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The Problem of All Problems

Romans 3:23. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Why do people struggle with their problems their entire lives, despite what they possess or have achieved? It’s because they focus only on their problems—yet Scripture emphasizes something entirely different. People chase after worldly blessings, but the Bible tells us to be a blessed person first. This fundamental blessing must come before anything else—whether money, fame, knowledge, or health. If we possess all these things without first becoming a blessed person, we will be controlled by them and eventually perish with them.

So, what is this blessing, and who are the blessed? The blessing begins with the fear of the Lord: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7). That is why the most blessed people are those who read the Word of God, listen to it, and live according to what is written (Revelation 1:3). Scripture also says there is a special blessing for those who die in the Lord (Revelation 14:13). That’s right—the greatest blessing of all is to live and die in the Lord.

The Bible wasn’t written simply to give us answers to our personal problems. It was written to resolve the root of all problems—the fundamental problem. People suffer not because of a lack of money or health, but because they don’t know the true problem. And what is the fundamental problem? It is sin: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).

Original sin is the root of every problem, and the sins of our ancestors and our own actual sins are merely its consequences. Yet, without recognizing original sin, people turn to morality and ethics to deal with the symptoms, never addressing the root.

Remember the Pharisees? They were obsessed with arguing right and wrong, boasting about their religious deeds, and judging others. But they missed the point: their fundamental sin had to be resolved first.

So, what is original sin? It is the separation from God. All have gone astray and are born spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1), living under the power of the devil (Acts 10:38). Unbelievers belong to the devil; Scripture calls them children of “the father of lies” (John 8:44). If only people knew Jesus—the One who destroyed the power of sin and Satan—they could be set free forever.

What do unbelievers truly need? Scripture says, “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins” (Ephesians 2:1). Their reality is death. What can a dead person do? What good are their possessions? Nothing. What they need is life. If only they knew Jesus, who came to give life, they would have eternal life, escape condemnation, and cross over from death to life (John 5:24). This is why it’s urgent to bring the life-giving gospel to a dying world.

Since unbelievers are trapped in the ways of this world and under the power of the devil, they must receive and believe in Jesus as the Christ, Lord, and Savior. Only then can they be set free from the path of destruction. That is the only way to resolve the consequence of sin, which is death (Romans 6:23). Only then can they escape eternal judgment in hell (Revelation 14:9–11). God would never lose them. Nothing could separate them from His love in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:31–39). This is why we must keep proclaiming the gospel.

God is sending you into your mission field today. You have been entrusted with the mystery of the gospel hidden for ages. First, experience the blessing of Christ, the kingdom of God, and the filling of the Holy Spirit. Make Christ the center of your life. Follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Draw your strength not from yourself, but from above. It is God’s plan for His kingdom to be established wherever you go. Every person you encounter today is part of that plan. Bring them life and hope in Christ. Encourage them. Pray for them. Serve them as if you were serving Christ.

Prayer. Lord, I thank You for the solution to the problem of all problems—Jesus Christ, Your Son. Help me carry out the message of life and hope to those who are lifeless and hopeless. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Salvation of the Triune God and the Answer of 25

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

The Triune God’s Salvation and the Answer of 25
It is an answer we always receive, but it is one we must receive today. It is the salvation of the Triune God and the answer of 25 that the people of the world do not know. “You are the Christ.” (Matthew 16:16). Through this word—Christ—we come to see the blessing of the salvation of the Triune God. The word Christ is very important. That’s why the word Christmas means “the day of Christ.” It is the word Christ combined with (mas).

▣ Introduction – “It is finished”
Christ said on the cross, “It is finished.” But things don’t seem to go well for us. Though He said “It is finished,” many things still don’t work out for us. As a result, we end up grabbing hold of something else. If there is something in your life that doesn’t work, you must examine it carefully—that’s the starting point. For example, if you say “I’m sick,” you must start by asking “How am I sick?” You shouldn’t be sick and say, “I’m not sick.” Christ said, “It is finished,” yet my business isn’t working. You can’t just force what’s not working to work. You must begin accurately from the place that’s not working.

Joseph made this confession at the end of his life. When he became the governor of Egypt and met his brothers, he confessed: “It wasn’t you who sent me here, but God who sent me ahead.” When Joseph came as a slave, for most people, that would have been suffering. But Joseph said it was God who sent him. That’s where the critical beginning was made. And so, God blessed everything Joseph did. Then think about it: which is better—eating meals comfortably with your brothers at home and facing hardship, or being a slave in Potiphar’s house but receiving blessing and recognition?

What Is Invisible
Joseph saw what was unseen as Joseph’s brothers failed because they only saw what was visible.

[The Spiritual Realm (3 John 1:2)]
This is why we must remember: the spiritual realm is critically essential. That’s why in 3 John 1:2, it says, “I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”

[Brain, Soul, and Nation]
What you think and say—all of it gets imprinted in your brain. That’s why thoughts are important. That’s also why we should watch our words. But they go beyond that—they get imprinted into your soul. That’s how important it is. So the kind of spiritual world you have, though unseen, is extremely important.

If you say, “Ah, I don’t need that kind of thing,” then you’ll just grow old and die. But should you just grow old and die? Shouldn’t you live beautifully and age purposefully, rather than just grow old and say, “Oh well, I guess this is how I die”? Is that God’s will? This doesn’t just end. It is connected to the throne and eternity.

[Vision (Acts 2:17–18)]
That’s why you need to have a clear vision. How clear? Clear enough to discover what’s wrong. For example, if you’re going somewhere and you used to bring a map, but now without one, you wouldn’t know if you were on the right path or not. So in Acts 2:17–18, after being filled with the Holy Spirit, three things are mentioned: “You will prophesy, see visions, and dream dreams.”

[24·25·Eternity]
How clear must it be? Clear enough that you can always pray. You must begin seeking today. It may seem like nothing, but it changes your future in a tremendous way.

[The Age]
When this is restored, regardless of your education or age, you begin to see the present age.

▣ Main Point – The Mystery
So God spoke of a few mysteries that the people of the world do not know. Even many Christians don’t understand. That’s why there’s no answer.

1. Christ Before the Ages (The Past)
What is the first mystery? What does “Christ before the ages” mean? This is a very important matter, but even Christians don’t understand it well. Not knowing Christ before the ages is connected to something huge. Simply put, there are disasters that come from my past. Right? There is nothing you can do about them. You may wonder, “Why is my family like this?” But there are disasters that have come from the past. Can the law talk give answers? No. How can the courts explain the disasters and problems that come from the past? They don’t know. But it’s important. Can schools teach this? They can’t. That’s why, if you don’t know this truth, as you grow older, you keep returning to the past. That’s a frightening truth. Some people hated the spiritual problems in their family, yet as they age, they end up doing the same things. This is a very important issue.

