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Healing the Blessing of Spirituality (Genesis 41:32-40) 3/16/2025
The greatest blessing God has given to humanity is spirituality. If a saved believer properly heals and restores their spirituality, they will restore at least five blessings. Joseph, in the passage, serves as the representative model of these blessings.
First, regardless of our weaknesses, wounds, or circumstances, we can restore all the blessings God has prepared for our lives. Everyone has weaknesses, wounds, and difficult circumstances. It would be hard to find someone who suffered as much as Joseph. Most people fail at this point, falling into incompetence, depression, suicidal thoughts, or even severe mental and spiritual problems.
However, Joseph transformed all these into blessings. The secret was his spirituality. It was acknowledged by Potiphar, the prison warden, and even the king.
Second, from this point on, we can provide answers to people in all problems and events. In the passage, Joseph interpreted the dream of the troubled king, who was tormented because he could not find its meaning, and provided him with God’s answer (32). A true evangelist is someone who gives answers. They give answers through Christ and provide guidance to find God’s plan in every problem (1 Samuel 3:19).
Third, from this point on, the people who meet us will enjoy God’s blessings. Joseph went through much hardship and unjust suffering, but because of him, Potiphar’s entire household was blessed, the king was blessed, and even the entire nation of Egypt was blessed. This is the secret to saving the field and the age. It is spirituality (38).
Fourth, these people will transform their family and lineage into a family of blessings used by God.
Through the brothers Joseph saved, the twelve tribes of Israel were formed. His descendants also carried on this great history of blessings. (Deborah and Gideon, who became judges, and Joshua, who led Israel into Canaan, were all descendants of Joseph).
Fifth, these people will be established as summits who save powerful nations. Summits from all over the world gather in powerful nations. Many summits have been established under Satan’s influence (summit warfare). However, God desires to raise His summits who possess His spirituality.
- What is the Beginning of Spirituality?
1) It begins by finding the self that God created. Within God’s creation, there are at least three absolute blessings:
① God created us with His absolute plan (Genesis 1:26). The Triune God planned and created us.
② God implanted His absolute image (Genesis 1:27). The image of God means we were created to have God’s Spirit (Genesis 2:7).
Living with true humanity means communicating with God (spirituality) and living with His character (personality) and power.
③ God granted absolute blessing (Genesis 1:28). With His power, we bless the world, and we develop all things to fulfill His will, and reveal His glory (calling for cultural creation, expertise, creative ability).
2) The event where humanity lost these blessings was the incident of Genesis 3. God sent His Son, Christ, to save humanity and restore these three blessings.
① Those saved by God were chosen in Christ before creation to receive His salvation (Ephesians 1:3-5, Acts 13:48).
② Through the Son, we were redeemed, rescued from the dominion of darkness, and transferred into the kingdom of the Son (Colossians 1:13-14).
③ Through the Holy Spirit, Christ dwells with us and reveals the deep things of God (Colossians 2:2-3, 1 Corinthians 2:10-12). He allows us to understand, know, and enjoy all that has been given by grace. Experiencing this blessing is spirituality.
- What Does It Mean to Heal Spirituality?
The moment we properly understand the blessing of salvation, spirituality begins. But why do we fail to enjoy this blessing?
1) Satan continuously deceives us through 12 strategic methods (Ephesians 6:11).
① He drives us toward self-centeredness (Genesis 3:5), physical desires (Genesis 6:3), and world-centeredness (Genesis 11:5). This is why we must fight three spiritual battles. Our own thoughts, standards, and pride make us sit in God’s place at critical moments. If we prioritize physical and worldly things, there is no room for the Father’s love (1 John 2:15-17).
② Satan entraps us in the six destinies that enslave unbelievers. We unknowingly follow darkness (John 8:44). We have hidden idols (1 Corinthians 10:20, Colossians 3:5). We live with a burdened heart (Job 3:15, Acts 10:38). We are unable to escape from diseases (1 Corinthians 3:16). We fear judgment (Hebrews 9:27). We pass down curses to future generations (Exodus 20:4-5).
③ He entraps people in the spiritual snares of the world—shamanism (Acts 13), fortune telling (Acts 16), and false religions (Acts 19). Many politicians and business leaders are trapped in this, and even believers who go to church fall into these deceptions.
2) They have created false spiritual training methods (Matthew 12:44-45). Training through asceticism, legalistic repentance, or self-emptying meditation that cannot restore true spirituality.
- How Can We Be Healed with the Spirituality that God Desires?
1) We must hold onto what God has given us and set aside time for meditation. Incorrect imprints, roots, and nature have taken hold in our brains, souls, and lives, blocking true spirituality.
① Our brains must be imprinted with the covenant that guarantees our lives as saved believers (journey). The most important thing is our identity. Joseph was imprinted with this at 17 years old before entering the world (Genesis 37:2).
② Our souls must be rooted with the faith that is in the God of the throne (bartizan). God reveals works of transcending time and space. This faith allowed Joseph to stand firm in loneliness and adversity without fear or wavering.
③ We must develop a nature of deeply enjoying God in all problems and circumstances and saving all people (guidepost). Our ultimate goal, conclusion, and guidepost is to become witnesses who save this age, even to the extent of reaching Rome.
2) We must establish personal 1:1 time with God and focus on Him.
① The way to deepen our relationship with God is by increasing our personal 1:1 time with Him. Spend just 5-10 minutes in the morning focusing in prayer. Seek God’s guidance 24 hours throughout the day. Use the night for healing and restoration.
② Train in deep breathing to enhance concentration and restore the body.
3) We must transform all relationships into relationships of blessing. This is what the Holy Spirit desires and establishes (Ephesians 4:2-3).
① This is a blessing that follows when our relationship with God is restored. Pray for relationships with spiritual leaders, family, friends, and colleagues to be filled with God’s blessings. Live at peace with everyone and overcome evil with good (Romans 12:18-21). The Power to be able to forgive his brothers is the spirituality.
② If someone has something against you, seek reconciliation and wait patiently (Matthew 5:23-25, Ephesians 4:26-27).
Conclusion - Spirituality is a promise given to the saved people of God. May you stand as one who restores yourself, the church, and the world with this blessing.
Healing the Blessing of Spirituality (Genesis 41:32-40) 3/16/2025 March 16, 2025The Reason God Allowed the Crossing of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:10-16) 3/9/2025
Through the blood of the Passover lamb, God freed the Israelites from 400 years of slavery, curse, and oppression from the enemy. When we accept Jesus Christ, the Passover Lamb, we receive this same blessing (salvation).
God wanted to use the Israelites, who were first saved, to conquer Canaan and create history that would save the world. The Israelites conquered Canaan, and to that land, Christ came. And through Christ, we too received salvation. Now, as spiritual Israelites, we can stand as individuals and churches that save the world.
Before allowing them to enjoy this blessing and answer, God made the Israelites go through an important event. It was crossing the Red Sea. Geographically, there was no need to cross the Red Sea. Yet, God deliberately led them there and made them go through this experience. Simply put, the reason was to show the Israelites how God takes responsibility for, leads, and grants victory to His saved people. This is a blessing that those who possess the gospel must experience and enjoy.
What is the gospel? It is that we cannot solve life’s problems on our own, so God sent His Son as our Savior, the Christ (Luke 2:10-11). Through his death, Christ redeemed our sins (Colossians 1:14), through his resurrection, He destroyed the devil’s work, which is the power of sin and death (1 John 3:8), and through Him, we now have a way to God (John 14:6,9). Through the Holy Spirit, He is with us, guiding us in all our ways, granting victory, and making us witnesses to save the world.
The gospel is not about our diligent efforts to do something for God. That would be religious practice. When we fail to understand the gospel and live religiously, our faith journey becomes burdensome, leading to spiritual problems (Matthew 11
:28, 12:44-45). The gospel is recognizing and enjoying what God has done through His Son, what He is doing now, and what He will do in the future. When we understand this, everything in our lives (pain, suffering, failure, our "Red Sea") becomes a testimony. What Red Sea in your life is making you fearful? Remember the three things God spoke and did for Israel at the Red Sea.
- He said, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and see the salvation the Lord will accomplish for you today" (Exodus 14:13).
By accepting Christ, we have received eternal salvation. No matter what problems come again, we will receive deliverance.
1) Through Christ, believers receive eternal life and can never be destroyed (John 10:28). As our true High Priest, He secured eternal atonement (Hebrews 9:12) and freed us forever from sin and death (Romans 12:1-2). As our true King, He crushed Satan’s head (Genesis 3:15) and promised us eternal victory (1 Corinthians 15:57, Romans 16:20). As our true Prophet, He became the eternal way (John 14:6) and prepared every path and door for us (Revelation 3:8).
2) God guarantees every step of a believer’s life (this is the “journey”). Our identity is found in this (we are people of God’s covenant, His children, and the remnant). Within that are ten footholds and five assurances. God has prepared the summit’s path, the secret to changing the flow of history, the guarantee of evangelism, and the weekly direction through the pulpit message.
