Category: Sunday Message

2025.06.22 Sunday 1st Service
Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 7:1-15

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▣ Introduction
Today, may you discover the answer that God has surely given to you. Do not listen to my sermon—concentrate your heart on this Word.
※ A state in which one cannot escape because destiny has already been determined (John 9:3)
Jesus was walking with His disciples when they encountered a man born blind. The disciples asked, “Is this his own sin? Or his parents’ sin?” Jesus replied, “It is neither his sin nor his parents’ sin, but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.” Because our destiny is already determined, we cannot escape it.

Today is about the Mizpah Movement. They were unable to escape suffering and war. As we examine today’s Mizpah Movement, we must find the accurate answer.

1. Three questions
Do you perhaps have any problems? Are you perhaps bound by an incurable disease? Today, we must take with us an important answer. Before explaining what the Mizpah Movement is, I must first ask you three questions in this introduction.
1) Don’t fall into discouragement over the problem, but discover the true cause
Whenever we face problems, though we may not speak it aloud, we often fall into despair and sink into the issue. The Israelites suffered under the Philistines. But God is saying that this is not the issue—we must know the cause. This is important. These events occurred so we would come to know the true cause.
2) If you deceive yourself with fixed thoughts, you cannot receive answers
If we continually deceive ourselves, we cannot receive answers. We are deceived from the very start. Many of you are full of worries. “How will I live from now on?” This is how we deceive ourselves with our own conclusions. I clearly tell the remnants: “Even if you clean, you can succeed. That’s what it means to be a child of God.” I always mention this to married people—look at Schwab. He started as a janitor and became the Steel King. We keep falling into these traps ourselves.
3) The Philistines are not the problem. Because they didn’t know the cause of their suffering, they turned to idols
God was revealing this to Israel through Samuel for the sake of world evangelization. Egypt was not the problem. The Philistines were not the problem. Right? “Throw away all your idols and return to the Lord.” Of course they should. But why did they go that way? Because they didn’t know the cause. Not knowing the cause of their suffering, they turned to Baal and Ashtoreth. That’s what happened today. “Throw everything away and return to the Lord.” That’s what Samuel said. “Then the Lord will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.” He even said this. The people fasted and prayed earnestly. But that was not the solution. When the Philistines heard the news, they attacked again. So in desperation, they said, “The Philistines are attacking again. Pray for us.” When Samuel prayed, God thundered from heaven, and they won against the Philistines. But even that was not the answer. Is it enough just to kill the Philistines with thunder? God was trying to reveal something important.

2. The cause of suffering
There are a few words you must remember. What does “Mizpah” mean? “Mizpah” means bartizan. It’s a very important word. This means they lost the bartizan war. Win the bartizan war. Satan has erected 16 bartizans to quietly destroy mankind. Because we don’t know this, we don’t even know why suffering comes.
1) The 12 bartizans of darkness
You may have tried to live diligently, but fell into Genesis 3 without God. You don’t know the cause. “Why do I have these spiritual problems?” You’ve become a Nephilim. You tried to live diligently, but collapsed like the Tower of Babel. You tried hard in your faith, but fell into religion, idols, and superstition. The problem continued into your future generations. These are the 12 bartizans of darkness.
2) It entered us and built a house (Matt. 12:43–45)
It would be fine if it ended there, but now it has entered us and built a house.
3) Fortress (2 Cor. 10:4–5)
It would be fine if it ended there, but now it has formed a fortress (2 Cor. 10:4–5).
4) Satan as the ruler of the world (John 16:11–14)
It would be fine if it ended there, but according to John 16, this darkness—Satan—is the ruler of this world.
5) The god of this age (2 Cor. 4:4–5)
Even worse—the god of this age. That’s why people go to fortune-tellers. That’s why they perform shamanistic rituals. The more they do it, the harder it gets. These are the bartizans of darkness.

3. Win the bartizan war
So make the bartizan of the Lord. This is the battle. This is the war—not against the Philistines, but against darkness. Coming out of Egypt isn’t the issue—coming out of darkness is what’s important. That’s what God is showing now. Mizpah itself means bartizan. Isn’t that so important?

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▣ Main – How was it resolved?
Let’s go into the main body. How was this history resolved? How did it become solved? We miss it again. We get deceived here again. How was it resolved? Until now, we’ve lived a life of faith. How was it resolved? If we don’t know this, we’ll just pass by today again. We must know how it was resolved.

If you know this, there’s no need to worry about people suffering from depression. It can become a tremendous spiritual blessing—if only we know this. “I don’t have anything.” Then you can find the true thing. “I’m already old now…” Age doesn’t matter. Moses began at 80. Elijah said, “I can’t do it anymore.” He hadn’t even started. God hadn’t even begun yet, and Elijah said, “Just take me now.”

So today we must understand how this problem was resolved, and how the Philistines could no longer invade, and how there was peace in the land. I’ll give you the answer simply. You must remember this.

1. Replace the bartizan and restore the fundamental covenant
The bartizan was replaced. Verses 8 and 9. You must understand this. Trouble upon trouble came through the Philistines. But when they asked Samuel to save them, what did Samuel do? Verses 8 and 9.
1) Spiritual problem, original sin, darkness
He “offered a suckling lamb as a burnt offering.” And that’s when the work of destroying darkness took place. You must remember this. It’s not because of your own sin. It’s not because of your parents’ sin. How do you resolve this original sin with spiritual problems? It was resolved by the blood of the suckling lamb. If you don’t know this, even after a lifetime of faith, you’ll realize at the end that you lived in vain. If you know this, no matter what hardship comes, the gospel never disappears. You must remember this.

You simply said “Amen,” right? Because you’re a believer. But darkness trembles when you truly say “Amen.” Satan knows who you are. He knows what you truly value. He knows what you consider most precious. He knows how much power you have. He knows how much money you have. He’s not afraid of that. But if you have this blood covenant—this covenant of Christ—he cannot attack.
2) Replacing the bartizan
At Mizpah, they replaced the bartizan. The Bible calls this a “new creation.” “The old has passed away, the new has come.” It means destiny was changed. Right? Your identity changed. Your authority changed. Never be deceived. We keep getting deceived. Wasn’t the suffering in Egypt enough? They still got deceived after coming out. Humans are smart, but foolish. Right? How smart are people? Unimaginably smart—but just as foolish.

Don’t they say rats flee before a flood hits? Rats escape first. Smart, right? But how foolish are people? Even after being told a flood is coming, they set up tents right there. Truly foolish.

So they became captives again. They didn’t even know why. Then they became a colony under Rome. They kept repeating this. The bartizan must be replaced. Through the blood covenant, by offering the suckling lamb as a burnt offering, all darkness was bound.
3) The answer of Ebenezer
Then what answer came? Just as our elder prayed today—the answer of Ebenezer came. Right? “Ebenezer” means “thus far the Lord has helped us.” He set up a stone as a memorial. Why? To lead them on the path of Ebenezer. First,
(1) Gen. 3:15 – The offspring of the woman will crush the serpent’s head.
Resolve the fundamental problem embedded from the beginning—this is the message. It’s not just a casual phrase. In Eden, during the great fall, God said, “The offspring of the woman will crush the serpent’s head.” That “serpent” is important. Someone deep in shamanism confessed, “A serpent entered me.” Yes. “The offspring of the woman will crush the serpent’s head.” In every nation’s temples, they all feature serpents. Isn’t that strange? All nations—even advanced ones—are trapped in darkness and doing Nephilim movements. May you be assured today. The path of Ebenezer is about solving the fundamental problem. Replace the bartizan, solve the root.
(2) Gen. 6:14 – Enter the ark and you will live.
(3) Exod. 3:18 – Go and offer the blood sacrifice.
When they became slaves, God said, “Go and offer the blood sacrifice.” No one understood it. The world king Pharaoh didn’t understand it. He couldn’t. Even today, people don’t understand. But that elderly Moses understood. That was enough.
(4) The 40 years of wilderness suffering
They suffered 40 years in the wilderness—but that wasn’t the problem. What did God give them in the wilderness? Recover the covenant of the three feasts. What was in the Ark of the Covenant? Recover that. What was in the tabernacle? Recover that. That’s why they gave the burnt offering.
(5) The burnt offering that ended the suffering of the 14 judges
They suffered through the 14 judges—now it’s over. “As long as Samuel lived, there was no war.” There was peace.

 

2. The path of Ebenezer
Second. What is the path of Ebenezer? Now build the real power to save. Restore this power.
1) The power to change the destiny of Egypt, the Philistines, and Israel
It’s the power to change Egypt’s destiny. Believe this. You are the ones who will change the power and destiny of the Philistines. You are the ones who will reverse Israel’s destiny. You must build this power.
2) At the time of offering the blood sacrifice, all the forces of darkness bow before this covenant. Just hold onto the covenant
This burnt offering, the time of offering the blood sacrifice, is something we cannot understand. But all the forces of darkness bow before this covenant. You must firmly hold onto this covenant today. Grab it and start the battle.

Some of you might say, “Since the time of my ancestors, we’ve had shamans and spiritual illness—I’m suffering so much.” Don’t worry. Hold onto the sure covenant. The forces of darkness that tormented your family line for generations—they know. Don’t ever lose the covenant—just hold onto it.
3) Even if God must use other things, He will stop the wicked and protect you (verses 10, 14)
In verse 10, it says God sent thunder to stop the Philistines. If you have nothing, God will use anything in this world to protect you. God knew Israel had no strength to win. So He stopped the wicked by sending thunder.

So in verse 14, it says, “There was no war and peace came.”

3. The remaining future – the posterity movement (David)
It doesn’t end here. Through Samuel, the path of Ebenezer does not end. What was prepared next?

There is a great history that remains. It’s the future. There is something that remains through you. You must take this with you.
1) To David was given the covenant of the ark and the temple that would house it, and he was anointed
What is this? The appearance of David. David didn’t just appear. Samuel went to find David. What do you think he did? He probably told David about all the works of God. He probably told him about the Philistines. Most importantly, he must have spoken about the Ark of the Covenant. Right? And about the temple to house the Ark.

He gave that covenant to David and anointed his head with oil. This time, for those being appointed during the ordination service—you are, accurately speaking, being anointed. Hold onto the covenant. Prepare. Proclaim the Mizpah Movement. Walk the path of Ebenezer and begin the posterity movement.
2) From that day on, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David
“From that day on, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David.” This is what we’ll look at next Sunday. You must not miss the correct Mizpah Movement.

Recover the fundamental covenant God gave. Recover the power to save others—that’s what God is promising. And also, the future.
3) The answers David received throughout his life
You know what kind of person David became, right? There are two answers he received throughout his life by holding onto the covenant. Defeating the Philistines wasn’t it—that was natural.

He established 1,000 bartizans to protect the nation of Israel. Mizpah is a bartizan. He raised those bartizans in a thousand locations. And what else? He built bartizans for the world. What was that? It was preparing the temple. That’s what he did.

This is the answer you must take with you today.

