Category: 777

2024.01.07 District Message
Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 7:1-15

▣ Introduction – 30 Minutes
「Holy Meditation Time」
This morning, I briefly shared a word with our standing committee members and our elder officers. Also, for all of you church leaders here today—because you are important figures—if you take just about 30 minutes of holy meditation time each day, it becomes an extremely important time. It’s not just any meditation time. Just about 10 minutes in the morning—like this.

1. Quietness
We always live in noise, so take time for quietness.

2. Depth
We always live busily, so take time for depth.

3. Peace
We always live with hardship, so take time for peace.

You must do this. Why did I call this holy meditation? Because it includes quietness, depth, and peace, and because you pray together with the Word—that’s why I call it holy meditation. You may not realize it, but you breathe about 20,000 times a day. If someone breathes about 25,000 times, they will start to get sick. So, pray slowly, as if you are breathing only about 10,000 times a day—like this. Do this for just one year. You’ve been breathing incorrectly for decades, haven’t you? That’s why you get sick. From what I see, Kim Jong-un in North Korea seems to breathe about 30,000 times a day. It gets serious. There’s a reason he keeps bringing his daughter with him. If you breathe 40,000 times a day, you’ll soon die. That’s how important it is to pray while breathing slowly.

[7·7·7]
What do you pray for in the morning? Slowly breathe like this and hold to the bartizan, the journey, and the guidepost. What God has given you.

[Only, Uniqueness, Re-Creation]
What do you do during the day? Pray so that your work becomes only. If you pray, it will come. But there are many people who live diligently yet lose hold of only. That’s foolishness. There are people who do everything but lose “only.” That’s called living foolishly. Then others will realize that you are receiving answers. That’s called uniqueness. Then you will save others. That’s called re-creation. Simply put, you pray regarding your work and your life.

[237·Healing·Summit]
Next, at night, pray for the church. Pray for the 237 nations to come to the church. Pray for them to be healed when they come. Pray for our remnants to become summit figures. That’s the prayer.

Witness (The Three-Day Weekend Age)
With this, you don’t just end personally—you become a witness. This is the greatest answer. You must experience this. Keep going through prayer. When will the answer come? You don’t even need to worry about that. It’s not like things go faster just because we try to rush. This opens the three-day weekend age. You must hold to this firmly.

「The Reason and the Eternal Answer」
So, this is the reason for the three-day weekend age and the eternal answer. You must surely remember this. What is the standard? To what extent should you receive answers? We all have our own thoughts, right? But receive answers to the point where you realize, “Ah, I don’t need my thoughts.” When you truly receive God’s answers, you don’t need your own thoughts. It’ll even be to the point of being surprised. Right? Either you’ll be surprised, or you’ll gain faith, or you’ll receive assurance. That is the answer. That is the standard of the gospel. Simply put, you don’t need anything else—because you already have it. If you truly have something good, you don’t need anything else. We all live according to our own assertions. But you must receive answers to the point where you no longer need your own assertion. Understand? That’s the standard. We inevitably live hearing people’s voices. But you must receive answers to the point where you don’t even need to listen to people’s voices. You are witnesses to that. You have many problems, right? But you must receive answers to the point where your problems don’t even seem like problems. Right? If they seem like problems, then you’ll have to live within problems. Even when crises come, they won’t seem like crises—they will seem like opportunities. That’s called being a witness. Then you’ll realize, even though it’s hard to come here to this church, if you receive the strength of prayer through this introduction, you are becoming a witness.

24
So, for me, there’s no distinction between morning, day, and night. I just do 24. You can just do 24. The best method is, as soon as you open your eyes, continue this journey (the introduction). Peacefully, quietly, deeply, with this kind of breathing. You must remember this. What happens if you do this for one year? Then you won’t even need a specific timetable. The answers in the Bible will come. That’s the standard. No matter how much you have, if you’re receiving answers not in the Bible, that’s dangerous. Even if you’re doing nothing, if you’re inside the covenant of God’s Word, that’s all you need.

〔Posterity〕
Especially, you must pass this down to our posterity. Why? Because the next generation doesn’t know how to pray, they are suffering greatly—like suffering in Egypt and in the wilderness. They can’t overcome problems, and it’s hard for them to live in the world.

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▣ Main Message
So, what answers come when you start this prayer? Why is it the three-day weekend age?

1. Spiritual state
Your spiritual state changes first. “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” Some people tried to explain this as “threefold salvation,” but they probably meant it to explain it well. But it’s actually about order. If you truly gain spiritual strength, other things come alive. That’s called “all things going well.” You gain strength in both spirit and body. That’s what “good health” means. So why did the Bible mention the wilderness, mountains, deserted places, and the seaside?

1) Concentration
Those were times of concentration to gain this blessing and strength. (24, 25, eternity)
Even if you do this for just 30 minutes a day (the introduction), it changes you greatly. What if you do 24? Then the kingdom of God comes. It’s not even something you did—the kingdom of God has come. Then works of eternity come forth. You are qualified to receive this blessing. You are not unqualified to receive this blessing (the introduction). But not receiving it—that’s an imbalance. That’s unfortunate. You must first receive this blessing, but if you receive something else first, you suffer. We must imprint this into our posterity so that they won’t suffer outside anymore.

2) With
That’s why Jesus spent three years of public ministry, and then 40 days. What is that? Training camp. He taught while being with them. That’s the three-day weekend age. You must surely do this.

3) Synagogue
Why did Paul seek the synagogue? The three-day weekend age. If our remnants gain spiritual strength and study with that, they will succeed. If someone studies well without spiritual strength, that’s a problem too—they just don’t realize it yet. The three-day weekend age. You must become the main figure receiving answers in this.

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2. Imprint, Root, Nature
Why open the three-day weekend age? To imprint the important things before it’s too late. Our remnants and children must truly be rooted and natured in God’s things. That’s how they receive answers. Those who receive answers are different. Those who receive answers don’t care so much about their own thoughts. Right? If you truly receive answers, you’ll be surprised more than once or twice at how God opens doors and gives answers. You won’t need your own thoughts anymore. So when our remnants face problems outside, they shouldn’t see the problem—they should see the answer. That’s it.

1) Wilderness
Why did they stay in the wilderness for 40 years? Of course—they had to enter Canaan. And once they enter Canaan, they have to do world evangelization.

2) Liberation
They had to be liberated from the place where they were bound to fail.

3) Spiritual summit
Before entering Canaan, they had to become spiritual summits first. That’s why. Do you understand? So let’s open the three-day weekend age and do this.

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3. Actualization
What’s more important? Helping them enjoy actual things. Prayer that truly enjoys the gospel.

1) Gospel
Even if you think you know the gospel well, you mostly don’t. Because of your gospel, no one can destroy you.

2) Power
Prayer that enjoys the power of the throne. You must teach this.

3) Evangelism
What is evangelism? It’s saving the three ages—past, present, and future. You must have this and teach it.

4) Ruler of the air
More importantly, you must overcome the ruler of the air. Who is that? Satan. You must overcome him.

5) Five Powers
Finally, what is this? You gain the five powers. You gain spiritual strength. That’s all you need. With that, study. Then wisdom from above will come—that’s intellectual power. And you must be truly healthy. Especially our church leaders, elders, and seniors—you must be healthy. That’s physical strength from above. From then on, you gain financial power—not just any financial power but the economy of light. That’s economic power. And people will come to life—that’s manpower. These are the five powers. So organize what you must do in the three-day weekend age, pass it to our remnants, and enjoy it yourself.

6) Advance
What is CVDIP? Seeing in advance. You must see in advance—you can’t just go and wander around.

7) Courtyard
Ultimately, what is it? The three courtyards. This is opening the three-day weekend age. It’s natural to open it.

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So here at our church, this is an opportunity right now. You must prepare to make people say, “Ah, I’m healed when I come to this church.” It’s possible here. Somewhere inside here, we need a summit room or summit center for our remnants. Because there are books that they must read. Our remnants don’t have time to study, so several people can each read one book and have a forum together. We must show them what to look at as we do the evangelism movement until now. We must help them gain real studying strength. This is important. So ultimately, you must receive these 24, 25, and eternal answers.

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▣ Conclusion – Eternity –〔Strength〕, 〔Kingdom〕, 〔Masterpiece〕
This (eternity) is this year’s theme. He gives the eternal things so you can receive answers.
24 refers to gaining strength.
25 means the kingdom of God has come.
Eternity means the masterpiece has come forth. This is what we call studies, work, and occupation.

Start from today (the introduction). Sundays are the perfect chance. Don’t keep listening to people’s words—do this (the introduction) all day long on Sunday. That’s why our deaconesses and elders need health. Here, take very quiet, deep, peaceful breaths and continue in prayer on Sunday. What will happen? If you don’t do this (quietness, depth, peace), the things that torment you—depression—will never heal. You must do this. So, if you have cancer, that means your cells are causing problems. If you don’t do this (the introduction), problems will inevitably arise.

You must surely gain the spiritual strength that God gives. You are the witness of this. Then you can save everyone else. The greatest thing is what? Receiving the answers that are in the Bible. There are many churches in the world. What should our church do? We must do what Jesus told us to do. Right? What did the Bible tell us to do? We must do that.

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Calvary, Mt Olive, Mark’s Upper Room
In the Old Testament, this (the introduction) was Calvary, Mt Olive, and Mark’s Upper Room—that was the answer. It was prophesied, and even though they were just holding to the prophecy, they still received answers. Jesus came and completed it. Then what about us? We go to fulfill it.

I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, that today will be the start of a time of prayer to gain the strength that God gives.

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Prayer. God, we thank You. Today, let it be the day we raise the bartizan. Let it be the day we find the journey. Let it be the day we see the guidepost of blessing. Let it be the day we restore the five powers. Let it be the day when all darkness and unbelief are broken down. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

2024.09.01 District Message
Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:1-12

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Ordinary times – The source (strength)
What is crucial for you is to gain much strength in ordinary times. There are also times of hardship, aren’t there? Regardless, you must possess this strength. Then, as time passes, you will realize that it is not something difficult. Without exception, Joseph spent many years in prison, even though he had committed no wrongdoing. David also endured decades of hardship, though his only “offense” was defeating Goliath. He was chased around and faced death. However, that’s okay because there’s a greater answer. So, in ordinary times, you must enjoy this strength. Of course, sometimes you may suddenly say, “My body is not feeling well.” But that’s not how it works. In ordinary times, you must start managing yourself and gaining strength now. When hardship comes, no one else can help you.

[Morning – 7·7·7 | Prayer that saves]
So, in the morning, you can pray this. Continuously pray about the 7 bartizans, the journey, and the guidepost. In the morning, you do the prayer that saves everything. Pray for yourself. Even if you’re busy, wake up earlier. Go for a walk. Breathe. You need to build your strength. You need to cultivate the strength that saves yourself.

[Day (the gospel) | Thought – Prayer]
Now, during the day, there are many important prayers, but this is when you often lose hold of the greatest blessing. You must change your thoughts into prayer. This is something you must always enjoy, but especially during the day, the prayer of enjoying Christ and the gospel must continue.

Let’s flip the situation and think about it the other way. Whenever you wake up in the morning, you are busy, right? You are exhausted. Then what happens? The day becomes even more difficult. You must run your business, complete your work, and fulfill your duties. Public servants have to watch the eyes of those above, below, and beside them. Many things can give you problems. Most people try to endure this. However, if you endure, it will ultimately harm you. So you change everything into prayer with the eyes of the gospel. This may seem like nothing, but it accumulates great strength and answers for you. You must do this.