3) Why did God place them before the Red Sea? Though Pharaoh’s army was pursuing them from behind, God told them not to fear anything. Believers are on a covenant journey, following God’s promised path. Every problem is part of a pilgrim’s journey to deepen our relationship with God. It is the journey of victory, where God leads us to overcome.
- "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still" (Exodus 14:14).
As saved people of God who have the covenant of eternal blessings, we can no longer be deceived.
1) Fight three spiritual battles through prayer (this is the “bartizan”). When we fight, Christ fights with us and grants victory (Revelation 17:14). If we experience shame and failure, repent and fight again (1 John 1:9). Then God sends angels to help (Isaiah 62:6-7).
① Fight against yourself. Battle against your desires and sinful cravings (James 1:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:31). Fight against your own standards, logic, and pride (2 Corinthians 10:4). Battle against hidden scars and weaknesses (2 Corinthians 12:8-10).
② Fight against the world. The world is full of deceptive voices and temptations that lead us to unbelief and failure. That’s why we are told not to love the world or its desires—lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life (1 John 2:15-16).
③ Fight against Satan. The enemy attacks us through ourselves and the world. Especially fight against darkness that brings anxiety, fear, conflict, resentment, and hatred (James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:7-9).
2) How much should we fight? Fight with prayer until the Holy Spirit’s power is evident within us. That is when problems no longer feel like problems. Pain no longer feels painful. Injustice no longer feels unfair. When the Holy Spirit works, Satan, who tried to deceive us, surrenders (Matthew 12:28). The people of faith in Hebrews 11 fought this battle (Hebrews 11:38).
3) When this happens, every problem, pain, and event turns into a blessing, an eternal answer, masterpiece, and legacy.
- The Lord paved their way for them (Exodus 14:15-16). (This is the “guidepost.”)
1) God said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to me?" "Crying out" here refers to a cry of despair and complaint. In other words, tears of unbelief. We should only shed tears of faith, gratitude, and compassion for souls.
2) "Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea." The staff represents God’s guidance and direction. God still leads and directs our path today. How? Through His Word (Psalm 119:105). That’s why we must preciously hold onto and meditate on the pulpit message. Then, the sea that frightened them parted, and they walked on dry ground.
3) What was God’s ultimate conclusion? That they would finally conquer Canaan and become witnesses to save the world (evangelism and missions). This is the reason that even in this age of endless suffering and disasters, we have a distinct calling and blessing.
Conclusion- Hold onto the three things God did for Israel at the Red Sea and find what you must restore. God guarantees our life (Journey). He fights for us (Bartizan). He opens the way for world evangelization (Guidepost). This is the conclusion of the gospel. May we all live as believers who enjoy this blessing for a lifetime.
The Reason God Allowed the Crossing of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:10-16) 3/9/2025 March 9, 2025Healing of Evangelism and Missions (Mark 16:15-20) 2/23/2025
Why do we need to heal evangelism and missions? We ae not saying let us diligently. Go and evangelize and do missions because churches today are not doing so. That is a concern, but churches today do not have the strength for evangelism and missions.
There is something more important. The real question is, are the churches engaging in missions truly following the evangelism and missions that the Lord desires and the Bible teaches? Incorrect missions lead to works that have nothing to do with God. In the extreme, this is what Satan wants. That is why we need to heal evangelism and missions.
What is the reality of the mission field? It is not centered on the gospel alone. Many fall into religious pluralism, liberation theology, and abnormal mysticism. India, the country I am visiting tomorrow, is one of the four cradles of civilization. Its vast land has now surpassed China in population, and one-third of the world's unevangelized people groups reside there. Indian people are also key IT professionals in the U.S. Despite significant missionary efforts since the apostle Thomas first arrived as a missionary, India's religious demographics remain as follows: 80% Hindu, 15% Muslim, 3% Buddhist, and only 2% Christian, primarily Catholic. Mother Teresa, known for her Nobel Peace Prize, is buried there.
What kind of missions does God desire? Our church must engage in this kind of mission, and that is why we are going to India. To train the small number of people God has prepared so they can enjoy and proclaim the true gospel as leaders. In today's passage, Jesus commands His disciples: "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation" (Mark 16:15). This is not just any gospel. It is the only gospel, the unique gospel. We must first understand, experience, and stand as witnesses of the gospel. Because people have lost the gospel and are not delivering it, the world remains in deep darkness.
- The Gospel is that the Son of God. came as the Christ to solve our life’s fundamental problem (Luke 2:10-11).
1) When we believe this gospel, demons will be cast out (Mark 16:17a). This was God's first promise after humanity's fall (Genesis 3:15). The devil, who deceived Adam and Eve into leaving God, now rules the world (John 8:44, 14:30). He is called the ruler of darkness, and that is why endless darkness continues (Isaiah 60:2). People become evil, corrupt, and as a result of human greed, wars, disasters, and destruction will continue.
2) When we believe this gospel, we will speak in new tongues (Mark 16:17b). What does “new tongues” mean? This means we will proclaim that Christ is the only answer to all problems and the only way to salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:12) in our respective languages. We must go and proclaim this one true answer in the mission fields.
3) Then, we will pick up snakes, drink deadly poison without harm, and heal the sick (Mark 16:18). True healing arises. Snakes symbolize Satan. This means his authority will be broken and we can block his offense. Spiritual healing will come to idol worshippers (Colossians 1:13-14). Healing of the broken heart(Acts 10:38), healing of relationships (Isaiah 60:3-4), physical healing (Acts 8:4-8), and even economic healing (Isaiah 60:5-6) will arise.
- When Christ is proclaimed, the enthroned Lord will be with us (19). This is the blessing of God's Kingdom. The Christ of the throne reigns over us by the Holy Spirit, leading, guiding, and answering us.
1) When the Lord of the Throne is in me, the Kingdom of God is established in my life (Luke 17:21). True peace will come into my life. Whether at home or work, there will be no need for unnecessary arguments or conflicts. When we enjoy the state in which the Holy Spirit leads and works within me, we can understand God’s will and experience true joy (Romans 14:17).
2) Then, our families, churches, nations, and the world can truly unite (Ephesians 4:3-6). In the end, Christ will unify all things. It will be the kingdom of God with no more darkness (Revelation 22:5). When families and churches are united, strength emerges, and with that strength, we carry out world missions.
3) At this point, darkness will be broken, Satan’s forces will collapse, and the spiritual atmosphere will change (Matthew 12:28).
① When the gospel is proclaimed and its power manifests, entire regions and nations can be transformed. Philip brought this gospel to Samaria, a land filled with suffering and despair, and changed the cursed flow of that land. Like Joseph, when a person with the mystery of God's presence enters a workplace or business, a new stream of blessing begins.
② When the spiritual flow region changes through its pastors and the church who have this mystery, more and more evidence of blessings will be shown as time goes. This is what we believe and take with us when we go on missions and hold pastoral trainings.
- When we enjoy and proclaim this blessing of God’s Kingdom, signs that follow will be the evidence of the Word (20). This means that every word we hold onto, declare, and share will be fulfilled. This is the work of the Holy Spirit.
1) Experiencing the power of the Word is the beginning of the Holy Spirit’s work. ① Faith in salvation comes through hearing and believing this Word (Romans 10:17). "When you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit" (Ephesians 1:13). ② Evangelism will take place when God allows you to meet people who need to hear the Word of the Gospel that you are holding onto. Evangelism is not just inviting people to church. The Holy Spirit led Philip to meet the Ethiopian eunuch, who would hear and understand the word of the gospel (Acts 8:26-39).
③ Meeting such people who will focus on the Word is our goal for this mission Trip. They will become those who will continue as disciples (John 6:67-68). That is why theological ministry that teaches the correct gospel and trains leaders who will relay that gospel is important.
2) Embracing the Word of the gospel and seeing its fulfillment is the true answer (John 15:7). ① Hold onto the message from the pulpit, meditate on it, and pray with faith (1 Thessalonians 2:13). Not listening to the pulpit message and losing hold of the Word is losing hold of all blessings. God created the world through His Word, and that Word became flesh as Christ, and that Christ is fulfilling works of re-creation through the Word even now. ② The work of the Holy Spirit is not the preacher’s skill or character. It is important and necessary, but it is not enough. The works arise from the Word itself that proclaims Christ, God’s kingdom, and the power of the Holy Spirit. 3) When the enthroned Lord confirms His Word to us, unprecedented works that transcend time and space will take place. Anything you do as you hold onto the Word, meditate, and believe will become God’s eternal masterpiece. Try recording the Holy Spirit’s fulfillment of the Word in writing. Create masterpieces (Sunday School’s workshops).
Conclusion - This year, I plan to hold onto the covenant of Macedonia that Paul received (Acts 16:9-10) for my missions. Just one disciple who hears and stands with this only gospel is important. May this blessing of true evangelism and missions that God desires become ours.