1) Genesis 1:26–27
Simply put, the phrase “Christ before the ages” is already revealed in Genesis 1:26–27, where it says during the creation of mankind, “Let us make man in our image.” It doesn’t say “God said” but “Let us.” This shows that already at the time of creation, the Triune God was at work. But because people don’t understand this (Genesis 1:27), they cannot understand why their current spiritual state and the things from their past are connected to this answer. Scripture says that even David was saved by believing in Jesus Christ (Matthew 22:41-46).

2) Genesis 1:2 (Darkness)
To explain more easily: from before the ages, Genesis 1:2 speaks of destruction—darkness, emptiness, and chaos. Darkness—this is a terrifying thing. These kinds of things follow us like fate. When you realize, “Ah, Christ solved this problem,” it may seem like nothing. When you believe it, the work begins. This is the invisible work (the spiritual world, 3 John 1:2).

If you say, “There’s no Satan,” then fine. But if he exists, then he follows you. When does he leave? When you believe this (the introduction). That’s when he breaks. For example, when does a con artist leave you alone? When he realizes, “Ah, this person knows I’m a con artist.” That’s when he gives up. If you don’t know, he keeps following and deceiving you.

A thief who keeps robbing a house—when does he stop going? When he realizes, “The owner noticed I’m a thief.” Then he stops coming. This is a very important teaching. So the Bible isn’t written with meaningless content. People casually say “Christ,” but it is an incredibly important word.

3) Genesis 1:3 (Light)
This means that the light of creation given before the ages is what we need. People may not understand this at first, but it’s actually the closest thing to mankind.

4) Ephesians 1:3–4
So from before the ages, the Bible speaks like this: “He chose us in Him before the creation of the world.” That’s what it says. So Genesis 3:15 and Exodus 3:18—those amazing promises—were already prepared before us.

2. The Incarnate Christ
Now, this means Christ came in human flesh. Isn’t that also a difficult thing to understand? Why did He come in human flesh? Because He came to save people. If He were going to save animals, He would have come in the form of an animal, but He came to save humans. That’s why important words like receiving come from this.

(John 1:12, Galatians 2:20)
So in John 1:12, it says, “To all who received Him, to those who believed in His name,” and in Galatians 2:20, it says, “Christ lives in me. I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”

1) Satan
Simply put, from this moment on, you are freed from the authority of darkness. This is an extremely important statement. Many of you may not fully understand it, but shamans understand it immediately. Why? Because they suffer so much, but the moment they receive Jesus, it all ends.

This answer and blessing are already in you—you just don’t realize it. So what happens when you do realize it? You begin to enjoy what prayer is, what worship is, what every moment is. Those who understand this will know that all answers are given during worship. That’s why Jesus said, “Believe that you have received it.” That’s what it means when He says, “According to your faith let it be done to you.” And, “Believe that you have received what you asked for in prayer.” But wait—how can I believe I received something when I haven’t received it yet?

If you don’t understand this invisible spiritual realm, then you won’t understand any of these statements. “How can I believe I received it when I haven’t?” He says, “When you pray and ask in faith, believe that you have received it.” This is not just encouragement. This is the precise truth. That’s why you must believe that all your past is finished in the covenant of Christ—because it will follow you to the end unless you do.

2) Hell
You are not just freed from Satan; you are freed from the background of hell. Isn’t that amazing?

3) Curse
You are freed from curses. The moment you receive Christ, you are freed.

3. The Resurrected Christ
Then Christ rose from the dead. “How does resurrection happen?” These questions come because people don’t understand the whole of human history. Everyone will be resurrected. But what must we now hold as our covenant?

1) Authority
Christ rose and even now is working with all authority in heaven and on earth. That’s why we must take the time to enjoy the blessings in the introduction. That’s why worship is important. You should gain tremendous strength during worship if your spiritual state is healthy. You are an important person for this age. You must gain strength. You don’t need this power if you’re not even saved or live like everybody. But since God called you for world evangelization, He will give you strength.

2) Healing
How sure is this evidence? He said, “In My name, demons will flee, the sick will rise, and healing will come.”

3) The Advocate
And to what extent? “The Holy Spirit, the Advocate, will completely protect you, bless you with grace, and teach you.” Once you know this, you cannot help but pray. Most people only pray when they decide to do so, meaning their spiritual state is such that prayer is unnatural. That’s a huge loss. Prayer is such a comfortable and wonderful thing—why wouldn’t you do it?

4. Christ the Coming Lord
Christ, who will come again as the returning Lord—this is a promise He has made. It is connected to your future.

1) Acts 1:11
He will return as the coming Lord. When will He come?

2) Matthew 24:14
Don’t listen to all sorts of irrelevant talk: “This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”

3) John 14:1–3
Jesus clearly said, “I am going there to prepare a place for you… and I will come back and take you to be with me.” Thankfully, as science continues to develop, even spiritual truths are being confirmed scientifically. That’s why even some outstanding figures—though they do not believe in God—have begun to say, “Ah, the earth will eventually be destroyed.” They’ve begun to predict this. But the Bible had already prophesied this long ago. So when that end comes, every human being will be resurrected.

5. The Judge
He will also come as the Judge. He has given us a sure answer about this. That’s why it says, “You will be raised again.” In Romans 6:5, it says that in the end times, “all people will be raised.”

1) 1 Corinthians 15:20
Christ’s resurrection is just the firstfruits—a sign of what is to come.

2) Romans 6:5
“We will certainly also be united with Him in a resurrection like His.” This statement may seem meaningless to some. But if this covenant is realized within you, it becomes a tremendous statement.

3) Background
What is your background? What is the background of your work and your life? If that background is hell, it’s serious. What if your master is the devil? Then what will happen? The world knows nothing about these critical truths. They just try to make a living and think that if they make a lot of money, that must be good. But while they’re doing that, they fall into tremendous suffering and ruin. Even if someone makes a lot of money, if they have no true background, where will that money go? It may look like a lot, but even so, what then?

We see our politicians getting into all kinds of scandals. They’ve embezzled tens of millions, but even if you have all that, you can only eat three meals a day. Right? And they’re not happy. Because they’ve hidden the money, they can’t even use it freely. So even while they’re holding onto piles of cash, they can’t spend it, so they borrow—and so it goes. Some people are heavily invested in stocks, but have no actual money. Some own lots of land but have not a penny in cash. They live and die in that kind of suffering.