[Night | Deep prayer – The Word]
What do you do at night? At night, you enter a deep state of prayer. You confirm the Word of God. You check the fulfillment of the Word. There is nothing else to think about. Everything is included in this. As you enjoy this, the answers begin to come to you. You must definitely do this. If you have strength, you can do other things. Especially for our elders and church leaders who are getting older, this is even more true. You need to have strength to properly do something. If you lose strength, you’re already at an age where things are difficult, but it will become even harder. You must do this.

「The 7 bartizans and the eternal answer」
Today’s message is about the 7 bartizans and the eternal answer. You all know the 7 bartizans well.

■ The Triune God (Spirit)
Since the Triune God works invisibly, this is the true answer. What is visible is just the result. The invisible is the true reality. Since God works upon us by His Spirit, no one can take it away. You enjoy this part through prayer in the morning. You must definitely do so. In the morning, do what you don’t normally do—revive your body, take deep breaths that save you, and continue this prayer. The undeniable evidence will come.
1) The Word
2) Answers
3) Salvation
Even now, the Triune God is fulfilling the Word, answering prayers, and carrying out the work of salvation. Even now. So, continue this prayer in the morning.

■ The Throne
Jesus explained the blessing of the throne for 40 days. This is what you must enjoy.

1) Kingdom – Work
Pray for the kingdom of God to come upon you and for that work to be accomplished. You must believe this. Even now, you are worshiping here, but God’s kingdom is coming upon your work, your field. This is a fact, so you must believe it firmly. Joseph believed it firmly, but his brothers did not. His brothers lost hold of everything. David believed in this fact when he prayed—that this kind of thing would happen. But King Saul never believed it. He said, “What is that? You have to fight and win.” At first glance, it seems like Saul is right, doesn’t it? “David must not become greater. My son has to be king, but if David becomes greater, that can’t happen.” It sounds like he has a point. “No, he’s doing better than me. That’s troubling.” That may sound right. “At this rate, my position might be in danger.” Then his officials around him keep advising him, saying, “You must stop David.” They keep telling him that because their livelihood depends on it. But King Saul’s thoughts were wrong. David believed in this (Kingdom – Work).

What happens at this time?

(1) Transcendence of time and space
When the work of God’s kingdom happens, that’s when you realize the transcendence of time and space. Only God can transcend time and space.

(2) The 237 nations
You can only reach the 237 nations if you enjoy the answer of transcending time and space.

(3) Unprecedented and never repeated
At this time, the unprecedented and never-repeated answer comes to you.

2) Genesis 1:27, 2:7, 2:18
The blessing of the throne is not just given vaguely—it comes into you, into your life. That’s how healing takes place, inside you. Prayer is about receiving something tremendous. God breathed the breath of life into us. It says, “God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.” In Genesis 2:18, finally, God begins to work in my work, my field, and my home.

3) Me, church, work
At this time, just as mentioned before, unprecedented and never-repeated answers come to me, the church, and my work.

■ The age
When you enjoy the 7 bartizans, very important things happen.
1) The past
Your past is resolved and becomes a platform for blessings, and then, works begin to happen. Those who are bound by the past cannot succeed.
2) The present
3) The future
God is responsible for the past, present, and future, so this bartizan must come upon you as power.

■ The 5 powers
When you enjoy this prayer, the 5 powers come. What are the 5 powers?

1) Spiritual power
Spiritual strength. Invisible spiritual power arises. The day you enjoy this is Sunday, and the act of enjoying this is prayer. It must definitely happen this way.

2) Intellectual power
From this time, you begin to see ahead of time. You will receive answers in advance. This is intellectual power because God gives it to you.

3) Physical power
From this time, you will gain strength in both spirit and body. This is physical power.

4) Financial power
From this time, because you are the main figure to save the economy of light, financial power comes to you.

5) Manpower
If you have these four, people will follow you. Even if you tell them not to come, they come. We gain the manpower to find disciples. Continue this in prayer.

I enjoy this every day. There’s no need for a separate prayer. When I breathe in, I enjoy this. When I breathe out, I think of you. I do this for those who say they want to do a 24-hour prayer. Since there is plenty of time, you can do it all day long. I do this all day long. I breathe anyway, so when I inhale, I pray for this power to come. When I exhale, I think of today’s meeting site and those who come to mind. That’s how I do it. Without a doubt, you must do this too. Imagine doing this every day. What would happen? If you live every day without any thought, what will happen? If you live every day by the world’s methods, what will happen? You don’t know when you will collapse. That’s why you’re anxious. If you live constantly worrying, you don’t know when you’ll get sick.

■ In advance
Finally, you begin to see in advance. What is that?

1) Covenant
You see in advance. The Covenant.

2) Vision
Then you begin to possess in advance. Vision. This is CVDIP.

3) Enjoyment
Then you enjoy 24 in advance. You enjoy it beforehand. This is Dream.

4) Conquest
You conquer in advance. God didn’t say, “I will give you the land of Canaan.” He said, “I have given it to you.” By God’s power. This is Image.

5) Fulfillment
It is already fulfilled. It will surely come. You possess it in advance.

This is called CVDIP.

■ The three courtyards
What is the seventh bartizan? The three courtyards.

1) Inside me
These three courtyards come to me through prayer.

2) Work
Answers come. These three courtyards come upon your work. They come upon your studies.

3) Church
These three courtyards are established in the church.

So, continue this prayer. The person who uses humanism every day and the person who does this prayer every day—even their cells are different. If you keep worrying, all of your billions of cells change abnormally. That’s why I tell you not to worry. Entrust everything to God and restore the strength God gives. Jesus explained this for 40 days. When He explained it for 40 days, it doesn’t mean there was a lot of content—it means He personalized it. It must become personalized. This is important. This is the end. You can do other things as answers come.

▣ Conclusion
How do we conclude this?

24
Always enjoy this (main point) in prayer. 24.

25
While enjoying it, you wait for something. 25.

Eternity
This is not the end. You challenge the recreation that saves an age. That is called eternity.

That’s how it comes. It’s frustrating. Why don’t you enjoy it? You have the right to enjoy it.

Thought
In the end, everything is about thought, right?

Heart
In the end, it must be engraved in your heart.

Level
In the end, it comes according to your level.

“Oh no, I’m frustrated right now. What should I do?” Concentrate. Without a doubt, work will happen. People who have had no answers for a long time—I believe they are important people. Right? If you’ve gone through big things that others haven’t—big issues, not trivial ones—then you are a great person. Clearly. God only gives you what you can handle. He clearly said He only gives you the trials you can bear. If a person is petty, petty trials keep coming. That can’t be helped. If your vessel for blessing is large, then large trials also come. Some people must endure for a long time. Wait. Enjoy this (main point) blessing while you wait. Then the bartizan will be built inside you. The 7 bartizans. It will be built. Then the bartizan of darkness will collapse. It will change. So actually, your health and everything else will be restored.

Don’t miss Sunday. Go into a deep prayer that truly gives you strength. For our remnants, simply worshiping properly on Sunday will lead to success, as you don’t have much time. That’s why you must hold onto this. Now, what’s coming next is important, right? Next week, we will look at the 7 journeys. After that, even more important are the 7 guideposts. You must set up the guideposts well.

The three courtyards we are talking about now are all about establishing the absolute bartizan. So, unseen, revival and answers will come, even if you tell them not to. Don’t worry. As for the members—right now, some places are full, others have many empty seats—don’t worry about that. We are not here to do business. If the gospel and the covenant don’t match, there is nothing we can do. We follow the covenant. God will surely work. Next year, there will be an explosion among the 5,000 tribes. Pray. Follow the fulfillment of the Word. Especially for our remnants’ studies and the church leaders’ work, may the 7 bartizans come exactly as they are. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ. Let us pray.

Prayer
God, thank You. Today, let the bartizan of God be established. Let the bartizan of God that no one can take away be set up within me. Let the bartizan of the throne that no one can block come upon my work. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

2024.08.25 District Message
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-13

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Even though they try really hard, there are people who still do not succeed. On the other hand, there are people who do not try that much, yet things go well for them, and they receive answers. Of course, if you put in effort, you will gain help proportionally. Also, if you learn and prepare a lot, that will help you too. But in the end, there are times when, even without much effort, God pours out answers.

The three courtyards and the eternal answer
That is this (the three courtyards). All you need to do is pray.

▣ Introduction – Prayer (heart)
Do not just pray casually; you need to hold this in your heart. Then God will bring the answers. This (the three courtyards) leads to the eternal answer.

1. Genesis 37:11
For example, in Genesis chapter 37 verse 11, there is God’s important covenant—the covenant of the three courtyards—which Joseph held in his heart. Joseph held it in his heart, and Jacob also held it in his heart. That is why God poured blessings upon wherever Joseph went. This is very important. Wherever you go, God brings His blessings. That is exactly the three courtyards. It is important.

2. 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Let us take another example. In 1 Samuel chapter 16 verses 1 to 13, it is the word that the high priest gave to David. Since David was young, he held this in his heart. You must hold God’s word in your heart. God said to David, “I look at your heart alone.”

3. Isaiah 6:13 – Daniel 1:8-9 (Resolve)
In Isaiah chapter 6 verse 13, God said, “More difficulties will come.” He said, “Soon there will be more hardship. But the stump will not disappear. The remnants will rise.” God gave this word. Then, just as the word declared, Israel was taken captive. God’s word is precise. He told Isaiah that Israel would be taken captive. Daniel held this in his heart. Much time passed, but God’s word is eternal, so Daniel held it in his heart. It says, “He resolved.” He said, “I will not eat the meat and sacrificial food from the king’s table.” It seems like nothing special, but what was inside that? “Israel has been taken captive because of their mistakes. I will deliver God’s power and the gospel here.” That resolve means he held it in his heart. God poured His answers upon this. You must enjoy this blessing.

Then, for a moment, consider this in your heart—how does God view us who pray for the three courtyards? We must think about this first. Satan is going crazy, but can Satan defeat God? No, he cannot. God brings the greatest blessing here. Then, what will happen after a few years? You must hold this in your heart. After a few years, many people from various nations will gather here to worship. The remnants of this age will gather here to pray. The sick will come, be healed, and become witnesses. You must think about God’s will. Think about the time when you and I are no longer on this earth. One day we must go, so we must think of that time. Even if you leave nothing else, you must leave footprints that become a monument.

▣ Main point
What are the three courtyards, that God blesses them so much?

1. The 237 courtyard
It is the courtyard where the foreigners can come. That is what we must build. Many people think the Japanese church is behind the Korean church, but I do not think so. The difference is, it is different. In Japan, when someone is sent as a missionary or appointed as a pastor, they take 100% responsibility. It is different. Koreans still go to Japan for baseball, but the Japanese do not come here for baseball. Right? Why? It is the difference in capability and economic power. I was surprised. When someone becomes a pastor in Japan, they provide a house, tuition, and everything. That is how much strength they have. It is different. You must see this accurately.

When I went to Tokyo, I took a walk during my free time between meetings. I saw such good houses. They were so good that I wanted to go in. They built incredibly good buildings in a great area, surrounded by lush forests. Normally the door would be closed and I could not go in, but it was open. So I went in. I walked around as far as I could. What kind of place was it? I looked into it and realized, “Ah, that’s what it is.” It is a place for international students from all over the world to stay. “Ah, it is on a different level.” It is different. We still have a long way to catch up with Japan in this way. They built it so well.

So if there are people who pray, the best thing to have for saving Seoul would be a building where many multiethnic people can stay. Elder Kim Young-Sun once advised me, saying it would be good to have apartments or buildings where many people from various nations can live. That is true. Where children sleep, eat, and live influences them. That is the 237 courtyard.