Healing of Evangelism and Missions (Mark 16:15-20) 2/23/2025 February 23, 2025Heal the Blessing of the Church (Colossians 1:24-29) 2/16/2025
If a single church in a region is properly established, it can serve as a lighthouse that shines light and a watchtower that breaks the darkness in that area. However, the problem is that churches worldwide are losing their strength. There may be various reasons for this. Theological issues, lack of evangelism, or church conflicts. But the most important reason is that believers either do not know or have lost hold of the blessing of the church. Because believers are unable to enjoy answers and blessings, at least 85% of churches (especially in Latin America) are struggling to be self-sufficient. Today's message is not about lamenting over the church's downfall and sickness and trying to heal those churches. It is about restoring our thoughts, standards, values towards the church, and restoring the answers and blessings that come from the church through healing.
1. Healing of the blessing of church has two meanings.
1) It means discovering the meaning and value of the church so that all believers can enjoy God's answers and blessings through the church.
① If we do not know the value of something, we will neither cherish nor try to protect it (Matthew 7:6). Paul stated, "The church is the body of Christ" (Colossians 1:24) and that it was purchased with Christ’s blood (Acts 20:28). One of the greatest ways for believers, saved as Christ's people, to deeply know and love Christ is through the church.
② This is why Paul was proud to be a minister of the gospel (verse 23) and a servant of the church (verse 24). He even said, "I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, the church." That is how important the church was, and how much he loved the church.
2) We must restore the blessing of the church not only for Christ but also for ourselves.
① Satan wages war against "the remaining people of Christ"—the church (Revelation 12:17). Satan’s strategy to destroy the church is simple. He makes believers unable to enjoy its blessings.
② We are a church and an organization focused on "only the gospel” and "only evangelism and missions.” Two things will continue to happen. As one side continuously experiences the working of the Holy Spirit and blessings, the other side will also continuously face Satan’s attacks (Luke 21:34, 1 Peter 5:8).
2. Know the role of the church and enter into its blessings.
At the very least, the church must fulfill four fundamental roles, and believers must enjoy the blessings and discover their mission within them.
1) The church helps believers enjoy the blessings and answers of the throne of heaven (worship system). Without enjoying these blessings, believers cannot overcome nor save this suffering, disaster-filled world. Worship must be a time of experiencing the blessings of the heavenly throne. Praise and prayer during worship bring forth God’s work. The pulpit provides messages that comfort, awaken, and challenge us (Ezekiel 47:1-12, Acts 2:42). God gives us His Word and sends heavenly armies to fulfill it (Psalm 103:19-21).
2) The church is a place where saved believers grow spiritually and receive healing (education and training system). From the moment we accepted Christ, our spirits were saved. We were reborn (John 3:5) and given a new life (Romans 6:4). Our spirits must grow spiritually. That is when we receive healing for our old self, its standard, nature, thoughts, and tendencies (Colossians 3:6-10). We must heal from a life tainted by the world and be established as complete people in Christ (28). Participate in all church training, use it as an opportunity to revive yourself, your family, and the church. Then go into the field.
3) The church is an ark of salvation for all people (evangelism and mission system). Through the church, anyone should be able to hear the gospel and begin a new life. It is like a city of refuge in the Old Testament (Joshua 20:1-9). That is why the church must focus on evangelism and missions. If all the believers do not enjoy this blessing together, it becomes like a stagnant pool of rotten water. The blessings of health, family, industry, and economy necessary for evangelism and missions will follow (Isaiah 60:1-7).
4) The church is the Lord’s army that fights against the forces of Satan (prayer bartizan system). Satan, too, has an organization. Satan organized a system that attacked the early church (Revelation 2:9). Believers must block false teachings and recognize Satan’s schemes to divide the church. This is why we individually pray for the church, and collectively pray together (Matthew 18:19-20).
3. The church has an absolute mission it must restore for the future. It is the blessing of the three courtyards of the temple.
Jesus rebuked the temple leaders and told them to destroy the temple because they failed to enjoy and uphold these blessings (John 2:13-22). We are grateful that God gave our church the model of the Antioch Church (Acts 11:19-21) when we started, and God has allowed us to remain in this blessing to this day. This year is the year to establish and complete a firm foundation. This is also the reason for our temple construction.
1) The courtyard of healing. The Antioch Church was built through those who had been “scattered due to persecution” (Acts 11:19).
① The church must be a place where the sick, suffering, and failed can come and receive healing. Only Christ can heal them, and He came to do that (Isaiah 53:5, 61:1, Matthew 4:23).
② We understand that God’s heart in healing us through our pain, suffering, and failures, so that we can heal others. The church must create an atmosphere of acceptance in the gospel and establish healing systems.
2) The courtyard of all nations. The Antioch Church preached not only to Jews but also to Greeks (Acts 11:20).
① The temple was meant to be a house of prayer for all nations (Isaiah 56:7). The failure to embrace this mission led Israel into captivity. Latin America, being linguistically unified, is the great place for multiethnic ministry.
② Our church’s medical missions last year and focused ministry in El Salvador began with one El Salvadoran elder. There are people who served multiethnic ministry at our church, became and elder, and is fulfilling the work of saving one nation (Tanzania).
3) The courtyard of posterity. This includes Sunday school, Saturday Summit School, preschool, and even a school for children with disabilities. Our mission is not just to raise children for worldly success (true meaning of education in the bible is “devotion”).
① God will raise them to save the world. He calls them a holy seed and a remnant (Isaiah 6:13). With their like, He will send them out to the ends of the earth (Isaiah 49:6). Some will be raised as missionaries. That is why they must be trained in evangelism, languages, and expertise to go into the world.
② They are the future of God’s kingdom, our families, and our church. So do not prohibit children from coming to you (Matthew 19:14). “The things you do for the least, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40).
Conclusion - Paul said, "To this end, I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me" (Colossians 1:29). This means putting all our energy into this battle. May you be the first to enjoy all the answers and blessings of Christ’s body, the church, and be used for His purpose.
Heal the Blessing of the Church (Colossians 1:24-29) 2/16/2025 February 16, 2025Enjoy the Freedom that Christ Gives (Isaiah 61:1-3) 2/9/2025
One of the greatest blessings a person can enjoy is freedom. Even unbelievers consider it a fundamental blessing. This freedom was originally a blessing given by God. The meaning of being "created in the image of God" includes several aspects (Genesis 1:27).
First, humans were created as spiritual beings, like God (blessing of Genesis 2:7). Therefore, humans must be spiritually reborn through Christ, and without enjoying spiritual blessings, people remain empty and anxious, no matter what they possess (Pascal’s “God-shaped vacuum”).
Second, humans were created with God’s nature. This is the blessing that comes when believers are filled by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:4-7).
Third, humans were created with God’s creative ability. Therefore, people develop and renew the world with their creative power. The problem after the mankind’s fall is that unbelievers often use this ability for the wrong purposes. We must restore this.
Fourth, humans were created as free beings, (theologically with “free will”) like God. We are not just passive possessions that are controlled by God but beings who can make judgments and act independently. After the Fall in Genesis 3, judgment and curses came upon humanity, causing us to lose our freedom (Genesis 3:16-17). Women became subject to men (hence the existence of discrimination and oppression), and men had to toil hard just to survive. Even the ground was cursed. This is why no matter how much we struggle to live, we end up producing thorns and thistles, and we don’t even reap all that we sow. Moreover, humans now live bound by everything. We are bound by sin (Romans 6:17-18), by work (Matthew 11:28), by scars (Isaiah 61:1), by money (1Timothy 6:10), and finally, by destiny and authorities of hell (Hebrews 9:27, Exodus 20:4-5).
- If a person does not enjoy true freedom, serious problems follow.
1) Severe mental illnesses arise (“brokenhearted” in verse 1). These issues begin with past wounds (especially childhood trauma, loss, comparison, or violence), which remain in the subconscious and becomes exposed. These develop into anxiety, loneliness, inferiority, anger, and guilt, eventually leading to anxiety disorders, depression, and violent behavior. Life is without peace, rest, or a vision for the future, and living becomes suffering.
2) Mental health issues can escalate into personality disorders and even affect brain function (“captives” and “prisoners”). This can result in obsessive behaviors, delusions, bipolar disorder, paranoia, and schizophrenia.
3) People often resort to unhealthy solutions, leading to various addictions. Alcohol, drugs, and gambling are not the only addictions. Work addiction, success addiction, and obsessive collecting can also destroy lives.
- How can we solve these problems?
1) The world mainly offers three types of solutions.
① Freud claimed that excessive moral standards imposed by parents and society cause people to develop a sense of guilt over small failures, leading them to hide their true selves. This concept contributed to the idea of the "persona," where people constantly try to conceal their true selves. The suggested solution is to normalize past wounds by saying, “It’s okay,” or “You’re not the only one,” while lowering moral standards.
