2025.07.27 District Message 30th Week
Scripture Reading: Acts 1:1, 3, 8
▣ Introduction_ Ask the question: The blessing and my portion to receive at WRC
Long ago, when we went to Taiwan for evangelism, something strange happened. While looking for directions, our team accidentally entered a Buddhist temple. And there, a conversation happened. The head monk of that temple accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior that very day. He spoke honestly. No matter what he did, his spiritual problems couldn’t be resolved. He literally saw and experienced demons appearing. But the moment he accepted Jesus, it was resolved.
So he began holding Darakbang secretly, but was caught by a Buddhist follower and had some issues. At that time, since he was still in the temple, when Buddhist followers came, he would perform rituals for them at the front, then go to the back and hold Darakbang. That’s what happened.
There’s also a head monk in Busan, right? We need to really support him well. He also couldn’t solve his problems. So this person came to the answer of only Christ.
Why am I saying this? The world keeps advancing, but there’s one thing that doesn’t work. We’re developing rapidly. In the past, there wasn’t even one phone in a house. It was one per village. But now you don’t even need a home phone. Everyone carries a mobile phone. At the airport waiting lounge, a family of four sits together but doesn’t speak. All four stare at their own devices. Technology will continue to advance. Now we’re at a point where everything is inside the phone. But there’s just one thing that doesn’t get solved—spiritual problems and disasters. They never disappear. They get worse every year. In the U.S., it has become even more severe. In the past, people with spiritual or mental issues mostly stayed in parks. Now they roam the streets. Some even ride around in carts similar to bicycles. Japan is also seeing a dramatic rise. There’s no solution.
The problem is, you don’t believe that the darkness collapses wherever you go.
Isaiah 60:1–2
“Arise, shine, for your light has come.” And what does it say next? “The glory of the Lord rises upon you.” Because you don’t believe this, the darkness will never leave you. Why would it leave if you don’t believe? What happens then? Even though you are saved, if you do not believe in this light and instead believe in darkness, problems occur.
Matthew 5:13–16
Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. But would you hide a lamp under a bowl? Put it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.” Jesus said this.
The evil spirits—especially Satan, the father of lies—know you well. Right? That’s why the Bible says: don’t grumble, don’t be angry. What does Ephesians 4:27 say? “Do not give the devil a foothold.” He looks for an opening. But Paul said, “Do not be anxious about anything.”
Peter said this in 1 Peter: “Cast all your anxiety on Him.” Then he added, “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
There’s no reason to be afraid—but people are. 1 John 4:18–19 says, “Fear has to do with punishment.”
In Job 3:25, Job’s area of fear is exactly what Satan touched. Don’t be deceived. It’s okay. Even if a Remnant falls, it’s okay. Just get back up. There’s no need to be shaken because of that. Just rise again. We must erase all the darkness.
“The One Who Blocks Disasters”
That’s what we call disaster. We must block it. The one who blocks disaster is you. Doing this is disaster-blocking missions.
There’s something interesting. God gave the gospel first to the Jews. Why? Because geographically, they are at the center. But they became arrogant. They became spiritually distorted. “The Lord is our God.” “The Messiah is our national Messiah.”
It’s like developing a cure and refusing to share it—keeping it to themselves. The Jews were gravely mistaken. Ironically, the nation that suffered the most disasters was Israel. Right?
▣ Introduction_ The Jews
To what extent did they suffer disaster? Other things aside—your descendants suffering is the greatest disaster. Right?
Recently, even our shaman team came to greet me. I told them, “Even if it costs you your bones, never pass down this spiritual problem to your children.” The most miserable thing is for your descendants to be seized by Satan. There’s nothing more tragic than that. Right? That’s total disaster.
To what extent? Millions died overseas. Even that could be overlooked. But in Germany, when a new gun was developed, soldiers tested it by shooting Jews—like target practice. Because they weren’t even considered human. What would you do if that were your descendants? But it didn’t stop there.