1) The 7 bartizans
So with the prayer of these people, and with the prayer we enjoy, we must build these bartizans.

2) The 7 journeys
We must teach the journeys they need to walk throughout their lives. We must teach them.

3) The 7 guideposts
Simply put, we must teach them this (the 7 guideposts).

2. The courtyard of healing
There are many who are sick. In the future, if you do not understand the word “healing,” you will not be able to do anything. Treatment and healing are different words. What is treatment? It is when a doctor or pharmacist helps with the sick part. That is treatment. Healing is different. It refers to the whole person. Helping with the background, the aftermath, and all that led to the sickness—that is healing. In English, we often say “healing.” What the doctor does is not exactly “healing” but rather “clinic.”

There is no church that can do this. That is unfortunate. But when you say “healing,” it is not just about gathering the sick. Healing refers to the whole. Someone has a mental problem? There is always a reason in the background. We must heal that. How will they live going forward? There is a way. Someone suddenly got cancer? No, there is always a long-standing reason beforehand.

1) The Word
So first we heal through the Word. We must first revive the spiritual part.

2) Treatment
After that, we treat the sickness. First, revive the inside, then heal the sickness.

3) The pilgrim’s path
Then we must help these people gain strength and walk the pilgrim’s path.

Even now, there is no church in the world that does this (healing) 24 hours a day. That is why our church must become the model.

3. The courtyard of the summit
Finally, there must be a courtyard of the summit where the remnants from all over the world gather. What must we teach them? Two things.

1) Acts 17:1, 18:4, 19:8
Why Christ? We must teach this. Why is worship important? Why is prayer important? They must know this to win. What is the answer to prayer? We must teach this. The visible answer comes later; before that, God’s kingdom must come first. Teaching this is prayer. Remnants must be armed with this before going out.

I will explain this more in the sermon later, but there is a report that by 2030, 100,000 churches in America will close. I will explain this in the first service today. It is because they do not know this (Acts 17:1, 18:4, 19:8). Those of you sitting here must have the eyes of the mystery. Why is that person suffering and facing disaster? It is because they do not have the spiritual standard. We must help them.

In our country, when someone becomes a National Assembly member, from what I see, they are all from prestigious universities. Right? Almost all of them passed government exams. Almost all of them were legal professionals or something similar. They are smart people. But when I hear the words they use, I think, “Ah, this is truly regrettable.” President Yoon needs to assign them work. If someone is close, they say “pro-Yoon.” If someone is a little distant, they say “anti-Yoon.” If someone says a word, they call them “opposed to Yoon.” That is the level. Shouldn’t the president do his work? If you became president, what would you do? You would think, “I must do well.” First, you assign someone a task. Then they say, “That person is pro-Yoon.” It is like that. They have no idea about spiritual communication or the future. Why are they like that? They only care about their own gain.

So for remnants, we must help them understand what Christ is and why He is necessary. They must know what worship is. That is why Paul went into the synagogue on the Sabbath. It was the time of worship. They must know what prayer is. It is when God’s kingdom comes. When you are praying today, God’s kingdom is coming to the places you are going. We must teach this to the remnants.

2) The three-day weekend age
Also, for remnants to build the three courtyards, they must gain the power to seize the world—that is the three-day weekend age.

3) Strength
Remnants must build strength. They must have strength.

When we teach these three (the main points), God cannot help but bless us. You must surely hold this covenant in your heart.

▣ Conclusion

1. Preparation
God has already prepared it. All you need to do is set the right direction.

2. Direction
No matter how excellent a person is, if the direction is wrong, it will not work. If you set the direction right, the work of answers begins. This is not just any answer. It is the answer where God gathers His blessings and gives them to you. So you must hold onto this with the Word.

3. CVDIP
And you must think about the time when you are no longer here. Teach the remnants and others what 24 is. Teach them what 25 is. Teach them what eternity is. This is called CVDIP. You must teach this properly.

The younger they are, the better. If a young remnant listens to this (the entire message) and realizes it in their heart, that is enough. We have our own experiences from life, right? When we were growing up, there were moments when we thought, “Ah, that’s it.” That remains with us. But if you fill your heart with the world, reality, and such things from a young age, it becomes difficult later.

So recently, I went briefly to a gathering of elders and regional representatives. There, I gave them a message: “The church leaders who moved the world were not about calculations; it was about relationship—the relationship with God.” That is what is important. When Abraham calculated, it did not work out. But he kept going on the difficult path. Finally, Abraham made a decision before God. From then on, God told Abraham, “Lift your eyes and look to the north, south, east, and west. Walk through the land.” What happened? It was about the relationship with God. When you look at someone, you must look through the relationship with God. Right? Do not calculate. There was someone who did not calculate. It was Isaac. God blessed Isaac without any difficulty. When you farm, it usually yields one year’s harvest, but for Isaac, it was a hundred years’ worth. Why? Because he had to do world evangelization. That is the blessing you will receive. The wicked kept blocking Isaac’s wells, but Isaac gained the source of the spring. People kept being jealous, but God gave him a bigger field—the blessing of Rehoboth. I explained this to the elders.

The covenant of relationship
It is not just any covenant. It is the covenant of relationship. God promised to be with you and gave you the covenant. Some people always calculate. Who is that? Jacob. He always calculated. So later, even though Jacob was someone who was supposed to be blessed, connected to God and world evangelization, he kept calculating and did not hold onto the covenant. When he returned home, as you know, Jacob started to pray in crisis. That is when God gave him a new name. “Do not call yourself Jacob anymore, but Israel.” That is it. It is about relationship. He gave the covenant. You must hold onto it.

Jacob means “the one who grabs the heel.” Israel means “the one who wrestled with God and prevailed.” How can someone defeat God? If a child persistently asks for something huge from their parents, at first the parents do not give it. Because the child is asking for something unreasonable. But if the child keeps asking, what do the parents say? “Okay, I give up.” Do the parents really lose? No, but they say, “I lost.” It means the parents have acknowledged it. “It is possible for you.” God says, “I lost.” He is saying, “Hold onto this covenant, not your own calculations.” Tremendous things happen. All the children he had were people who calculated, but one person held onto the covenant of relationship with God—that was Joseph. This is important.

Time has gone long, but let me speak for just two more minutes. During the 40 years in the wilderness, those who calculated did not make it. There was a huge difference. When they calculated, they thought they would die. Right? When you look at reality, you end up calculating. When they calculated, they thought it would be hard to enter Canaan. They thought they might starve to death. That was the problem. What did they say? “Let’s go back to Egypt. What if we die here? We have the wrong leader. Let’s go back.” That is what happened. If you calculate wrong, you end up like that.

A truly upright person would have said, “Even if we die here, our descendants must go to Canaan.” Even if they do not believe in God, that is what they should say. It is very difficult. Public opinion turns like that. But only two people held onto the relationship and covenant with God. Who were they? Joshua and Caleb. Actually, at that time, only three people who held onto the covenant entered the land of Canaan. The rest were replaced. There was a generational change, and the descendants entered the land. So teach this to the next generation. Who were the three who entered? Joshua, Caleb, and Rahab. They went in.

If Rahab had calculated, she would not have hidden the spies. Right? The king gave the order, and later the police came and asked, “Did you see the spies?” She said no. She lied, saying they went that way. Why did she do that? She was not calculating. She said, “The Lord is the true God, and you are God’s people. You will surely enter Canaan. Please let me come with you.” And she entered. She came to Canaan, married, and had descendants, and among them came David. Right?

Today, just holding the covenant in your heart is enough. Let us pray.

Prayer
God, we thank You. Let today be the day when we hold the living Word and covenant in our hearts. During this worship, let God’s kingdom come to the places around us where we must go. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

08.18.24 District Message
Scripture Reading: John 21:15-18

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▣ Introduction
There’s an old story: a couple, married for just a week, were found dead in their car on the roadside. It made the news. Both had died from gunshot wounds, but it wasn’t a suicide—the gun wasn’t found near the scene. Much later, the killer was caught. It turned out to be a hunting accident gone wrong. The man had gotten into an argument while driving—one of those typical roadside confrontations. Words were exchanged, windows rolled down, and in a moment of uncontrollable rage, the hunter grabbed his gun and shot them. He confessed, filled with regret, unable to explain his actions. He wasn’t ignorant of right and wrong; he simply couldn’t control his fury. And in that rage, he destroyed lives—including his own.

Why share this story? Because you need three essential kinds of strength to live in this world.

1. Spiritual nutrition (immune system) – [Courtyard of prayer (healing)]
Spiritual strength begins with spiritual nutrition. Though invisible, it is vitally important. You need this strength during prayer, worship, and even in your thoughts throughout the day. Scripture commands us to establish a courtyard of prayer, because this courtyard is the courtyard of healing.

(Immune system)
Do you remember Yoo Byung-eun? His body was found in the mountains. There was debate—was it murder? Was he killed? But the medical experts knew the truth immediately: he died from hypothermia. When your body temperature drops, your immune system collapses. That’s why children must be warned when hiking—if they lose their way, their temperature drops. It’s not drowning that kills people in water—it’s the drop in body temperature. A fall of just 3 degrees can be fatal.

In the same way, when your spiritual “temperature” drops, your spiritual immunity weakens. Some people handle problems with ease; others fall into panic. That’s the difference. When hardships come, some remain calm, while others collapse emotionally or mentally. Life constantly brings noise, conflict, and chaos—those without spiritual strength are overwhelmed. Even family life becomes difficult without this strength. That’s why you must always receive strength through the courtyard of prayer.

2. Foreigners – [Courtyard of the Gentiles]
What if you moved to a foreign country? What if you had to live there permanently? The anxiety would be immense. You’d be tense all the time. Now think—what is it like for foreigners living in Korea? If you understand their fear and unease, you can truly help them.

God commands in Scripture: Build a courtyard of the Gentiles. The Word of God is perfect. In the church, establish both the courtyard of prayer for healing and the courtyard of the Gentiles so foreigners can live again.

3. Children – [Courtyard of children]
And God commands us to care for children. Scripture speaks clearly about these three courtyards. Children must study, grow, and one day find their calling—some may go into work or business. They must be prepared. That’s what the courtyard of children is for. God gave precise revelation when He commanded the construction of the temple.

What do you think? Shouldn’t we establish these three courtyards in our church? Traditional evangelism through handing out tracts is fine, but it’s a low-level approach. If something is prepared well, people will come naturally. A good restaurant doesn’t need flyers—just one taste convinces customers to return and bring others. In the same way, spiritual ministry must be solid. You must gain this strength through prayer.

When children are taught to pray, they begin to learn three things:

[Only]
They discover what it means to hold to “only.” This is what Jesus emphasized—through prayer, they realize the “only” Christ.

[Uniqueness]
Others begin to notice the uniqueness in them. Your children begin to realize the unique blessings God has given them.

[Re-creation]
Eventually, they begin to bring life to others. This is the blessing of re-creation.

300%
Put another way: we must prepare them with 300% strength. If we fail to prepare our children, they may grow up with uncertainty, suffering under others’ control. This is not about micromanaging their lives—it’s about not letting them fall into spiritual slavery, like the descendants of Israel who became captives due to their parents’ disobedience. This is how we stop that cycle. This blessing is incredibly important.

Even today, you need to receive this (spiritual nutrition) first. We all come from the world’s pressures, carrying concerns and burdens. Even with friends or family, we still need deeper spiritual comfort. We need strength.

“Courtyard of the Summit – Eternity”
This is what we call the courtyard of the summit. It is where remnants are raised as summits. And the answer given here is for eternity. That’s what the Bible teaches.