② To express suppressed emotions, people suggest catharsis therapy (through conversations and role-playing), which we call counseling. Counseling teaches that confronting their issues directly helps them overcome those problems on their own.
③ Psychiatrists claim that since brain function is already affected, they need to be treated with medication. While this cannot be ignored, it is not a complete solution.
2) The perfect solution is the Gospel that God gave. God sent His Son as Christ, anointed by the Holy Spirit (verse 1). Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted, free the captives, and release the prisoners.
① Why does it say He was anointed with oil of the Holy Spirit? Because every problem has a spiritual root. All problems began in Genesis 3, when Adam and Eve were deceived by Satan (spiritual problem, fundamental problem). After sinning, they lost their relationship with God and felt shame and fear (Genesis 3:7-10). At that moment, God called them (Genesis 3:9) and covered their shame and fear with garments of leather (Genesis 3:21).
② All of these events pointed to the promise of Christ. By the authority of the true Priest, Prophet, and King, Christ did three things. As the true Priest, He atoned for us (Hebrews 9:12). As the true Prophet, He became the way to meet God (John 14:6, 10:9). As the true King, He destroyed Satan’s power (1 John 3:8) and transferred us into the Kingdom of His beloved Son (Colossians 1:13-14).
③ When we accept Christ, the Holy Spirit, who anointed Him, works in us. We may not even be aware of our hidden wounds and pain, but the Holy Spirit knows and works on our behalf (Romans 8:26, John 14:16-18). As we listen to and meditate on God’s Word, we experience deeper dimensions of His grace (1 Corinthians 2:10-12).
3) What then follows is true freedom.
① Freedom from authority of sin and death (Romans 6:17-18, Romans 8:1-2). Seek and desire the heavenly and spiritual things (Colossians 3:1-2).
② Freedom from the Law’s condemnation (Galatians 3:13). Even if we fail, we can rely on His grace (1 John 1:9).
③ Freedom from fate, Satan, and hell. We became children of God who will enjoy the heavenly blessings (Ephesians 1:3-5), and heirs (Romans 8:17). So be free from everything in this world. Do not hide, escape, fall into the wrong things, or live in oppression. Christ has set us free, He is responsible for us, and He will transform everything into blessings.
3. God has promised final blessings along with this blessing of freedom (verse 3).
1) He gives a crown of beauty instead of ashes and an oil of joy instead of mourning. Zion symbolizes the redeemed (Revelation 21:1-2). It represents the blessing continually worshipping God. Every time we worship, God places a beautiful crown on us, comforts us, and fills us with joy to overcome sorrow, injustice, and suffering.
2) He gives a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. As this happens, our relationship with God deepens and is fully restored. Praise is an expression of faith and gratitude toward God. Then, spirituality and the blessing of spiritual summit is restored. (2 Corinthians 6:9-10). We then possess everything, even if we do not have anything else.
3) We will become oaks of righteousness and a display of God’s glory. God promises to use us for His delightful purpose. Even those who have suffered, failed, and wept will rise again to help others like them and save all nations. Israel, who was once taken into captivity, recovered this blessing, and today, we too have inherited it.
Conclusion- God has given us eternal freedom in Christ (John 8:32). Hold onto Him at every moment. Enjoy this freedom with deep gratitude, and may you be used to bring freedom to those who are wounded and suffering.
Enjoy the Freedom that Christ Gives (Isaiah 61:1-3) 2/9/2025 February 9, 2025Healing Hidden Spiritual Problems (2 Corinthians 12:7-10) 2/2/2025
Paul, who enjoyed a deep relationship with God and was used as an evangelist, had an unknown, critical illness. While praying deeply about this painful issue, Paul realized that this suffering was "a thorn placed by Satan." We call this "a thorn placed by Satan" a spiritual problem. This does not simply mean demon possession. Behind all human problems, failures, diseases, and sufferings, there is hidden Satanic activity and spiritual problems.
Jesus Himself said that Satan is like "a thief who comes to steal, kill, and destroy" (John 10:10). He also said that Satan is "ruling over this fallen world" (John 14:30) and that he is controlling political powers, leading the world into suffering and darkness (Ephesians 6:12).
It is natural for unbelievers, who live without God and worship idols, to suffer from such spiritual problems (John 8:44, 1 Corinthians 10:20, Exodus 20:4-5). However, when believers, church leaders, and even pastors suffer from these spiritual problems, they cannot see the blessings and answers that God has prepared for them. Relationships become strained and broken. It can lead to devastating failures and suffering (just like a thorn stuck in the throat causes great pain).
- There are various Biblical examples
1) King Saul. He was chosen as the first king of Israel. However, he became arrogant and left his proper position (1 Samuel 13:13). He disobeyed God (1 Samuel 15:22) and eventually suffered from an evil spirit (1 Samuel 16:14). His relationships were destroyed, and even his descendants perished in war.
2) Job. He was a righteous man who feared God and shunned evil (Job 1:1). However, he did not realize one thing. He did not know that Satan was acting as a hidden thorn in his life. Thieves stole all his possessions, economic problems arose, a sudden storm killed his children, and he was struck with a painful disease. He cursed his life and wished for death. What was the conclusion? As he went through these trials, his spiritual eyes were opened, and everything was restored twice as much (Job 42:5,10).
3) Peter. Despite being deeply loved by Jesus, he failed at a critical moment by denying, cursing, and swearing at Jesus. Jesus warned him about Satan’s work (Luke 22:31-34). Though he denied Jesus with curses and swearing, the Lord restored him.
4) Ananias and Sapphira. They were among the 70 disciples of the early church and sold their property to support the church. However, they were consumed by jealousy and comparison, leading them to lie about their donation. As a result, they suffered a fatal spiritual downfall (Acts 5:1-11).
- When did these spiritual problems begin, and how do they develop?
1) Before the creation of the world, there was spiritual rebellion (Genesis 1:2, Revelation 12:7-8). Satan entered the world and deceived Adam and Eve, leading them into unbelief and disobedience. Since then, all humanity has been under the power of sin, curse, and death (Romans 5:12). This is the curse of original sin.
2) This curse of original sin has been passed down through nations, families, and generations and has reached us. This is why God called Abraham to leave his homeland and family to enter the promised land of Canaan (Genesis 12:1). Different spiritual problems exist based on one's family background and national background (identity).
3) Past wounds, especially those from childhood, can become a gateway for Satan (Isaiah 61:1). Wounds suffered as adults are less impactful, but childhood wounds (loss, loneliness, favoritism, inferiority complex) remain in the unconscious and subconscious mind. These wounds manifest later in life as depression, personality disorders, violence, addictions, and mental illnesses. They unveil as compensational, defense mechanisms. The worst part is that they often explode in unrelated situations, places, and people. Human effort alone cannot resolve them, and they only worsen.
- Because humans cannot solve these spiritual problems, God sent His Son (1 John 3:8).
1) Christ has ended all sin and curses (John 19:30, Hebrews 9:12) and as He resurrected, he crushed the head of Satan (Genesis 3:15). Now, through the Holy Spirit, He dwells in us, intercedes for us (Romans 8:26), guides us (John 14:16-18), and empowers us to overcome darkness. This state of being ruled by Christ is called "the kingship of Christ" (1 Corinthians 15:25) and "the kingdom of God" (Matthew 12:28).
2) The Holy Spirit within us gradually heals our hidden spiritual problems ("hidden thorns"). How does He heal us? This healing does not happen instantly (Ephesians 4:22-24). Therefore, to help others heal, we must learn to wait patiently.
① Healing comes when we meditate on the covenant of God’s Word. As we hear the Word, it imprints in us and strengthens our faith (Romans 10:13). Meditation helps the Word take root in our conscious, unconscious, and subconscious minds (Psalm 1:3). As the Word takes root, the broken neurological functions in our brains begin to heal. When meditating on the Word, always look for three things: God's comfort, things to discard and renew, and things to challenge.
② Healing comes through all problems and events. God allowed continuous trials for the Israelites in the wilderness to reveal their issues and heal them (Exodus 15:26). God does not expose our weaknesses to shame us but to heal us through revelation and prayer. We pray for healing.
③ Healing comes through crises, suffering, and sickness. Paul realized spiritual truths through his affliction and received messages from God through his suffering (7, 9). Through this pain, Paul was being prepared to be used for great works of saving not only Corinth but all the way to Rome.
3) As we receive spiritual healing, there is a blessing of the conclusion we arrive at. ① A deep relationship with God is restored. We develop a faith that transcends our limitations, experience power, and embrace a vision to save the world (237 nations, 5,000 people groups).This is Paul’s final confession in the passage (10).
② Broken and strained relationships are restored. Job’s friends, who had criticized and cursed him, returned, and as Job blessed them, his suffering ended (Job 42:10). Peter, who had failed, became a leader who saved others (John 21:16-17).