What is our background? You must uncover this from what was given in the introduction. Be clear about it. Why? Because no matter what anyone says, you will receive answers according to your beliefs. Right? No matter what anyone says, you will receive answers in proportion to how deep your spiritual world has become. So you must firmly hold to the covenant.

▣ Conclusion – The Future
What is invisible determines your future. Absolutely. Even if you have no strength now, if you truly hold to the covenant, that’s how the future will unfold. Even if you are strong now, if what you’re holding spiritually is hollow and incorrect, your future will go that way.

Don’t be deceived by what the world says. Your age doesn’t matter at all. Going forward, churches also need to prepare in many new ways. Every member of our church must first uncover the blessing of gaining strength. May today be the greatest day of your life. I bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer. Lord, I thank You. Let today become the Lord’s Day. Let every day of our week also become the Lord’s day. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

The 12 Fundamental Problems of Humanity

The Problem of Genesis 3:
After the original sin—when man, created as a spiritual being in God’s image with personality and free will, was deceived by the spiritual being of darkness called Satan and broke the covenant with God—humanity fell into a state of misery that cannot be solved by human effort. From that point on, mankind became separated from God and incapable of saving itself.
The Problem of Genesis 6:
The age of Noah was an era completely overtaken by Satan. Despite God’s warning of judgment through the flood, people devoted themselves to eating, drinking, pleasure, and moral decay. In that era, people did anything for the sake of money, pleasure, or personal comfort—even abandoning family. Humanity has continued to push itself toward destruction in this way.
The Problem of Genesis 11:
Both individuals and nations lie and even deny history for the sake of personal gain and success. Conscience has become an obstacle to success, and human reason has become paralyzed before the tower of Babel that is worldly success. Many people say that money solves everything. But for those who cannot control money, it becomes merely a channel of curse—as seen in the lives of lottery winners around the world.
The Problem of Acts 13:
Today, many religions claim that people can become divine on their own and block the way to meeting the true God. Like the sorcerer Elymas in Acts 13, who tried to prevent the governor from hearing and believing the Word of God, people around the world are still opposing and cursing God in various forms.
The Problem of Acts 16:
Even in this era of advanced science, the number of shamans possessed by evil spirits is increasing. The occult culture disguised under the name of “culture”—such as divination valleys, fortune-telling cafés, and mystic shops—is creeping into every corner of society.
The Problem of Acts 19:
Unresolved anxiety and emptiness in the human heart have driven people into idol worship. This obsession with overflowing idol culture is destroying individuals, families, and societies.
The Problem of John 8:44:
It is not someone’s fault. There is a clear source behind all human suffering, but people are unaware of it—so disasters continue without explanation. Does Satan, the devil, or evil spirits really not exist?
The Problem of Exodus 20:4–5:
Why are there so many religions in this world, and why are there so many enticing things that seem to bring peace to people? Could it be because humanity is living in constant anxiety and wandering?
The Problem of Matthew 11:28:
People say they are well-fed and comfortable, yet they are not at peace. Mental health issues—depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorders—are increasing day by day. What can we do about this?
The Problem of Acts 8:4–8:
Hospitals are the most common buildings in cities. Despite advancements in science, medicine, and mental health, physical illnesses are spreading beyond what systems can manage.
The Problem of Luke 16:19–31:
If heaven and hell don’t exist, that’s great news for unbelievers. But what if hell is real? What then becomes of my life? What is this unease about the future and life after death trying to tell us?
The Problem of Matthew 27:25:
Why are curses and diseases passed down through generations? Can we simply dismiss it as coincidence or genetics? If such misfortunes are inherited by our children, what must we do?

Does God Really Exist?

Psalm 14:1. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God. “They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.

Because we live in the body, we often fail to experience God in tangible ways. As a result, we sometimes doubt Him and fall into unbelief. Yet Scripture reminds us that true faith is not based on what is seen, but on what is unseen: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1).

This does not mean that the visible is unnecessary, but rather that the unseen holds far greater importance. Still, many people declare, “There is no God.”

Jesus told a parable about such a person—the rich man in Luke 16:19–31. God had given him wealth, health, and countless opportunities, yet there was no place for God in his life. He wore the finest clothes and lived in luxury every day, but he lacked true happiness.

Despite hosting grand parties and being surrounded by people, he had no real peace, no true friendships, and no lasting joy. He also lacked purpose. Without it, he lived with no hope for the future and no awareness of eternity. Though materially rich, he was spiritually destitute.

In contrast, Jesus described Lazarus, a poor man covered in sores who begged for scraps beneath the rich man’s table. Yet when he died, he was carried to heaven. The rich man also died and was buried—and found himself in torment in hell.

What was the point of Jesus’ parable?

Many misunderstand it to mean that suffering like Lazarus leads to heaven and living in wealth like the rich man leads to hell. But that is not the message Jesus intended. The truth is this: anyone who has life in Christ—even someone like Lazarus—will spend eternity in heaven. But anyone without Christ—even if they have everything the world can offer—will end up in eternal separation from God.

Jesus also emphasized the reality of hell—a place where the grace and mercy of God are no longer available. Even a drop of water was denied to the rich man. Why? Because in his life, he rejected the need for God’s grace and mercy. He chose a life apart from God, and so he received eternity without Him.

Many today live in this same condition—achieving much, possessing much, but living without God. In God’s eyes, everything they do is ultimately evil because it is disconnected from Him.

Scripture reveals that all people are born into three fundamental problems: the power of Satan (Revelation 12:9), the curse of sin (Romans 3:23), and separation from God (Ephesians 2:1). Their entire lives are spent in the devil’s traps: self-reliance and pride (Genesis 3:5), worldly pleasure (Genesis 6:1–8), and the pursuit of personal glory (Genesis 11:1–9).

They remain confined in frameworks shaped by darkness—false religious systems (Acts 13:4–12), culturally embedded demonic influence (Acts 16:16–24), and deeply rooted idolatry (Acts 19:8–41). That’s why every person is bound to live as a child of the devil (John 8:44), trapped in idol worship (Exodus 20:4–5), mental suffering (Matthew 11:28), physical affliction (Acts 8:4–8), eternal condemnation in hell (Luke 16:19–31), and generational curses (Matthew 27:25).