(John 21:15–18)
In John 21, Jesus told Peter the same command three times: “Feed my lambs.” Even as He was on His way to the cross, He said, “Do not weep for me; weep for your children.” These are powerful words. Because God blesses this work, all you need to do is pray. No major preparations needed—just prayer.

– Imprint
Imprint this blessing on your children. Even if answers don’t come right away, that’s okay.

(Brain, soul, eternity)
Imprints form first in the brain. That’s why what children see and hear while growing up is so important. What is imprinted in the brain rarely disappears. That’s why we must not scar children—they don’t forget. The only solution is this: “When the Holy Spirit comes upon you…” Only Christ. Nothing else can heal it. And it doesn’t stop at the brain. Because we have souls, the imprint goes deeper—into the soul—and eventually connects to eternity.

Body
What appears as a physical or emotional problem is actually just the outward sign of what has been imprinted in the brain, soul, and spirit. That’s why worship is so important. Teaching your children the Word of God is crucial. Teaching them to pray is crucial. Because it becomes imprinted in their brain, soul, and spirit—and connects to eternity.

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▣ Main message

1. Parents – Church leaders
Now to the main point: the role of parents and church leaders is crucial. Let’s look at a few examples:

1) Exodus 2:1–20
When her child’s life was threatened, Jochebed made a bold decision: “There’s only one way—send him into Pharaoh’s palace.” What faith! She sent Moses with the covenant imprinted in him—and that changed the world. She must have poured messages and prayers into him while nursing him. A mother’s prayer may look small, but it has world-changing power. Your prayer is that important.

2) 1 Samuel 1:9–11
Hannah’s prayer gave birth to the prophet Samuel. You know what happened.

3) 1 Kings 18:1–15
Obadiah, a faithful church leader, protected one hundred prophets. The number isn’t the point—his devotion was. That act turned into the Dothan movement, and later a global work that blocked the Arameans.

4) Daniel 1:8–9
Daniel held Isaiah’s words in his heart. While others ignored the message, Daniel embraced it—and God used him to influence Babylon. That is the power of the Word and of prayer.

5) Acts 2:10
At the Mark’s Upper Room, there were pilgrims from Rome. I believe Priscilla and Aquila were among them. They later transformed Rome. Maybe you can’t relate right away—but your one prayer can do the same.

2. Jesus’ promise
Why is this courtyard of the summit important? Because it’s the promise of Christ—God’s promise.

1) John 2:12–25
When Jesus saw the temple missing these three courtyards, He became angry and cleansed it with a whip. A church that lacks these courtyards is not a true church. See the blessings that followed. Even now, we are unknowingly entering into incredible grace.

Herod’s temple lacked the courtyard of prayer, courtyard of the Gentiles, and courtyard of children. They had turned it into a marketplace—for animal sales and currency exchange. Bringing outside animals was discouraged. Instead, people were forced to buy from the temple system, run by Annas and Caiaphas. That’s why Jesus drove them out. They even changed money specifically for the temple tax—right in the children’s courtyard. Jesus knew this—and that’s why He became angry. If you understand this, you will certainly receive answers.

2) Luke 23:28
While carrying the cross, Jesus told the weeping women, “Do not weep for me. Weep for your children.” Even while ascending Golgotha, He was thinking of the next generation.

3) John 21:15–18
Again, Jesus told Peter: “Feed my lambs. Take care of my sheep.” This is Christ’s promise.

3. Ministers (Paul)
God entrusted this work to the ministers. Many failed, but Paul was different. God used him powerfully. This is something all ministers must understand.

1) Synagogues
Paul always went to the synagogues because children were there.

2) Rome
Eventually, Paul went to Rome to save the next generation of the world. That’s why he had to go there.

Even recently, some children came from Oceania. It was their first time on a plane, their first time overseas, and their first time seeing something like this. We invited them to show them something real. It’s said that even a president cried. That’s what true leadership looks like. Many visitors were determined to raise their own children properly after seeing this.

3) Romans 16:25–27
More than that, Paul revealed what had been hidden for ages. The mystery of the gospel.

So today, as you pray, be spiritually aware. We need strength to save other nations and our own future generations. Even if you don’t travel abroad, you can save the foreigners already among us. Hold firmly to the covenant.

Someone once asked me, “What should we do for multiethnic people?” My response? Don’t ask—just act. In Busan, I said, “Let’s eat lunch together with the multiethnic group.” Nothing complicated—just weekly fellowship. Get to know them. Let them open their hearts. Let them say, “This church is better than home. God must have brought us to Korea for a reason.” That’s what they must feel.

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▣ Conclusion – The Word

God’s Word will surely be fulfilled. Jesus said, “Not a single stroke or letter will disappear until all is accomplished.” When faced with a crisis, Isaiah said, “The Word of the Lord endures forever.” In a way, not even God can stop it, because it is His Word.

God is all-powerful, but there’s one thing He cannot do: lie. What humans do best, God cannot do. We lie easily. Someone asks, “Pastor, did you eat?” And even if we didn’t, we say, “Yes, I did,” just to be polite. That’s not a harmful lie—it’s kindness. But God cannot lie.

May today be the greatest day for you in Jesus Christ. Let us pray.

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Prayer. God, thank You for giving us the opportunity and blessing. May today be a day when we gain spiritual strength. Help us pass on this blessing to our future generations and to the multiethnic next generation. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen.

24.08.11 District Message
Scripture Reading: Acts 13:4-15

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Originally, there were three courtyards in the temple. God gave a revelation, and it was a very important one. The courtyard of the Gentiles (foreigners), the courtyard of healing (prayer), and the courtyard of children (remnants). There was a courtyard so that foreigners from other nations could come. A courtyard where Gentiles could dwell. Then there was also a separate courtyard for children. And most importantly, there was the courtyard for prayer and healing. These three courtyards existed. So, in other words, foreigners were coming. This (healing courtyard) was where one could pray. And this was the courtyard where children and remnants came.

But what you need to know is that even though the church received this revelation and followed it, the church eventually lost hold of it. Since they didn’t understand it, it ended up being empty. So what happened? During Jesus’ time, people sacrificed animals in the temple by shedding their blood. In order to do that, they needed clean animals. The Jews took advantage of this by requiring the animals to be inspected. So people had to pay an inspection fee. And whenever possible, animals bought from outside were disqualified: “This won’t do.” As they kept doing this, it turned into a commercial scheme. Then they started selling the animals inside the temple courtyard. If you bought those, you were accepted. It became corrupt. And when purchasing all those animals, you couldn’t just pay with regular money. The temple had its own currency. That’s what the Jews used back then. So people had to exchange their money. And of course, there were commission fees for the exchange. So what do you think happened? During the festivals, many people came. And where were all the animal inspections, animal sales, and money exchanges happening? They all took place right here—in these three courtyards. Do you understand now? That’s why Jesus got angry and drove them out, swinging a whip.

So in reality, these three courtyards have not been restored to this day. That’s why we must restore them. This time, including the presidents of several countries, around 200 foreign children came. We expect many more to come next year. And they will be sent to each church. Will these three things (the courtyards) be coming to your church and to the temple currently being built in Changwon? It’s not just a building. All of you who participate will receive blessings. Of course, there are many people involved in construction, but they, too, will be blessed.

Long ago, the mayor of Yeongdo once told me, “Pastor, it seems our Yeongdo is receiving blessings because of your church.” At first, I thought it was just a polite remark, but he actually understood something. He said, “People from all over the world are gathering here.” And it’s true.

There are blessings that we receive knowingly and those we receive unknowingly. What we receive unknowingly is called grace. You and the people working on this temple project have already received grace. You did it without knowing, but it was a blessing. You must remember this: These three courtyards are coming. When God gave His revelation, He commanded that these be placed around the temple—inside it. Not just the main sanctuary, but these three courtyards were to be there. It’s truly something to be thankful for.

Healing courtyard and the eternal answer

Among the three, today we are looking at the message regarding this one—the courtyard of healing. This is not just an answer—it is an eternal answer. As we proceed with temple construction, many sick people must come and be helped. So, if possible, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals should take an interest in this healing ministry. That will give it a more refined and medical approach.

[Past | Treatment | Future]

Why is this necessary? Doctors treat patients today. Isn’t that right? They take scans, diagnose pain, and so on. But many doctors can’t take responsibility for what happened in the past. Yet the illness came from the past. But what doctors do is only this (treatment). They can’t go beyond that. Doctors are already busy treating the present; how could they deal with someone’s past? But what’s more important is the future. Can a doctor who is already busy running a hospital be responsible for someone’s future? No. That’s why the church must be able to provide this (past, treatment, and future)—in the healing courtyard.

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▣ Introduction – True healing: the church

So this “true healing” is the reason the church must exist. This is what makes a church proper. A proper church must allow people to receive healing. If that’s not happening, it is not a proper church. But what kind of healing are we talking about? That’s what you need to see carefully.

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▣ Main message

1. Blessing of Eden
God originally gave the blessing of Eden. This is the original blessing. The church helps people realize this.

2. Healing of darkness
Next, many people are living in darkness without knowing it. The church must bring healing by shining light in that darkness.

3. Healing of the field
Only then can we help those suffering in their homes, workplaces, and in the field.

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1. Blessing of Eden
1) Genesis 1:27
The blessing of Eden means that only humans were created to believe in God. That’s what it means to be human. “Created in the image of God.” No matter how smart a dog is, it cannot believe in God. Have you seen a dog offering worship? No matter how intelligent, it can’t. Only humans can worship. So when someone offers the wrong kind of worship, that’s called idolatry. It’s wrong. God told people to believe in Him, but they end up bowing to stones. They make something and then bow to it. That’s not it. This is a very important point.

2) Genesis 2:7
God breathed into humans strength—true strength, the breath of life. We must restore this. How important is that?

3) Genesis 2:18
And He blessed humans so they could live happily in Eden. We must restore that. People don’t realize how important humans are. “People can just live.” Do people live by food alone?

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2. Healing of darkness
Not knowing this, people fall into darkness. Where did they fall?

1) Genesis 3:4–5
Satan came and tempted them, and they fell. That’s Genesis 3:4–5. The devil came and said, “Don’t listen to God. Don’t believe in Him. Believe in yourself.” It sounds right. But they were deceived. We often hear things like, “Don’t trust God. Trust your fists.” There used to be people like that. But eventually, they fall into Satan’s grip. That’s how all the shamans and occultists appeared in the world.

2) Genesis 6:4–5
This is the Nephilim incident. People thought, “We can live well without believing in God.” And powerful nations rose up. But they were all destroyed in disasters.

3) Genesis 11:1–8
Then they said, “Let’s build the Tower of Babel.” Let’s unite our strength. That’s how humans are. But it collapsed. Today, you must beware of powerful nations like the U.S., China, and European countries. They’re always building towers and preparing for war—even without saying so. China and the U.S. keep thinking about war: “We must become the number one superpower.” They’re constantly at it.

When North Korea launches missiles, the U.S. places THAAD systems to intercept them. But China objects. Why? Because the U.S. can now observe everything in China too. China doesn’t like that. They say, “Don’t look at us.” They don’t say it directly, but they mean, “Stop it.” The U.S. plays dumb and says, “We’re placing it here to intercept incoming missiles.” This is the kind of ongoing conflict. It’s always been that way. And so the whole world has been plunged into darkness. Nothing but the gospel can heal this. If a king truly believed in God, how could he try to kill others?

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3. Healing of the field

Now it’s reached the field. So we must heal the field.

1) Acts 13:5–12
Paul went into the field and found a town completely consumed by shamanism. And he brought about change.

2) Acts 16:16–18
Most people go to fortune-tellers because they’re anxious. But it turns out the fortune-teller was possessed by a demon. People unknowingly go to hear the words of demons. That’s why they get more and more troubled. Paul went and brought healing. He reached the field.