③ We become true disciples who save others, and our lives become an eternal inheritance. There are unique blessings for disciples who dedicate their lives to saving people (Matthew 16:24, Mark 10:29-30). Our health, finances, children, and future become eternal evidence and masterpieces of God’s work.
Conclusion - May the hidden thorns of Satan in our lives be exposed, removed, and healed, leading us into new blessings and answers.
Healing Hidden Spiritual Problems (2 Corinthians 12:7-10) 2/2/2025 February 2, 2025The Fortress to Be Built for Future Generations (Ezekiel 48:30-35) 1/26/2025
God commanded the Israelites, who returned from 70 years of captivity, to restore three things: Restore the temple, distribute the land, and restore the city of Israel. These three are the core of all prophetic books, the conclusion of Ezekiel, and the ultimate conclusion for all believers to restore.
Within this, there are three key blessings God’s saved people must recover. Within this are the blessing of the 3 Courtyards.
First, as the temple was restored, the water that flowed from the temple brought life to all creation (blessing of Courtyard for Healing). God promises to heal our lives through Christ and His Word and use us to heal the world.
Second, the Israelites were to distribute the land even to the foreigners swelling among them (blessing of Courtyard for Gentiles). God gave us the blessing of land, an eternal inheritance, and the calling for us to be witnesses who bring life to all nations. Hold fast to all you do on this earth as God’s inheritance (Psalm 16:6). Through it, save the multiethnic people around you. Despite the challenges in the world, we are promised separate blessings to enjoy (Psalm 2:8, Isaiah 60:1-5).
Third, the Israelites were to construct the city and build city gates named after the 12 tribes (blessing of the Courtyard for Children). This symbolizes preparing for the future God has planned and establishing a system (a spiritual bartizan) for our descendants to be used by Him.
- The City is a defense system and boundary for all us, our families, and all believers. What must stand on top of the city walls? A bartizan. It is a post to guard us, our families, and our peoples against the enemy.
1) Why is this necessary? There exists one who has sought to rob humanity of God’s blessings since creation. This began in Genesis 3 and continues until Christ’s return. Jesus referred to him as a thief (John 10:10) and said he rules the darkness of this world (Ephesians 2:2-3). He operates through the spiritual forces of evil, manipulating those in power (Ephesians 6:12).
2) Our most important mission is to protect our future generations.
① This is both an absolute mission and an absolute blessing. It begins with building ourselves up to raise future generations and create God’s work and future. The Israelites failed to hold on to this mission, and their descendants became slaves, captives, and occupied.
② That is why spiritual bartizans established through parents’ covenant, tears, prayer, and dedication are important. Noah built the ark in recognition of this mission and blessing (Genesis 6:14, 18). Abraham is a witness to this blessing (Genesis 12:3, 22:18). Jesus restored this blessing to Peter after his failure (John 21:15).
③ Who are our descendants, our lambs? They are not only our biological children. So many of them are present in the church and the mission field. This is why the dedication of Sunday school teachers (Lincoln, Wanamaker, Moody) and Saturday summit school teachers are crucial.
3) Through this, the eternal kingdom of God must be established.
① Through our descendants, the kingdom of God must be inherited and expanded. Then God will be at work, and darkness will crumble in all the fields (Matthew 12:28). Only then will our children live and have a future.
② Our evangelism and missions are for preparing God’s eternal future. When this gospel has been preached to the ends of the earth, the end will come (Matthew 24:14) and a new heaven and new earth will begin (Revelation 21:5).
- What are the 12 gates of the City that God instructed to build?
1) It represents Christ, who became the way of salvation (John 14:6) and the door to salvation (John 10:7, 9). “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.” This is the blessing we must relay to our future generations for them to experience and enjoy. For all our life’s problems, the Son of God came as Christ, and became our way, our door, and our solution (John 19:30). Through Him, we gain eternal life, and that life bcomes abundant (John 10:10b).
2) Through Christ, all doors in our lives are opened (Revelation 3:8). We must live enjoying this blessing.
① The doors that God opens through Christ, no one can block (7 journeys). We are walking the journey that God prepared, God blessed, and God promises victory for.
② The power of the cross that comes from the death and resurrection on Calvary sends us all the way out to conquest of Rome (7 guideposts). The early church enjoyed this blessing. There was great persecution, but it all became opportunities.
③ We do not need any other power. All we need is the power of the Holy Spirit and blessing of the throne (7 bartizans). When we pray, God sends watchmen to our city and works with no rest (Isaiah 62:6-7).
3) The 12 gates symbolize the 12 tribes of Israel. This represents the “remained ones” chosen by grace in every age (Romans 11:5). They are sealed by the Holy Spirit, and no one can harm them (Revelation 7:3-4). The nations and peoples they save will stand before God’s throne (Revelation 7:9-10). Although they endure great suffering, they will stand victorious, washed in the blood of the Lamb and clothed in white (Revelation 7:14).
- The future of the United States that we live in is also tied to this.
This land must be a land that is built up by the remained ones who know Christ and enjoy the blessings within that.
1) It is prophesized that in the end times, the powerful nations will become a great spiritual warzone (Revelation 18:1-3).
① All demonic spirits gather as immigrants and refugees bring their idols with them. They will produce the bests of the world with the power of darkness. This is why summits gather in powerful nations.
② The work that Satan initiated in Babel Tower in Genesis 11 continues under the name of Great Babylon. This will bring the entire land into corruption, and the world will crumble with them.
2) Whether or not this America will end that way depends on us and our future generations. The seven remnants in the bible steered the destiny for their nations. They all stood as spiritual summits of that powerful nation.
① Remnants must hold onto the covenant of becoming the spiritual summit in your fields and challenge in prayer (1Samuel 3:19, 16:23). Those who enjoyed the blessing of spiritual summit in their youth must go to college (college missionary), to the military (military missionary), to workplaces (workplace missionary) and establish the inheritance of light, inheritance of missions (specialized missionary).
② The place where they dwell becomes the land of Jehovah Shammah (“The Lord is there”), symbolizing the eternal New Jerusalem described in Revelation 21:1-3.
Conclusion - May even the smallest things in our lives become fortresses, gates, and blessings for future generations. May the Lord’s presence ("Jehovah Shammah") continue to dwell in every aspect of our lives.
The Fortress to Be Built for Future Generations (Ezekiel 48:30-35) 1/26/2025 January 26, 2025The Blessing of Multiculturalism to Restore in the Sanctuary (Ezekiel 47:21-23) 1/19/2025
God granted the blessing of restoring the temple to the Israelites who returned from captivity, and the covenant that immediately followed was to distribute the land as a blessing to all Israelites. The temple signifies Christ who came as our Savior (John 2:21), and it also represents individuals saved through Christ and the church they gather in (1 Corinthians 3:16). God instructed that the land be distributed. This symbolizes the blessing of believers conquering, healing, and reviving the land.
However, God also instructed that the foreigners living among them be included in the blessing and that the land be distributed to them as well. This is today’s scripture.
Looking back at the history of the United States, perhaps the Puritans, who sought to live righteously before God on this land, lived according to this principle. There are historical examples of groups that sought to turn this land solely into a colony through military conquest (e.g., Virginia and Maryland). But the Puritans were different. They sought unity with the Native Americans who were already living on the land and later united with successive immigrants, proclaiming "God Bless America" and living to share the blessing of faith together.
Why did God command the Israelites to distribute land even to the foreigners living among them? Here, we can observe the absolute reasons for multinational ministry, the absolute methods for uniting different nations, and the absolute goal that God intended to achieve (the conclusion). This work is only possible through Christ and His body, which is the church.
- The absolute reasons for multiethnic ministry
1) It reflects God’s original heart and plan that we believe in and serve. All nations were one from the beginning. All are descendants of Adam. God created all of them in His image to communicate with each other. After humanity fell into sin by being deceived by the devil (Genesis 3), people formed tribes out of selfishness and exalted heroes (Nephilim of Genesis 6). These tribes became nations, leading to conquest, theft, and domination (the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11).
2) Whose work is this? It is the work of fallen humanity. But behind it all is Satan (John 14:30, Ephesians 6:12). Hence, Satan has many nicknames: the tempter (1 John 4:1-6), the liar and murderer (John 8:44, 2 Corinthians 11:14), the accuser (Zechariah 3:1-3), and the one who divides, isolates, and causes discord (Romans 16:17).
3) Restoring all nations into one is the completion of salvation. Salvation goes beyond individual redemption. Christ will return when all nations and peoples are saved (Matthew 24:14). When all nations receive salvation, Christ’s work is also completed (1 Timothy 2:4). When we truly hold onto God’s heart and plan, multiethnic ministry becomes simple. No lengthy explanations are needed. It will resonate.
- The absolute methods for multiethnic ministry
1) God sent His Son as Christ (John 3:16). He achieved eternal atonement through His holy blood (Hebrews 9:11-12). The power of sin no longer has control. Through His resurrection, He destroyed the authority of Satan, that causes conflict and division and lives to crumble (1 John 3:8, 1 Corinthians 15:25-26). He became the way for humanity to meet God (John 14:6) and reconciled humanity with one another (Ephesians 2:16). When our relationship with God is restored, all disputes and enmities in homes, workplaces, and churches come to an end.