▣ Conclusion
Now, in conclusion, what is it?
1. Bartizan, journey, guidepost
1) Changing myself into the Lord’s bartizan
Mizpah. Changing myself into the bartizan of the Lord. This is the answer you must hold onto firmly. God can answer in an instant. “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” “Let it be done according to your faith.” It can end in an instant. Or it might take 40 years like Moses—it doesn’t matter. Today, you must firmly hold onto this covenant.
2) The Ebenezer journey that saves the world must become my journey
Ebenezer. Hold onto it. “Let it become my journey.” Just hold onto it.
3) Establish the guidepost to save the world through the ark of the Lord
And what came out in the first half of chapter 7? The ark of the covenant was mentioned. They had no place to put it, so they placed it in Abinadab’s house. Listen carefully. This is what was told to David. So what did David say? He could never forget Samuel’s words. What did he say after becoming king? “I live in a fine palace, but the ark of the Lord is out in the wind.” He said he was not at ease. That’s why his desire was to build a temple for the ark. This must become our guidepost.

Today it’s bartizan, journey, and guidepost. The moment our bartizan changes to the Lord’s bartizan at Mizpah, history begins. To save the world, we walk the path of Ebenezer. Through the ark of the Lord, we establish the guidepost to save the world.

2. Receive the answer immediately and go
Now, receive the answer right now and go. How do you go? This is important. You can receive the answer right now.

When I realized the gospel, I said, “I do not accept powerlessness in evangelism, poverty, and disease. I will destroy them.” The answer came just as it was. It’s true. Don’t listen to me—look closely at the Bible.
1) The answer to receive today
There is an answer to receive right now—today.

(1) Joseph in the problem of his family line
He experienced great hardships in his family. But it was not his problem. Joseph held onto the dream of world evangelization. Right? Hold onto it right now. God’s Word is the Word of creation, so the moment you hold onto it, history takes place. People don’t believe this. If so, why attend worship? When will the work happen? You don’t know. But God will act precisely.

(2) Moses in the problem of the nation
If you think, “I’m caught in national issues and suffering unfairly,” you won’t receive answers. But when Moses realized, “This is why God sent me to the palace,” history began. Even when God spoke to him, he said he couldn’t do it. But from the moment he held onto the covenant, history started.

(3) Samuel living away from home
If Samuel had said, “Why do I have to live like this, away from my family and home?” he would have missed the answer. But when he realized, “God allowed me to live beside the ark,” it was finished. Right? That was it.

(4) David in hardship
David never prayed, “Why are You giving me these hardships?” He said, “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. Your rod and staff comfort me. I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” It’s different, right?

(5) The remnants in crisis in Babylon
You must receive the answer now—today. You must find the answer now—today. Crisis came? It’s okay. They said, “We don’t need to be delivered from the fire. We’re willing to enter the lions’ den. If we die, we die.” That shook Babylon. Right?

(6) The early church under heresy accusations and persecution
The early church was falsely accused of heresy and unable to move freely, yet they gathered in Mark’s upper room. More persecution came, yet they gathered in Antioch. This is the answer for today.

2) The answer received during the process
Then what’s the answer you’ll receive in the future? You must take that with you. When an answer comes, don’t get overly excited. When hardship comes, don’t worry. This is the answer received during the process. You must see it the other way.

(1) Joseph going as a slave
I’ll talk about this in Ansan today—you must look at things in reverse to receive answers. Joseph didn’t just go as a slave—he went to Egypt.

(2) Joseph going to prison
Did Joseph go to prison? No. He went to meet a politician. You must look carefully.

Today you receive an answer, and there is an answer you’ll receive as you go forward. You must hold onto that.

3) The answer to receive in the future
You must know the answer that’s coming in the future.

(1) Joseph who wasn’t discouraged in hardship or excited in success
When Joseph became prime minister, he wasn’t excited. He didn’t fall into despair when he faced hardship. Right?

(2) Joseph who didn’t rebuke Potiphar’s wife and comforted his brothers
He didn’t summon and rebuke Potiphar’s wife. When his brothers came, he comforted them.

(3) Joseph who carried out world evangelization
What did he do? He accomplished world evangelization. This is the answer about the future. You must remember this. I don’t have time to explain more—so receive the answer today. There’s the answer for now, for the journey ahead, and the answer waiting in the future.

That’s why when David became king, he said, “The Lord is my King.” That’s David. That’s the answer he held for the future.

Today, hold onto the Mizpah Movement, the Ebenezer Movement, and this covenant movement. Hold tightly to the covenant that will save the future and return.

May you receive today’s answer in the name of Jesus Christ.

Prayer
God, thank You for working through the covenant even now. Thank You for letting us discover the true cause. May the Mizpah Movement that replaces the bartizan arise, and may we see the true answer of discovering Ebenezer. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

2025.06.15 Sunday 2nd Service
Church Construction Devotional Worship
Scripture Text: Exodus 3:18–20

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▣ Introduction: Our Remnants will live by what they learned in childhood. Our Remnants will live by what they learned as children. As adults, don’t we also live sustained by the grace we’ve once received? If so, we must understand the clear reason. We must deeply understand why we are talking about building the temple.

Right now, Israel was destined for death as slaves. At that time, God gave a solution: go and offer the blood sacrifice. That is the solution that breaks down darkness. Others may not have understood, but Moses did. He also said Pharaoh would not easily listen, but God said, “I will strike him with a mighty hand.” Go with assurance.

“The Temple That Will Heal Egypt.” It is a temple that will heal Egypt. That is why we read Exodus 3:18 and 20 today. But most of the Israelites did not understand the reason for building the tabernacle. They just did it because they were told. Even though David had completely prepared for the temple, those who came after still didn’t understand. That brought many difficulties. The temple was torn down, rebuilt, and what stood was Herod’s temple. Even then, they didn’t understand the reason. That’s why Jesus became angry. If you don’t understand the reason, you can gain nothing. The global church is building and evangelizing without understanding why.

The whole world is in darkness. Whether you believe it or not, it is a fact.

1. Developed countries. Then and now, it is the same. Developed countries are the field.

1) Nephilim culture. Satan knows very well. In developed nations, Nephilim culture is fully embedded. Massive dark temples are being built. Shockingly, the people laboring there are Israelites. It sounds absurd, but it’s true. Our Remnants, if not careful, will end up serving in these places of darkness.

2) Nephilim enterprises. Naturally, Nephilim enterprises arise. That’s why our elders and church officers are struggling in the field. This is all connected. That’s why 300% preparation is an absolute necessity. Once again: 300% means that God has prepared something perfect for us. He has prepared the field and the future. Remnants must study in light of this. Church officers must go out with this covenant to save others.

3) Nephilim posterity. Developed countries have produced not only Nephilim enterprises but also Nephilim posterity. For example, most of the musical works in the U.S., Europe, and especially the U.K. are full of Nephilim culture. Movies that strongly portray Nephilim themes always win awards. One just received a Nobel Prize recently—completely Nephilim content. I’m sorry to say, but that person is probably suffering deeply. Someone needs to evangelize them.

2. Developing countries – Idolatry. Have you ever been to a developing country? These are not underdeveloped nations, but also not advanced ones—countries in transition. Taiwan, for example. Every home, alley, and tourist spot has idols. Right in front of every home. People don’t even realize how dangerous this is. We surveyed children in Taiwan: “Raise your hand if you can’t sleep at night, feel oppressed, and can’t tell your parents.” 8 out of 10 raised their hands. Adults are unaware.

3. Underdeveloped nations. You must study underdeveloped nations. We have to save 5,000 tribes. The poverty is indescribable. People build homes on muddy rivers and use the same water for washing, drinking, and cleaning. Crime is rampant. The elite are corrupt. Through Vanuatu, we aim to evangelize Oceania—this is God’s great blessing. Leaders there are faithful. Unlike many corrupt foreign aid programs, they are trustworthy. As we go deeper, conditions are beyond imagination. Child abuse, murder, and crime are common. Even in the Philippines, murder is rampant. It’s dangerous even to go outside.

Why did God first choose Egypt? Why are we praying for the U.S.? Because all problems originated from the developed world. That’s why healing those caught in darkness is our mission.

▣ Main Message: You must now begin prayer for the final, important experiences.

[ Person of 24 Prayer ] You must become a person of 24-hour prayer. What does that mean? A person who is in prayer.

[ Person of 25 Answer ] You must experience it once in your life—being a person of the 25th hour answer.

[ Person of 00 Monument ] One who leaves behind the eternal monument.

This must be your final life experience. I experienced this many times while evangelizing. Everything was prepared. Sometimes I was surprised, even laughed at how perfect it was.

[ Idol Temples ] All the people mentioned earlier are involved with idol temples. Even in underdeveloped nations, idols are built large—they are cultural strongholds. So, what is the first blessing we must receive?

1. Exodus 3:18 Build the temple of Exodus 3:18.

[ Israel – First ] The light must first shine on Israel.

1) Exodus 2:1-10 (Light in the palace) That’s why God sent Moses as light into Pharaoh’s palace—the most important place in Egypt. God’s plan is always fulfilled.

2) Exodus 3:1-10 At that time, Israel had become complete slaves. While Moses was in the palace, all the Israelites were enslaved.

3) Exodus 3:18 (80 years old, Light) Today’s passage marks Moses’ 80th year, when God completely appoints him as light.

Build the temple where this covenant of the tabernacle will be proclaimed.

[ Disasters, Satan, Hell’s background ] You know what the blood sacrifice means. It has the power to completely overcome disasters, Satan, and the background of hell. Many talk of the gospel without mentioning Satan, but this is reality. Critics call it “Satanic theology” when they run out of things to say—but there’s no such thing. Satan is Satan. America and Europe are completely asleep in Nephilim culture. I say, “Don’t go to America unless you have a special calling.” Same for Europe. Without the gospel, you will be destroyed. Mental illness is everywhere. Only the gospel can solve this.

This is the covenant God gave Moses after 80 years: “Go offer the blood sacrifice.” This is no ordinary statement.

2. Exodus 5:1 – 12:46 Second, from Exodus 5 begins the building of the Exodus temple.

[ Egypt – Light ] Shine the light in Egypt.

1) Ten Plagues. God sent ten plagues. Each destroyed a part of Egyptian culture. Spiritually, it was God shining His light on Egypt, destroying its idols.

2) Pharaoh. Pharaoh never understood. When water turned to blood, he was shocked—the Nile was their god. They worshiped frogs, lice, flies—gods of fertility. When the plagues came, Pharaoh summoned Moses: “What should I do? I’ll let your people go, just stop the plague.” But his heart did not change. When livestock—their wealth—was struck, Pharaoh called Moses again. Later came boils, hail, and locusts. Hail destroyed crops; locusts ate the rest. Then came the plague of darkness. Still, he did not listen. The final plague was the death of the firstborn. Then Pharaoh said, “Go!” and even said, “Don’t ever come back! Take all your belongings.” He surrendered.

Yet Pharaoh chased them again to the Red Sea. God had already told Moses: “The Egyptians will come after you. I will bury them in the sea.” Moses was confident: “Stand still and see the deliverance of the Lord.” Most Egyptian soldiers died. But the devil does not die—he kept following them into the wilderness.

