September 20 Fri.

The Early Church That Faced a Crisis

Acts 12:20-25 / Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. (23)

Hymn #516 We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations (Unified Hymn 265)

[Message Video]
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In the Scriptures, Stephen died; the church members were scattered; James was put to death with a sword; and Peter was imprisoned. When most people encounter a crisis, they return to human methods; their old nature; legalism; and scars. However, if they turn to God and start praying, they'll see accurate answers and the future. (Philippians 4:6-7) Even if people have done something wrong, if they return to God, He will restore their status. (1 John 1:9) There are times when crises arise due to a contradictory world. However, the success of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous are both temporary. (Habakkuk 2:1-4) Although Satan uses strategies to hinder the Gospel, it’s fine because the Son of God exists. (1 John 3:8) Crisis is a personal end for those without God, but it’s a turning point for those who possess the covenant. For the 7 Remnants, crises were opportunities for conquest. For the members of the Early Church, crises became opportunities to see God’s true power. During such times, all the members of the Early Church gathered and began to pray. Then, what happened at that time?

1. The Works of Creating Heaven and Earth
God sent an angel of the Lord to bring Peter out of prison and took King Herod away. During times of prayer, God sends the messengers and angels of the Lord to work. That’s why, without being discouraged, prayer must be done until a clear future is seen. Ultimately, world evangelization will take place.

2. The Fulfillment of Promises
Jesus’ promises (Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-20, & Acts 1:8) were fulfilled and “those who remained,” pilgrims, and conquerors arose. By looking closely and accurately at the crisis, what’s needed, and God’s future can be seen. (Matthew 24:14 & Acts 1:8)

3. The Works of Saving the Future
On Fridays, pray in the name of Jesus Christ for full-scale healing and gain spiritual strength. By doing so, every cell and the spiritual world will change. Just focus on deep breathing, prayer, food, and exercise. On Saturdays, focus on Core meetings. Finally, on Sundays, conclude everything and focus on worship that begins everything.

On Friday, pray in the name of Jesus Christ for full-scale healing and gain spiritual strength. At this time, every cell and spiritual world changes. Just focus on deep breathing, prayer, food, and exercise. On Saturday, we focus on core meetings, and on Sunday, we focus on the worship service that concludes and begins everything.

[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, please help me not to be deceived but to become a person who saves others. May Remnants who listen to Your Word and not collapse from the words of people arise. Help them become witnesses who save those who are spiritually dying. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.