2) At this time, God’s Kingdom is established within us (Luke 17:21).
① God gave saved people of God the right to become His children (John 1:12, Romans 8:15). This is the blessing of relationships we must enjoy. We have now become one eternal family and one people (Ephesians 2:19).
② Who governs over God’s people? Christ, our eternal King, governs us through the Holy Spirit. At this time, the forces of darkness that cause conflict and division are also defeated (Romans 14:17, Matthew 12:28).
3) From this point, the Holy Spirit works to unite us all (Ephesians 4:3).
① Whether in our homes or churches, when we are individually filled with the Holy Spirit, we can understand, care for, and unite with one another. Then we are able to believe God’s Word that becomes life-giving, and the people rise as God’s army (Ezekiel 37:1-10).
② We can overecome all differences in language, culture, habits, and. That is true love, Agape love (1 Corinthians 13:7). Without experiencing God’s love in our lives, we cannot save others, let alone do multiethnic ministry. We must make times of weakness, failure, and suffering into opportunities to reflect on and experience God’s love.
- The absolute goal and conclusion of multiethnic ministry
1) The goal is to use the blessings and answers gained through multiethnic ministry to reach all nations. For indioviduals and churches that do multiethnic ministry, missions become easier. They have seen the unity inside the Holy Spirit. The children of international marriages, immigrants, and their descendants (TCKs) are important for this reason. Pray for, be with, and help even one multinational or TCK person near you. Despite challenges in the world, God will provide absolute answers and evidence to save them (Acts 1:8’s “witnesses”).
2) Through multiethnic ministry, we mature as true disciples of Christ. Differences in language, food, and culture are recognized as diversity and uniqueness, fostering mutual respect (Philippians 2:2-4). This reflects the heart of Christ (Philippians 2:5) and is true maturity as we grow in Him (Ephesians 4:15). Those who understand God’s heart, methods, and conclusion for saving all nations become Christ’s disciples.
3) Through this, we prepare for eternal life in God’s Kingdom. In eternity, there will be no more differences or conflicts. We will be one eternal family and nation. God showed John a vision of all nations and peoples worshiping before the throne (Revelation 7:9-10). Believers who understand this blessing and dedicate themselves to God’s work will reign with Christ in the new heavens and new earth (Luke 22:28-30, Revelation 22:5).
Conclusion: God included the Courtyard of the Gentiles in the temple to express His heart for saving all nations. The beginning of this work is multiethnic ministry. May our individual lives, families, and churches be used until this Courtyard of the Gentiles is complete.
1.19.25 The Blessing of Multiculturalism to Restore in the Sanctuary
The Blessing of Multiculturalism to Restore in the Sanctuary (Ezekiel 47:21-23) 1/19/2025 January 19, 2025Eternal Healing to Restore in the Sanctuary (Ezekiel 47:6-12) 1/12/2025
During a time of great despair for the Israelites, God showed the prophet Ezekiel a vision of Israel's restoration (salvation) along with the blessings that would flow from His sanctuary (temple). In this passage, we see how the water flowing from the sanctuary becomes a river, then a sea, and brings life to the sea, its fish, and other living creatures. The trees around the river produce fruits that sustain life, and their leaves become medicine for healing.
The passage concludes with a key statement. What makes this possible? How can the river, sea, and trees bring life and healing to all creation? The answer is, "Because the water flows from the sanctuary" (verse 12).
Disasters, corruption, curses, and suffering are continuing endlessly. Amidst that, humanity continues to deteriorate. God has prepared the answer to restore life and healing for all creation and humanity, and He intends to use individuals and churches that hold this answer.
- God desires for all people to be healed and live in His blessings.
1) God sent His Son as Christ for this very purpose (Isaiah 61:1). When Jesus came to earth, He personally met with and healed the sick, the broken, and the sinners (Mark 2:17).
2) After His ascension, Jesus instructed His disciples and us to continue this work. He called us to be used for the work of bringing healing to all nations (Mark 16:17-18). To those believers and churches called to this work, the Lord who sits on the throne promises to be with them and provide evidence (Mark 16:19-20).
3) In the temple, before entering the sanctuary, there is a room called the "Courtyard of the Women." It represents a place for healing. Anyone who is sick can come to God and receive healing (God's heart).
- What diseases does God desire to heal in us?
Being ill and facing death is frightening. However, the greatest tragedy is being sick without realizing it. If we do not know the source or cure for the illness, we will just suffer along and face death when it comes. God desires to heal us in five areas:
1) God desires for our souls to be healed. (spiritual healing). ① God created human souls. He created them in His image (Genesis 1:27) and breathed life into them (Genesis 2:7). However, ever since Adam and Eve's fall (Genesis 3), all souls became as good as dead (Ephesians 2:1). Our souls became ignorant of spiritual realities. This led to idolatry, bondage to darkness, fleshly desires, and worldly greed (Ephesians 2:2-3). From this root comes loneliness, anger, violence, depression, mental disorders, and incurable diseases. This condition is called "destiny" because no one can escape it, and it is passed down to future generations as hereditary curses (Exodus 20:4-5). ② Escaping from this is called "salvation," which is spiritual and eternal healing. The moment you receive Christ, the Son of God, His spirit resides within you, and work Your soul is reborn (John 3:5). You are given a new life (Romans 6:4) and that life is an eternal life (John 5:24). Spiritual problems that could not be resolved before are now solved, and you experience freedom. ③ The saved believer should live everyday and every moment under His guidance (filling of the Holy Spirit). That is when our souls will gain spiritual strength and become filled with spiritual joy (Psalm 23:5). This leads to the restoration of all things(3 John 1:2).
2) From then on, He heals our mind and our thoughts (healing of our mind, healing of our thoughts). Fear, discouragement, and despair that were inside our mind and thoughts are replaced with peace (Philippians 4:6-7). Hatred and anger are replaced with mercy, forgiveness, and it becomes possible to bless others (Colossians 3:12-14). When Joseph enjoyed this blessing, he overcame all his scars and blessed his brothers and even his brothers’ children (Genesis 45:5-8). When David enjoyed this blessing, he took compassion on all his enemies, forgave them, and even blessed them (Psalm 35:13).
3) From then on, our interpersonal relationships will be healed (healing of relationships) Those who persecuted and insulted you will come to bless you. People who will truly help you will come to you. People who will receive the gospel through you and join you in life will come. Evangelism will take place as your relationships become healed.
4) From then on, physical healing will arise. Peace that comes from healing the mind, thoughts, and relationships also brings health to the body.
5) From then on, financial healing will arise. God blesses financially so that His people can be used for His purpose (Isaiah 60:5).
- How does God heal individuals and the world? The answer is in today’s passage.
1) The sanctuary represents Christ, who redeems us (John 2:21), and the saints that are saved through Him (1 Corinthians 3:16).
① Through Christ, we have gained eternal atonement, life and the status of God's eternal children. Not anything in the world nor the pain, scars, or failures of our past can ever condemn us (John 10:28; Romans 8:31-39). When we hold onto this blessing of Christ, believe it, and enjoy it, Christ who is in us heals us with His power of light.
② Through us, God will heal others and send us as witnesses to the ends of the earth.
2) The water symbolizes the gospel message that brings life to all. More specifically, it is the Word of the gospel that is proclaimed on the pulpit.
① When we hear the Word of the gospel and believe it, we receive salvation, the Holy Spirit works, and healing takes place (Ephesians 1:13). This is why the church must continuously proclaim only the Word of the gospel (Matthew 16:16-19).
② When we meditate on the Word, that Word will transform our wounded heart and mind and bring healing (Hebrews 4:12). It says that life and death depend on the heart (Proverbs 4:23). The standard for guarding and transforming our heart and thoughts is the Word. For this reason, Satan tries to prevent us from hearing the Word by any means, dragging us into darkness.
3) Prayer is being able to meditate on these two things so that our mind and our thoughts dwell on them. ① The prayer among prayers is meditation prayer (Psalm 19:14). It is a prayer that meditates on the Word and holds onto the Covenant in it. Even fatal and deeply rooted problems, as well as unknown problems, can be healed. ② Concentration prayer is the time when we focus on the Triune God. We set aside a time (Mark 1:35, Luke 6:12). In our daily lives, we can go into “24-hour” prayer (Ephesians 6:18, 1Thessalonians 5:16-18).
Conclusion - God gave us the gospel to save and heal us. Through Christ, the Son of God, all problems have been finished (John 19:30). Healing through the gospel leads to eternal blessings and eternal healing. May the courtyard of healing that restores the blessing of eternal healing become established (completed) in our personal lives, mission fields, and church.