3) Blood – Passover. At the Passover, Pharaoh completely surrendered. Satan only surrenders to this. On the day of the blood sacrifice, they were freed. Hardships remained in the wilderness, but that has a reason. Even after turning from idolatry, troubles may come. Don’t fear. Know that it is already finished by faith.

Some go to shamans or hide their rituals even while attending church. It’s already finished. Why do hardships still come? There’s an important reason.

3. Light that overcomes the wilderness. God’s light that overcomes the wilderness. This is connected to the tabernacle and temple. In the wilderness, they thought they suffered—but it was not suffering.

1) Tabernacle of the Three Feasts. A tabernacle witnessing the evidence of the three feasts.

2) Tabernacle with the Ark of the Covenant. A tabernacle with the Ark to properly enjoy the Sabbath—a special blessing on the wilderness path.

3) Tabernacle of the Wilderness. The covenant tabernacle of the wilderness that brings miracles in the wilderness.

[ Five Books ] From this came five records: Genesis: the origin and solution to all problems. Exodus: deliverance from darkness. Leviticus: understanding true worship. Numbers: receiving definite inheritance of Canaan. Deuteronomy: imprint, root, and nature of God’s works to the next generation.

40 years in the wilderness was necessary for this. Know that your sufferings have a reason. That is why we build the tabernacle and temple to carry the light that removes darkness in Egypt and the wilderness.

Shine the light on Israel—they’re in darkness. Shine the light on Egypt—they’re in darkness. Shine the light on the wilderness—through this light, it will be passed to Canaan.

You must understand the reason and begin to pray. Evidence will come to you. Then, like David, you will say: “I only gave what the Lord gave me.” “God worked in my industry and my children’s future, so I gave it to Him.” “Joseph said, ‘God is with me.'” That will be your conclusion.

So this week, both the first and second messages are important. Through them, you receive the answer to prayer. Next week has its own blessing. But this week, you must pray. What did Samuel make first? He first built the temple inside himself. He first established the bartizan inside. Pray over this all week. Also, why are we building the temple? Pray over this all week. And next week will bring another message. Don’t miss this week. If you pray all week, you’ll be surprised at the conference. Another answer will come. Even the Saturday core message will be a complete answer.

▣ Conclusion. Let me conclude with three points.
1. Final field message (John 2:12-25) (Three Courtyards) Jesus’ final field message is found in John 2:12-25. Build a temple with three courtyards. Jesus got angry. He never got angry in His life, but here, He did.

2. Final pulpit (Three-Day Weekend Age) Where was Jesus’ final pulpit? The Mount of Olives. For 40 days, He spoke of the kingdom of God. Open the Fri-Sat-Sun age.

3. Final disciple (Acts 19:8) (Holy Meditation) What covenant did Jesus leave with His final disciple? One who understands this conclusion. Acts 19:8—Paul explained the kingdom of God boldly. This means the age of meditation. What is meditation? It’s the fulfillment of God’s kingdom.

You are the main figures of these three: A temple with three courtyards. A disciple who understands them. A disciple who opens the Fri-Sat-Sun age. A church that lives in the three-day weekend age. A business that enjoys it. The age of holy meditation that discovers hidden things. This is the answer you will enjoy. This church officer missions conference is extremely important. May you receive the blessing of being imprinted this week. In the name of Jesus Christ, I bless you. Let us pray.

Prayer This week, imprint us with the covenant You have given. Make us rooted and natured to completely overcome darkness. Let healing arise. Bind all darkness this week. Bind all curses and disasters this week. In Jesus Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

2025.06.15 Sunday 1st Service
Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 3:19

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▣ Introduction: Incurable disease, depression, and difficult circumstances.

Thank you. Perhaps you have an incurable disease. You’d be distressed. Someone may be struggling with depression. Others might be in challenging circumstances. May those of you in such situations take the answer with you today. Hannah was a person who had an incurable condition—she could not bear children. She was so tormented that, with Peninnah continually provoking her, she fell into a state of depression almost to the point of mental illness. On top of that, the nation itself was undergoing great difficulty. You must take this critical answer with you today.

1. In times like this, people either pray the wrong way or think something that is not an answer is an answer.
When we are in such situations, we often pray incorrectly. And often, we mistake what is not an answer as if it were an answer.

1) Abraham thought material needs were the answer.
Initially, Abraham had not yet received the answer, but he kept mistaking non-answers for answers. God had already spoken an amazing answer to him in advance: “Go to the land I will show you. Through you, all nations will be blessed. No one will be able to stand against you. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you.” Even with all this, Abraham kept thinking that food, clothing, and shelter were the answer. As a result, he brought hardship upon himself.

2) People in the wilderness thought barely surviving was the answer.
When we have spiritual problems or are in a certain state, we often bring about our own hardships. It was the same in the time of Egypt. The people going through the wilderness thought that just surviving was the answer. Many people think this way. Even though God had already prepared amazing things—the tabernacle, the ark of the covenant, the three feasts—they couldn’t see those as the answer, and instead thought survival was the answer.

3) They thought defeating the Philistines was the answer.
In today’s passage, the Philistines constantly oppressed them. So, people thought defeating the Philistines was the answer. But that is not it. The answer is to build strength to overcome the Philistines, prevent their attacks, and ultimately evangelize them.

2. The way to receive the answer
At this time, people like Hannah and Samuel received the answer. How can one receive the answer? This is important. You must take this with you today. Hannah found it, passed it on to Samuel, and Samuel discovered it.

“But I have an incurable disease—what can I do?” There is a way. There is much evidence. “How can such an illness be healed?” There is only one way. Many people truly suffer from depression. Some people suffer severely from spiritual afflictions. It’s not just that they avoid life; when they try to live it out, family problems arise. Many are tormented like this. Some are in agony because of mental illness. On top of that, their field is difficult. Their workplace is hard. The nation is struggling. This is how it is. You must find the important answer today. What happened to Samuel? While praying, he heard God’s voice—what happened through that?

The temple and the ark of the covenant were not what mattered. God’s temple and God’s bartizan came upon Samuel first. “From that day on, not one word of Samuel’s fell to the ground.” Before going into the main message, you must first find the answer.

1) First, build the bartizan of the Lord within yourself.
Are you suffering from depression? Do you have spiritual difficulties? Don’t worry at all. You can’t remove it by trying to. First, build the bartizan of the Lord within you.

2) Make yourself into the temple of the Lord.
To put it more concretely, make yourself into the temple of the Lord.

3) Let the Word of God dwell in you. Wait for the Holy Spirit to work.
More precisely, make it so that the Word of God dwells in you. Wait for the Holy Spirit to work. Never give up. Don’t do other things. I’ve seen cancer patients who were given up on by hospitals be healed. Why? Because the bartizan of the Lord was established in them. Just as physical illness can come from shock, so can the body be healed through the fullness of the Spirit. Such things happen.

Remnants and our church officers, your lives are precious. Build the bartizan of the Lord first. Let the temple of the Lord be established in you. All other words are wrong. Jesus said they are thieves and robbers.  Let the bartizan of the Lord be established in you.

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▣ Main Message
1. Samuel, upon whom the bartizan and temple of the Lord came, and the Word was fulfilled – the heavenly mandate
First, Samuel experienced the tabernacle, the temple, and the bartizan. This is the key.

1) Samuel lying near the ark of the covenant
In chapter 3, verse 3, it says, “Eli lay in his usual place.” The Word had been cut off. Eli lay in his own place, and Samuel lay near the ark of the covenant. The aged Eli lay in his own place, but the young Samuel lay by the ark. This is the answer. There is no other way.

When you have an incurable disease, will the doctor help you? Will your family help you? There is no way. When you suffer spiritually or have tormenting afflictions, who will help you?

2) Samuel heard the voice of God
At this moment, young Samuel heard the voice of God. But since he had never experienced this before, he wondered, “What is this sound?” The same voice came three times. Then, when he told Eli, Eli realized, “Ah, God is speaking to you. Listen carefully and tell me.” So he instructed him, “Say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’”

This is an enormous covenant.

3) From that day on, none of Samuel’s words fell to the ground.
“From that day on, not one of Samuel’s words fell to the ground.” In simple terms, the heavenly mandate came upon him. Right? Don’t be discouraged. Don’t do other things. Don’t listen to other voices. If you have an incurable disease, a spiritual illness, or are in confusion, there is no one who can help you. So, the bartizan and the temple of the Lord were truly established. The Word came upon him.

※ 1 Corinthians 3:16
“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” This is certain. We must look at this the other way around. In simple terms, it’s like God is saying to a shaman, “Don’t you know that it’s not the Holy Spirit but an evil spirit dwelling in you?” Change it. Don’t you know it’s the spirit of Satan bringing destruction? Change it. There’s nothing more important than this. Why must we endure? Because it must be changed. Why shouldn’t we do other things? Because it must be changed. This is the key. This came upon Samuel. No further explanation is needed. You should begin that prayer today.

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2. The prayer of Samuel, who possessed the bartizan and temple of the Lord, did not fall to the ground (1 Samuel 3:19).
Second, the prayer of the temple and bartizan of the Lord has now begun. “Not one word fell to the ground”—this means prayer began, and the answer came.

1) Samuel’s prayer with the bartizan and temple of the Lord became spiritual warfare.
This turned into powerful spiritual warfare. Samuel’s prayer, who had the bartizan and temple of the Lord, did not fall to the ground—what happened through this?

(1) When the Philistines attacked and stole the ark – Samuel’s prayer
The Philistines invaded. In the midst of saving people, Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died. That wasn’t all. The ark was completely taken. Someone from that scene ran to report the news. When Eli heard it, he was so shocked that he fell backward and broke his neck. The ark was taken. Can you believe it? What was Samuel doing? That’s what’s important.

Just before this, it says that not one of Samuel’s words fell to the ground. Right? Samuel’s prayer did not cease then.

(2) Disaster came upon every place the ark arrived
The Philistines recklessly took the ark. They placed it in a region called Ashdod. Why did they take it? Because they knew of the history behind it. They placed it in the temple of Dagon. The next morning was chaos. The idol Dagon had fallen face down—with its head and hands cut off. Disasters began striking the region.

They had done something unthinkable—taking the ark. Samuel was praying during all of this.

The prayer of one who possesses the bartizan and temple of the Lord is different. The Philistines were so terrified they had no choice but to move the ark to Gath. Gath was a place where giants lived—people with special military training. In simple terms, Goliath’s hometown. So they moved it there. Even greater disaster began. People were collapsing overnight. Some were afflicted with infectious disease.

So what did they do next? They moved the ark to Ekron. When it arrived in Ekron, the people were in an uproar. “Why did you bring that terrifying ark to our city? Are you trying to kill us all?” They protested and rioted. But they still brought it. The place became a sea of disaster and death.

(3) The ark returned
The Philistine leaders gathered and held a meeting. “We must return the ark. But we can’t just return it—we must send a guilt offering and repent.” So the ark was returned.

