Prayer Journal: April 1, 2026
2025.06.28 [RT-DAY July School Evangelization]
Lecture 1 「Why Were They Sent as Slaves?」 (Ex 3:1-20)
Lecture 2 「The Reason They Suffered Under Philistia for 14 Generations」 (1Sa 7:1-15)
Lecture 3 「Why Did They Suffer From Assyria and Aram?」 (2Ki 6:8-24)
Lecture 4 「Why Were They Again Sent to Babylon?」 (Is 40:6-31)
▣ Introduction
All of our congregation members must be this way, but especially remnants must understand that the gospel itself is prayer. I’ve seen Muslims doing their fixed-time prayers. Naturally, at that level, they will experience great power. Even while walking on the street, some people lay down their mats and pray.
What would happen if you did that before God? But as I watched, I was thankful for one thing—you cannot move the world that way. So, remnants must not be deceived; they must have the correct answer. Joseph had no time to lay down a mat and pray. David, while fleeing for his life, could not do fixed-time prayer.
At the temple, they do 108 bows and their own practices in some hidden place. With that, they might experience some effects. But with that alone, they can never bring true change. Change who? Themselves.
What do I mean? I was walking down the street and saw a signboard—it was for a breathing class. I thought, of course, that’s necessary. Those who don’t know go and learn. They practice there, so it helps them. But the fact that they need to go there in itself means something is wrong. Why? They go because they can’t do it naturally. That means they don’t truly understand breathing.
You must understand this well. You may or may not understand, but we are supposed to pray in our daily lives. But to set aside special times? With that alone, true prayer doesn’t happen. It may help.
Life (Gospel = Prayer)
You must establish a rhythm in your life through true prayer. You must be able to pray anywhere. And in any situation, you must be able to see the situation through prayer. Do you understand? That is much easier. Setting strict prayer times? That’s hard. But you must be able to pray 24 hours.
Prayer must be the most comfortable thing for you. If meeting a friend is uncomfortable, that’s impossible. Prayer must be the most joyful thing for you. You must actually receive strength through it. Do you understand? That is true understanding of prayer.
And you continuously receive answers. You are not praying—your life is within prayer. You are within the rhythm of God’s working.
To get to this point, you must receive training in the three-day weekend age, the three courtyards, and the age of holy meditation.
[ Only, Uniqueness, Re-creation ]
When this takes place, something important arises—you see Only, Uniqueness, and Re-creation. Why? Because you are constantly doing this in your life. So, if you know prayer, you are likely experiencing tremendous prayer right now.
If you truly understand health, you must already be enjoying your health through breathing. Uninformed people talk about breathing techniques, but that’s simply the foundation for maintaining health. Originally, the pilgrims in church history practiced that kind of prayer. We lost all of that.
[ Bartizan, Journey, Guidepost ]
When you truly pray, the second thing follows—your bartizan, journey, and guidepost are actually established.
[ WIOS ]
Then, the three great things come: With, Immanuel, and Oneness with God. In the past, I was the one doing this—but now, I am within this system. In the past, I prayed—but now, I find myself within prayer itself.
[ OURS ]
Then the fourth great thing comes. You didn’t just see Only, Uniqueness, and Re-creation—you are actually within this system, simply inside prayer itself.
[ 300% ]
Then, wherever you go and whatever you do, it doesn’t matter. This arises—300% concerning me. 100% for the path I walk, 100% for me, and 100% for my future—thus, 300%.
1. The older generation
When this happens, remnants save the older generation.
2. The church
Remnants save the church.
3. The world – Kings
When this takes place, they save the world. They stood before kings. Not one was missing. They did not go looking for kings—they simply encountered them. The kings called for them. When they go and influence them, the 237 nations and the 5,000 tribes are saved. That’s everything.
So, prayer is enjoying the gospel. Never lose hold of this. It is enjoying that God is with me. You must actually feel this. That is enough. When it reaches this point, remnants can go out into the world. Then they can go to America, to unreached places, and to the 5,000 tribes. Of course, God will give them strength there, but fundamentally, this is the blessing the 7 remnants enjoyed.
▣ Main point
If you don’t know this (introduction), you won’t know this (main point).
1. Why did they become slaves?
Why did they become slaves? If you don’t know this, you won’t understand why they later became captives.
2. 14 generations – Suffering under the Philistines
Why, after the Exodus, did they suffer under the Philistines for 14 generations?
3. Assyria – Aram
That wasn’t the end. They continued to suffer under Assyria and Aram. That’s the third key point.
4. Babylon
Eventually, they were taken captive to Babylon. What was the reason?
1. Why did they become slaves?
1) The value of the gospel.
Because they didn’t have the answer of the gospel, they didn’t know the value of the gospel. Some even mock the gospel. “Oh, I know the gospel.” “I know Christ.” That’s mocking the gospel.
Paul said, “I cannot fathom the height, depth, and breadth of this gospel. I consider all my former pride as rubbish.” That’s the correct perspective.
Abraham struggled from the very beginning because he didn’t know this.
2) Disaster.
Naturally, they didn’t even know what disaster was. The gospel was given to block disaster—but if they don’t know the value of the gospel, how can they know disaster?
So, the superpowers became slaves to Satan. The 237 nations and 5,000 tribes became slaves to the superpowers. Israel simply served them. We must have deep forum on this.
3) Liberation.