Eternal Healing to Restore in the Sanctuary (Ezekiel 47:6-12) 1/12/2025 January 12, 2025Start with the Covenant of the Passover (Exodus 12:21–27) 1/5/2025
Starting the year, the world is filled with news of terror and calamities. How should we begin the new year in such a world? In today’s Scripture, God told the Israelites to begin with an important covenant. That is the covenant of the Passover. Although the modern Jewish calendar differs from ours, they call the first day of the year "Rosh Hashanah." They begin the year with the remembrance of the Creator and Judge, seeking forgiveness for past wrongdoings. They blow trumpets (Feast of Trumpets), as they strive to do good deeds. In the Bible, the new year actually begins in the month of Nisan, and on the 14th day of that month, they celebrated the Passover festival as written in today’s Scripture. Observing the Passover signifies that salvation comes only through the blood of the Lamb, symbolizing Christ. Today, Jews have lost the covenant within this tradition. This is one of the reasons for endless wars and disasters. Within the covenant of the Passover lies the blessing and answers that God’s redeemed people can enjoy not only on earth but also eternally.
- We must hold on to the covenant of true liberation.
1) The covenant of the Passover began during the Israelites’ 400 years of slavery in Egypt.
① During Joseph's time, the Israelites enjoyed the highest honor and happiness in Egypt. Joseph was the prime minister of Egypt. His leadership saved not only Egypt but also neighboring nations.
② Similarly, Adam and Eve were created to live within such blessings, but they lost it all. The 400 years of slavery for Israel was allowed to show what mankind has lost.
2) It started in Genesis 3. Through Adam’s sin, three curses came upon all humanity (Romans 5:12).
① The curse of original sin. Sinful nature pervaded all humanity, leading to endless depravity (Romans 3:10).
② The curse of Satan. The being who deceived humans into sin continues to dominate lives and the world (John 8:44, John 14:30).
③ The eternal curse. Humans cannot escape sinful nature of the original sin and the authority of Satan. Problems, suffering, and curses repeat across generations (destiny). After death, they follow Satan to eternal judgment (Matthew 25:41).
3) God opened the way to escape that and allowed a new beginning. This is the blessing of the Passover. When they killed the lamb and applied its blood on their doorposts, all curses ended, and a new start was granted. This is the salvation of Christ.
① On the day they applied the lamb's blood, God's judgment struck Egypt's firstborns (Christ’s office of King). Their necks were broken. This foreshadowed Satan's defeat through the death of Christ on the cross (Genesis 3:15). When Satan believed he had won by crucifying Christ, the resurrection completely crushed him (1 Corinthians 15:55–57).
② On that day, God’s judgment passed over the Israelites (Christ’s office of Priest). It wasn’t because they were purer than the Egyptians or favored more. It is because they held on to the blood covenant (Exodus 12:13). God sent His Son to be the eternal atoning sacrifice (Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 9:15).
③ Holding on to the covenant of Christ and following it with one heart, whole heart, and continuation will lead to God’s guidance (Christ’s office of Prophet). Do not love the world (1 John 2:10). Do not look at circumstances (Colossians 3:1). Do not rely on people (Hebrews 12:1). Then, we will be revived. This year will be the best year, bringing blessings to your children, family, church, and eternal future.
- We must hold on to the covenant of the eternal family.
During the new beginning, the lamb was killed, its blood applied, and the family ate its meat together (origin of Holy Communion).
1) By consuming in Christ’s blood and his torn-up body, we became God’s eternal family (Ephesians 2:19). In both Chinese and Korean, "family" (식구/食口) means "those who eat together" (Revelation 3:20). The Jewish emphasis on family meals stems from this, bridging generational and cultural gaps.
2) From this, embrace God’s absolute plan for multicultural ministry and 237 ministry (the Courtyard of the Gentiles). All humanity shares the same origin in Adam. We were one from the beginning. But as a result of Adam and Eve’s corruption and endless human greed, we were scattered after Babel and led to stealing, killing, and wars. Christ is the only way to solve conflicts in America and all around the world (Ephesians 2:17–18). Only the gospel can unite everything. Because others are different from you, they are special, and you have opportunities to help. We must resolve all relationships in Christ.
3) Future generations (in family, church, and field) are entrusted to us by God (the Courtyard of Children) The Jews were exceptional in this way. Wherever Jews went, they built synagogues to nurture the next generation. This is why focus on educating the next generation. We must relay the accurate covenant. We must ensure they hold on to the eternal blood covenant (24). Teach that salvation through the blood is the only way of salvation for them, their families, and their homes (27). On this foundation, true love, consideration, and dedication will arise.
- We must hold on to eternal victory as God’s army.
As /Israel began a new beginning and left Egypt, they were called the army of the Lord (41).
1) We can no longer live oppressed by sin, the world, or Satan. Win the battle within yourself. Let God’s kingdom be established first in your heart (Matthew 12:28, Luke 17:21).
2) Pray for God’s kingdom to come upon where you are. Pray to bind the forces of darkness where you are and for God’s blessings to manifest in your work (Genesis 39:5). Above all, pray for non-believers to meet God, for evangelism movement to arise, and for the healing of the afflicted (Acts 8:4–8). Many suffer from hidden issues like depression, anxiety, anger, or addiction. Let them know that Christ is the solution for the spiritual problem behind all of that. Quietly and consistently break down the forces of darkness.
3) Never forget that God has made you a prayer watchman and spiritual soldier for your family, field, and church. One remnant’s prayer can save a family, family line, and even parents. Those who know the mystery of Christ and fight spiritual battles are the true summit and spiritual summit that will save the world. Joseph didn’t become the summit by working hard. He enjoyed God’s presence in every moment (Genesis 39:2–3). David didn’t become a summit because of his musical talent. When he praised, the Holy Spirit worked and darkness crumbled (1 Samuel 16:23). Daniel didn’t become a summit because he was intelligent. He lived in prayer, even during crises (Daniel 6:10 “just as he had done before”).
Conclusion - The Israelites did just what the Lord commanded Moses and Aaron (28). Believe, and action brings completion.
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The Church that Completes the Ministry of 3 Courtyards (Zechariah 4:6-9) 1/1/2025
When the Israelites returned from captivity and were rebuilding the collapsed temple, they faced a crisis where they felt they had to give up everything. Opponents arose who risked their lives to hinder them. This kind of interference always happens when important work needs to be done. At that time, God sent the prophet Zechariah to give an answer to Zerubbabel, the leader, and the people of Israel. That answer is today's passage. God spoke of three things, which are covenants we must hold onto as we seek unprecedented answers in the new year.
First, God promised that the restoration of His temple would not be achieved by human strength or power but by His Spirit (verse 6). The Lord Almighty said, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit." Our church is not the only temple. Each individual is a temple, and families are temples. When the Holy Spirit works, everything is restored.
Second, He said that all obstacles and opposing forces ("the great mountain") would become level ground before Zerubbabel (verse 7). When he brings out the capstone (the time of completion), all the people will shout together, "God bless it, God bless it!" When God blesses something, no one can block it.
Third, God said that Zerubbabel laid the foundation of the temple, and his hands would complete it (verse 8). God promised to send heavenly angels to help directly. We have seen what God has done through our church over the past 29 years. This new year will be the year of completion.
In 2025, we must enjoy two blessings of true temple restoration.
First, we will build a new sanctuary to train disciples among all nations and remnants. When the new sanctuary is built, the current building will be transformed into a multipurpose hall serving as a cultural center and indoor gymnasium. The temple is not about the building itself but the content within. What matters is that the things God desires truly take place within it. This is the ministry of the Three Courtyards (the Courtyard of Healing – healing ministry, the Courtyard of Gentiles – ministry for all nations and the 237 mission, and the Courtyard for Children – remnant summit ministry). Though there may be many difficulties in the world and negative events in the church, we must hold onto the covenant in today’s passage.
- Hold onto the absolute reasons why the ministry of the three courtyards must be completed.
1) It is God’s desire. That’s why He sent Christ (Isaiah 61:1). The last covenant He gave us was to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20). Jesus also said, "If you love me, feed my lambs" (John 21:15-17).
2) It is the reason why God permits the temple (John 2:19).
3) It is why God must bless us with unprecedented answers this year. When we focus on what pleases God, He makes everything in our lives a testimony (Acts 1:8). Satan tries to make us lose hold of these true blessings, causing conflict, hurt, and making us give up.
- What exactly does God want to accomplish in the three courtyards?
1) What we must do in the Courtyard of Healing
① Spiritual, emotional, and physical illnesses cover the entire earth, which cannot be healed without the gospel. Depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and addiction may seem common, but they often have spiritual roots that started from Genesis 3.
② This is why Christ came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8) and to heal those oppressed by the devil (Acts 10:38). Simply helping people understand their spiritual issues, recognize Christ, and fight in His name can heal problems that the world cannot. Let us pray for healing centers, healing houses, and healing ministries where the gospel is proclaimed and its power is manifested.
