Prayer Journal, September 3, 2025
(2024.09.03 237 New Family Field Worker Training
Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20
The very first words you speak when you meet a new family member are extremely important. When I met some young ladies working at the factory, I remember exactly what I said to them, and they told me later that they could never forget it. I asked, “Did you come to Busan to make money?” They said yes, so I replied, “If you came to make money, why come here instead of going somewhere better? The reason you came here is because you are called to be a missionary to save your family, your hometown, and your field. Never forget that!” One of the girls cried—maybe because her situation was so difficult—but those words struck her heart deeply.
When I meet new family members, I tell them this: inside the church, many want to devote themselves, give offerings, and help the work of God, but often they feel limited because they haven’t yet received answers. That’s why we must prepare now. When I meet remnants, I also tell them this: “Prepare now so that one day, your tithe alone can sustain the church.” We must start from the very beginning, just like David. David gave offerings faithfully his entire life and prepared for the future. But the future is not something we control; therefore, set your standard on what God desires. The problem is, most people don’t know what God truly desires.
▣ Introduction – Why?
What does God desire from us? How can we know? From now on, keep asking why—but ask the right why:
1) Resurrection
▶ Why did Jesus rise again and deliver this message?
(1) Matthew 28:16–20 — Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me,” and then He commanded, “Go and make disciples of all nations.” But think about it—the early church barely had enough to eat, yet He told them to go to all nations!
(2) Mark 16:15–20 — “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Jesus even said, “In My name, drive out demons,” which is understandable, but how do you “go to all creation”? To the sick He said, “Lay hands on them, and they will recover”—that makes sense, but to reach all nations seemed impossible. Why did He say this?
(3) John 21:15–18 — “Feed My lambs.” That we can understand.
(4) Acts 1:8 — “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be My witnesses to the ends of the earth.”
▶ This was a humanly impossible mission. You must help new family members understand this: Jesus wasn’t exaggerating or joking. He gave a real command, but the early church couldn’t possibly accomplish it. From the start, they must understand this is a task we cannot do on our own.
2) The Promise
▶ But then Jesus also gave the promise of absolute possibility. New family members must be taught this and must believe it. Among the “7/7/7,” here are the five most important promises:
The Power of the Throne — God promised the power of His throne. This makes everything possible.
Transcendence of Time and Space — The power of the throne allows God to work beyond time and space.
The 237 Nations & 5,000 People Groups — When God transcends time and space, reaching all nations becomes possible.
Unprecedented and Unrepeatable Answers — God promises unique answers that have never been seen before and will never be seen again.
Absolute Bartizan — At that point, doors open and God establishes His absolute bartizan in your life.
3) Devotion
▶ Teach them what true devotion looks like:
Three Courtyards — When pastors open these three courtyards (for all nations, healing, and remnants), everything follows.
The Friday-Saturday-Sunday Age — These three days are crucial for discovering missions, gifts, and worship. Give remnants meaningful missions on Fridays, help them discover their talents on Saturdays, and make Sunday their highest point of worship.
TCK/CCK/NCK — Teach them about Third Culture Kids, Cross-Cultural Kids, and No-Culture Kids. Tell them, “If you ever give offerings, give toward this work. Support missionaries and pastors for this purpose.” This is the core of Romans 16—people who risked their entire lives for world evangelization.
4) How? — 7/7/7
▶ Teach them how to enjoy this covenant:
Enjoyment (24) — From now on, enjoy the bartizan God gave you every moment, without rushing.
Waiting (25) — Keep enjoying until God’s time (25) comes. That’s your standard.
Challenge (Eternity) — Be willing to stake everything on eternal things—missions, the next generation, and saving the nations.
5) Remind Them
▶ Warn them about common pitfalls they will face in the church:
Legalism — Avoid it.
Secularism — Don’t let the church adopt the world’s methods.
Mysticism — Don’t chase emotional or physical experiences.
Calculation-Based Faith — Some people make everything about money, favors, or personal gain. Warn new members to avoid these influences.
Ideology-Based Faith — Don’t get caught up in political agendas or social movements. Focus on Christ alone.
▣ Main Message — Align with Three Standards
1. W.I.O.S.
The Bible promises: “I will be with you, with us, and with everything you face.” Build a personal and church-wide system upon this promise.
2. O.U.R.S.
Answers will come through Only, Uniqueness, and Re-Creation. New family members often receive these answers more quickly than long-time believers because they have fewer misconceptions.
3. System for the 237 Nations and 5,000 People Groups
Pray specifically to save at least one group, one field, or one person from among the 5,000 people groups. When they come and hear the gospel, God will powerfully work through you.
▣ Conclusion
True Gospel → Breaks Darkness
▶ Teach them clearly: if you truly enjoy the gospel, darkness must break. Christ already crushed Satan’s head.
True Prayer → Breaks Satan’s 12 Strategies
▶ When you enjoy prayer based on the gospel, the enemy’s plans are destroyed. This is the “3 Concentrations,” “3 Settings,” and “3 Answers.”
True Witness
▶ Finally, they become witnesses:
Witnesses speak of what they’ve seen.
Witnesses share what they have.
Witnesses testify to what they know.
This is the calling and mission of every new family member.
Prayer. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father, and the working of the Holy Spirit be with all the new family members called to save this age, with all the ministers and workers, from now and forevermore. Amen.