2) The prayer of one in whom the bartizan is established and who has become the temple
What was Samuel doing? Your hidden prayer—just one of those—can break down darkness like this. It’s not just that the power of God comes upon you. That prayer begins to influence elsewhere. Build the bartizan of the Lord. Do not fall into despair if you have depression—build the temple of the Lord. Let the Spirit of the Lord come upon you. Let the Word of the Lord be planted in you. When this comes upon you, it becomes the heavenly mandate and also your calling. Begin this prayer now. One in whom the bartizan is established and who has become the temple—their prayer never disappears. Remember this.

(1) On this rock I will build My church (Matthew 16:18)
When Peter confessed, Jesus said, “You are the rock.” That means you are the rock. “On this rock, I will personally build My church.” In the original language, it says, “I Myself will build My church.” That’s why it cannot be defeated.

(2) The gates of Hades will not overcome it (Matthew 16:18)
“The powers of darkness, the gates of Hades, will not overcome it.” They can’t. Why? Because the bartizan has changed. This is important.

(3) I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 16:19)
“I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.” Yes.

I once told someone with mental illness something like this. As I’ve said before: “You will never be healed.” They became discouraged. But I said, “If you know why you will never be healed, then you can be healed.” What’s the reason? “You keep placing yourself in spiritual pain. You blame your husband, your wife, someone else. It’s not that. It’s not the Philistines’ fault. It’s not Eli’s fault. It’s that the bartizan is missing within you.”

3) Calling
Samuel received and grasped this from his mother. Of course he did. “Not one of Samuel’s words fell to the ground.” The important Word of God began to come upon Samuel, and he was victorious in prayer over great events. He won without fighting. This is something ordinary people don’t understand. What does that mean? Can a pig understand a diamond ring? Can a dog understand an expensive gem? Without the Spirit of God, how could they know?

When this bartizan is established, even hidden prayers bring victory. His mother was the evidence. Samuel was the evidence. Experience it. “I will begin this prayer. I will become a temple where the Word of the Lord comes, and a bartizan of the Lord.” This is what we call calling.

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3. Mizpah Movement
Third. This is not the end. The mission of the one in whom the temple bartizan is established now arises. That is the Mizpah Movement, which will be next week’s sermon. The Mizpah Movement arises. That mission appears.

1) Throw away all idols and come before the altar.
“All Israel must throw away idols.” “All Israel must come before the altar.” We’ll look at this next week. Because we must hold to the covenant.

2) God who struck down the Philistines in advance
The Philistines heard the news, but God had already struck them down.

3) Spiritual power that wins without fighting
“As long as Samuel lived, there was no war.” While Samuel was alive, the Philistines could not invade. This is the tremendous power to win without fighting. It means spiritual power. Spiritual power cannot be ignored. Because this power is with them. Not just the Philistines—darkness itself cannot approach.

You must build this power. We must raise the remnants. What remnants think as children—that lasts forever. Our church officers are important people. You must absolutely cultivate this power. Especially those of you ministering to multiethnic people—so many of you labor. That labor will never be in vain. This power must enter the multiethnic peoples.

※ What happens when parents pray with spiritual power?
You know what happened when the parents began praying with this power. When Joseph spoke of world evangelization, his brothers mocked him. But when Joseph said that, while his brothers mocked, Jacob treasured it in his heart. What must Jacob have thought later? Joseph’s dream, the covenant, was treasured in his heart, and then the son was gone. The brothers brought his bloodied robe. They lied, saying he was torn by wild beasts. How must Jacob have felt?

Then one day, news came—Joseph was alive. How must Jacob have felt? And he had become prime minister, ruling over the world. When Jacob heard that, what must he have thought? The powerful prime minister Joseph’s family—his children—went to Egypt. Joseph had prepared the land of Goshen.

At that moment, Jacob’s thoughts are revealed. Naturally, he would meet the king, since he was the prime minister’s father. Upon meeting him, Jacob raised both hands and laid them on Pharaoh’s head and blessed him. What does this mean? Pharaoh bowed his head and received the blessing. That was Jacob.

Your prayer does not end. Right? As you know, the prayer of one woman named Jochebed—what did that bring about? The greatest answer in all of church history came through Moses. Right? What happened through the prayer of one woman named Hannah?

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▣ Conclusion
Let us conclude.

1. Matthew 4:19
Jesus, who fulfilled everything, said this: “Come, follow Me. I will make you fishers of men.”

2. Matthew 11:28
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Jesus said this.

3. Mark 3:13-15
It says the Lord called those He wanted. The reason He called them: “That they might be with Him. That they might preach. That He might give them authority to drive out demons.”

4. Matthew 28:18, 20
The risen Lord said: “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” How? “With all authority in heaven and on earth.”

5. Mark 16:19-20
In Mark 16, it says the Lord seated at the throne was with the disciples as they moved.

6. Acts 1:3
What did He promise last on the Mount of Olives? “With the throne, the kingdom of God, and with that work, I will be with you.”

※ Cultivate fundamental strength.
There’s no need to delay. On this Lord’s Day, all day, pray this prayer: “Grant me a bartizan to save my family line, the world, and the field. Let that sure covenant and temple come upon me.” Healing will occur.

What is the standard? It’s not just curing illness—but making it disappear entirely. You must cultivate fundamental strength.

Drug addicts say they can’t quit. They want to use it again. I heard the testimony directly. The Word of God and the Holy Spirit came upon him, and he couldn’t even remember why he had used drugs. “Why did I even do drugs?” he said. He couldn’t understand. He had no desire.

So he now visits prisons and shares the gospel. The Gospel is being testified. “I have depression.” Don’t worry. Change the bartizan. “I have a terminal illness.” Change the bartizan.

May today be your greatest day—in the name of Jesus Christ, I bless you. Let us pray.

Prayer
Lord, grant new grace this week. Grant new strength. Grant new grace and answers. In Jesus Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

2025.06.08 District Message 23rd Week
Scripture: Acts 1:8

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Somehow, homeless people and beggars wander around anywhere. But ministers, presidents, and businessmen do not go just anywhere. They confirm first why they must go. People who think they have no value behave recklessly. But if you know, “I am a valuable child of God,” you cannot act carelessly.

Wherever you go, even tomorrow, always ask yourself three questions:

I – [Absolutely] – God’s Grace
“What is the grace of God that I must absolutely enjoy?” Even if you cannot find it, that’s okay. Finding too many things is also a problem. Even if you can’t find it, you must ask this question.

Field – [Absolutely] – God’s Grace
And ask, “What is the absolutely necessary grace needed in the field?”

Future – [Absolutely] – God’s Grace
Always ask, “What is the grace of God that must absolutely be there for the future?” If you do this, everything changes.

Right now, Rey is interpreting. This is a ministry reaching the whole world. You will come to realize it. And there are people working unseen behind the scenes — those taking photos, for example — they are doing the only ministry of its kind in the world. When you ask these questions, you will realize it.

You are here worshipping, but today is a once-in-a-lifetime day. Many nations observing world evangelization are watching. You are worshipping in that field.

You must ask these questions wherever and whenever:
“What is the grace of God I must absolutely enjoy?”
“What is the grace of God absolutely necessary in the field?”
“What is the grace and plan of God that must absolutely exist for the future?”

Even if you don’t find the answers, you must ask the questions.

「Disciples Who Achieve 300%」
This is called disciples who achieve 300%. How can you reach 300% if you do not ask these questions? Put another way, it means God is preparing 100% for me. If you don’t find this, you are foolish. God has already prepared 100% where I must go. God has prepared 100% for your future and life.

If you do not know how to be thankful for the blessings you have received and where you are now, it all becomes meaningless.

Even sitting here — “Ah, I am thankful” — only then will answers come. Think about a husband who works outside and brings home money. The wife must truly feel thankful for that. And wives work hard at home raising children — the husband must genuinely feel thankful.

If they don’t, it’s practically like being divorced. Divorce isn’t just legal divorce — you can live together and still be divorced. Those who don’t know gratitude.

You must recover 300%. Especially our remnants must prepare 300% in their studies. It’s much easier than you think. Many people misunderstand: “How can I do 300%? I can barely manage 100%.” But that’s not the point. “Absolutely” is what matters.

If you neglect what you absolutely must do and try to do many other things, it doesn’t make sense. A student must know what is absolutely necessary to study well. It’s the same. You are preparing 300%.

How should we do evangelism? I prepared while attending school. That was easier. I went to the field to see what it was like — that’s easier too. Teaching kids you’ve never met is harder. I wasn’t very bright, but I could figure out, “Ah, this is what I must do.” That’s 300%.

So much so that the answers came in overwhelming abundance — not just overwhelming for me but for everyone around me.

You must always remember this. If you are prepared, you can go to high places and to places of rejection.

How should you start?

1. Small Things
Start from small things.
1) 5 Basics
The Early Church started with five basics — from their homes, from the Upper Room. No need to go anywhere — just go upstairs and pray. When they met people, they helped them — that’s testimony. Team ministry. Gathered family members and empowered them — that’s a mission home. In the workplace, if someone was struggling, they gave strength — that’s a specialized church. In every region, someone is always in trouble — going to help them is a local church.

2) Acts 2:9-11
Then the doors to fifteen nations opened. Because they gained strength, 3,000 disciples arose.

3) Acts 3:1-12
Then they could see something they couldn’t see before — the cripple at the Beautiful Gate. They had seen him before, but now they truly saw him. “I must testify to Christ to this cripple. But how?” They must have prayed about it. That’s 300%.

2. Low Places
It’s not difficult. Go to the very low places.
1) Where There Is No Helper (Acts 3:1-12)
The man crippled from birth had no one to help him. Some gave him coins — but that’s not real help. He couldn’t escape being a beggar. Others carried him there — he was grateful, but that didn’t solve his problem. Peter and John saw this. “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” A tremendous event occurred.

2) Samaria
Totally abandoned Samaria. No one would go there. But they went and proclaimed the gospel, performed miracles, and brought healing.

3) Ethiopia
The eunuch from Ethiopia. The Holy Spirit directed Philip to meet him. It wasn’t a grand conference, but a one-on-one meeting orchestrated by the Holy Spirit.

3. Invisible Places
Places unseen. A great persecution arose. It wasn’t immediately visible. People scattered.
1) Acts 11:19 (Persecution)
Those scattered people gathered and began to pray. This is how the blessing of 300% is enjoyed — the Antioch Church. It became a church that saved the world.

When persecution came, most people ran away and hid. But these people gathered. What did they do? They began to pray. That was the Antioch Church. God poured all blessings upon them.

2) Acts 13, 16, 19
In Acts 13, 16, and 19 — what was visible? Ordinary people and even Christian religious leaders could not see the spiritual disease of Nephilim. But Paul saw it.

He saw what others couldn’t. And he saw the important future.

3) Acts 17, 18, 19
They went into the synagogues. That is 300%. They did what absolutely must be done.

Even today, pray:
“Lord, give me the grace that I absolutely must have.”