2) What we must do in the Courtyard of Gentiles
① All people were created in God's image (Genesis 1:27). Humanity was originally one. However, after being deceived by Satan in Genesis 3, they fell into sin and separated from God. In Genesis 6, they pursued only the flesh, and by Genesis 11 following the Babel Tower incident, humanity was scattered, leading to wars, theft, and destruction.
② Christ came to unite all nations as one (Ephesians 2:19). He restores the original unity. Within the church, we must always confirm that we are one in Christ. Although people may seem different, their differences make them special. Their weaknesses provide opportunities for us to help.
③ Become a supporter of one person from different ethnicities or TCK (Third Culture Kids). This is a task that church officers must take seriously. In the early church, the seven deacons were chosen to prevent conflict and meet the needs within the church.
3) What we must do in the Courtyard for Children:
① Our future generations are valuable not just because they are our children. They are precious because they are heirs to God’s covenant and gospel. They must stand as witnesses in the future.
② They must stand as spiritual summits who will save powerful nations like the U.S. in this age. Otherwise, America’s future will be bleak, and our descendants will face suffering. We must raise our remnants as disciples who understand spiritual reality and proclaim Christ as the solution.
- Three systems (bartizans) that must be established to complete the ministry of the three courtyards. The term "bartizan" is from warfare. In the last days, only intense spiritual warfare remains (Ephesians 6:10-12, Revelation 12:17).
1) God’s work is accomplished not through our power or might, but through God’s spirit (prayer system) When does the Holy Spirit work? When we pray, God moves angels to become our watchmen and works tirelessly (Isaiah 62:6-7). Prayer warriors must arise, and we must take part in it.
2) We must experience great mountains crumble (watchman system) Why do armies exist? Because there are enemies trying to steal what belongs to us. There are things we must protect. We need spiritual warriors who engage in spiritual battles. From the moment we are saved, we are spiritual soldiers (Exodus 12:41, 2 Timothy 2:3).
3) The God who allowed the foundation of the temple said He will complete it (gospel system) What is the gospel? The gospel solves spiritual problems. God sent His Son to do what we could not (Romans 1:16). Christ died to end all our problems (John 19:30) and promised to be with us for eternity (John 14:16-18). Discard all unbelief, anxiety, and fear, and arise. No one can stop the gospel.
Conclusion – I bless all to stand as witnesses who complete the ministry of the three courtyards starting in your own life, to your family and church in this new year.
The Church that Completes the Ministry of 3 Courtyards (Zechariah 4:6-9) 1/1/2025 December 31, 2024Eternal Answer of 1st, 2nd, 3rd RUTC:
Evaluations Made Looking Toward Eternity (2Timothy 4:6-8) 12/29/2024
This is the last Sunday of 2024. Dividing the year into 365 days and concluding it, then welcoming the new year, is the principle of creation and a blessing granted by God. When we conclude a year, we do so with a vision and determination for a new future.
What kind of future is prepared for God's people? That is the eternal blessing(Spi
ritual Blessing). Among the blessings that believers should hold onto, this is the greatest of all. Of course, visible blessings related to the flesh and the world are needed during our time on earth. However, these can change at any time, are imperfect, and are fleeting (James 4:14, 1 Peter 1:24). We cannot live like unbelievers who focus solely on these things without the covenant of an eternal future. That would result in a meaningless life. Does the world look glamorous and enviable? This can lead to temptation, falling into sin, and drifting away from God (1 John 2:15-17). On the other hand, is the world fearsome and painful? This is what brings depression, panic disorders, and the tragedy of suicide (Matthew 10:28)
There are blessings that God has given only to the believers and that He wants believers to continuously enjoy. That is the eternal blessing. How much have we experienced and enjoyed this blessing? From this foundation, we must draw the true account of our lives.
- The blessings that saved believers already received from God are eternal.
1) The salvation we received by believing in Jesus Christ alone is eternal salvation (Romans 11:29, Philippians 1:6). Through the blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, we have received the eternal blessing of atonement (Hebrews 9:12). That’s not all. In the resurrected Christ, we have also obtained eternal life (1 John 5:11-12). The moment we believed in and accepted Him as our Savior, the eternal God came to dwell in us (Romans 8:38-39).
2) The identity we have gained through faith in Christ is an eternal identity. We have become children of God (John 1:12, Romans 8:15-16), and heirs who will eternally enjoy God’s blessings (Romans 8:17). That is why when we pray, God answers our prayers (Matthew 7:9-11). When we, His children, suffer, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with groanings (Romans 8:26). He sends His angels to help us (Hebrews 1:14). Now, the Father’s kingdom is our background (Philippians 3:20).
3) There is authority that comes from this identity. This is the eternal authority given to us. We are given authority to break the power of darkness (Luke 10:19) in the name of Christ. Even though Satan has been orchestrating various evils in the world since Adam’s fall, he cannot overcome us who are in Christ (1 John 4:4). Despite the temptations and persecutions of the times, if we persist in spiritual battles, then we will gain evidence as much as Satan has worked (Luke 22:31-32). With this authority, we save all nations and raise up disciples prepared by God (Matthew 28:18-20).
- Even the blessings we enjoy on this earth are all connected to eternity.
1) The worship and prayer we offer as saved believers are channels to enjoy eternal blessings. It is said that when we worship and sing praises, angels worship and praise along with us (Revelation 7:9-12). It is also said that our prayers are collected in golden bowls and carried by angels to the eternal heavenly throne (Revelation 8:3-4). Do you feel like there is no immediate answer to your prayers? Wait with faith. You are storing up eternal responses and blessings.
2) The suffering we endure for the gospel on this earth becomes a stepping stone for eternal glory. The sacrifices, tears, and losses for the sake of the gospel will be rewarded a hundredfold, and we will enjoy eternal blessings (Mark 10:29-30).
3) Every effort and devotion we offer before God is the foundation for preparing an eternal inheritance. That is why He tells us not to store up treasures only on earth (Matthew 6:19-20). It becomes greater and more precious than any worldly investment. God will not be deceived. Whatever one sows, they will reap (Galatians 6:7-8). He emphasizes, "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9).
- Looking toward eternal answers and blessings, we must constantly challenge and evaluate ourselves on this earth. Verse 7 contains Paul’s confession. To conclude our lives as Paul did at the end of his life, we must first evaluate the year.
1) Paul said, “I have fought the good fight.” This refers to the lifelong spiritual battle (the reason for practicing the 7 bartizan prayers).
① Paul endured unspeakable suffering during his ministry (2 Corinthians 11:23-28, 2 Timothy 4:10-14). Yet Paul never repaid evil for evil but overcame evil with good (Romans 12:17, 21). Ultimately, Paul did not fight against people but engaged in spiritual battles, and he confessed that he was victorious. He believed this would become an eternal crown of righteousness for himself and all believers (2 Timothy 4:8).
② Satan is also a spiritual being. That is why the eternal Son of God, Christ, came to crush Satan’s head (Genesis 3:15). For Satan, eternal punishment in the unquenchable fire of hell has been prepared (Matthew 25:41). On the day the Lord returns, these forces of darkness will kneel before us (Romans 16:20), and we will enjoy complete victory (Revelation 21:7).
2) Paul said, “I have finished the race.” This describes the life of an evangelist (the reason for holding onto the 7 milestones).
① The prayers and dedication we offered this year to proclaim the gospel are significant. If seeds were sown, they will certainly be reaped (1 Corinthians 3:7-8). Have you shared the gospel with anyone? Whether it is convenient or inconvenient, we are told to work at it (2 Timothy 4:2).
② In the last days, people will not listen to sound doctrine but will gather teachers to suit their desires (2 Timothy 4:3). They may mock you. It doesn’t matter. Do not be shaken, silently walk the path of an evangelist. These evangelists (disciples) will reign with Christ, eating and drinking with Him (Luke 22:30).
3) Paul said, “I have kept the faith.” This is a deep enjoyment with God (the reason for holding onto the 7 journeys of the covenant).
① What does God truly desire from us? Faith in the gospel that He gives by grace. While our good deeds and efforts are important, they must follow the enjoyment of the grace of the gospel. Why? Because those things alone cannot achieve God’s righteousness. Hence, the emphasis on faith alone (Romans 1:17).
② When we believe, God’s power is revealed (Luke 8:48, 50). The disciples enjoyed this blessing as they spread the gospel to the world, even conquering Rome (Mark 16:17-20).
③ Ultimately, what Satan fears most is Christ alone, and when we restore our faith in Him. Paul declared that he kept this faith. It will become increasingly challenging to keep this faith (the reason for movements promoting religious unification).
Conclusion - Our salvation, identity, authority, and the power and blessings we enjoy are eternal. From this, true spirituality arises. This eternal power and blessing are the secrets to saving ourselves, our families, our children, our church, and the world.
Evaluations Made Looking Toward Eternity (2Timothy 4:6-8) 12/29/2024 December 29, 2024