DECEMBER 26 Mon.
The Three Blessings Given from Heaven
Matthew 16:13~20 / Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." (16)
Hymn #288 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine (Unified Hymn 204)
By placing God's Word in your heart and mind, works will arise. Then through your brain, the Word will become imprinted in your soul and become connected to what is eternal. In turn, this can heal you and change the world. The Bible prophesies that times of suffering will inevitably come. (Matthew 24 & 25, 2 Timothy 3, & Revelation 12:1~9, & 1:3) Despite a life of both religion and church, it'll get more difficult (Matthew 12:43~45) because Satan; the background of Hell; and disasters will continue to come. Christ is the main figure of Genesis 3:15. He is also the Son of the living God, and the One who destroyed Satan; the background of Hell; and disasters. Jesus, who is the Christ, continued to talk about the "Kingdom of God." (Matthew 5:3, 5:10, 6:8, 6:10, 6:31~33, 12:28~29, & Acts 1:3) In the Old Testament, Joseph; Moses; and David were those who experienced Christ. From the moment when you experience Christ, the heavens and the earth, that is, the world will undergo the works of "re-creation."
1. Darkness Is Bound and God's Kingdom Begins
Caesarea Philippi was established in Israel by emperor Caesar and King Philip. In that city, there was a large Roman temple. Here, Jesus asked His disciples a question. (Matthew 16:13) At this time, think about what the future held for Rome and King Philip. From the moment when you experience Christ, the kingdom of darkness will fall and God's Kingdom will begin.
2. Three Blessings Begin and God's Kingdom Is Actualized (Matthew 16:14~19)
When you confess, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God," Matthew 16:16 three blessings begin. They are, "You are the rock and on this rock, I will build My church." "The gates of Hades will not overcome you." And finally, “I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven." These represent the coming of God's Kingdom.
3. The True Future Nation Will Be Prepared
Jesus warned, "Don't tell anyone that I am the Christ." (Matthew 16:20) He said that because in the future, the experience of the Mt. of Transfiguration; the victory at Calvary; the message that changed the world forever at the Mt. of Olives; and God's Kingdom to save the world would come at Mark's upper room.
Like this, when you experience Christ, the works of the creation of the heavens and the earth will take place. Just as He had done for the 7 Remnants of the Bible, when you resolve, God will work.
[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, I give You eternal glory and thanksgiving. Thank you for letting me confess, "Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God." Starting today, help me experience this covenant. May today be the day when I grab hold of the covenant that completely binds darkness and go toward all challenges. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.
The Three Blessings Given from Heaven
Matthew 16:13~20 / Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." (16)
Hymn #288 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine (Unified Hymn 204)
By placing God's Word in your heart and mind, works will arise. Then through your brain, the Word will become imprinted in your soul and become connected to what is eternal. In turn, this can heal you and change the world. The Bible prophesies that times of suffering will inevitably come. (Matthew 24 & 25, 2 Timothy 3, & Revelation 12:1~9, & 1:3) Despite a life of both religion and church, it'll get more difficult (Matthew 12:43~45) because Satan; the background of Hell; and disasters will continue to come. Christ is the main figure of Genesis 3:15. He is also the Son of the living God, and the One who destroyed Satan; the background of Hell; and disasters. Jesus, who is the Christ, continued to talk about the "Kingdom of God." (Matthew 5:3, 5:10, 6:8, 6:10, 6:31~33, 12:28~29, & Acts 1:3) In the Old Testament, Joseph; Moses; and David were those who experienced Christ. From the moment when you experience Christ, the heavens and the earth, that is, the world will undergo the works of "re-creation."
1. Darkness Is Bound and God's Kingdom Begins
Caesarea Philippi was established in Israel by emperor Caesar and King Philip. In that city, there was a large Roman temple. Here, Jesus asked His disciples a question. (Matthew 16:13) At this time, think about what the future held for Rome and King Philip. From the moment when you experience Christ, the kingdom of darkness will fall and God's Kingdom will begin.
2. Three Blessings Begin and God's Kingdom Is Actualized (Matthew 16:14~19)
When you confess, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God," Matthew 16:16 three blessings begin. They are, "You are the rock and on this rock, I will build My church." "The gates of Hades will not overcome you." And finally, “I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven." These represent the coming of God's Kingdom.
3. The True Future Nation Will Be Prepared
Jesus warned, "Don't tell anyone that I am the Christ." (Matthew 16:20) He said that because in the future, the experience of the Mt. of Transfiguration; the victory at Calvary; the message that changed the world forever at the Mt. of Olives; and God's Kingdom to save the world would come at Mark's upper room.
Like this, when you experience Christ, the works of the creation of the heavens and the earth will take place. Just as He had done for the 7 Remnants of the Bible, when you resolve, God will work.
[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, I give You eternal glory and thanksgiving. Thank you for letting me confess, "Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God." Starting today, help me experience this covenant. May today be the day when I grab hold of the covenant that completely binds darkness and go toward all challenges. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.
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