But by grace, God has given you the gift of faith in Christ. Through Him, you have eternal life (John 20:31). You have received the right to become a child of God (John 1:12). You have been saved from the dominion of Satan, sin, and hell (Romans 10:9–10).

From the moment you believed and received Jesus as the Christ, you began living as a citizen of heaven, even here on earth (Philippians 3:20). God has rescued you from the kingdom of darkness and brought you into the kingdom of His beloved Son (Colossians 1:13). You are God’s chosen people—a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His treasured possession (1 Peter 2:9).

The Holy Spirit now dwells in you, guiding and empowering your life. The powers of darkness cannot overcome you. God’s angels surround you. You have access to heaven’s resources through prayer. And you now live with a new direction and calling—to proclaim the gospel to all nations.

God is calling you to reach those who say in their hearts, “There is no God.” Take the gospel with you and show them who He is: the One who died for them, rose again, crushed the head of Satan, and made a way from hell to heaven.

To accomplish this heavenly mandate, Jesus promised the power of the Holy Spirit. Carry that calling with you in all you do today. This is the most fulfilling life one can live.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for Your Spirit, who enables me to believe in You. Open my eyes to the spiritual reality of those who deny Your existence. Send me today to those who are perishing without knowing who You are. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Presence of the Triune God and the Answer of 25

Genesis 1:1-3. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. ²Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. ³And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

What will your future be like? What is imprinted in you today becomes your future. That is why a firm imprint is important. Then, wouldn’t accurate confirmation be even more important? That’s why we must focus on God’s timetable— the “25”—God’s work. When we look at God’s timetable, we challenge the area where we think we are most incapable. If this becomes embedded in us as the covenant, the answer will surely come. God has promised us the power of the infinite world. Then, in fact, there is nothing to worry about.

The Triune God’s Presence and the Answer of 25
Among all things, the most important is our Triune God invisibly being present with us. Answers always come invisibly first. If, for example, your child keeps complaining, what will happen? That future is obvious. What if your child consistently gives thanks sincerely? The future outcome is also obvious. The answer of 25 actually comes even to unbelievers. For them, at some point, things become irreversible.

▣ Introduction
So now, when we say let’s open the Three-Day Weekend Age, we must remember that if something wrong is imprinted in the remnants, it becomes a lifelong problem.

[Addiction]
The most problematic is this—addiction. If something wrong is imprinted in childhood, later they become addicted to gambling. Anyone can play games, but they may become addicted to them. This brings terrifying consequences.

Some people may commit murder by accident, but usually, those who commit murder have many things that led up to it. Something bad has become an addiction. Addiction means they can’t control themselves anymore. They kill because they just feel bad. They kill for money. That’s how it happens.

So even when we read just one book, we are actually being imprinted. All the good and bad things we encounter in the world get imprinted. The problem is that the Triune God’s presence and the answer of 25 are not imprinted. As a result, our children will face all kinds of things out in the world, so they must be imprinted with the Triune God’s presence and the answer of 25.

Worship
Only when this is imprinted does worship become possible.

[7 Journeys]
Also, when this is imprinted, they can walk the 7 Journeys in their life. How important is that? There’s truly nothing more important. Though the church has many things to do, we must imprint 7 Journeys in ourselves and our children so they can walk their covenant journey. The most important thing is the presence of the Triune God and the answer of 25. What matters most is the invisible presence of the Triune God dwelling with us.

So if you happen to be sick, don’t worry. Restore everything to normal and continue praying. Nowadays, many people face spiritual difficulties. All the more, they must keep seeking stability and normality while praying. That’s why, if this is not instilled during the remnant age, it becomes a lifelong issue—so we must do this. Have this mindset: “On Saturdays, I should go to church and talk with the remnants.” You have much life experience, so if you correctly enjoy the gospel, you have much to share. The weakness of remnants is that they lack experience. If they realize through worldly experiences, that’s a big problem.

▣ Main Message

1. Imprint the Word
The most important part is the imprinting of the Word. This must be imprinted in remnants. What kind of Word?

1) Genesis 1:1–3 (Creation)
The Word of creation.

John 1:1–14
“The Word was God.” God is invisible. If He were visible, He wouldn’t be God—that would be an idol. What is visible is fake. So God uniquely works through His Word. That’s why we worship. There are many answers that come without our knowledge, and disasters that are blocked without our knowledge.

2) Hebrews 4:12 (Giving life)
This Word gives life to the spirit, soul, and even the body.

3) Isaiah 40:8 (Eternal)
Even more importantly, Isaiah 40:8 says the Word is eternal and fulfilled. That is definite proof. Nothing proves more than this.

4) Matthew 5:17–18 (Fulfillment)
Matthew 5:17–18 says that “not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.” Isaiah says it’s eternal. Hebrews says it gives life. Genesis and John speak of the creative light of God. That’s sufficient.

5) Revelation 1:1–3 (Timetable)
Revelation 1 says, “Blessed is the one who reads aloud, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy.” Because it lets you know the timetable of past, present, and future. How thankful is that?

6) Mirror
Romans 15:4, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 2 Peter 2:6 say that the Word is a mirror. The most accurate way of seeing yourself is through the Word. Without a mirror, you can’t see yourself—especially women would find it difficult without one. We all look in the mirror while walking past one. Likewise, the Word lets us see ourselves and becomes a very important answer.

If the Word has no meaning to me, then I must be revived. So, when you look at your children, just ask yourself, “Are they within the Word?” When children cannot understand, it may be because we forced too much. We must think, “I should adjust a little.” If they have no interest in the gospel, it might be because we showed it incorrectly. That must be considered too. So, imprinting the Word correctly is very important. This is the reason we have the church. This is the reason we are alive. Nothing is more important than this. So when you worship and accurately confirm God’s Word, you’ll come alive without realizing it.

2. Healing – The Answer of the Summit
When the Word is imprinted, healing surely takes place. One day, the answer of the summit comes. How amazing. If I firmly hold onto the gospel in the Word, then healing – the answer of the summit – will certainly come. Unfortunately, many people hold onto Word unrelated to the gospel—that’s why there’s no answer. But if it’s gospel-centered, the answer will surely come.

1) Ecclesiastaes 12:11 – Well-driven Nail
Ecclesiastes 12:11 says the Word is like well-driven nails. When nails are firmly in, you can hang hats, clothes, etc.

Isaiah 22:23
“All the glory of Israel will be hung on it.” That’s amazing. Isaiah says that if God’s Word is driven in like a nail, all of Israel’s glory will hang on it. When you come to worship, you must come holding onto the accurate Word. And when you leave, you must leave with, “This is the Word through which God blesses me.” Right now, it may seem like there’s no answer, but it will surely come. Some people carry scars in their hearts for life. That becomes like spiritual cancer.

