2026.04.19 Sunday 1st Service
「Authority the Resurrected Christ Has Given」
(Mk 16:15-20)
Introduction
Thank you. While listening to the praise and seeing the faces appear on the screen, I thought it would be wonderful to keep listening to the praise continuously.
Our missionaries are arriving in great numbers. The covenant that must be grasped for the sake of missions has been revealed here today. Also, these are the portions that new believers must not fail to know. In particular, our church officers have been living their walk of faith for a long time. Because of that, if they are not careful, it is easy to miss things. What would that be? It is clearly revealed in today’s scripture.
Christ resurrected and gave us something important before He left. That answer is Authority. It said, “To all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the authority to become children of God.” But the problem is that people do not truly know what this authority is. Also, they use it incorrectly. The question is, how should it be used? This part is deeply related to the answers we receive in our walk of faith. Because it is so important, our missionaries must take this with them. And all believers must carry this authority with them.
Since time is short—what does it mean to use it incorrectly?
Joseph spoke many spiritual things to his brothers. These brothers hated Joseph. They tried to kill him. They must have been so angry. Eventually, they sold him. Those brothers used their authority incorrectly. They would suffer for a lifetime. The important thing is here: Joseph was already a person with the status of an evangelist, and while being sold, he used his authority properly. He saw the accurate thing. He confirmed that this was the path to fulfilling the dream he had dreamed before. He was certain it was the path to going as a missionary. He met his brothers and spoke of that fact. He used his authority correctly.
We think authority is only used for casting out demons. There are things much greater than that. This also becomes the standard for whether you receive answers today or not. “Pastor, my husband is this kind of person, so it won’t work.” Yes, that’s right. Answers won’t come. What must I see for the sake of my husband? You must use authority correctly. “Why is my reality like this?” That’s right. You must change yourself and see the correct thing. From that moment, works begin. The reality around me doesn’t change. Will my father change? Will my mother change? Will my grandmother change? I must change the eyes with which I see. That is using authority correctly.
Last week, the message was: Change yourself. Into what? Into a worshiper. It cannot work otherwise. Then, your eyes will be opened. The Lord has given you immense authority. Do you understand? Our new family members and new believers usually get deceived here. Even those who have been in the faith for a long time get deceived, so how could they not? Most pastors get deceived, so there’s no need to even mention new believers.
It is extremely important to use the authority God gave us correctly. King Saul tried to kill David. He used his authority incorrectly. David helped King Saul. He prayed until the end. Why? Because he saw something else. This is important. This is the authority of the believer.
Potiphar and Potiphar’s wife used their authority incorrectly in a way that remains forever. They threw Joseph into prison. Joseph’s eyes were different. In fact, everything was prepared there. Right? You must have the eyes to see this. That is using correct authority. He wasn’t just forcing himself to be comforted. He saw accurately. But all the answers that change the world are contained right there.
They threw John Bunyan into prison even though he was innocent. Bunyan’s eyes were different. There, he found the time to create a masterpiece that would change the world (The Pilgrim’s Progress). It truly happened that way. How about you?
The Remnants ask many questions, right? That’s not wrong. Einstein asked many questions. However, you shouldn’t ask “life questions” haphazardly. Einstein asked scientific questions. We must ask questions well.
What kind of questions should we ask? You must ask, “What is God’s plan?” Right? That is the eye that uses authority correctly. There is no need to be discouraged. No need to ask people. You just have to wait until God makes it known. That is what we call prayer. A person who knows prayer can wait. A person who knows prayer does not speak easily. They might speak after ten years have passed.
Potiphar’s wife was far too restless. she made a huge mistake. But Joseph saw God’s plan there. This is the difference. It is the extreme opposite.
Now, there isn’t time for a long speech. I am saying this because it’s regrettable that you keep missing it. Our Remnants—after I’ve given a full message, looking at the questions they ask, it seems they don’t know anything. “Why did they ask this question? The message was already given.” Did I not explain it well? Is it abstract, as some say? You must listen well. You must truly grasp it.
Today, our missionaries have come, and during this week, you must take with you the things that God gives for your entire life.
What authority did He give? Before knowing that, there are a few things to know in the introduction.
It is the Authority of that Name. Right? What name is it? There is no more need to slaughter lambs. Right? No more need to sprinkle blood. No more need to burn incense. Jesus Christ has solved everything. It is the authority that fulfills Genesis 3:15. “The offspring of the woman will crush the serpent’s head.” The moment you truly hold onto this, darkness is bound to flee.
“Go and offer a blood sacrifice.” It came out that day.
“You will be taken captive to Babylon.” But, “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be Immanuel.” It refers to that authority.
We use this as ambassadors and representatives. This covenant turned Egypt upside down. Right? we think of it too lightly and view what we have as worthless. We cannot actually enjoy it. That’s why I told the Remnants last time: “Conquer yourself.” Because of “me,” I cannot see this immense blessing.
First, you must know that this is Authority given from above. The Father gave it to me, and He gave it to us. What we gain through study is a “qualification.” There are things we gain through practice; that is “ability.” However, regardless of my ability, what is given from above is called “Authority.” In the past, kings just gave authority to their subjects. It is authority when a President appoints ministers by law. Right? You don’t take an exam to be recruited as a minister. The authority you have received is the authority given to the saved ones and the evangelism disciples. You must take this with you. But your eyes have become wrong. Because the eyes you see with are wrong, it is of no use.
This authority manifests when you use it. Ability and qualifications are mine even if I don’t use them, but authority must be used.
What is one more thing you must know first? It is the Name that Satan fears. It is the name that the darkness, which has completely seized America, dreads.
It is the name through which disasters retreat. Is that right?