The son of David, Jesus — heal me! That’s what they should have prayed. But they prayed, “Have mercy on me.” And Jesus opened His heart wide. “Have mercy on me.” Christ said, “According to your faith let it be done to you.” One word, and it was finished. When Christ works, it’s finished.

This is the 300% blessing. Today, as you worship, you must enjoy this blessing. Then it’s finished.

▣ Conclusion_ The Absolute Tower
What comes out then? The Absolute Tower is built.

This is what those facing all kinds of problems must enjoy. “Ah, hardship has come to me.” You must enjoy it. “Ah, sickness has come to me.” You must enjoy it.

Today’s age is not like before — you don’t unjustly die anymore. These days, even cancer can often be cured. So we must receive something important — the grace of God.

Today, find out through worship and prayer:
“What is the 300% for me?”
Find it through prayer today and confirm it through the Word.

Some people say strange things like, “You must practice,” but that’s not it. You cannot practice everything — you must do only what must be done. “Do your best” — that’s for people of low level who don’t even try. “Work hard” — that’s what you tell backward countries where people don’t even try despite having abundant resources.

But for those truly seeking answers, it’s not about working hard — it’s about doing what must be done.

“Lord, give me the grace that You must absolutely give me.”

I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ that today will be that day for you.

Let’s pray.

Prayer
God, we thank You. Let today be a day of gaining new strength, a day of assurance, a day of holding onto the covenant. Grant us faith to be sure that what remains will be accomplished by God. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

2025.06.08 Sunday 2nd Service
Devotional Worship for New Believers Department
Scripture: Romans 16:25–27

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New Believers Must Understand This Timetable
「24, 25, and the Answer of Eternity」
There was once a famous shaman in Korea named ‘Sim Jin-song’. There may still be some like that today. She was very famous. So I sent a disciple to her. “Go meet Sim Jin-song and share the gospel.” But it was very hard to meet her. This pastor persistently kept requesting meetings. However, there was such a long waiting list that it was nearly impossible to meet her. There were 30 to 50 people just like him waiting persistently to meet her. Because the pastor was so persistent, he finally got a meeting.

When he shared the gospel, Sim Jin-song said, “I am the daughter of an elder. I will definitely return to God. Please do not disturb me now.” She clearly stated that she would return one day.

While many people were waiting, there was one man wearing a necktie, looking very decent. The pastor noticed this man and entered a teahouse with him. There, he explained the gospel, and led him in a prayer to accept Jesus. The man repented with tears and accepted Jesus. Afterward, he confessed, “I am an ordained deacon (Ansu Jipsa).” The pastor was shocked. “Why is an ordained deacon here?” This is quite common these days.

As you know, Sim Jin-song later gave birth to a child — but the child was born completely deformed. The Bible says in Exodus 20:3-5 that the consequences extend to the third and fourth generations. When this scripture was explained, she said, “I know. But it’s not up to me. I will definitely return to God.”

▣ Introduction
1. Condition
Right now, new believers might be in an ambiguous state.
1) Anxiety – Idolatry
Some new believers feel anxiety because they come from a background of idol worship.
2) Confusion – Evil Spirits
Others experience some confusion because evil spirits continually attack them. Ordinary people may not notice, but those being attacked know it. Even pastors might not realize it, but these people understand well. They actually have deeper belief in God because they know the spiritual world. They quickly understand terms like “accepting Christ” because they’ve experienced spiritual possession before. They are also well aware of things like blood sacrifices. When they hear “the offspring of the woman will crush the serpent’s head,” they quickly understand.

For example, a monk might say, “That’s the answer!” Their problem gets solved, but they remain anxious and confused.
3) Disease – Weakness
Many still suffer from lingering diseases and their hearts can grow weak because of it.

2. Promise
Jesus made promises we must never lose hold of. He said something very important: “Do not leave Jerusalem. Wait for what the Father has promised.” He said this for forty days.
1) The Bartizan of the Throne (Imprint)
New believers must wait until the bartizan of the throne is imprinted in them. It’s even better if healing doesn’t come quickly — that’s okay. Let the bartizan of the throne be firmly imprinted. “The Triune God will be with you by His Spirit.” Those with a background of shamanism understand this quickly. “With the power of the Throne, I will be with you.” They understand because they already know about transcendence over time and space. So implant this deeply — wait and don’t be shaken. Jesus said, “Wait.” He also said, “Only!” and then history will be made.

You must experience this once. Jesus also said, “It is finished.” He finished all things — past, present, and future. He gives five powers. Power to overcome the ruler of the air. Authority to become children of God. Power to see the future through prayer. He will establish you firmly in the three courts (Holy Place, Most Holy Place, Courtyard) for true success — this is the 7 bartizans. Keep praying. I didn’t know how, so I simply went to early morning prayer without fail — to “wait.”
2) Journey of the Throne (Root)
Prepare to walk the journey of the Throne. Root yourself with the power of the Throne. God, the Triune God, is answering even now in three ways. Walk this journey firmly on the 10 Platforms and do not be shaken. With the 10 Secrets, no one can harm you.

Hold onto the 5 Assurances during times of great hardship. Hold onto the 9 Flows of the Throne. Carry the answer of a lifetime. Today is your camp. Continue the journey. Don’t try to fix yourself — let the problems disappear naturally. You must generate so much energy in your body that even cancer cells die. It’s possible.
3) Roadmap of the Throne (Nature)
Let the roadmap of the Throne become your nature. Believe in the power of the cross that finished your past, present, and future — Mount Calvary. The mission of the Throne is yours — Mount Olives. Experience the Three Feasts — Mark’s Upper Room. In the midst of the greatest crisis comes the best timetable — the renewal at Antioch. From now on, worry about nothing and enjoy 300% the guidance of the Holy Spirit — Evangelization of Asia. Are doors slightly closed? That’s a turning point — you must also see Rome. These are the 7 Roadmaps.

Do not despair until they are established. You must experience this once. Those suffering from depression will completely turn around — it will become their power. This is the covenant new believers must hold onto. Even sick people, when they receive grace, gain greater strength. They become witnesses. You must never lose hold of this promise.

3. Evidence
There is solid evidence you must establish. Those who come to church are generally in three categories:
1) Religion
Some think, “I should at least have a religion,” and come.
2) Family
Some come because their family members believe, and they think, “It’s nice to attend.”
Both are understandable but will not lead to real answers.
3) Life-risking Value
As our ordained deacon prayed earlier, we must find the value worth risking our life for.

New believers must not waver — instead, enjoy the introduction’s blessings. Secure this testimony: “I have found the value worth risking my life for.” Then, answers will come at every worship. Fulfillment will come. The preacher receives answers, and so do the listeners. It’s not about receiving answers from my sermon — you must enjoy answers from the Word of God. New believers must become like this. You are important. Many around you need saving.

▣ Main Message
1. Reason
Why does God give the blessings of 24, 25, and eternity? We must understand the reason.

2. Answer
What is the answer? Why did God prepare all this so thoroughly? What is His answer?

3. Resolution
What resolution must we make? The resolution new believers make is important. Those who minister to new believers are important too. Our pastors and staff working hard are important because what you give is critical. But most important is the new believer themselves. You must understand the blessings in the Introduction.

1. Reason
What is the reason?
1) Three Incidents
Three incidents are still ongoing even today.

What are they? The incident in the Garden of Eden. You cannot dismiss this. Even today it’s the same: “Don’t believe in God — receive your own spiritual power. You will become like God.” That’s what happened in Eden. It’s the same today: “You will become a Buddha.” A terrifying statement. Monks listening to my message — you will suffer forever. You cannot escape. Satan always lies. If you believe the lie, you’re trapped. This is ongoing.

New Age members — what do they teach? “You will become God. You will gain power over all.” Nephilim. That’s the incident of the flood in Noah’s time. And then, “Now you must gain power to dominate the world.” The Tower of Babel incident. It’s the same today. These three incidents are the reason.

Shockingly, New Age groups are constantly doing possession rituals. While you barely make it to church on Sundays, they practice spirit possession daily. It’s dangerous.

2) Superstition, Religion, Idolatry
Why did God prepare these blessings and call you? Because problems are unresolved, people fall deeper into superstition, religion, and idolatry. Thinking it will work — but it only brings greater hardship.

So quickly, enjoy the “Only” blessing. Jesus said, “Do not leave Jerusalem.” They asked, “Will the kingdom be restored? Will things be resolved?” Jesus said, “It is not for you to know.” That comes later. “You must receive power. The power of the Throne. Only when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.”

Do not be deceived. Satan knows you. He knows exactly: “That person won’t make it. That person has no Christ.” He knows. If you have Christ, he also knows. So pray with firm assurance. Especially new belivers — each of you is important. This is where many are deceived.

When a newborn loses its mother, what happens? The baby is supposed to nurse, but the mother is gone. So the baby tries to eat anything it can — and it dies. A newborn must nurse. If it eats something else, it will die.

So real hardship leads to collapse. It doesn’t end there.

3) Purpose
Satan has a clear purpose: “Your father the devil — a liar and a murderer.” He aims to destroy you in six ways. You must confirm this. His final goal is to destroy your descendants.

That’s Satan’s purpose — to bring destruction. He shows power as the prince of this world. People are deceived: “He has power!” 2 Corinthians 4:4-5 says he masquerades as the god of this age. This is the reason.

2. Answer
1) Christ
That’s why God promised to send Christ.

Do you know what Christ is?
(1) King — to crush Satan.
(2) Priest — the true priest who blocks disaster.
(3) Prophet — the true prophet who opened the way to God, destroying the power of hell.

The Old Testament promises this. The Gospels proclaim that it has been fulfilled. Christ has come. From Acts to Revelation, we see the evidence.

New believers, do not be shaken. Have assurance. Quickly overcome. Let the bartizan be built within you, embark on the journey, and establish the roadmap. Listen to only one thing: Jesus said, “Only!”

2) Acceptance – Identity (Destiny)
The moment you accept Christ, your identity changes. The moment you accept Christ, your destiny is changed. This is the answer.

3) Power – Authority
You are not only given a new identity but also power. Power to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome the enemy. “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy.” This is the answer.

3. Resolution
Today you must make one resolution.

What resolution? Maybe you were sick, and through that, you came to believe in God and Jesus, and you got better. That’s good, but what if you get sick again?

Maybe you faced death, and a believer helped you, and through that you received grace and salvation. That’s good — but not enough.

1) Ephesians 2:8
God says He called you by grace. What is grace? Grace is receiving what you absolutely do not deserve. We should have died, but we live. That is grace. It is not human means — it is by grace. “By grace you have been saved through faith” — Ephesians 2:8.

You must realize: “Ah, the sickness was just the method God used to call me. The real answer is salvation by grace.”

2) Hidden Problems
You must turn all your hidden problems into blessings. Find them. Everyone has hidden, shameful problems — but these are true blessings. Do not fear.

I mentioned before: someone accepted Christ, but every night evil spirits came in troops. Even if an army of spirits comes, do not be alarmed. Ignore them. You already have authority to overcome. “I have given you power to overcome.”