For example, some grow up with the pain of their parents’ divorce—this becomes a lifelong burden. As a child, going from here to there, everything is hard. But strangely, they cannot overcome it. Later, they themselves also divorce. That’s strange, isn’t it? They were hurt by it, so why do the same? They say, “We’re not compatible.” But no one is perfectly compatible. That’s a delusion. There is no one identical to you on earth. If two people were the same, one should disappear. Do and Re must be different to make music. People live with many delusions.

If God’s Word is driven in accurately like a nail, healing will surely come. I don’t need to explain more—you understand.

2) Acts 9:15 – Imprint
In Acts 9:15, Paul’s imprinting changed when God’s Word entered his heart and soul. Paul confessed it himself. He was a great individual of his time, but everything changed.

3) 100-Fold, Source, Rehoboth
When the Word entered, Isaac received 100-fold blessings. That’s how world missions can take place. Others were digging wells, but he discovered the source of water. They envied and fought him, but he received a greater answer—Rehoboth.

If the accurate Word is imprinted like this, it changes us. So it’s very important to have time for healing.

3. Meditation
You must have the Word to meditate. When meditation takes place, something very important happens.

1) Heart and Mind
Your heart and thoughts change because the Word enters.

2) Brain (Destiny)
It is imprinted in your brain. That’s how crucial it is. Once imprinted in your brain, you can’t help it. Addiction is not imprinted on the body, but on the brain. For example, drug addicts who serve time—after years, the drugs are out of their body. But they go back because it’s imprinted in their brain. That’s scary. It’s a powerful force determining destiny.

3) Soul (Eternity)
Ultimately, God’s Word is imprinted in your soul. That brings amazing works. Imprinting in the soul is connected to eternity. When children grow up with negative or strange thoughts, those imprint travels from their heart and mind all the way to the soul. This must be blocked.

▣ Conclusion – Blessing
In the conclusion, Scripture says, “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.” We can rephrase it in reverse: The one without God’s blessing lives by following the ways of the wicked. That’s miserable. They raise children while standing in the way of sinners. They live constantly sitting in the seat of mockers. That is the curse.

1) Path of the Righteous
The blessed person walks the path of righteousness that God gives. That’s a blessed life.

2) Path of Forgiveness
Instead of the sinner’s way, they stand on the path of forgiveness. If you don’t understand forgiveness, you’re the one who suffers. People think forgiveness benefits the other—but actually, not forgiving harms yourself.

3) Path of Humility
There is no need to sit in the seat of mockers. You walk the path of humility. People don’t understand what humility is. But when you truly receive answers, you become humble. When you receive real answers, there’s no jealousy. Because you already have the real thing. There’s no comparison. That’s humility.

The original meaning of humility in the Bible refers to a “tamed horse.” Humility doesn’t mean hanging your head or looking weak—that’s not humility. That’s just powerlessness.

Humility is a controlled strength. When someone truly has strength, they don’t get hurt by what others say. If someone called Samsung’s Chairman a beggar, he would laugh—because he isn’t. But say that to a real beggar at Seoul Station, and they will be deeply scarred—because they are.

We must surely pass this blessing to the next generation and others. Let this be the day when God’s precise covenant is imprinted in me. Then the answer will surely come.

Prayer
Lord, heal me today through Your Word.
Let the power of Your Word be deeply imprinted in my soul.
Raise me as a witness who can save lives.
Let even unknown illnesses be healed as I meditate on Your Word.
Let the Kingdom of God come upon every place connected to me.
I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayer of the Week: May 18, 2025

Lord, I thank You for giving me this important covenant.
Let today be the day I hold onto the covenant that will surely be fulfilled.
Open my eyes to see Your absolute plan and grant me the covenant that allows me to see the future.
Let this be the week in which I receive the never-before-and-never-again blessing that remains for me.
Please grant me new grace throughout this week.
May the power of the throne work in me at this very moment.
Wherever I go, may the Kingdom of God be established.
Let the works of God’s Kingdom be fulfilled through me.
Restore in me the authority to overcome all darkness and disease.
Let the transcendent work of changing the field through prayer arise beyond time and space.
Help me to discover the never-before-and-never-again grace that You have prepared.
Let me first receive the answer and covenant of realizing the value of building the temple.

May the Triune God work powerfully within me.
Take full control of my soul, heart, thoughts, and body.
Let the power of Your throne come upon me, and may Your kingdom be established in and through my life.
May Your power that transcends time and space—the power to reach all 237 nations and 5,000 tribes—rest upon me.
Let this heavenly power come to my life, my soul, and every part of my living.
May unprecedented and never-repeated answers be revealed in my studies, work, church, and mission field.
Let the power of Your divine work cover my past, present, and future.
Grant me the five powers and the strength to overcome the ruler of the kingdom of the air.
Open my spiritual eyes to see the blessing of the CVDIP in advance.
May the strength to build the three courtyards come upon me.

Lead me on the path of the Triune God.

Amid hardships, help me enjoy the Ten Mysteries so I may find the path You are leading me on.

People say and do whatever they think is right. May the Ten Foundations be firmly established in me.

Nothing can defeat the power of the Gospel. May the Five Assurances be the answer for me.

I must change America [replace it with your mission field]. Help me enjoy the Nine Streams of the Throne.

Grant me the answer to enjoy for the rest of my life as I live the life of the evangelist.

I’m going to [replace it with your mission field]. May every place and meeting become the camp of the throne.

May the power of the cross, the power of the blood, come to every place You send me.

May the covenant of the Mount of Olives, the things of the kingdom of God, be fulfilled in every place You send me.

May Your work, which took place in Mark’s Upper Room, take place in every place You send me.

May Your time schedule for Antioch appear.

May Your work, which took place in Asia, Paul’s first mission field, where he could find all the answers, be accomplished.

Help me discover the life-turning point that Paul’s team experienced.

Grant me the grace to see Rome as well.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The True Source of Strength

Philippians 4:13. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Are you facing limitations in life? Hold on to the blood covenant of Jesus Christ, which has set you free from everything that has been imprinted within you. When God’s Word moves your heart, you can overcome the enemy by the word of your testimony (Revelation 12:11).

Are you feeling powerless? Receive the power that comes from above. On the day of Pentecost, just as Jesus had promised, the power of the Holy Spirit came like a mighty wind and tongues of fire (Acts 2:1–5). Ordinary people became extraordinary when they were touched by the power of God.