3) Acts 19:8–20
Now, various incurable diseases are arising. Even if we cure cancer, another disease will come. Incurable illnesses keep appearing. In the past, people died from tuberculosis. Not anymore. Back then, people died from AIDS. Now, they don’t. Medical science has advanced. The time will come when even cancer isn’t deadly. But new diseases will keep appearing. Paul went into this scene and healed through the power of God’s Word. That is the church’s mission.

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▣ Conclusion – [Disease]

If you’re already suffering from illness, what should you do? There are three things:

1. Invisible spiritual strength (7·7·7)
First is the unseen—the spiritual strength. You must gain that strength. We know this: the bartizan, journey, and guidepost God gives. The church must help people gain this strength.

2. Five elements
Second, for visible physical illnesses like cancer, five things are essential:
(1) Listen carefully to what the doctor says.
(2) Find the foods that help with healing.
(3) Engage in healing physical activities.
(4) Learn proper breathing—it heals. I once noticed during a summit between President Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong-un that something was wrong. I suspected an illness just by watching how Kim Jong-un breathed while speaking. Later, it showed on his face and body. That’s how I knew. Breathing is powerful. You can live or die based on how you breathe. You can heal.
(5) Prayer. The church must teach all five. Cancer patients can be helped. It’s not difficult. These five things: exercise, doctor’s instructions, food—anyone can try them. In short, it all comes down to breathing and prayer. That’s the conclusion. I’ve practiced breathing prayer for 37 years. I’m currently a registered member of Asan Medical Center. The hospital said I’m the healthiest among all their members. Probably true.

If you know prayer correctly, you can gain great strength and healing. The church must be able to help in this area—not just healing disease but fulfilling this (main message). It’s tremendous.

3. Future
And then the future. We must help people prepare for spiritual battles. And help them understand eternity. We need to teach them what will happen when they grow old. If you don’t know this mystery, you’ll suffer more as you age. You won’t be able to say it, but serious difficulties will come.

That’s why we must gain spiritual strength and build a temple where people around the world who are suffering can also gain strength. A temple may be a building, but this (the message) is the true content. So today, don’t let your mind wander during Sunday worship. At least today, pray properly. That way, every week you can have time to gain real spiritual power.

Let us pray.

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Prayer. God, we thank You. May we gain spiritual strength today as we spend this entire day in prayer. Heal our diseases. Let this be a time where Your light shines upon all our works. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

2024.08.04 District Message
Scripture: Acts 2:10

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When we were young, Korea was in extreme poverty. It was a situation unimaginable to you now. These days, you can easily buy clothes and live comfortably. But back then, we received relief goods from other countries. Those clothes didn’t fit properly, so we had to sort through them to find ones that roughly suited us. Also, in every neighborhood, milk, cornmeal, and other food were distributed. But when you looked into who was doing all that, it turned out it was churches from overseas sending missionaries. That’s how desperate and miserable Korea was at that time. But when those missionaries came, the gospel movement began to arise all over our country. Churches began to spring up everywhere. Sudden, remarkable change came to Korea. Of course, many scientists, businesspeople, and politicians worked hard. But almost all the national leaders at the time were believers with the gospel. From the president to people like Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, nearly all of them were Christians. Though they were a small number, they played a critical role in saving Korea.

Today’s message is especially significant because after the WRC, many of our multiethnic members will be worshiping in different places. The title is The courtyard of 237. We’ve added one more: The 5000 tribes. In a sense, anyone can reach the 237 nations. But you must pray with special focus for this. The large nations within the 237 are accessible by plane. But here—the 5000 tribes—that’s the real problem. So our goal is to evangelize these 5000 tribes. Realistically, we can’t go there ourselves. That’s why we must raise and send people, or connect with those already there. These people are in South America, Oceania, Southeast Asia, Africa. This is a tremendous answer to prayer. Meeting these individuals is a great path to evangelizing the 5000 tribes.

So how can we accomplish this?

1. Covenant
You simply need to hold firmly to the accurate covenant. The covenant is God’s Word, and that’s why works take place.

2. 237 – 5000 prayer
You must become a person of prayer connected to the 237 nations and the 5000 tribes.

3. Field disciples
Then God will surely raise disciples in the field.

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1. Covenant

The phrase that appears most frequently in the Bible is, “The Word of the Lord came to…” That is the covenant. The most repeated expression in Scripture. “The Word of the Lord came to so-and-so.” For example, “The Word of the Lord came to Jeremiah a second time.” At Horeb Mountain, God gave His Word to Moses. This covenant is more powerful than the chip inside your smartphone. Scientific advancement was unimaginable back then, but today, you can view the whole world through your phone. Soon, they’ll develop technology that connects to space. But even greater than that is when God’s Word comes upon you.

1) Genesis 12:1-3
In Genesis 12:1-3, God spoke to Abraham. At first, Abraham took it lightly. “Leave your country, your people, and your father’s household.” This isn’t just about moving—it means to look to the whole world. “Go to the land I will show you.” But at the time, Abraham didn’t think it applied to him. When God said, “Through your offspring all nations will be blessed,” Abraham struggled to believe it. He didn’t even have a child, yet God spoke of offspring blessing the nations. It was impossible to believe. So, Abraham faced many hardships throughout his life. But later, when he came to believe this, God accomplished many great works through him.

2) Genesis 39:1-6
Another example is Joseph in Genesis 39:1-6. God’s Word came upon Joseph, and what was that Word? It was this—the courtyard of 237, the 5000 tribes, and the eternal answer. What seemed like small matters transformed into eternal answers. Who could have imagined? The place we lived wasn’t even considered livable due to a massive fire. Older people may remember—it was one of Korea’s most devastating fires. The port still exists in Busan. A fuel tank exploded, engulfing the whole area in flames. Many died instantly. The government, in desperation, told us to wait—there was nowhere to send us. They set up a tent in a vacant field on a mountain and told us to wait there. But someone built a church there. It was an Australian missionary who came all the way to Korea and built a church on that mountain. At the time, it seemed insignificant, but that gospel work turned into an eternal answer.

3) 1 Samuel 1:9-11
Similarly, even though Hannah had no visible answers to prayer, the Word of God came upon her.

4) 1 Kings 18:1-15
When you accurately hold to the covenant, as Obadiah did in 1 Kings 18:1-15, the Word of the Lord comes upon you. That covenant is everything. When you hold to the covenant during worship, especially on Sunday, everything changes.

5) Daniel 1:8-9
When Daniel was taken captive, he didn’t hold onto anything else—just the accurate covenant. He understood why they were taken captive. Fortunately, he was selected as a high-ranking official. At that moment, Daniel resolved firmly in his heart, holding tightly to the accurate covenant.

Most people don’t truly understand the power of the Word. But when you hold to the accurate covenant, it is always fulfilled. The question is: what is the accurate covenant? Many people don’t understand what it means to hold to the accurate covenant. What is it? It’s this—the courtyard of 237, the 5000 tribes, the eternal answer. You must pray with this covenant.

At first, Abraham couldn’t understand. That’s why hardships kept coming. Not small hardships, but situations that felt like death. Even worse, the nephew he brought along using humanism became a source of trouble.

Genesis 13:14-18
One day, Abraham finally realized, “I’ve held to the wrong covenant.” He told Lot, “We are relatives—how can we fight? From today, we separate.” He didn’t demand money. He said, “You choose first. If you go east, I’ll go west. If you choose the plains, I’ll go to the mountains.” Lot naturally chose the more prosperous land, which turned out to be Sodom and Gomorrah—leading to great disaster. Genesis 13:14 says, “After Lot had separated from Abraham…” Simply put, after breaking off unbelief and holding to the covenant.

It may seem distant to you, so you fail to hold to the covenant. Abraham must have thought, “I’m too old for this.” But you hold to the covenant through prayer. Once the covenant comes upon you, you move through prayer.

6) 1 Peter 2:9
That’s why 1 Peter 2:9 says, “You are a royal priesthood.”

Covenant – Light
You weren’t called for anything else but to shine the light. This light isn’t mere electricity—it’s the light of creation. You were called to shine this light to Oceania. To shine this light in dark places. It’s not difficult—just shine the light. “Arise, shine.” The following words are crucial: “For the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” If you don’t shine the light, people in darkness will perish. Understanding this is accurately holding the covenant.

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2. 237 – 5000 prayer
From that moment, God begins to work.

1) Acts 2:10
Especially among the early church at Mark’s upper room, Acts 2:10 mentions “visitors from Rome.” I find that term extremely important.

(2) 237 nations – 5000 tribes
In Rome, there were people from 237 nations. They brought 5000 tribes as slaves. The disciples came from among them. I believe Aquila and Priscilla were such people. There’s much evidence for this. Though the “visitors from Rome” aren’t named, it was likely people like them.

(3) Acts 18:24-28
Why do I believe it’s Priscilla and Aquila? In Acts 18:24-28, they asked Apollos, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They asked him about the baptism of the Holy Spirit—the very event that happened at Mark’s upper room. After hearing this, Apollos was greatly strengthened and boldly proclaimed the Word.

(4) Acts 2:17-18 (Future)
In Acts 2:17-18, as they held to God’s Word and prayed, God clearly revealed the future: “Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.” God reveals the future when you accurately hold the covenant and pray for the courtyard of 237, the 5000 tribes, and the eternal answer.

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3. Field disciples

What happens next?

(1) Acts 13:1-12
They finally went to the field—the first mission field of Paul.

(1) Acts 13:1-5
They had no worries because Acts 13:1-5 shows they prayed for complete guidance of the Holy Spirit. On Sunday, pray not for other things, but for complete guidance of the Holy Spirit.

(2) Acts 13:6-11
The moment they did, the forces of darkness were broken. Those who practiced sorcery and caused confusion were defeated. You must truly believe this. As you hold to the covenant and pray, darkness is broken instantly.

(3) Acts 13:12
Even the proconsul believed the gospel. Just as national leaders in Korea once received the gospel, the proconsul did as well. It happened at the first mission field. This means God had already prepared such disciples because you hold to the covenant. God prepared disciples everywhere.

(2) Acts 14:14-20
In Lystra, Paul was stoned and left for dead, but he survived. Instead of fleeing, Paul went back to preach the gospel. From Lystra came Timothy—a disciple from that region.

Don’t worry. There are prepared disciples everywhere—in Oceania, on every island. Not seeking them is a tremendous loss. World-changing individuals exist among their future generations.

(3) Acts 16:6-40
Acts 16 contains critical events. As they tried to evangelize, the way was blocked. Most people give up or choose alternatives. But they waited in deep prayer. In a vision, they saw a Macedonian man pleading, “Come to Macedonia and help us.” They met Lydia—a field disciple. While praying together, they healed a demon-possessed girl. Though imprisoned for it, God worked even there.

Philippi (Acts 16), Lystra (Acts 14), Asia (Acts 13)—everywhere, God had prepared people. I’ve seen it on the evangelism field. There are always prepared people—disciples, called workers. We just wait for them to appear. Even on the islands of Oceania, God has hidden many disciples.

(4) Acts 17:6
In Thessalonica, Jason appeared. That became the Thessalonian church—a crucial area with roads connecting to Rome. Thessalonica wasn’t merely conquered—it was interconnected with Rome.

(5) Acts 18:1-4 (Corinth)
There, Paul met Priscilla and Aquila—a miraculous meeting in Corinth.

(6) Acts 19:1-3 (Ephesus)
In Acts 19, they experienced the same work that happened at Mark’s upper room. The sick were healed. They realized they had to see Rome. This was Ephesus.

