Prayer Journal: October 15, 2025
23. Jul. 2024 237 Tuesday Disciple Training, Message 3
Scripture Reading: Acts 1:1-8, 3:1-12, 27:24
God had prepared everything so that they could go all the way to Rome. In Matthew chapter 18, the disciples were arguing about “Who is the greatest?” They were fighting over position. Jesus, deeply disappointed, called a little child to Him and said, “Those like this child are the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” In the end, Jesus said that they would become witnesses to the ends of the earth…
Now, the entire world is perishing in desperation. In some churches, neither the members nor even the pastors have any interest in evangelism—100%. That is why they are fighting over positions.
⑦ We must know what the real position inside the church is. ⑧ There is also a position that God has truly prepared outside the church. More importantly, ⑨ there are very important positions for evangelism and missions. You must be able to see these.
▣ Lecture 8: The Position Inside the Church (Acts 1:1–8)
Jesus Himself spoke about the positions within the church. On Mt Olive, He spoke perfectly (Acts 1:1–8).
Introduction: The absolute mission – The seven bartizans (When does the answer come?)
Here, Jesus spoke of the absolute mission—that is, the seven bartizans. We must know when the answers of the seven bartizans come. When does the power of the Triune God and the power of the throne work? That is extremely important. When does the strength that truly changes the three ages and overcomes the ruler of the air—the five powers—begin and where? We must also revive the world through the three courtyards. When will this CVDIP that saves the world be revealed? Let us see this as the introduction.
Main message – Since you already have your message notes, let us briefly review.
1. Position – Anointing (Ambassador / Mission)
Your position is one of anointing. When pastors lay hands on you, it is an act of anointing. Therefore, you are an ambassador of the king, prophet, and priest. When you hold onto this mission, works arise. Even if you pray only once a day holding onto this, works will take place. This is an extremely important position within the church—you must never lose hold of it.
2. Region group – The five foundations (Acts 2:41)
How did I change the regional group? I changed it to the five foundations. You must continue doing this. The answer that takes place at that time is Acts 2:41. Experience it. We are following exactly as God’s Word is being fulfilled. Until last year, it was the 237 nations; beginning last year and this year, it is the 5000 tribes, continuing as is. You must never lose hold of it. The Early Church experienced the upper room gatherings in their homes. Then, the regional groups were formed. Team ministry arose there. From there, mission homes were established. From there came the specialized ministries that revived their workplaces. From there arose the regional churches. Look at the Early Church.
3. Local area – The seventy (Acts 6:7)
What arose in the local area? Look carefully at what Jesus established—the seventy. In one sense, if Mt Olive was centered on the twelve apostles, this refers to the seventy. In Acts 6:7, even a great number of priests became obedient to the faith. You must look carefully at this. It is necessary to examine these things within the church.
4. Large parish – The regional church (Acts 11:19)
It did not end there. Observe this: Why did Jesus form groups of twelve and give them missions for forty days? If it was simply to explain the matters of God’s kingdom, one day would have been enough—why forty days? More importantly, Judas Iscariot had already left. That should have been sufficient, yet they replaced his position with Matthias. That is significant. You must open your eyes to the large parish. This can also be seen as the regional church. Biblically speaking, it is Acts 11:19. We must establish these while we are still alive. Every assistant pastor should adopt the large-parish system. Make sure every assistant pastor carries out ministry focusing on a large parish. Make it so that no one has to leave. Many leave because they are hungry or because they cannot afford to educate their children, or because they hope that by leaving they might find something better. As a result, 70% of Korean churches became non-self-supporting. The Catholic Church began to mock, calling it a “divided religion,” saying that Protestant churches keep splitting apart—small one-room churches. Of course, God surely works even in those churches, but fundamentally, we have lost our positions.
5. Global parish – Missions (Acts 13:1–5)
We must form global parishes—that is missions. We must understand what missions truly are. There are no missionaries as miserable as those from our country. They simply go out like this. Build the global parish.
I will speak more about this later, but think carefully. When you look in the Bible and at the countries that succeeded in missions, they did not send out missionaries in this way. Missionaries themselves did not go out to build something by their own effort. I once lived several years in Chojang-dong. Most of the people living there were in small one-room houses. Down the street stood a large mansion, and its gate would open automatically when the car exited—a remarkable thing in those days. When I asked whose house it was, I later found out it belonged to a missionary named Theodor Hard, who changed his name to “Ha Do-Rae” in Korean. But he did not build that house himself—the American denomination built it, fully prepared, and sent him out. When the time came, they called him back and sent another.
But what about our country? When a missionary sets up something abroad, that’s considered missions; when he returns home, it’s over. That is what we are doing wrong. The church and denomination must be in oneness and establish proper mission policies. Otherwise, missionaries only suffer, constantly worrying about money. There is another missionary who changed his name to “Shin Gil-Su” under the Kosin denomination. I visited his home—it’s a complete countryside villa. In the basement, there’s a school where his children and those of other missionaries study together, officially recognized by the U.S. government. They have developed that far—everything except the gospel. We must pay attention. Is there really no position for the church?
Conclusion: The beginning (Romans 16:25–27)
Your conclusion must always begin like this: what was hidden since before eternity is now revealed, what will last forever is now present. This hidden mystery—this must always be your beginning.