Children were locked in iron cages in rooms and taken out one by one for experiments. They waited in terror, knowing they were going to die. They were dissected and studied. That’s the extent of disaster their descendants suffered. Why? You must know.
1. Original sin
The Jews didn’t know what original sin was. What is original sin? It’s Genesis 3, 6, and 11—leaving God.
1) The trap (3, 6, 11)
Why is it a trap? Because it says, “You can become great. You can be like God.” It’s the same thing as “You can become Buddha. Just receive the spirit—you’ll have power.” That’s been Satan’s trap from the beginning until now. That’s the Garden of Eden incident.
Even now, New Age teaches, “You will become like God.” And they teach immense doctrines.
What about the Freemasons? They meet every day. You know how we gather for early morning worship on Sundays? They meet daily. And they perform possession rituals—Freemasons. That’s Genesis 6. The Nephilim.
And then? They believe they’ve achieved tremendous success. But that’s the soon-to-collapse Tower of Babel. That’s how they’re being led.
2) The frame (Acts 13, 16, 19)
So what happens? More and more disasters come over time. Darkness covers them. They become desperate. Then what do they do? They go to shamans. They go to fortune-tellers. They turn to idol worship. That becomes their frame. The frame.
That’s Acts chapter 13, 16, and 19. You must know this and shine the light. You must believe that you are the light. You must believe that you are the one who proclaims the light of Christ.
If you don’t believe that, Satan knows it well. He whispers, “Don’t believe. You’re nothing special. You’re worthless.” That’s what we call depression.
On the other hand, someone says, “You don’t know who I am. I’m a big deal.” That’s called bipolar disorder.
Then there are those who go around hitting others, while others just blame themselves continuously. That’s obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Sometimes nothing is happening at all, but they panic. “I can’t get on this plane.” That’s panic disorder.
This is how people end up trapped in the frame. If it stopped there, fine. But Satan sets a trap, then builds a frame around it, and then ties them up even more from the inside.
3) The snare (6 kinds)
Then they get tied up in a snare. At this point, they must obey what the devil says. Your father, the devil—you must do as he says.
You must do what demons say. What’s their goal? To destroy. What’s their method? Lies. “If you offer a ritual, your mother will come.” Nonsense.
The Bible says that’s impossible. That’s a demon mimicking your mother. Right? That’s how they deceive people.
Reincarnation? That’s all a deception. And with that, they trap people in a snare.
So spiritual problems grow day by day. But it doesn’t stop there. As the spiritual problems accumulate, they begin to experience physical illness. Right?
And by that point, it’s been a long time. But even before going to hell, life on earth becomes hell. Because they’re headed for hell.
Then what happens? All of this gets passed on to the next generation. The six snares. Without a doubt.
Twelve problems in total. Those who don’t understand this don’t understand original sin.
2. Salvation
Then, they don’t know what salvation is. Salvation is becoming a child of God. What is salvation? It is complete liberation from the background of hell.
1) The background of hell
What is salvation? It is becoming a child of God. It is liberation from disaster.
2) Disaster
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
You must clearly explain this to unbelievers.
3) Satan
It is liberation from Satan.
3. Spiritual facts
So the Jews had no understanding of spiritual facts. All they did was focus on physical things—what to eat, money, positions, material things.
So what happened?
1) Bartizan
Satan’s bartizan was erected completely.
2) Fortress
There’s a lot we could mention, but in Galatians chapter 2, it says Satan’s fortress formed—within believers. Jesus was speaking to believers.
You must understand why answers do not come. This must be removed before healing can occur. If this remains, healing is impossible.
Don’t try to heal—this must be uprooted completely. Right? For immediate treatment, doctors can help.
If you’re spiritually afflicted, go see a doctor, take the medicine they prescribe, and keep challenging yourself. Right? But you can’t receive fundamental healing there.
You must uproot this entirely.
3) John 16:11–14, 2 Corinthians 4:4–5
You see, Satan acts like a ruler. He’s like a king.
In 2 Corinthians 4:4–5, it says he claims to be a god. That’s how he infiltrates.