3) 300% (Witness)
Now, if the Holy Spirit fills your talents, you become a 300% prepared witness who saves people. This must be taught.

▣ Conclusion
Finally, when you are alone — you must live by yourself eventually. The person teaching you might be wrong. You must receive grace from God directly. Even pastors can preach wrongly — right? So you must receive from God.

[3 Concentrations 24]
Focus on three things — this is 24. Teach this. Pray a little in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. Amazing things will happen.

[3 Settings 25]
Then the things of the Throne are set up — this is 25.

[3 Answers Eternity]
Through you and your children, God gives what lasts eternally — this is the 3 Answers. This is called eternity.

You must teach this.

When new believers pray holding onto this, they receive answers themselves — and they automatically become witnesses. They will find many around them needing the evidence they have.

In the past, during the “All-Out Evangelism Sunday” movement, I was often invited as a speaker. But I would say, “Don’t do All-Out Sunday.” Why bother? It’s not real evangelism. There’s no such sudden revival. You must raise disciples. You must make them understand the gospel.

People misunderstand, thinking, “Evangelism is easy…” It’s not about that. With this evidence, you must spend the rest of your life testifying to God’s work.

I bless you to become witnesses in the name of Jesus Christ. Hold onto the covenant now. Let’s pray.

Prayer
We thank You, God. We thank You for granting the New Believer Dedication Service. Let the covenant be fulfilled right now. Let this be a time of assurance. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

2025.06.08 Sunday 1st Service
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-11

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▣ Introduction
Today, even though our time is short, we must receive an important answer. A young man came from Busan a long time ago. He seemed to come from a good family. His father was a capable man who graduated from Seoul National University. His older sister also graduated from Seoul National University. This young man entered Busan National University. Although Busan National University isn’t bad, it seemed to have been a great source of stress for him. It built up; he got married, his wife was good, and they had a child. But he couldn’t overcome the stress and ended up with a mental illness. Simply put, he was asking for help.

Looking around, you’ll see many people, especially very smart ones and celebrities, suffering greatly in their spirits. There’s no place for them to truly be healed, so they struggle deeply. There was also someone who kept having disabled children born into their family. Burdened by the thought, they decided not to marry. And it’s not something you can easily tell anyone.

What should we do? We need to give them answers from the Bible. What should we tell them? Don’t try to fix it. Cultivate the fundamental strength so that it leaves. This is what the Bible teaches.

1. Build the bartizan of the Lord first
Hannah prayed earnestly for a child. In her time, being childless was considered a curse. But she wasn’t only praying for a child — jealousy and resentment began to rise. “Why does Peninnah have children and I don’t?” Peninnah would provoke and distress her, and Hannah kept praying with accumulated resentment. It wasn’t real prayer — it was prayer piled with bitterness. Things only got worse. Year after year, resentment piled up. Many of our prayers are like that — prayers full of bitterness.

But because you are children of God, when you pray wrongly, God teaches you how to pray rightly. One day, Hannah, without giving up, continued to pray to God. That’s when God changed her. This is important. God’s bartizan was firmly established inside Hannah. God’s covenant began to appear as a bartizan in her life.

That’s what I’m telling you to do. Many talented people suffer from depression. Those with little intellect don’t suffer as much — it’s the talented ones who suffer. “Do not despair. Build the bartizan of God.” That’s the answer. It’s not about running away from evil spirits; it’s about building a place where they cannot even come near.

Health is the same. Of course, when in urgent need, you should quickly go to the hospital and do as the doctor says. But what’s more important is the fundamental — building the strength to overcome disease and to prevent it from even coming. That strength comes from God.

Keep this in mind. Cancer? There’s no need to fear it so much. Fight it with the strength God gives. Likewise, don’t fear the problems of the world too much. God gives the strength to overcome without even fighting.

2. Hannah saw five streams.
One day, this strength came to Hannah. She came to see five things. She realized, “Ah… It’s not really about the child.” She realized, “Not having a child is not the real problem. Peninnah having children and I not having them — that’s not the real issue.”
1) She discovered that no one could stop the continuous oppression by the Philistines. One day, she realized: “Our nation is being continually oppressed by the Philistines, and there is no one to stop it.”
2) Israel had the covenant of God, but was powerless and without a leader.
Israel, despite having God’s covenant, was in a state of weakness, without a leader. It was miserable.
3) The greater problem was the church. 1 Samuel 3 says, “The word of the Lord was rare.” That’s the problem.
4) Prayer had stopped.
5) God’s Word should be testified, but the testimony had been cut off. Hannah saw this.

From that point, not only Hannah’s life but also her future began to change. You must take this today. But before you do, remember: build the bartizan of God first.

Forty years ago, I was in a very difficult place — no possessions, a dark future. Worse, I didn’t know what prayer was. Now, I enjoy 24-hour prayer and gain strength, but back then, I had none of that.

What did I do? I went to early morning prayer because it was obligatory. After the service, people would leave quickly. That was actually a good time for me because I didn’t know how to pray. Holding onto the covenant that Jesus explained the kingdom of God for 40 days, I took notes and prayed for 40 days. After finishing, I kept praying. I didn’t even know what the answer was. Slowly, realization began to come. This is important.

I realized, “Ah, I’ve been praying wrongly.” From that realization, I kept praying. And what happened? God, who answers prayer, granted me the bartizan. It’s real. There’s no need to rely on people. People are objects of love, not objects of faith.

3. Eli’s blessing
The bartizan of God was established in Hannah. Eli, though powerless, blessed Hannah. The blessing prayer of the Lord’s servants is important. The Lord’s servants have no right to curse, only to bless. They have the authority to bless the congregation. You can read how Eli blessed Hannah.

4. It is important that the bartizan changes (Luke 18:1-8)
More important than the main point is the change of the bartizan. Wait. Enjoy. Do not despair.

Jesus said, “Do not lose heart in prayer,” and then gave a parable: A helpless widow was wronged by an unjust judge. She persistently appealed, and although he didn’t care, he eventually gave her justice because she kept coming to him.

Look carefully — what’s the important point? She didn’t talk to other people; she went to the only one who could give her justice. Likewise, take your true problems to God.

Jesus concluded by saying, “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” He said this in the context of prayer.

▣ Main Message – Three graces realized by building the bartizan
You must take with you the three graces Hannah realized by building the bartizan.

1. The Grace of Realization (Heavenly Mandate) – A platform is established.
First, the grace of realization came to Hannah — the heavenly mandate.
1) Nazirite
What does this mean? The grace of realizing the Nazirite vow came to her. In Korea, there were people like Dr. Kim Hwal-lan and Dr. Kim Ok-gil who didn’t have biological children but raised many spiritual children. Hannah realized this — “It’s not that I need a child for myself; if You give me a child, I will dedicate him as a Nazirite to block the crisis of this nation.”

This was firmly given as her heavenly mandate. When the bartizan of God is built within you, such realization comes. The grace of realization is the most important. This realization came to her.

The Nazirite vow means not cutting the hair — not shaving — and living in the wilderness in prayer wearing leather garments. Yet they were different from kings. They performed kingly roles while living in prayer. And they weren’t priests either, yet fulfilled the role of a priestly leader. It’s very important: someone who understands the spiritual and knows the world. Knowledge is important, but knowing the spiritual is essential. Hannah prayed to raise such a Nazirite.

2) A Watchman of Prayer
From childhood, Samuel was sent to the temple — even as a young boy — as a watchman of prayer to save the era. Hannah realized: “There are no Nazirites. There are no watchmen of prayer. Eli, who guards the temple, has grown old and fallen asleep. I will send a watchman of prayer there.” This was firmly given as her heavenly mandate.

Today, while you pray, surely you will receive such grace. Even if no one acknowledges you, prayer is answered. You may have your own testimonies — I have mine. I have no boasting testimony. Many of my classmates are more excellent and talented than me — there were 621 in my class alone.

I observe what many of them are doing now. Many are not doing pastoral ministry. Many are not evangelizing at all. I thank God. You must save lives — that is our task. This was the realization Hannah came to.

2. The Unexpected Grace (Calling)
Second, what kind of grace did she receive? Unexpected grace started coming. Unexpected grace came upon Hannah’s family line. This is called a calling. Once she realized the grace from God and received the heavenly mandate, a platform was built. From that moment, all the answers to prayer started coming to Hannah. More importantly, this unexpected grace came. What happened?

1) The Philistines Lost to the Prayers of Samuel and Hannah and Returned the Ark of the Covenant (1 Samuel 3:19). God gave revelations concerning the era and the future to Samuel. It is written: “Not one of Samuel’s words fell to the ground.”

At that time, an enormous incident occurred — the Philistines seized the Ark of the Covenant. Even though they were cursed, they took the Ark. What was Samuel doing? He was just a young boy — but Scripture says: “Not one of Samuel’s words fell to the ground.”

In other words, the strong power of the Philistines collided with Samuel’s prayer. It collided with Hannah’s prayer. The Philistines lost to the prayer of a single household. They were struck by plagues and couldn’t help but return the Ark.

2) The Mizpah Movement That Saved the Entire Nation (1 Samuel 7:1-12)
It didn’t end there. Through Samuel, the Mizpah Movement that saved the entire nation arose. This unexpected grace came — it became a calling.

3) During Samuel’s Lifetime, There Was No War (1 Samuel 7:13-14)
Scripture records: “Throughout Samuel’s lifetime, there was no war.” Such a blessing came. Through the Mizpah Movement, all of Israel was revived. This happened through Samuel.

3. Grace Concerning the Future – The Antenna of the Throne Was Established.
Third, grace regarding the unseen future emerged — the mission. Even before seeing it, it came. This is the spiritual antenna of the Throne being established.

Samuel Raised David (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
Samuel didn’t just grow old; he accomplished very important things. He didn’t only lead the Mizpah Movement — he raised David. In 1 Samuel 16, it records that the priest visited Jesse’s house with the revelation: “One of your sons will be king; go and anoint him.”

Jesse brought his sons one by one, but Samuel found none of them chosen — until the young David appeared. Samuel recognized him and, before anointing, must have explained everything: “You will become king.” He anointed David, and it says: “From that day on, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David.” Such tremendous work came from the prayer of one woman.

1) David Who Defeated Goliath
Following that, an incident occurred. David surely held onto the words given to him — “I will become the king of Israel; the high priest anointed me and gave me the promise.”

Then war broke out. Goliath came forward. This Goliath battle was unique — not a battle of armies, but a one-on-one fight to avoid mass casualties: “Send one man to fight me; if he defeats me, we will surrender, and if I defeat him, you will surrender.”

For forty days, Goliath cursed Jehovah. During this time, Jesse sent David on an errand: “Deliver this to your brothers and the captain. Bring back a token from them.” Not just “Come back safely” — but “Bring proof.” This was important education.

David, on his way, heard the mocking words against Israel — worse, the blasphemy against Jehovah. This struck David. He knew he was destined to be king. David made up his mind: “I must fight Goliath.”