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Conclusion – Concentrated prayer

What’s the conclusion? During worship today, engage in concentrated prayer. During the six days, confirm the covenant. Then again on Sunday, concentrate in prayer, hold the covenant, and confirm it throughout the week. This allows you to see:

1. Absolute covenant
You’ll discover the absolute covenant—the essential covenant you must hold to. That’s how you establish the absolute bartizan.

For me, I held this easily and clearly. There are countless seminaries worldwide, thousands of pastors emerging every year. Yet, the number of churches and believers is decreasing. Future generations fail to understand the gospel. So I held to this one thing—to plant the gospel properly in children, youth, and young adults.

2. 300%
Find the absolute covenant today and, especially for remnants and those in work, receive 300% answers: specialization, field focus, and system establishment. Prepare with 300%. Many struggle by starting carelessly. Don’t follow the world’s way. Prepare properly. Before graduating, remnants must prepare with 300%.

3. 237 – 5000
The standard is this—237 and 5000.

I bless you in the name of the Lord that today will be a deep time of prayer where you gain great strength.

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Prayer
Father, we thank You. May today be a day of healing. May it be a day of renewed strength. Let this be a day when the Word is deeply rooted within us. Grant us the strength to hold to the covenant and pray. Bless us to shine the light to the 237 nations and the 5000 tribes. In Jesus Christ’s name, Amen.

District Message, 7/28/2024
Scripture Reading: Acts 9:15, 19:21, 23:11, 27:24

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Remnants are coming from all over the world. The question is, what should they take with them?
The CVDIP seen in advance—the eternal answer.
The same goes for adults, but they must be made to see this in advance. They must be made to take this with them. This is the eternal answer.

▣ Introduction: 7.7.7
This time, I shared something important with the leaders. You must also remember this.

1. [Prayer Happiness 24] – The compass
When prayer is truly happiness to you, that means you have come to know prayer. Only then can 24 be established. Prayer doesn’t mean doing nothing and just praying all the time. It’s like a compass that is always with us. A ship must always have a compass to sail. That is prayer.

(300%)
When you have this, you will absolutely receive 300% answers. That’s the only way to overcome the world. What does 300% mean? Joseph received 100% answers in his work. Another 100% of God’s works arose in the field. And 100% of God’s works arose in every system. This is an undeniable fact, so remnants must absolutely hold onto this. You also must do this.

Why? Because when you pray properly like this (7.7.7), this (Prayer Happiness 24) naturally happens. It cannot help but happen. And that’s not the end.

2. Prayer Power 25 – The chip – The kingdom
The power of prayer 25 arises. This is like the chip inside your cell phone that connects you to the entire world. Through this, the work of God’s kingdom is fulfilled. This is extremely important for remnants and they must absolutely take this with them.

3. Prayer Completion – Eternity – Globalization
Finally, everything can be completed through prayer. This is called eternity. To those who hold to the covenant of eternity, globalization will surely take place. The studies of the remnants, your work, must be aligned with the 237 nations and the 5,000 people groups, and must be able to save them.

4. Prayer Practice – Transcending time and space
Now, holding onto this covenant, you begin to pray and put small things into practice one by one. At this time, works that transcend time and space arise. At this time, eternal businesses, masterpieces, and inheritances arise.

5. The 10 secrets of answered prayer
Finally, there are 10 secrets to receiving answers to prayer. Our remnants must absolutely take these with them. As for adults, there’s really nothing more to say. Just pray this (7.7.7) without reason. Simply do this (Prayer Happiness 24). Then, nothing can stand in your way. Answers will come. When important incidents arise, the power of God 25 will appear. Jesus spoke about this on the Mount of Olives. And because the answer of eternity arises, world evangelization takes place.

What is the content of absolute answers?
1:1
It is Christ. What is the method?
1:3
The kingdom of God. What is the power?
1:8
Only the Holy Spirit. That’s how it works.

▣ Main
So, during the remnant period, all you need to do is discover. You must help them discover five things.

1. Absolute sovereignty – Seeing the covenant in advance
It’s within God’s absolute sovereignty. You must believe this. The fact that you were born as a Korean is God’s absolute sovereignty. You must realize the covenant within this. Those who see the covenant in advance will succeed. You take this and go. While attending conferences, you come to see the accurate covenant given to you. Forty years ago, I clearly saw, “Ah, I must only do evangelism.” I realized that everything else is in vain. It’s all in vain.

2. Absolute plan – Vision – Possessing it in advance
From this point on, you begin to see God’s absolute plan. This is called vision. It means possessing it in advance. You must possess it and take it with you. Joseph took the vision of world evangelization with him. Answers will continue to come over time, so you don’t need to worry. Remnants must take this covenant with them.

3. Absolute covenant – Dream – Enjoying it in advance
From this point on, God’s absolute covenant comes. This is called Dream. What is it? It’s not the dream that worldly people speak of. It’s enjoying in advance. You are sitting here, but you must already be enjoying world evangelization. Isn’t that so? You are seated in the field of world evangelization. But if you come to worship and sit there dozing off with no strength, you lose everything. Our remnants must firmly hold onto this.

4. Absolute journey – Image – Conquering in advance
From this point on, as you walk the journey, the absolute journey becomes visible. This journey is not walked by human strength, but by the power of God’s creation. You’ve already conquered it before even starting. Isn’t that right? Joseph had already conquered. The answers come afterward. You must firmly hold onto this.

5. Absolute goal – Practice – Fulfilling in advance
Then, the absolute goal comes. This is called Practice, which becomes the masterpiece. This is fulfilling it in advance.

Look closely at the seven remnants. Without exception, every one of them already possessed these things in advance. It’s okay if you are wrong. You only change by holding onto it. If you don’t hold onto it, you don’t even know you’re wrong. Ah, you only know whether you’re right or wrong after taking the test. The moment you hold onto the covenant, God’s works begin.

This year, a great door opened. Next year, truly astonishing things will happen. Next year, you must prepare so that people can come on their own.

▣ Conclusion

1. Bartizan
So, ultimately, a bartizan is established. You must have a bartizan to watch and guard.

2. Watchman
Only then can you become a watchman. You must have a bartizan to become a watchman.

3. 24, 25, Eternity
Thus come the words: 24, 25, eternity. You enjoy these answers. No one can change time. Because this is time that God alone controls, we cannot change it. The one thing fair to all people is 24—it is given equally. The key is how you enjoy this 24.

25 is not fair. It specially comes upon those who hold to God’s covenant. Eternity remains as a masterpiece. You must absolutely receive these answers.

Our elders and deaconesses have aged, haven’t they? You must simply do it—24. Just do it. You don’t even need to calculate when answers will come. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—they could have died, but it didn’t matter. Daniel was about to die. It didn’t matter. Esther was about to die. It didn’t matter.

This (Introduction) is unstoppable. This (Introduction) breaks down all darkness. You must have no excuses, no reasons. Isn’t that so? The fact that your children already make excuses and give reasons while attending school—this itself is a failure. Isn’t that right? As students, they simply need to pray in good health and study.

We have been given this perfect (Introduction) blessing, so we must seek this (Introduction). This is the message from this leaders’ retreat. You must completely make this your own. Everything is within this (Prayer Happiness 24). As you enjoy this, special answers come. As you enjoy this, you discover the eternal things.

As you put even small things into practice, as you take even a small step forward, everything turns toward world evangelization.

You can be victorious under any circumstance because you have the 10 secrets.

Prayer
Father God, we thank You. Let today be a day of healing as we pray all day long. Let today be a day when all pastors and church leaders receive power. Let unknown diseases be healed as we pray all day long. As we pray all day long, may the forces of darkness be bound. As we pray all day long, may the kingdom of God be established in all places connected to us. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 29:10-14

This week is the Practice bartizan. This becomes the eternal answer.

▣ Introduction
If you actually fall ill, there’s no one who can truly help you. Of course, you may receive help from family, doctors, and others, but none of them can take responsibility and resolve the issue.

1. Daily – 3 concentrations
That’s why you must practice the 3 concentrations daily. Just doing it morning, noon, and night will bring you tremendous power.

2. Sunday – Holy Spirit, mission, experience
And on Sundays, there’s something you must always remember. The last promise Jesus gave was, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Because this is the power of God, it’s tremendous. Even before He bore the cross, He said, “When I go, I will send the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, to you.” And on the Mount of Olives, He gave the mission, “Be filled with the Holy Spirit.” That’s the Mount of Olives. Then in Mark’s upper room, they experienced it. That’s how important Sunday is.

Worship
If you just recover Sunday worship, that is enough. Acts 2:42 says, “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching” and “to prayer.” So, the majority of people who do not receive answers are those who do not concentrate on worship. Assistant pastors must be especially careful because they are busy with church work, and it’s easy to miss worship. Likewise, church leaders and others are often busy with church tasks. If they’re not careful, they’ll miss worship, the power of God, and the blessings.

I served as an assistant pastor for 10 years, and that’s what happened to me. One day, I was struck by something. I’ve mentioned this before. A student came to church and left after about 10 seconds. She just came, sat for about 10 seconds, and left. One time, she handed me an envelope—perhaps there was money in it—and she left. It was a tithe. I thought, “That’s strange. Why does she come to the church, not even attend worship, and still give her tithe to me?” She was saying, “Please offer this on my behalf.” But one day, she stayed the whole Sunday service, earnestly praying. She was just a young student. I asked, “How were you able to attend worship today?” She explained. Across the street, there’s a bus terminal where buses gather. She said she cleans there. Her parents had passed away, and she had to take care of her younger siblings. She said she didn’t have time to worship on Sundays. But that day, she had time and said worship was so good. I felt very sorry. At the time, I was a pastor, but I wasn’t enjoying the importance of worship like she was.

Worship. If you properly worship, all your diseases and problems will be resolved. That’s how you must worship.

Weekdays
This even affects weekdays. “Every day in the temple and from house to house…”

Scheduled prayer
That’s not the end. Eventually, your prayer will align with the church. If your prayer is not connected with the church, then you’re just a churchgoer—not truly a member of the church. That’s what we call “scheduled prayer.” It means you’ve set topics for prayer. And you’ve also set the time. You pray together. It doesn’t matter where you are. “At the hour of prayer, the ninth hour…” Muslims who took over the world do it four to five times a day, even while walking on the street.

24, 25, eternity
Then, one day, it becomes (24, 25, eternity).
This is the blessing you must always enjoy on Sunday.

3. Identity prayer
And today, pray all day, holding onto your identity. You are a child of God, right? That’s what you pray with. When your children are hungry, they come home and ask for food. That’s identity. No child ever thinks, “Will Mom give me food or not?” If they do, that’s a mental illness. They don’t go to other houses and ask for food unless they’re beggars.

Authority prayer
Then comes the important authority prayer. You’ve been given authority to pray in the name of Jesus Christ. He said, “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions,” right?

This (Introduction) is your current timetable. If you had prayed every day during the six days before coming to church, you would see something different. Today, you must recover in this deep prayer. You must recover the strength that God gives.

[Mark 11:24]
“Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Right? Because you prayed. At first, I didn’t understand this verse. I hadn’t received it—how could I believe I had? I didn’t get it. One day, I understood. When Joseph prayed, he had already received it. The rest was just fulfillment. When Moses held onto the covenant at Mount Horeb, he had already received it. When Samuel anointed David, he had already received it. So I thought, “Ah, I see.” God didn’t say to Joshua, “I will give you the land of Canaan,” but “I have given it to you.” Today, if you receive grace, it means you have already received it.