What is true liberation? Coming out of Egypt? No. When you watch movies about the Exodus, they depict them being oppressed and then escaping. That’s accurate—but that’s not everything.
Unless you understand this, you can’t understand what the Passover, Pentecost, and Feast of Ingathering mean. Teachers and remnants must have deep forum about this.
After worship, they make small group lessons and repeat the message? Instead, forum must happen. Are the remnants truly living this (introduction)? You must check this first. Even just that becomes an answer.
2. 14 generations – Suffering under the Philistines
They continued to suffer. Even after coming out, they weren’t truly free. Why?
1) Judges 21:25—Their own perspective.
Everyone followed their own perspective. God’s plan? It wasn’t seen. Naturally, they had to live according to their own perspective. It wasn’t bad—it was inevitable.
When God’s plan is not visible to the remnant, what choice do they have? They must live according to their own thoughts. When God’s tremendous blessings are not seen, they inevitably follow people. To follow people, you must survive—so your own opinions become important. That’s how it goes.
Remnants must forum seriously. Even just forum becomes an answer.
2) 1 Samuel 7:1-15—The Mizpah Movement.
The Mizpah Movement arose at that time—the message from last Sunday. “Throw away all idols.” Naturally. The problem is they couldn’t throw them away. The problem was they went to idols in the first place—because they couldn’t receive answers.
“Return to the Lord.” That’s obvious. The Philistines attacked because they knew they had gathered. What did they do? They offered a lamb as a burnt offering.
God sent thunder and struck the Philistines. That’s why they called the place Ebenezer. If you don’t understand these three key points, there’s no point in studying.
Mizpah means bartizan. You must change your bartizan. When? When you offer the blood sacrifice—the Philistines were broken.
What does Ebenezer mean? It means the way you must go.
3) 1 Samuel 17:1-47—Victory over the Philistines.
During the time of Samuel, there was a period of victory—when remnant David arose and defeated the Philistines. Until then, they suffered continuously.
If you don’t live this (introduction), your life becomes no different from unbelievers. But it doesn’t stop there—you end up serving unbelievers. What greater curse is there? Why? Spiritual ignorance.
1. Why did they become slaves? [Spiritual plague]
Why didn’t they know the value of the gospel or missions? Because of the spiritual plague.
2. 14 generations – Suffering under the Philistines [Power]
They didn’t know what God’s true power was. You must know.
3. Assyria – Aram [Spiritual ignorance]
The most important issue of the Assyrian and Aram eras was spiritual ignorance.
1) Solomon’s mistake.
Solomon’s mistake was not a simple one. God blessed him greatly—he prospered through connections with many nations. After building the temple, God poured out blessings. Meeting Solomon became every nation’s dream.
Today, America is a strong nation, so when world leaders gather, people ask, “Did you meet Trump or not?” Back then, it was, “Did you meet Solomon or not?”
But through diplomacy, idols entered. Israel became a nation of idols.
Solomon and today’s world leaders simply don’t know.
Unless we teach remnants properly, nothing will be set right. The nation was divided—not just politically. Assyria continued to torment them—eventually taking the northern kingdom of Israel.
2) 2 Kings 19:1-35—Victory over Assyria.
There was one time they defeated Assyria—during Hezekiah’s reign.
Three kings are praised: David, Hezekiah, Josiah. The rest were spiritually ignorant. David, Hezekiah, Josiah cleaned the temple and held onto the covenant.
Upon becoming king, Hezekiah declared, “We will not pay tribute to Assyria.” Naturally, Assyria invaded with 185,000 soldiers.
That night, Hezekiah prayed with his life on the line. 2 Kings 19:35 says, “That night,” meaning the very night Hezekiah prayed. God sent an angel and struck down all 185,000 soldiers. A historical event.
3) 2 Kings 6:8-23—Dothan Movement.
They always suffered—until this time. This is what remnants must hold onto.
During Hezekiah’s time, they won by fighting. But during Elisha’s time, they won without fighting.
When remnants arise, they win without fighting. Hezekiah won without fighting. Elisha won without fighting. When remnants have strength, they win without fighting.
4. Babylon
They were taken captive to Babylon.
1) Isaiah 6:1-13
God told Isaiah, “Everything is destroyed, and even what remains will be destroyed.”
“What shall we do?”
“Remnants will never disappear.”
Those who held onto this message entered Babylon and won.
2) Isaiah 7:14
God spoke again. What was lost was restored.
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel.”
God gave the gospel.
3) Daniel 1:8-9
Daniel held onto this covenant—and it happened.
[ Prayer 24, Prayer 25, Prayer eternity ]
What should our remnants do now? Is true 24-hour prayer possible? Prayer 25 is possible because I am not the one doing it—but how do you do it? Prayer eternity—how do you do that? You must begin to find this. Do it simply.
1. Prayer 24 – 3 Focuses
Prayer 24 is three focuses. When you open your eyes in the morning, focus for at least five minutes. The more you focus, the more you can enjoy the day. During the day, confirm. At night, prepare 300%. That’s 24. Enjoying morning, noon, and night—that’s 24.
2. Prayer 25 – 3 Settings
What happens? The Lord’s bartizan arises. From there, journey and guidepost follow. Platform, watchtower, antenna—these come from here. That’s 25.
3. Prayer eternity – 3 Answers
Eternity means having the three answers in advance.
Remnants must be made aware of this.
▣ Conclusion
Whenever the core disciples finish receiving their message, they must always keep in mind—the scattered disciples.