Of course, his brothers mocked him. Even the captain doubted him: “How can you, a boy, fight that giant?” Even King Saul said: “You are but a youth — how will you face him?”

The armor didn’t fit him. But David didn’t need armor. There were many soldiers wearing armor — what was needed was someone who knew the spiritual reality. David was that person. Goliath could be defeated in an instant.

2) David Who Held onto the Covenant Delivered by Samuel and Overcame Suffering. It didn’t end there. David continued to suffer many hardships, but he had one way to overcome — he held firmly onto the covenant Samuel gave him. David had the 1,000 bartizans established through him.

3) David Who Completed Preparations for the Temple That Would Save the World. Not only that — David completed preparations for the Temple that would save the world. Such an incredible mission — grace regarding the unimaginable future — is contained within your prayer. Believe it.

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▣ Conclusion – Prayer Answers Are for Today, Received Through the Word
When do prayer answers come? Today. Right now. How? Through the Word. If you hold onto the Word, Jehovah will accomplish it.

1. Prayer Answers
Prayer answers come in three ways:
1) Immediate answers
Some prayers are answered immediately.
2) No answers
Some prayers seem unanswered. That’s even better. No answer is an answer. God withholds what you do not need.
3) Waiting
But most important prayers require waiting. Abraham waited 25 years. He was promised at 75 years old that his descendants would evangelize the world, but only had a child at 100. Jacob waited 20 years. Joseph waited 17 years. David waited over 20 years.

The Early Church waited 250 years. Those who were impatient all fell away. For 250 years, the gospel movement was trampled. Fathers were martyred; then their sons were persecuted. But in the end, true disciples remained. They evangelized Rome after 250 years.

※ Hold firmly onto the Word and do not let it go.
You don’t even need to memorize it — just write it down and let it remain as a recorded blessing.

2. Today – Three Concentrations, Three Settings, Three Answers
What should you do today? Three Concentrations. Three Settings. Three Answers.
They will surely be fulfilled through the kingdom of God and His work.

I have seen it: enduring only by prayer, working on the field only by prayer, serving the church only by prayer. I’ve seen it — so you have no reason to despair or be shaken.

3. First, build the bartizan of God. The Grace of Realization, the Unexpected Grace Regarding Descendants, and the Grace Concerning the Future Will Be Seen.
First, build the bartizan of God. Then, you will see three graces: the grace of realization, the unexpected grace regarding descendants, and the grace concerning the future — even the parts you cannot yet see. This was Hannah’s prayer.

Today, may you hold firmly onto this and see the throne, the kingdom, and His work fulfilled throughout the day in the name of Jesus Christ.

Prayer
Lord, we thank You for granting us Your amazing grace today. We believe You are working even now. We are confident that the power of the throne is with us right now. We pray and trust that the kingdom of God will come upon our workplaces, businesses, and fields. We pray that Your kingdom’s work will be fulfilled among our descendants and in all the places we go. May we enjoy Your answers all throughout today. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

Ruth 1:15-18. “Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.” ¹⁶ But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. ¹⁷ Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.” ¹⁸ When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 25, 2025
Pastor Ryu Kwang-Soo

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Romans 16:25-27. Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, ²⁶ but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all the Gentiles might come to the obedience that comes from faith— ²⁷ to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

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Thank you. In truth, Paul’s team didn’t do that much, yet they received the greatest blessing. Today, we need to understand why. Back then, there were no airplanes, no mobile phones, and their scale was much smaller than ours. Yet, they received the greatest answers. Since today is the Teacher’s Dedication Worship—especially the dedication of the Remnant Summit Committee—we must understand this well. Let us quickly confirm what Paul did.

[Acts 1:3, Acts 19:8, Romans 16:25–27] It is recorded that Jesus spoke about the kingdom of God for 40 days. But very few understood what He meant. Paul understood. In Acts 19:8, it says he explained about the kingdom of God for three months. And in Romans 16:25–27, Paul says, “The mystery hidden for long ages past, now revealed… something eternal.” That’s what Paul did—Acts 1:3, 19:8, and Romans 16.25–27. But that’s not all. What else did Paul do that pleased God so much?

[Healing the Nephilim] He healed what the world could not—the illnesses of the Nephilim—things even doctors could not solve. In at least three places. That’s why I want to begin meeting those who can minister healing for shamanic bondage, starting in Busan. God sees this as extremely precious. Paul did one more thing.

[Acts 17:1, 18:4, 19:8] He entered the synagogues. There, he explained the meaning of “Christ.” Again, he went to the synagogue and explained the true meaning of worship on the Sabbath. In the same way, he entered the synagogue and spoke about what it means to receive the answer of the kingdom of God. That’s all Paul did. And then he left behind one important statement.

[Acts 19:21, 23:11, 27:24] “I must also see Rome.” And God used Paul’s words: “You must also testify in Rome.” In a time of crisis, God sent an angel and said, “Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar.” That was everything about Paul. We must absolutely know this.

“24, 25, and the Eternal Time Schedule”—this is what we must teach the Remnants. There is nothing more important. But in order to teach it, you must first enjoy it. You must receive this blessing first. Schools teach physical science—that is necessary. The phones we use are a product of scientific advancement. We cannot disregard other philosophies and religions either—they are mental science. But the Bible does not stop there. It speaks of spiritual science. That’s what Paul saw. And that is what we must see so we can raise the Remnants. But what must be done first?

▣ Introduction – What must be done first: If you only do this, everything else will follow. What must be done first for Remnants? We must teach them what the 7 Remnants did. What is that?

1. Spiritual Summit. Before our Remnants go out into the world, even while they are young, they must become spiritual summits. This is your calling. Before Joseph stood before Pharaoh, it says he was filled with the Spirit of the Lord. That’s what matters. That’s why we do what we do. “Summit” means top, king, or president. We are not trying to make them presidents right now—we are to make them spiritual presidents first. That’s why Moses didn’t succeed when he tried to rise up by human effort. One day on Mount Horeb, he experienced the spiritual summit. That’s when it began. It was the same with David. He first became the spiritual summit. “From that day on, the Spirit of the Lord came upon David in power.” And look at Elisha. While other ministers were competing for places like Gilgal, Jericho, and Bethel, Elisha asked for the spiritual summit. He asked for a double portion. Jesus, too, in His final promise, said, “Be filled with the Holy Spirit”—be the spiritual summit first.

2. Reason. There is a reason. There are many brilliant students. Naturally, they get into good schools and land good jobs. But if they go without this spiritual power, they will struggle their whole lives—whether things go well or not. They will face hardship. Many cannot endure it. In some ways, we adults are the ones who made things this way, but many young people simply cannot handle it.

3. World Evangelization. Once they understand this, world evangelization begins. Teachers, remember this well. Even if you can’t give them anything else, you can give them this: the spiritual summit. Why? Because God gives it. That’s why I always tell the Remnants: don’t be deceived. Go with the power of prayer. Don’t be deceived. Go with the power of the throne. Then what does it mean for us to teach this (spiritual summit) to the Remnants?

▣ Main – Nephilim. What does this really mean? First, before going into the first point, we must consider something. One day, the church lost the spiritual. One day, people started saying, “Why talk about Satan?” “Why talk about angels?” Today, pastors and theologians from other denominations are listening to my message. You must truly think this through. One day, people began speaking about Jewish law again. Everything started changing. One day, they stopped doing what Jesus told us to do—and strangely, kept doing what Jesus told us not to do. Jesus made it clear—the Sabbath is not more important than saving lives. He demonstrated that. But people keep insisting on things that don’t matter. In the end, this is not spiritual—it’s just physical.

And in the meantime, the Nephilim arose. During that gap. Where did it start? Satan is well known—it had to start in America. And it did. A massive Nephilim movement began. They literally teach this. Americans listening to this message know it. What are they teaching? “You are God.” That’s New Age. They say, “Don’t believe in God.” They’ve even said something scarier: “Worship Satan.” That’s what they teach. And it doesn’t end there—there’s the possession movement. Do you know what the key of Freemasonry is? Possession movement. You can’t escape it.

But the church keeps talking about physical things: “Receive blessings.” What blessings are they even talking about? You know that many famous people came out of Nephilim training. One representative figure is Bill Gates—he changed the world. Singers like Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson—they all came from this. Believers should be holding to the covenant God gave, but they aren’t. It’s tragic. They must hold to it.

Remnants must surely go forward as spiritual summits who defeat the Nephilim with the true gospel of Christ. There’s nothing to hesitate about—believe. Why? Because it’s already given. God gave the highest promise—so believe. Now the answer becomes clear.

1. Enjoy 24. Enjoy 24 and teach it. This is your calling. What is 24?

1) 300% prayer. Teach them 300% prayer—they will overcome.

2) 300% studies. In the future, industries will arise. For Remnants, this is easier. Prepare 300% in their studies. That’s 24.

3) 300% future. Remnants, pray and prepare 300% for the future. What is 300%? It is the watchtower, journey, and signpost that will save yourself and the next generation. That’s what must be prepared. If you have no watchtower, how can you help others? You must have a watchtower to go on the journey. And that journey must leave behind signposts for future generations. That’s 300%. And it’s actually easier. You must hold the covenant today. Anyone worried about money—hold to the covenant today. Remnants, are you worried about employment or the future? Then hold the covenant now. Enduring through sheer willpower isn’t patience—it’s stubbornness. If evangelism isn’t happening, then hold the covenant. Are you going to live like that your whole life? Remnants, don’t be deceived. Live 24. You must teach Remnants how to enjoy 24.

2. Wait for 25. Second, teach Remnants how to wait for 25. What is that?

1) 7·7·7. Wait for the watchtower, journey, and signpost to be fulfilled in history.

2) Throne, Kingdom, Work. Wait for the throne, the kingdom, and His work to be fulfilled. That must be your goal.

3) Transcend time and space. Only then will Remnants understand what prayer truly is. Transcending time and space. Only then will they grasp what 237 is.

Unprecedented and unrepeatable. That’s when answers beyond all bounds begin to come in studies and industry. Church members—don’t just listen to the pastor’s sermon. Confirm it is God’s Word. Don’t just listen to my words. Confirm it as God’s Word. Jesus spoke about this for 40 days. Paul’s team understood it. That’s why God entrusted the future generations, the Remnants, and the synagogues to Paul. Others went, but it was useless. 25.

3. Eternal masterpiece. Teach Remnants the eternal masterpiece. That’s all.

1) 237. Make that the standard. Teach them so they are aligned with the 237 nations. When we go with the states of unbelievers and believers, peoples who have never heard before say, “This is the first time we’ve heard this—it’s the answer we needed.” Of course it is—it’s God’s Word.

2) 5000. Prepare them so they align with the 5000 people groups. Soon the three organizations will rise again. But among the 5000 tribes, most have no communication. Internet doesn’t work. Cell phones don’t work. It works for us, but not for them. Whoever develops this will hold the key. You must keep your eyes open and observe the Remnants. The team that develops this will “hit the jackpot,” so to speak. Right now, the most hopeful method is radio frequency—that’s the most promising. Still, most of them don’t have internet like we do. Language barriers remain. Yet countless people are waiting. What can be done? Only the TCKs inside those places can do it. You must see this.