“Arise, shine.” Believe it.
Why is resolution important? Because all of this (the introduction) is already known. God knows it better.
If you get sick, Satan will try to shake you. But God knows, and He gives you even greater grace.
Our life is in God’s hands. It is not in Satan’s hands. It is in God’s hands.
Why was I born in Korea? Because it was in God’s plan.
The Jews didn’t know this—and that’s why they were struck with disaster.
▣ Main message
Then what should we do?
1. What to throw away
Jesus spoke of several things to throw away.
2. What to establish
Then He spoke of what must be established.
3. What to challenge
And since we must save others, He spoke of what we must challenge.
I’ll just reference the Scripture verses:
1. What to throw away
1) The Sermon on the Mount
In the Bible, Jesus took His disciples and the crowds up a mountain. Right? That’s why it’s called the Sermon on the Mount—because He taught these words on the mountain.
There, Jesus taught great truth: “You, now colonized, how is it a blessing to gain a position by flattering Rome or King Herod?”
Right? “Those who mourn are blessed.” That’s true.
“Those who are persecuted are more blessed. Becoming a child who enters the kingdom of God—that is the true blessing.”
On the mountain, He said: “Prayer? Asking for this and that isn’t prayer. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. That’s true prayer.”
In chapter 7, what does it say? Life of faith, worship. “Going to church and saying this is right, that is wrong, you’re right or wrong—that’s not worship. Be reconciled and then worship.”
He taught those three things.
2) Caesarea Philippi
After that, at Caesarea Philippi, He asked, “Who do people say I am?”
They said He was like Elijah. Like John the Baptist. Like Jeremiah. Like one of the prophets. All were wrong. Those thoughts must be thrown away.
3) Mount of Transfiguration
After the confession of faith, they went to the Mount of Transfiguration, and they said, “Let us build shelters for Moses, Elijah, and Christ.”
That was wrong. Elijah was saved by believing in the coming Christ. So was Moses.
Building a house for them all equally is absurd. They didn’t understand.
[The Counselor]
Then Jesus made a promise: “Do not worry about anything. There is a way to overcome everything.” He promised clearly. This was His final promise:
“I will send you the Holy Spirit, the Counselor.” That was Jesus’ promise.
Why is He called the Counselor? Because He protects, gives grace, and teaches.
He said He would send Him. John 14:16, 14:26, 16:13.
2. What to establish
So then He spoke of what to establish.
1) Bartizan
Now establish the bartizan of God.
2) Journey
Go on your journey with the power of the throne.
3) Guidepost
Now, with the power of the throne, erect monuments. Leave behind guideposts for the next generation. That’s what He said.
3. What to challenge
Then what should we do? We challenge.
1) Acts 1:14
This is important. They made a resolution.
They knew that gathering there could mean death. It didn’t matter.
Because they had been labeled a cult, legally, they might be arrested for going there.
It didn’t matter. “They all joined together constantly in prayer.” That’s where works arose.
Do not be afraid.
2) Acts 2:17–18
They prayed—and what came? “Your sons and daughters will prophesy”—meaning, your children will hold to the Word.
“Your young men will see visions,” and even “your old men will dream dreams,” He said.
3) Acts 2:42
They simply worshiped—and works arose.
That’s all.
▣ Conclusion
[Throne]
So whenever you pray, the power of the throne that cannot be seen appears. In worship and in prayer.
[Kingdom]
Then the answer flows in. God’s kingdom comes. While you are worshiping here.
[Work]
Then fulfillment happens. Tangible fulfillment. The works of the kingdom of God. It is fulfilled like this.
It doesn’t all happen immediately. The answer comes now, but the fulfillment will come later.
If you don’t eat anything, you won’t die right away. Right?
Eventually, your body will become depleted and you’ll die.
Receiving the answer works like this (conclusion).
I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, that this day of worship becomes a day of healing. Let us pray.
Prayer. God, we thank You. May we receive new grace today. May we receive new strength. May we receive new answers.
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.