It’s not that I am good or great; it’s that after knowing this covenant, I have no greed for other things. That is the greatest concern of my life. I have no interest in other things. Money, positions—I have no interest. But since 99.9% of people live only with interest in those things, I can’t live all by myself. Right? Honestly, that is a conflict for me. But it’s finished.
Main
Then, since there isn’t much time, what kind of authority did Christ promise? You need to know three things. You must take them with you.
First: Cast out demons in my name. This is the promise given. Why is that?
Listen, the earth is completely seized by shamanism, superstition, idols, and meditation. Which country is the worst? It’s America. Which country is worse than America? It’s Europe. What is the key to the New Age movement seizing America? Isn’t it Satan worship? What is the key to the famous Freemasons? Isn’t it the movement of spirit possession (Jeop-sin)? It is terrifying. This has gripped America firmly. Jesus’ first words were that He came to give the authority to cast out demons.
Japan? The whole land is covered in idols. If that were right, God would have said, “Worship idols.” If it were helpful, He would have said, “Serve demons” or “Perform ancestral rites.”
Because it absolutely does not work, He called them first and said, “I called you to be with you.” And He called them because they must evangelize. Then, He also said, “and to have authority to cast out demons.” No matter how much I think about it, I believe this is right.
Casting them out isn’t the only issue. You must bind them completely. Go in the name of Jesus and heal those seized by demons and trapped in darkness throughout the whole world.
Second promised: In my name, they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well. I believe this.
What is the first thing I did at Youngdo Church? “You don’t need to receive prayer from me. Place your own hand on where it hurts and pray in the name of Christ.” Works happen. Works!
Why do the sick get well when we pray in the name of Christ? You must know the reason, right? “Wait, do the sick really get well in the name of Christ?” They don’t get well because they don’t believe it. But why do they get well?
It’s because the spiritual fundamental is resolved. Right? If you keep praying, the source begins to be healed. You must gain fundamental strength. “Go into all the world and preach to all creation… in my name, cast out demons… place your hands on the sick, and they will get well.” That means there are many sick people. If there were no sick people, would it make sense to say “place your hands on the sick and they will get well”?
And then He ascended. But there is an interesting record. It says that while the disciples went out and preached everywhere, the Lord worked with them. What is that? That is the third thing. What kind of authority is it?
It is the authority of Him being with us with the power of the Throne. It is certain.
Then what did He say? “They will pick up snakes”—are you literally catching snakes? Such a thing might happen. Even so, “I will protect you.” Spiritually, it means the authority to “pick up” the power of darkness and Satan—He will give that authority.
Then what is the next thing He says? “Even if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them.” Does that mean you should drink poison? There was a strange group that died while practicing drinking poison. That’s not what it means. It means, “I will protect you from the Throne. Even if you encounter such things, I will protect you.” You must be clear on this.
All missionaries have this authority. This means you must be able to use the authority correctly. Because you cannot use it correctly, God “does not” answer; it’s not that He “cannot” answer.
Look at David. He is amazing. Saul tried so hard to kill him. Saul—that is a strange kind of authority. He followed him around to kill him. Day and night, 24 hours a day, he only studied how to kill David. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Later, loyal people who followed David began to gather. They said, “Let’s kill Saul.” David said no. He said it several times. Saul was possessed by a demon and became a strange person. “No. The Lord does not permit laying a hand on the servant whom God anointed and established.” When King Saul died, David wept bitterly. This man’s eyes for using authority were different. When he grew old, a rebellion occurred. The wicked Absalom and wicked subjects conspired and rebelled. David fled for the time being because it was urgent. As David was leaving, he said something to his subordinates. What did he say? “Do not kill Absalom.” If it were me, I’d say, “Kill that fellow first.” If it were you, you’d say, “Hurry up and strike him dead.” His eyes were different. As he went, Shimei cursed David. A subordinate tried to kill Shimei because he was so angry. David’s eyes for using authority were different. Therefore, he established 1,000 watchtowers in the nation of Israel and prepared the Temple to save the world before he left.
Conclusion
Let us summarize the Word.
Enjoy your Status of the Throne every day. That is called the Watchtower.
Enjoy the Authority of the Throne every day. That is called the Journey.
Leave behind this Legacy of the Throne. That is called the Guidepost.
Therefore, confirm this every day. “What great work should I do?” I don’t even want to ask that, nor do I want to answer it. Enjoy God’s immense Watchtower, Journey, and Guidepost of the Throne every day. It’s not that “success” for the Remnant comes from there. The strength to conquer the world comes from there. God is not talking about the trivial “success” that we speak of. Right? That is a given.
Enjoy the Watchtower, Journey, and Guidepost given by Christ even now. Right now. Enjoy it when difficulties come. Enjoy it when you have strange or wrong thoughts. The world will be conquered.
I ask myself every day: whether the path and evidence of the Watchtower, Journey, and Guidepost are within me. Right? God is fulfilling salvation even now. Is that path before me? God is answering prayer from the Throne even now. He is fulfilling His Word. You must be inside that.
It is not that you are “helping” the missionaries—helping them is the greatest blessing. Works where God receives glory are happening. Honestly, I was a bit surprised. Those of multi-ethnicities are dying to come here. They can’t come because of visas. And I realized for the first time this time that there are so many people, unrelated to us, who are listening to the messages. It will be so. If you are in the field of evangelism, nothing works except the Word of God. Anything that “works” besides the Word of God is a sham.
May the greatest glory be to God, and I bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ that this Missions Conference will be so. Let us pray.
Prayer. God, receive glory all day today. Let the believers gain true strength. Open our eyes to see what God desires. Let the authority of Christ be used. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.