▣ Main – Masterpiece
At this time, important masterpieces emerge. Not just answers—masterpieces. Let’s look at them:

1. Joseph (Genesis 37:1–11 – 45:1–5)
Joseph. He held onto the covenant (Genesis 37:1–11) in his youth. He held onto the covenant of world evangelization as a child, and what happened? He became governor and moved the entire world. The moment you accurately hold onto the covenant, believe that you’ve received it. I’m giving you the evidence.

2. Moses (Exodus 2:1–10 – Tabernacle, three feasts, Ark of the Covenant)
It was the covenant he heard from his mother. That’s Exodus 2:1–10. One day, Moses was transformed into someone who moved the world. He began the tabernacle movement in the wilderness. The Three Feasts and Ark of the Covenant came through Moses. That’s how it happens. It may seem unbelievable, but the evidence has come. That kind of prayer must begin today.

3. David (1 Samuel 16:1–13 – 1,000 bartizans, temple)
In 1 Samuel 16:1–13, Samuel comes and anoints David and prays over him, saying, “You will be king.” He held onto this covenant as a youth. David went on to build 1,000 bartizans and fully prepared for the construction of the temple.

4. Early Church (Acts 1, 3, 8 – World evangelization)
Look at the Early Church. Pray today. Answers will surely come. The Early Church had no strength. They were powerless. But just because we are weak doesn’t mean we can’t do anything. That’s just our thinking. “I’m poor, so I can’t do anything.” That’s our thinking. To the Early Church in the greatest crisis, Christ personally appeared and explained: Acts 1:3, the kingdom of God. Be filled with the Holy Spirit only. What happened? They did world evangelization.

Don’t you see it now? What answers are coming to us now? The 5,000 tribes are beginning to flood in. Among them, those who are most prepared are the elders of our church. From what I see, they are doing extremely well. There may be nothing like this on earth. This time, it’s not the U.S. or Europe. Of course, those people are coming, but it’s the 5,000 tribes. Kids who’ve never even left their home country are now flying for the first time. The Early Church seemed powerless, but through Christ, the kingdom of God, and only the Holy Spirit—they prayed over this, and world evangelization happened.

5. Calvary, Mount of Olives, Mark’s Upper Room
I’m now sharing the evidence. What masterpieces did they leave behind? The event of the cross at Calvary was the greatest and most significant event on earth. Jesus’ crucifixion was the greatest event. The amazing thing is, it was prophesied in the Bible. Even more amazing, it was prophesied that He would die and rise again. That took place at Calvary. Then He gathered them and gave a promise and mission. Nothing else would do—only the work of God’s kingdom. And it can’t be done by any other strength. Only the Holy Spirit. Only by the Spirit of God. Right? Only by the Spirit of Christ. That’s what He gave. They held onto this covenant and gathered like today—that was Mark’s upper room. What happened there was something no Jewish person of power could accomplish.

It’s not something just anyone can do. But now, through you, many of the 5,000 tribes are coming. The reason I value places like Vanuatu in Oceania, the Philippines, and Latin America is that the 5,000 tribes are there. Honestly, even if we don’t go to America, the gospel movement can happen. But unless the accurate gospel goes to the 5,000 tribes, it won’t happen. People in the U.S. or Europe can hear through media. But look—they are completely in spiritual darkness. We must preach the gospel to the 5,000 tribes. That’s why we say America and Europe are important—because from there, we can enter the 5,000 tribes.

6. The three courtyards
On top of that, what do we do? We must build the three courtyards.

7. 237, healing, summit
So, our members and remnants begin the work of reaching the 237 nations, healing them, and raising them to summit level. It’s happening just like this.

▣ Conclusion
So what happens if we continue praying over this?

1. Platform
An invisible spiritual platform is formed first. Before physical illness comes, the mind and spirit fall ill first. On the other hand, before world evangelization, a platform forms in my heart, mind, and soul.

2. Watchtower
Then you are able to establish the watchtower that shines the light.

3. Antenna
Just like you can connect with the world through a cellphone, with God’s even more advanced antenna, you are connected with the whole world. Focus on concentrated prayer today. Begin the concentrated prayer that restores you without even realizing it. It works. Pray sincerely.

Yesterday, someone came to me after a music concert and introduced himself: “Pastor, I was once a drug addict.” He said he quit instantly upon hearing the gospel. That’s possible. It’s hard, but he said he quit instantly. He’s now running a business. I purposely asked him to write down his name and number. I said I would pray for him.

There was a king of France who was wondering, “What should I do for my people?” He thought, “I should build a cathedral.” He said, “Since I am the king, I will build it personally.” And he did. Then he said, “Engrave my name in front of that church as a memorial.” They wrote the name Charles VII. That night, the king had a dream. A hand appeared and erased his name. Then a finger came out and wrote a new name: “Zinzendorf.” He woke up. The next night, he had the same dream. “What is going on?” A third night, the same dream. Who dreams the same strange dream three times? Then the king said, “Find out who this Zinzendorf is.” But there was no such person. Eventually, they found him. He was just a small child in front of the cathedral. “Are you Zinzendorf?” “Yes.” “What did you do while this cathedral was being built?” “Nothing.” “Think carefully.” “Ah, there is one thing. Since our house is nearby, whenever carriages came in, I gave cool water to the coachmen and the horses.” This child waited and gave cold water. Back then it was hot. That’s when the king realized, “Ah, I see.” “Rename the church Zinzendorf Church.” I’ve never been, but I heard it still exists.

What does this mean? If you just participate in world evangelization and the three courtyards, even through prayer, you’ve done it together. Right? That child didn’t have money to give an offering, but he still participated. You’re praying every day, doing the three courtyard prayers with us. Just that means you’re participating. So today, may this be a time where you receive great grace without any conditions during worship, in the name of Jesus Christ. I bless you.

Prayer
Let today be the day of Pentecost. Let today become the day of Antioch and Macedonia. Let it be the beginning of the evangelization of Rome. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17:1-47

Our church leaders are aging, and our remnants are preparing for the future. That’s why this is extremely important.

▣ Introduction, So right now, we are doing two things.

1. Thought – Prayer
We’re all thinking about something, right? When we think a lot, memorize many English words, and study hard, our brains develop. Before, we knew nothing, but after studying English all night, it started to make sense. So we develop—but that doesn’t mean we gain power. The brain only gains strength when it rests. You must remember this. You have to turn your thoughts into prayer. When you do, your thoughts come alive. But if you stop at your own thoughts, there’s a limit. Even if your thoughts are right, you’ll end up stuck within them.
[ Brain ]
That’s when the brain starts taking fatal damage. You must remember this.

2. Breathing – Long
There’s one more thing you’re doing without realizing it: breathing. You’re doing it right now, and you’re also thinking without knowing. These two things—thought and breathing—are extremely important. When someone is struggling in the hospital, you don’t give them supplements first—you put on an oxygen mask. Yet most of you do this without any conscious awareness. That’s why remnants’ brains develop in function, but their strength keeps diminishing. The reason well-educated people suffer from spiritual problems is that their brains lack strength. That’s why your breathing must be long enough to become prayerful and peaceful.

24, Rest, Peace, Strength, Happiness
Our church leaders especially must be able to do this—prayer—24 hours. 24 doesn’t mean working non-stop. It means resting 24 hours a day. It means your body may be busy, but your spirit is peaceful. That’s very important. It means enjoying great strength throughout the day. And when you do that, not only do you enter rest—you become happy.

You must discover this. Not so you can live longer, but so you can live in good health. Without the strength of prayer, it shows. How? If your pride is hurt even a little, you start to shake. Some say, “They don’t recognize me—I’m leaving.” But if you have this strength, it doesn’t affect you. Even if someone disregards you, you’re fine. Without this strength, if your husband disrespects you, you get upset. “Who do you think you are?” But if you have this strength, and your husband disrespects you? You laugh. “My husband is doing comedy again.” It’s a good thing—it’s hard to create such laughter. “My wife is doing comedy again.” That’s how it becomes. It shows. The strongest demon is the “demon of hurting your feelings”—because it attacks your pride. And there are many people like that.

You need to do this. You need to have health to do God’s work. These two things—thought into prayer and long breathing—are gifts from God. Please remember this. Peacefully. Right now, as you pray peacefully, turn everything into prayer. Slowly, breathe long enough for it to become prayerful and peaceful. If that doesn’t happen and a difficult event occurs, what happens? Your breathing gets even shorter. When something urgent happens, our breath shortens. But when we look out at the distant mountains, we breathe deeper. When we look at the ocean or the forest and say, “This is so nice,” we naturally calm down and breathe longer.

You must intentionally turn all your thoughts into prayer. You must remember this. Remnants—if you want your brain to come alive, you must do this (thought into prayer, long breathing). If your breath is short, all seniors here are slowly losing lung capacity. Because you’re not doing deep breathing. Also, you need to activate your intestines, but since you never do, your intestines are painfully waiting. I didn’t talk about breathing before because I was worried that people would say something, but now it’s fully backed by science. Doctors have started to speak up. Once they speak, it becomes medically validated. Your brain will degenerate. That leads to mental illness, depression, or dementia. But the greatest strength is the work of the Holy Spirit. You must pray.

This year, doors to the 5,000 people groups are opening. Many talents from the 5,000 tribes are entering. That’s rare. It’s because of your covenant and prayer. That’s why Satan is furious right now—his insides must be burning. “Those guys… now they’re bringing in the 5,000 tribes. I told them to stop with just the remnant movement, but now they’re dragging in the 5,000 too!” If Satan truly exists, that’s what he’d say. And I not only believe he exists—I’ve experienced him. He exists.

24
So when problems come before God, there’s no one else to blame.

1. Repentance
Repent. Before God. When and how much? 24. And repentance isn’t just for one area. Why isn’t my business working? Reflect—24. That’s also repentance. Why can’t I study? Something has to change. Repent. And then what?

2. Strength (Prayer)
You must enjoy this—strength (prayer)—24 hours. You must. Isn’t it so peaceful? Just do it as in the Introduction. And then what?

3. Binding
Bind the darkness—24 hours. This is what you must discover and relay this week. Never be deceived. If you fall ill, there’s no one to help you. Your family may worry, but they can’t help. If you suffer spiritually, no one can help. This darkness sees that your work has no gospel—and if there’s no gospel, it’s an easy attack. They’ll rush in. No one can help. You must have this strength. And when you do, what answer comes?

Image
Why do I intentionally use the word image? Because it refers to the image of God’s creation.

「The image of creation」
It’s the same word used when it says God created man in His own image. We commonly use “image,” but this is what it really means.

1. Platform
If you continue enjoying this (Introductory) prayer, this will gather in you. The power of the Triune God gathers and forms the platform.

2. Watchtower
And when it gathers, strange things happen—your work revives, your church revives, even people around you revive. Why? Because there is light. That’s the watchtower.

3. Antenna
And it doesn’t end there. Spiritual energy begins to rise. The five powers begin to rise. That’s what we call the antenna. You must enjoy this blessing.

Even now, just sitting without this will wear you out. But if you enter into prayer with this message, breathing slowly in a way that restores health, everything changes. Our elders’ representative prayers are important. You should enter into prayer with them—don’t just sit and wait. Enter into praise, too, when it’s time to praise. It makes a big difference.

▣ Main point [ Reason ]
So what main point emerges? Why must we receive this blessing? Three reasons are given.

1. Ephesians 2:2
Because this is the strength that overcomes the ruler of the kingdom of the air. What’s the second?

2. Transcendence of time and space
Because it’s the power that overcomes the forces of darkness that transcend time and space. If you understand this prayer, even if your children are in America or China, your prayer connects to them.