This world is full of lies, offering false hope, fleeting happiness, and temporary success. But when you come to know the power of the name of Jesus, you’ll see that its influence knows no bounds.

The name of Jesus transforms individuals, ideologies, and even nations. When you understand and proclaim His name, the mighty works of God will unfold wherever He sends you. The evidence of the gospel will spread like wildfire, eventually reaching every nation.

So, what is the true source of our strength? It is found in an intimate, living, and personal relationship with God. For David, this relationship was his source of strength: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior—from violent people you save me” (2 Samuel 22:2–3). The wisdom of God was the foundation of his leadership as king.

The central focus of Paul’s life was also his continual, personal fellowship with God through prayer: “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests” (Ephesians 6:18).

His ministry of the gospel was rooted in prayer: “God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you in my prayers at all times” (Romans 1:9–10). God is searching for those who will place Him first and delight in Him more than anything else.

But how do we enjoy fellowship with God? Through His Word (John 1:1). When we meditate on the Word, we are renewed—spirit, soul, heart, mind, and body. This was David’s secret: “Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long” (Psalm 119:97).

For Joshua, receiving, remembering, and meditating on the Word was of utmost importance: “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful” (Joshua 1:8).

Believers who do not meditate on the Word inevitably live powerless lives, because it is through the Word that our hearts are strengthened, our minds renewed, and our spirits sustained. The Word of God is not merely information—it is life itself. As Psalm 119:25 says, “Preserve my life according to your word.” Without the Word, we lack the spiritual vitality needed to overcome trials, discern God’s will, and walk in His power.

You have been given the most powerful name of all—“the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth” (Philippians 2:9–10).

Acknowledge the absolute power of Jesus in your life. Make Him the Lord of your life. Submit to Him and to His plans. Every door will open when you realize that the mystery of God and His power is hidden in the name of Jesus.

God wants you to experience His power—power that the world cannot understand. When God opens doors in your life, no one can shut them. That is why you can always rejoice, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18).

Prayer. Father, You are my true source of strength. Your Word is all I need. Lead me by Your Spirit all the days of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Unchanging Word – The Unchanging Disciple

Sunday First Service Message
May 18, 2025
Pastor Ryu Kwang-Soo

Joshua 14:6-15. Now the people of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the Lord said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. ⁷ I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh Barnea to explore the land. And I brought him back a report according to my convictions, ⁸ but my fellow Israelites who went up with me made the hearts of the people melt in fear. I, however, followed the Lord my God wholeheartedly. ⁹ So on that day Moses swore to me, ‘The land on which your feet have walked will be your inheritance and that of your children forever, because you have followed the Lord my God wholeheartedly.’

¹⁰ “Now then, just as the Lord promised, he has kept me alive for forty-five years since the time he said this to Moses, while Israel moved about in the wilderness. So here I am today, eighty-five years old! ¹¹ I am still as strong today as the day Moses sent me out; I’m just as vigorous to go out to battle now as I was then. ¹² Now give me this hill country that the Lord promised me that day. You yourself heard then that the Anakites were there and their cities were large and fortified, but, the Lord helping me, I will drive them out just as he said.”

¹³ Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. ¹⁴ So Hebron has belonged to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite ever since, because he followed the Lord, the God of Israel, wholeheartedly. ¹⁵ (Hebron used to be called Kiriath Arba after Arba, who was the greatest man among the Anakites.)

Then the land had rest from war.

※ What Must Come First – We must first discover the fact that each individual has God’s never-before-and-never-again answer and blessing. Our new believers are beginning their walk of faith—what should they begin with? And our church officers have much experience. What must they seek first? This is especially essential for remnants. What must they find first? We also have people from many nations here. What must they carry with them? Of course, it is the gospel—but what kind of gospel is it?

As you know, ten emperors reigned over 250 years, and during that time, countless Christians were martyred under Roman rule. The reason was simple. They called Christ “Lord”—the word “Kyrios.” But Rome forbade that word. “Kyrios,” meaning “Lord,” was to be used only for the Roman emperor. That’s why they were killed unconditionally. What would you have done?

During that time, a woman believed in Jesus as Lord—a believer in Christ. She resolved in her heart, “No matter what happens, I will believe in Christ as Lord. I have just one wish—to pass this faith down to my son and disciple. That is my mission. I cannot do great things. I will simply hold on to this faith.”

One day, Rome—the nation that ruled the world—crowned a new emperor. And this new emperor declared Christianity the state religion. “From now on, our Lord is not the emperor, but Christ. We declare our national religion to be faith in Christ.” This happened in 313 A.D.

This occurred about 400 years after the fall of Israel. And who was that emperor? He was the son of that woman who vowed to keep and pass on the gospel. His name was Emperor Constantine. What an astonishing event.

So today, what must you discover? Last week, we spoke of Joshua’s prayer that made the sun and moon stop. The Bible records this as a never-before-and-never-again event. Of course—if the sun and moon kept stopping, what would happen? That event ended there. But there is something more important: You must discover the never-before-and-never-again answer and blessing God has for you.

That woman never imagined her son would become emperor. She certainly didn’t expect him to declare Christianity as the national religion. She simply thought, “I will guard the gospel and pass it on to my son. That is my never-before-and-never-again task.” She discovered it.

If you are a church officer, this doesn’t take long—it’s simply a matter of discovery. If a remnant discovers it early, it marks the beginning of success—of answers. Among the 7 remnants, some discovered it early, some later—it doesn’t matter.

Now, as we enter today’s passage, we’re encountering something very important. What is it? When people are hurt, their scars eventually surface. And when those hidden scars emerge, they can become so severe that people lose control.

Some scars from childhood emerge after marriage and cause problems in the home. There are various types of scars. Some people suffer so much they cannot function in daily life. Some take their own lives due to these scars. All sorts of things happen.

To understand today’s passage, we need to go back to an event that took place 45 years earlier, when Moses sent out twelve spies to explore the land. When they returned, ten of them—each representing one of the twelve tribes—said they could not enter the land. If ten out of twelve session members oppose something, what happens? It gets rejected. If ten out of twelve approve, it goes forward.

They said, “The enemy cities are too strong—we will die there with our women and children. We cannot go.” But two men—Joshua and Caleb—said, “No, this is the land God has given us. A land flowing with milk and honey. We must take it.”