▣ Lecture 9: The Position Outside the Church (Acts 3:1–12)
Now, finally, turn your eyes outside the church. There was the man lame from birth, sitting at the Beautiful Gate of the temple—a beggar whom everyone knew. He was raised up—an amazing event took place.
Introduction: The absolute journey – The seven journeys (Where does the work take place?)
What is the introduction? Enjoy this through prayer—it is the absolute journey. This is called the seven journeys. Earlier it was about “when.” Now, this is about “where does the work take place?” That is what’s important—where does God work?
Main message
1. Places where people are bound to come
These are places people cannot help but come to. Where are they?
1) Acts 13:1–5
This is where the Holy Spirit completely worked. People had no choice but to come.
2) Acts 16:6–10
God opened the doors. God opened the way to Macedonia. That is where we must be.
3) Acts 19:21
To Rome—God could not help but work there.
2. Places where people cannot help but gather
Second, not where you gather them, but where people cannot help but gather. Do not miss this.
1) Acts 13:5–12
The forces of darkness and the sorcerer were broken down.
2) Acts 16:16–18
The demon-possessed woman was healed. You have this same authority—to cast out demons.
3) Acts 19:8–20
Acts 19:8–20—people could not help but come. Try it. It may seem slow, but it will happen globally. If you lead just three shamans to turn back, your life will change. Paul only went to three main places.
3. Places where the world cannot help but come
It does not end there. There are also places where the entire world cannot help but come. Where are they?
1) Acts 17:1
2) Acts 18:4
3) Acts 19:8
To save the age, God had prepared synagogues, and He sent Paul there. Synagogues where Paul met key figures of the age, synagogues he visited before heading to Rome—these are places the world could not help but come to.
Conclusion – Anywhere (Romans 16:25–27)
What must we make, then? The conclusion: wherever you are, do this (Romans 16:25–27). Begin like this (Romans 16:25–27), and wherever you are, do this (Romans 16:25–27). That is why we pray. Because I do not know, God will give what He has hidden when we go into the 5000 tribes. Therefore, with such spiritual eyes, everything is important to me. The multiethnic peoples are important; even when I look at people from our Reformed denomination, they are important—they will become doors.
▣ Lecture 10: The Positions of Evangelism and Missions Fields (Acts 27:24)
Moreover, there are tremendous positions in the fields of evangelism and missions. That is why God told Paul, “You must stand before Caesar” (Acts 27:24).
Introduction: The absolute goal – The seven guideposts (For what reason?)
This introduction has two aspects. What are they? God has an absolute goal. This is called the seven guideposts. But for what reason? That is also important. The “when” is important, the “where” is important—but for what reason does the covenant of Calvary come? That is the guidepost. For what reason is the mission of Mt Olive given?
Main message – Where do these tremendous works such as those of Antioch take place, and for what reason?
1. The memorial of 237 nations and 5000 tribes
First, include this in your prayers and continually pray for it. What God desires of you is simple. It is not just going to or coming from the 237 nations and 5000 tribes. It is to erect a memorial there. God will establish memorials among the 237 nations and 5000 tribes. The guideposts will surely work there. For example, a couple like Priscilla and Aquila. That is why I told Pastor Hwang in our church: when one member offered a large amount of money not for family but for the church, I said, “Name it the TCK Memorial Hall,” because many such people will arise. That is where works happen. Who are there?
1) TCK
2) CCK
3) NCK
So that the TCKs can come, to save the CCKs who are deep in darkness, and the NCKs who receive no benefit—God sends us to establish these memorials. Works are bound to occur.
2. Lifelong mission
Second, find what you must do for your lifetime. When it will be fulfilled—leave that to God. Pray correctly. What is the lifelong mission?
1) Protector, coworker, and host
In short: protector, coworker, and host. Nothing else. The protector of the evangelist—why? Because there will be times of danger. Coworkers and hosts are needed.
2) Secret alliance – RM
Next, it mentions a secret alliance, to which we add one more secret: Remnant Ministry—those who raise remnants.
3) Holy Mason
And what else? Holy Mason. This must be your lifelong prayer topic. It is not about when or whether you do it; it must be your lifelong prayer topic. When our remnants get employed or start businesses, they must begin from the very start. The amount is not the issue.
3. Sending church – Local church (Session of the global parish)
If we truly want to save the mission fields, look carefully at Acts 13, just like the Early Church. I believe this is how it must be done: the sending church and the local field church must share the session of the global parish. If this happens, the missionary will not need to ask, “Please do this for me.” Everyone will already know. Then the session of that side and this side will connect properly. There is no reason it would fail; in fact, it will work even better. To achieve world evangelization, the global parish must be established. Isn’t the church that has succeeded in this the Calvary Church in the United States? They are doing well. You must hold firmly to this covenant.
Conclusion – Always (Romans 16:25–27)
Then what is the conclusion? The conclusion is the same: always enjoy this mystery. At the beginning, enjoy this mystery. It is the conclusion Paul reached: wherever you are, this mystery (Romans 16:25–27). Always enjoy this mystery—it is a secret. A secret is not something everyone knows. Since it was given to you, it is not given to just anyone.
That is why the evangelists are gathered here. As you go, go as evangelists. Let us pray.
Prayer. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of kings, and the infinite love of God, and the working of the Holy Spirit be upon the people of God who have held onto the covenant that will surely be fulfilled—from now until eternity—always. Amen.