3. Bartizan
Because this power must become your bartizan. This is the answer that comes. The first reason is Ephesians 2:2—idolatrous temples, war-torn nations, media chaos. You must overcome this. That’s why a person named Joseph emerged. It’s possible. We are more privileged than Joseph. Moses realized it late in life. Before that, he thought succeeding in the palace would be enough—but it wasn’t. He aged. Then a crisis hit. He thought there was no hope. But no—it was at age 80 that he realized it. That’s when ten miracles came through Moses. Samuel understood this and began the Mizpah movement. And Samuel raised someone like David. Without this, hardship will come again. They became captives in Babylon. And then figures like Daniel, the three friends, and Esther emerged. In the final moments, Jesus gathered His disciples and planted the covenant of Calvary, the Mount of Olives, and Mark’s upper room.

▣ Conclusion
1. Studies
If you continue praying like this, your studies will follow the pattern in the introduction.

2. Job
Likewise, your job will transform the same way.

3. Business
Your business will transform the same way.

Now, when the 5,000 people groups begin flooding in from overseas, there will also be trouble. Korean people—though they don’t evangelize well—are world-class at complaining and picking fights. Japan once said, “Don’t bother with Chosun. They’ll destroy themselves.” And they were right. We fought each other so much, we didn’t even notice when others were building guns. While we were walking around in straw shoes, we didn’t know trains were running. At that time, Japan already had trains running under the sea. We couldn’t win. I saw escalators in Europe and was shocked. We carried things on our backs while they had escalators. We must not pass this misery to our posterity.

So this week, pray over this entire message. Make it yours and truly gain strength. Our elders, ordained deacons, and deaconesses must gain strength. We don’t need anything else, right? That’s how we save the remnants. All day today, may you be restored in health, strength, and all things through this prayer. And in that sense, our church is in a good location. So is Immanuel Seoul. Great locations. So may this be the best day ever in the name of Jesus Christ.

Prayer
God, we thank You. Please bless our remnants and congregation members. Lift both hands and bless the remnants and families scattered around the world. Grant our church leaders Your special five powers. In Jesus Christ’s name we pray, Amen.

Scripture Reading: Acts 19:21

The dream bartizan – The eternal answer (Acts 19:21)
There is the word “dream,” but it’s a little different from how unbelievers use it. It’s the dream through which we receive the eternal answer. It’s completely different. We’ve all probably had experiences like this: things aren’t going well, or maybe you started a business and it didn’t work out, so you had to shut it down. Or perhaps you’re experiencing failure in business. But what if everything keeps going wrong? It would be extremely discouraging. That’s why today, you must firmly hold onto this covenant and start praying about what critical issue you have. You have to start asking, “What is it that I need to do going forward?”

▣ Introduction: Leisure (여유)
As we continue holding onto God’s Word, the most important thing is this: I don’t have that kind of leisure. Honestly, I started studying a bit late. I got married and then went to college. It’s because I didn’t discover God’s calling early on. After I got married, I entered graduate school. So I ended up going to school at the same time as my son. But looking around, I saw that others had some kind of background. Many of them were children of pastors or elders, so it was natural for them to attend seminary. My situation was really difficult. I couldn’t even say it out loud due to pride—it was just too hard. In other words, I didn’t have this kind of leisure. I couldn’t afford to say, “I’ll receive answers to prayer,” or “I’ll do something special.”

I don’t think people keep failing because they’re bad people—it might just be that they lack this leisure. If you have financial room in your business, you can try this or that, or wait when things aren’t going well. But many people don’t have that kind of margin. I was one of those cases. But that wasn’t the end. I completely hit rock bottom. It was only after hitting bottom that I started to pray.

[ Field ] – Evangelism
So what did I do? While other seminary students or assistant pastors hardly ever went, I kept going out to the field to evangelize. In some ways, it’s easy, but it’s also difficult. I spent nearly ten years in the field, and then things started to come into view. It was because God was pleased. The Bible says that winning one soul is “more precious than the whole world.” If you truly pray for world evangelization and evangelism, one day you’ll discover that your destiny has changed. That’s what I kept praying for.

Watchman – [Prayer]
God is my watchman, so He raised me as a watchman of prayer. I went to the field to evangelize and prayed as a watchman—anyone can do this. But most people don’t know this secret.

Bartizan, journey, guidepost
As I continued this prayer, the bartizan began to arise. Of course, a watchman needs a bartizan, right? As the bartizan formed, I realized this wasn’t just about being a stationary watchman—I was on a moving journey. Along the way, God had prepared guideposts. Of course, this is my personal experience, but this kind of answer began to come.

Platform, watchtower, antenna
From that point, what happened? A platform naturally formed. And once there’s a platform, you can raise a watchtower to shine the light. And through prayer, the antenna that enables communication starts to work. From that point, answers I didn’t even expect began to come. Even though I wasn’t qualified in personality or character, the doors to world evangelization began to open. I saw in the field that every layperson can enjoy such answers from God. If such things (as in the introduction) began happening in your work, what would that look like?

– [Prayer]
So this amazing thing—we can’t do it on our own. That’s why Jesus gave us a very important answer: prayer.

[ 7.7.7 ]
This isn’t just any prayer—it’s a prayer that moves the throne of God. As you continue, this (7.7.7) starts to happen. How did God fulfill this covenant? He began to work in those who truly had the definite dream given by Him.

Covenant
We must remember this: when you pray, the first thing that comes is the covenant being imprinted in you. If you don’t taste this, it will be very hard. If you keep waiting in this (introductory) prayer, the covenant will surely come. Of course, it’s all God’s Word, but the covenant distinctly comes.

Vision
Once I grabbed hold of this covenant, my eyes were opened to see the second thing: “Ah, the harvest field is completely ripe. It’s become a total blind spot. No—it’s become a disaster zone.” That’s how I saw it. Go out into the world today—it’s a mess. What you see is what we call a vision.

[Dream] – [24]
Then you’re able to hold onto something you can do 24/7. That’s what we call a dream. It’s completely different from what unbelievers mean by the word.
So in conclusion, never fall into despair—pray, and God’s work will arise. When we pray, it’s not like our stomachache goes away instantly, or a money bag drops from the sky, right?

[ World evangelization ]
Everyone we see in the introduction received answers through this (world evangelization). That’s why it’s so easy for us to miss it. Some may ask, “I’m praying, but how will the answers come?” They don’t know. Some don’t even know how to pray. The Bible talks about world evangelization, but it feels so far from where we are. That’s why you need to discover one thing here.

▣ Main: [Self] 1 Corinthians 3:16, John 14:16, 16:13
You yourself are the bartizan. This is the conclusion I came to. How can I go to the whole world? It’s difficult even to travel. You yourself are the bartizan of the throne. That’s why Scripture says something amazing: “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” Jesus, after speaking about all the things we would lose, ended by saying, “When I go, I will send you the Helper, the Holy Spirit. He will teach you all things.” So see what kind of answers came through prayer.

1. Egypt
It happened in Egypt.

1) Genesis 37:1–11
As you know, in Egypt, Joseph held to the covenant (Gen 37:1–11) and prayed. It seemed like nothing was happening—he was sold as a slave, thrown in prison. But one day, the answer of world evangelization came accurately. So you must believe this. Not a single one of your prayers falls to the ground.

2) Exodus 2:1–10
This is Jochebed’s prayer. What kind of result came from this? This (introductory) difference is why we keep missing out. Today is the time schedule of that answer. Believe it. Today is the day to receive the filling of the Holy Spirit. Believe it. It surely happened.

3) Joshua 1:1–9
This was passed down in Egypt to Joshua. “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you.” Many important things are said here. Joshua saw Moses firsthand. “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you.” Then something even more important was said—not “I will give you the land of Canaan,” but “I have given it to you.” It’s already given. So “go boldly.” This is the secret of prayer. You’re sitting in the worship hall—how will we do world evangelization? It’s already done. It’s already given. That’s why today you gain strength, because tomorrow is in God’s hands. A cancer patient, if they truly pray, will gain strength. You must pray with the mindset, “Even if I die, I can go before God.” This (main point 1) was fulfilled exactly. Hold tightly to the dream of this covenant.

2. Babylon
Historical proof—it happened in Babylon.

1) Daniel 1:8–9
Daniel had already held to the covenant, so in Daniel 1:8–9 it says he “resolved in his heart.” It came at that very moment. Don’t miss it. “But it hasn’t come yet.” It will come. It came exactly. The moment Daniel held the covenant, it had already come. “I will become a witness of world evangelization.” The moment you hold the covenant, it’s already here. Was it fulfilled or not? It was. There’s evidence. So we worship today, and you might pray today—that’s what we’re doing. “But what if problems come?” Maybe they’re not problems. Daniel was suddenly about to die, falsely accused. But Daniel didn’t die—they did. So your brief prayers and today’s worship—they’re very important.

2) Daniel 3:8–24
At this point the covenant was already fulfilled and the answer had come. They were about to enter the fire, and they said, “Even if we go into the fire, it’s fine.” Why? Because the Lord will rescue us. Then they said something more important—the key to prayer answers: “Even if Jehovah does not rescue us, we cannot bow.” It had already come. We often don’t understand this. Jesus said, “Believe that you have received what you asked for in prayer.” Why? Because that prayer has already been lifted up and is confirmed in the covenant.

3) Esther 4:1–16
Esther 4:1–16. It happened in Babylon—in the field of world evangelization. So for world evangelization and the 3 Todays, it’s enough to just think about them daily.

3. Rome
Finally, in Rome. Once again, they were a colony. Why? Because only through Rome could world evangelization happen. The answer is simple. May today’s worship be a time when even unknown illnesses are healed by the power of the Lord Jesus Christ. Yes—it happens the moment you believe. The Holy Spirit begins to work. That’s science. Look at Paul.

1) Acts 19:21
In Rome as well—“I must also see Rome.” The answer had already come.

2) Acts 23:11
“Take courage. You must testify in Rome as well.” It had already come. When will it come? That’s in God’s time schedule.

3) Acts 27:24
“Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar.”

▣ Conclusion_ [24.25.Eternity]
At the very bottom, just do this (24, 25, Eternity). From the very bottom. He is probably listening to this message. Didn’t I share last time? A company closed due to hardship, and the family began to worry. This person suddenly had no work. But he pretended to go to work. Imagine the pain. But he made a wise decision. He went to a place that pays daily wages. In other words, he went all the way to the bottom. He ended up working in construction—interior work—which he didn’t know how to do. So he had to do errands. It was rock bottom. But he did so well that the boss asked, “Why don’t you become our full-time employee?” As he followed around, he learned all the skills. And he was shocked—“People mostly cheat. If I just don’t cheat, I’ll be fine. They cut corners on invisible parts—I should do those even better.” Then he realized—it’s something he could start without a huge fund. Now he is so busy with work that he is being asked to come everywhere.

No matter where you go, it’s okay. From the very bottom, aim for the highest with 24, 25, and eternity.

1. The highest (height)
Even if we work at the lowest place, we aim for the highest.

2. Depth
At the field, we work with the deepest excellence. This (height) can be seen as level. Victory is certain.

3. Breadth
While praying for 24, 25, eternity—we go to the broadest places.

“Height” refers to level, especially important for our youth—you must do it properly. “Depth” is the content. “Breadth” is the information. Then you’re bound to win. Even a person with the mystery of prayer can win selling pancakes. A person with prayer power can win even doing cleaning.
Hold onto this covenant, and I bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, that today will be the best day you’ve ever had. Let us pray.

Prayer
We thank You, God. Work in all the people of God gathered here this morning by the power of the Holy Spirit. May healing take place today through the filling of the Holy Spirit. Open the doors of the throne. May the works of the kingdom of God be fulfilled. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.