forward.

Third, Ruth believed in the Eternal God who fulfills His covenant through future generations. Ruth’s marriage to Boaz was not just a personal blessing; it was part of God’s greater plan. Ruth and Boaz bore Obed, who became the father of Jesse, the father of David — the lineage from which Christ came. This shows the profound impact of one person’s covenant decision. A Moabite woman who abandoned idolatry became the great-grandmother of King David, anchoring her forever in God’s redemptive history.

This is not just an inspiring story; it is a call to action. We must escape the deceptions leading to destruction and instead raise the bartizan of the covenant — establishing a life rooted in prayer and God’s Word. We must come out of spiritual bondage, not only for ourselves but for the sake of future generations.

Today, we must remember: the true Gospel liberates people from cultural and spiritual bondage. As long as there are believers and churches faithfully proclaiming Christ, our nation and our future will not collapse. Just as Sodom and Gomorrah fell not simply because of sin but because there were no righteous people left, our generation needs those who will hold firmly to the covenant and preach the Gospel.

We must not be deceived by appearances. Temporary success or failure does not define us. God can turn even our missteps into missions. Naomi’s family left Israel for survival, but God used Ruth’s faith to restore the covenant and raise up David. God called unlikely, broken individuals like us to be His evangelists.

The true answer is the evangelism movement that blocks disasters and darkness. Material success alone cannot stop spiritual disaster. Wealth, education, and social status without God are powerless against the true enemy. Only the Gospel can rescue and restore. Thus, the greatest blessing is not worldly success but being rooted in the mission of spreading the Gospel.

In conclusion, end your past — break from it as Ruth did. Seize the covenant today. And look to the future, preparing it for the next generation. Like Ruth, let us say, “Your God will be my God,” and walk boldly into God’s plan for our lives and our descendants.

Prayer. Father God, we thank You for calling us out of darkness into Your marvelous light. Help us today to make the covenantal decision to leave behind old ways and fully follow You. May our lives be turning points not just for ourselves but for generations to come. Let us raise the watchtower of prayer and establish the flow of Your Word and evangelism in our lives. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Prayer of the Week: June 1, 2025

Lord, let today be a day filled with Your grace.
Let it become the greatest day.
Let it be a day of healing.
Let it be a day of receiving spiritual strength, and may all darkness around us be bound.
May the work of Your kingdom be fulfilled even in places we have not yet gone and in all places connected to us.

I believe in the God of the covenant who transforms all my past.
Let today be a turning point where I fully leave my past behind.
I believe in the Creator God who renews me.
Let today be a turning point where all things are changed, not by my strength, but by Your power.
I believe in the Eternal God.
Let today be a turning point, passing world evangelization to the next generation.

Open my spiritual eyes so that I may not be deceived.
Grant me victory over the darkness so that nothing will be taken from me.
Let me establish a bartizan to enjoy the hidden mysteries You have prepared.
May the bartizan of the Lord’s throne be established within me, in my prayer, and in my field of work.
May my life align with the journey of the throne and leave behind guideposts for the throne.

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

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.