Moses sided with the two, not the ten. Moses said, “Let us go. We are going to the land of Canaan.” That land—where the people trembled and refused to enter—was called the hill country of Anak. Do you see the connection? As the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness, those without faith were filled with scars.

When they heard the report about the Anak hill country, the entire people wept—not just complaints or grumbling, but public weeping. Isn’t that how people are? Children cry not because something is seriously wrong, but because of deep-seated scars. The whole nation wept at the thought of the Anak region.

Now, they were standing in front of that same land. So, when it came time to fight and conquer it, they cast lots. “Who will go?” No one wanted to. The old wounds from 45 years ago returned. “We won’t go,” they said. Then Caleb stepped forward and said, “Give me this hill country.” That’s today’s passage.

In my view, Caleb is an even more remarkable figure than Joshua. Caleb was no ordinary man. If two people served under Moses but only one rose to leadership, wouldn’t the other become bitter? Both were aides to Moses—his right and left arms. Joshua became the leader, and Caleb was not chosen. But Caleb showed no bitterness—only loyalty. He continued to serve Joshua. And in every crisis, Caleb stepped up. He was that kind of person.

▣ Introduction

So today, how do we discover this never-before-and-never-again answer? Caleb’s heart was different. First, let’s look at what he saw.

He saw what the Word and the power of God truly were. So even when something seemed absolutely impossible, he saw that God’s absolute plan made it possible.

He also knew that spiritual answers must come first. He knew that among all answers, spiritual answers must come first. This is important and emphasized repeatedly.

He knew that the Lord being with him was the answer – the three feasts
The most important thing in the wilderness was the three feasts. Through the blood covenant (Passover), they were set free. The background of the freed person is the throne—Feast of Ingathering. Their journey was filled with the power of the Holy Spirit—Pentecost. Caleb knew this was the true answer.

He saw that behind the covenant, God’s kingdom and works followed, and the covenant was fulfilled afterward. Today, when you hold to the covenant, God’s kingdom and works will follow. Caleb saw this over a period of 45 years.

Ask this question: What is God’s never-before-and-never-again reason for calling me? This answer will come to you. For me, I received a simple answer. Some people receive it over a lifetime—it differs from person to person. You must ask this today.

(1) Remnants – As you start your life, ask: What is God’s unique and never-before-and-never-again plan for me?

(2) Church officers – Elders, deacons, ordained deacons—your remaining life may be short. Then ask: “What is God’s unique and never-before-and-never-again plan for me?”

(3) New believers – Like Rahab, some new believers realize it immediately—and history begins to move.

Because Caleb knew this covenant, he survived and changed his generation. Our remnants must resolve today. No excuses. No background is needed. Even a poor family is okay. You need no one’s help. Make a firm decision and hold to the true answer. “I have no background.” That’s fine—perhaps even better. Hold tightly to the covenant, like Caleb.

▣ Main

How did Caleb receive such a never-before-and-never-again answer?

1. What to confirm – He took definite fulfillment of God’s Word as his evidence. This is what you must confirm. How was God’s Word fulfilled along your journey? Though it may seem like nothing, a never-before-and-never-again answer will begin in your life.

1) Caleb held on to the covenant of the past.
Verse 6 says, “Then…” He refers to the past: “Didn’t the man of God speak to you at Kadesh Barnea?” He brings up that time. “Others said we couldn’t go, but you and I gave a different report.” And he refers to Moses as “the man of God.” “Do you not remember the Word he gave us?” He held tightly to the past covenant.

2) He held on to today’s covenant.
From verses 7 to 11, Caleb speaks about today’s covenant. He says, “I was 40 years old then. I gave my report with sincerity. The others discouraged the people, but I was faithful to the Lord and said we could go. Moses told me that land would be my inheritance.” In verse 10: “Now, behold! I am here today. I am 85 years old but still alive and well.” This continues in verse 11.

3) He held on to the covenant for the future.
This is in verse 12. “Though I am 85, if the Lord is with me, I will surely take that land. Send me.” Caleb, at 85, clearly spoke of the past, present, and future covenant.

When you hold today’s covenant, lifelong answers will begin. Without this, Christians grow weaker over time—that should not be. But today, simply by praying, doors to the 5,000 tribes are opening. God’s Word works. I believe this year’s World Remnant Conference will be amazing.

2. Do not be deceived – When you see God’s absolute plan.
Second, how did Caleb pray? He wasn’t deceived by his environment—he held on to God’s absolute plan. First comes the covenant—he held tightly to it, past, present, and future. That may seem simple, but it changes everything. Then, hold tightly to God’s absolute plan.

1) He saw Satan’s reality.
He saw the fortresses of the giants. While others were afraid, Caleb saw through them—he saw the reality of Satan.

2) He saw that our life and future are in God’s sovereignty.
Through all this, Caleb saw that our life and future are not in Satan’s hands but under God’s sovereign rule. He was certain of this.

3) He saw the site where hearts melted – Satan’s identity.
They saw the people’s hearts melt in fear. That is the true identity of Satan. If you go forward with the covenant, darkness will break and tremble—but we trembled instead. So go forward with God’s absolute plan. Never-before-and-never-again answers came not only to Joshua but now also to Caleb. You must take this with you today.

3. What to be assured of – A certain future.
Lastly, what must we be assured of? A certain future. Regardless of life or death, we must devote ourselves.

1) Exodus was coming out of darkness, not just from Egypt

2) The wilderness journey wasn’t suffering—it was filled with evidence.

3) Entering Canaan was heading into God’s absolute future—world evangelization.

So Caleb’s heart was different.

As for me, over the past 40 years—really over 30 years of evangelism—what I’ve found most difficult is that people try too hard to show off in front of God. There are so many people like that. They put too much effort into looking good and claiming positions. All their energy is focused on that.

I’ve worked in that kind of environment for 40 years. That’s why my expression is the way it is—not smiling, not frowning. Even when I encounter absurd situations, I must endure without showing it. Even when I’m overjoyed, I must not get too excited. As if nothing happened.

But the work of God continues. Right? Nothing can block the gospel.

※ Do not be discouraged. Hold on to the never-before-and-never-again covenant that remains. In other words, what God has given only to you—Caleb realized this early on. That’s why he served as Moses’ assistant. That’s what he decided: “This is what I’ll live and die for.”

So he served as Moses’ attendant. After Moses passed, he served as Joshua’s attendant. He was Joshua’s friend. Do you know what he said to Joshua? “Just as I served Moses, I will serve you.” What a great man. And he also said, “If anyone stands against you, I will not leave them alone.” He supported Joshua like that.