3) Monument. So you must leave monuments for the Remnants. Cross the Jordan. Tear down Jericho. Teach them this. Don’t make it complicated. Once they hear and go, they will begin to see. When they go, they will realize that five powers await them—spiritual power, intellectual power, physical strength, economic power, and human resources. You must be careful—because it’s already there. Don’t say, “We have nothing.” That’s a different issue—it’s already there. Our assistants and members know—there are too many open doors for us to go to all of them. That’s why we don’t go. We shouldn’t. People talking about money—that’s what people with nothing talk about. Be cautious. Many people will try to latch on—be careful. Build monuments. Remnants, open your spiritual eyes, don’t worry, prepare 300%, and build the 25 and eternal masterpiece. Why can’t we build what the Nephilim built? We can—so do it.

▣ Conclusion. So what conclusion must we come to? Remnants, you must do this. No matter what—just do it.

1. Summit Time. Have Summit Time at least once a day. Why? Because you are going to be the summit. And you must be. That’s all you need to do. “I am a spiritual summit.” “I am a spiritual president.” “I am a spiritual king.” “I may not be above my parents, but I can save them.” Have that time. Any time is fine—morning or evening. If you’re more active at night, do it at night. I prefer early morning or dawn. Remnants, since you’re going to be the spiritual summit, make sure you have Summit Time. If possible, every day. If not, at least once a week. Then how does the answer come during Summit Time?

2. Summit Vessel. Now is the time to prepare the Summit Vessel. When your vessel is ready, God fills it. Joseph was ready at 30, and God called him to be governor. Vessel. Remnants don’t need to be greedy, but they should prepare a large vessel. Now, when is the time to fully enjoy this?

3. Summit Attitude. Take on the Summit Attitude. Why? Because you will become the spiritual summit. Attitude has many aspects. But when I look at most people working, they not only lack the vessel, they lack the attitude. Then they crave attention and credit. That already shows their vessel is lacking. Their attitude isn’t there either. They fight over positions, whether work is done or not. They fight over issues that miss the essence. Many people are like this. They fight for positions and lose all blessings. They fight over legalism and lose the gospel. They lose the essence completely.

Remnants, have Summit Time, prepare the vessel, and take the right attitude—because you will become the summit. David’s brothers couldn’t do it. Why? Because they lacked all three. When Goliath came and shouted, they were hiding—too afraid to go out. That’s when David heard. But he had to complete his errand. His father told him to bring proof. He gave the food to his brothers and said, “I will fight Goliath.” What did his brothers say? “You arrogant brat. You’re crazy.” No real conversation was possible. They weren’t prepared in these three things (Summit Time, Summit Vessel, Summit Attitude). So David spoke to the captain. He needed permission. “I will fight Goliath,” he said. He said he was confident. The captain was stunned and reported it to the king: “This kid says he’ll fight Goliath.” Then King Saul said, “He’s a warrior, and you’re just a boy. How will you fight?” David answered, “The Lord rescued me from the lion and the bear.” Lions are fast. When they grab a sheep, they don’t let go. David struck the lion’s vital point, then tore its mouth to rescue the sheep. “The Lord will rescue me from this Goliath who defies Him.” He said, “You come with sword and spear, but I come in the name of the Lord you defy.” It was incredible. Then he said something most don’t even understand: “I will prove that life is not in the sword, but in the hands of the Lord.” From there, people couldn’t understand anymore. “I will prove that the Lord is the one true God.” His final words: “Today the Lord has delivered your head into my hands.” Poetically, he was saying, “You’re dead today.” Before anyone could respond, the stone flew. It struck him directly. Goliath didn’t even scream. He just dropped. “David had no sword.” He pulled out Goliath’s sword and cut off the head of the one who had mocked them for 40 days. This young boy had conviction and a plan. He carried the head to Saul. The king was stunned. A normal person would say, “Weren’t you the one playing the harp in my room?” Or, “How did this happen?” But Saul asked, “Who are you?” Not because he didn’t know—but because he was shocked. Of course, Saul knew David. David said, “Your servant, the son of Jesse from Bethlehem.” He bowed before the king with Goliath’s head in his hands. At that moment, all three (Summit Time, Summit Vessel, Summit Attitude) were already complete.

Remnants, do not fear. Do not envy the world. Do not look down on it either. Carry this (Summit Time, Summit Vessel, Summit Attitude) with you.

Prayer. We give glory to God. The most important ministers who nurture the Remnants are offering a service of dedication. May God receive all the glory. Please grant us Your grace. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

May 25, 2025
Pastor Ryu Kwang-Su

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Judges 21:25. In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.

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When I think about life, I realize there are small joys we all experience—like passing an exam or getting a driver’s license. I still remember how good I felt the day I got mine, but that feeling faded quickly. Even big milestones like buying a car or a house bring happiness for a few days at best. But there’s one thing I absolutely must stress: the experience of God answering your prayers.

This is not a luxury—it’s essential. I’ve seen it in real life. I’ve seen the children of mothers who never ceased praying grow up with blessing. I’ve seen churches pastored by people of prayer thrive. I’ve seen entire family lines blessed because of one praying father. So I can tell you confidently: you must experience this for yourself.

But here’s the sad reality—about 99% of people live without really receiving answers. They may not say it aloud, but I can see it in their lives. They’re not living like unbelievers—they’re living worse, trapped in struggle without clear answers. And when prayer goes unanswered, deep spiritual problems follow. Spiritual problems don’t discriminate; they can hit anyone. But I’ve noticed that people who know God answers prayer see things differently. They live differently.

That’s why I won’t make this complicated today. I want to go straight to the point: you must receive answers.

First, you must become a person who has the power of prayer. Think about it: if you had true prayer power, what could stop you? If your children had prayer power, they would be fine wherever they go. If you yourself had it, no situation could overwhelm you. That’s why this is urgent—you must have this power.

Looking at Scripture, we see how Israel suffered under the Philistines during the time of the Judges. They had been set free from Egypt, but they failed over and over. We admire Gideon and his 300 warriors, but if you read carefully, you’ll see that wasn’t a true victory in human terms. God chose 300 cowards—not elite warriors—because He wanted to show that He was the one fighting for them. Even so, Israel suffered. Why? Because they lacked real faith and real prayer.

Then why don’t we receive answers? It’s simple. Judges 21:25 says, “Everyone did as they saw fit.” That’s it. People live according to their own thoughts, not by God’s.

Let me explain. The moment you think without praying, you’ve already fallen into Genesis 3: self-centeredness, separation from God. Right now, some of you are probably distracted even during worship, thinking about your own problems. That’s exactly when you fall into the trap of relying on your own thoughts. This is why prayers go unanswered.

There’s plenty of biblical evidence. Look at Joseph’s brothers—they lived by their own thoughts. Instead of trusting God’s plan, they grew jealous of Joseph. They thought, “Why does our father love Joseph more?” They didn’t see the bigger picture. As a result, they lived bitter lives, eventually having to rely on Joseph for food.

Or look at the Israelites in the wilderness. They complained, wanting to return to Egypt. They thought they had it better there, forgetting that Egypt was slavery. They never received true answers; instead, they perished in the desert.

Even King Solomon fell. Blessed beyond measure, he began to think he could strengthen his kingdom by marrying foreign women for political alliances. But those women brought idolatry into Israel, and soon the kingdom was divided and ruined. It was a disaster that started because Solomon trusted his own wisdom rather than God’s word.

And it didn’t end there. Assyria invaded the northern kingdom, enslaving the Israelites. Later, Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and carried the people of Judah into exile. This repeated cycle of failure happened because “everyone did as they saw fit.” They trusted their own judgment instead of seeking God’s will.

So how do we receive answers to prayer? The key is simple but profound: pray as God sees fit. Prayer is not complicated; it’s spiritual science. Even new believers can do this. Don’t pray according to your emotions or logic—pray according to God’s will. Ask, “What is God’s view? What is God’s plan in this situation?” This simple shift flips the entire spiritual realm.

From my experience and study, one person holding onto God’s covenant is enough. Think about Joseph again. Despite being sold into slavery and imprisoned, Joseph saw everything through the lens of God’s covenant—world evangelization. That’s why he never despaired. Becoming a slave and then a prisoner wasn’t a setback; it was part of God’s process. Joseph even stood before Pharaoh and said, “I can’t interpret your dream, but God will reveal it.” That’s the heart of true prayer—seeing and depending on God, not yourself.

Jochebed, Moses’ mother, faced an impossible situation. Yet instead of despairing, she saw through God’s plan. That’s how Moses was preserved and prepared to deliver Israel. If you see your hardships as the path to God’s plan, everything changes.

Hannah, too, began by praying for a son for herself, but her prayer matured. She shifted to seeking a Nazirite for God’s kingdom—and through that prayer, Samuel was born, and Israel’s spiritual landscape changed.

Isaiah stood alone and overturned empires because he held onto God’s covenant. Today, I urge you to do the same: don’t view life through your eyes—view it through God’s.

Second, one person who knows God’s method is enough. God has already shown us His method: the three feasts—Passover, Pentecost, and Ingathering—representing salvation, the Holy Spirit’s power, and our heavenly background. Those who know and center their lives on this are aligned with God’s method.

That’s why the Israelites built the tabernacle, a place of 24-hour prayer and worship. Daniel understood this; he prayed three times a day facing the temple, no matter the cost. Prayer aligned with God’s method opens the way.

The Ark of the Covenant also shows God’s method—holding the unchanging Word, God’s provision (manna), and God’s life-giving power (Aaron’s budding staff). One person who understands this mystery can change everything.

Finally, one person who knows the background God gives is enough. The throne of God is our true background—the power, guidance, and protection we rely on. Jesus taught us to seek first the kingdom of God, not to worry about our daily needs. That’s our first answer—God’s kingdom reigning in our lives.

The early church held onto this truth even when persecuted. They didn’t pray for easy lives; they prayed for the kingdom of God to come. And it did.

Throughout history, prayer has changed nations. Rome persecuted Christians for 250 years, yet the prayers of faithful believers eventually led to Christianity becoming the empire’s official religion under Constantine. That didn’t happen overnight; it was the fruit of countless unseen prayers.

In conclusion, I challenge you: prayer changes everything. It destroys darkness. It brings the power of the throne. It establishes the journey and guideposts God has set for you. I’ve seen it in my life—through hardship and perseverance—and I’m here to tell you, your prayer can change the world.

Don’t ever be discouraged. Don’t look at your situation through human eyes. Pray through God’s eyes, walk in His plan, and experience the answers that only He can give.

In the name of Jesus Christ, I bless you to begin this journey today.

Prayer. May God work to open our spiritual eyes. Do not let us be deceived. Let us taste the work of God by holding the mystery of the throne that moves the world. Let us become witnesses who save the age of global darkness. May the one person sitting here today save the field. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

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

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

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

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

Then the land had rest from war.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

▣ Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

▣ Main

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

So Caleb’s heart was different.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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