When they stood in front of the Anak hill country again—where they had once been terrified—the people wavered again. Caleb rose up and said, “Give me this hill country.” He always appeared in moments of crisis.

During the events at Kadesh Barnea and every major crisis, Caleb went to the battlefield. Today, you must hold to this covenant.

▣ Conclusion
There are so many great pastors—highly educated, wonderful people. But I asked a simple question. Because I cannot do complicated things, I asked something simple: “Lord, evangelism and world evangelization are not really happening—please let it take place.”

People don’t even know what evangelism is. Evangelism is not something you do. It’s something you see. You see the work of God. Missions is also something you see.

We try to do it ourselves, and that’s why it doesn’t work. But it’s about witnessing God’s amazing works. So I determined, “This is what I must do for the rest of my life.” I held on to that as my never-before-and-never-again answer.

When I go out to the field, I see so many difficulties. Nothing else would work. As I often say, this church was my last station, but I had the opportunity to learn from many other places. Most of them don’t know what evangelism really is. That’s why they suffer. If you don’t know what evangelism is, that’s a serious issue—it means you don’t know the gospel.

So we must teach the remnants. We must tell them ahead of time. You’ve come this far by the grace of your parents, but now it’s time for you to receive answers enough to carry out world missions. You must build the three courtyards and receive answers great enough to save the world. To do that, you must discover the never-before-and-never-again blessing that God has given only to you. You definitely have it.

I gave this sermon when I was still an assistant pastor. When I said, “Each of you has a never-before-and-never-again blessing,” one elderly deaconess said, “Do I have one? He says we do…” But then she received an answer. Her spiritual eyes began to open.

One day she went to find her granddaughter and saw her playing with other kids at the playground. She had seen it before, but this time, her spiritual eyes were opened. So she made puffed barley snacks—healthy and delicious. A single scoop becomes a whole sack.

She gave these snacks to the kids at the playground. The kids loved it. So she kept giving them. The parents saw and realized it wasn’t harmful. So this deaconess began to evangelize to the children. She said, “This is my never-before-and-never-again calling.” And it truly was. Eventually, the parents began to believe, too.

Now look at the teams in America participating in the three-courtyard movement. When they quietly met with the American children, they found that all of them had spiritual problems. When they evangelized and led the children to accept Christ, the children changed. Before that, they hadn’t even spoken up. But after receiving Christ, they began to talk about their issues. That’s how the gospel began to enter the American community. What is that? That is the never-before-and-never-again blessing.

This week, even just thinking about this will bring answers. That’s how it was for me. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ that you may recover the never-before-and-never-again blessing of Caleb.

Prayer. God, we thank You for giving us this important covenant. Let this be the day we hold on to the covenant that will surely be fulfilled. Help us to see Your absolute plan and allow us to see the covenant that shows us the future. Let this be the week we receive the never-before-and-never-again blessing that remains for us. In Jesus Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

Sunday Worship Service: May 18, 2025

The CT Mission Home
47 Colonel Chester Drive
Wethersfield, CT 06109 USA

Praise
How Great Thou Art!

¹ O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the worlds thy hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed:

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee:
How great thou art! How great thou art!

² When through the woods and forest glades I wander
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees,
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur,
And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze:

³ And when I think how God, his Son not sparing,
Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in;
That on the cross, my burdens gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin:

⁴ When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation,
To take me home, what joy will fill my heart!
Then I will bow in humble adoration,
And there proclaim, my God, how great thou art!

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
Joshua 14:6-15

Now the people of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the Lord said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. ⁷ I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh Barnea to explore the land. And I brought him back a report according to my convictions, ⁸ but my fellow Israelites who went up with me made the hearts of the people melt in fear. I, however, followed the Lord my God wholeheartedly. ⁹ So on that day Moses swore to me, ‘The land on which your feet have walked will be your inheritance and that of your children forever, because you have followed the Lord my God wholeheartedly.’

¹⁰ “Now then, just as the Lord promised, he has kept me alive for forty-five years since the time he said this to Moses, while Israel moved about in the wilderness. So here I am today, eighty-five years old! ¹¹ I am still as strong today as the day Moses sent me out; I’m just as vigorous to go out to battle now as I was then.
¹² Now give me this hill country that the Lord promised me that day. You yourself heard then that the Anakites were there and their cities were large and fortified, but, the Lord helping me, I will drive them out just as he said.”

Then the land had rest from war.

Message: Pastor Ryu Kwang-Soo
The Unchanging Word – The Unchanging Disciple

▣ Introduction
1. One who has seen the Word and the power of God – Someone who has seen that although it is absolutely impossible, it is possible through God’s absolute plan.
2. One who knows that spiritual answers must come first
1) Knew that the presence of the Lord is the answer – the three feasts
2) Saw that after the covenant, God’s Kingdom and the works of God’s Kingdom come as answers.

※ Ask: What is the never-before-and-never-again reason God called me?
(1) Remnants – As you begin your life, what is the unprecedented and unrepeatable plan of God for me?
(2) Church officers – What is the unique plan God has given me in the remaining days of my life?
(3) New believers – Once you realize it quickly, works begin to take place.

▣ Main
1. Confirm!
1) Held onto the covenant of the past (v. 6): “Do you not know the word which the man of God Moses spoke to us, saying he would give us this land?”
2) Held onto today’s covenant (vv. 7–11): “I have come here now. Though I am eighty-five years old, I am still alive and healthy.”
3) Held onto the covenant of the future (v. 12): “If the Lord is with me, I will surely take possession of that land. If the Lord is with me, I will certainly take that land. Send me.”

2. Do not be deceived!
1) Saw the reality of Satan – While others were afraid, Caleb saw Satan’s reality when he saw the fortress of giants.
2) Saw that our life and future are within God’s sovereignty.
3) Saw the field where hearts melted – the true state of Satan’s kingdom

3. Be assured!
1) Exodus – Escape from darkness
2) The wilderness – Not suffering, but evidence
3) Conquest of Canaan – God’s absolute future (world evangelization)

※ Do not be discouraged. Hold onto the final, never-before-and-never-again covenant that has been given to you.

▣ Conclusion
Remnants must receive answers for world missions. In order to receive answers to the extent of saving the whole world by establishing the 3 courtyards, you must discover the never-before-and-never-again answer that God has given only to you.

Praise & Offering
We Will Keep Our Faith Alive!

¹Gathered 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!

²We 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.

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Sunday First Service
May 11, 2025
Pastor Ryu Kwang-Soo

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