October 30, 2020 (Fri.)

The Mission of the Church That Was Completely Lost
(The Journey of the Church)

Acts 2:9~11 “...both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians-we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” (11)

Hymn #50 All to Jesus I Surrender (Unified Hymn #71)

[Message Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSmJ8cXCDR0&list=PLOCBKggOTU7yqOj4BUIgI_1Yx-MldYCO-&index=1

This is an age when the church has lost hold of the covenant. The First Temple prepared by David and built by Solomon, the Second Temple rebuilt by Zerubbabel, and the Third Temple that was newly built by Herod for political purposes were all destroyed. What covenant and mission must the church that has collapsed restore?

1. The Reason Why the Church Has Collapsed
God does not want a church without the three essentials. They are the system of “24 hours to pray for the 237 nations,” the system of “24 hours of healing,” and the system of “24 hours to raise the Remnant Summit.” These systems of “24 hours” were excluded from the First, Second and Third Temples. The First and Second Temples were bound by ideologies, and the Third Temple was used as a marketplace. God is gathering and preparing to pour down all blessings and answers for the church with these systems.

2. The 24-Hour System for the 237, Healing, and Summit
God instructed the Israelites to make a court outside the Tabernacle and to keep the lamps lit so that travelers, strangers, and others could gather and pray. Churches today need a system that is inside the Gospel which gives people true rest and trains them regarding healing. The most important factor is preparing Remnants as the Summit. God desires a continuous system of “24 hours” to accomplish these goals.

You mustn’t make attempts with imprints learned from unbelievers. All you need to do is correctly grab hold of the covenant. In doing so, you’ll stand as a witness. When you live toward the Tabernacle, that is, if you live a church-centered life, you’ll experience Satan kneeling down.

[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, help me to hold onto the correct covenant to restore the system of “24 hours for the 237,” the system of “24 hours for healing,’ and the system of “24 hours for the Summit” that You desire. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

The 40th Nationwide Pastors and Elders’ Prayer Meeting (2), Lecture 2 / June 2, 2020

[Deep Questions]
Q. Is It Your Strength or the Works Regarding God’s Word?

Works regarding God’s Word are crucial when you carry out tasks or jobs. If you can see the works regarding the Word, great strength will manifest even if the congregation is small. No matter how big the church, if works related to the Word don’t take place, congregation members will begin to grumble little by little.

If you’ve been entrusted with a task at church, look at God’s Word concerning your duty, enjoy it, and receive blessings.

However, many people at church don't do this. Their duties have become just another job. That must not become the attitude regarding your position or the church.

When I first came to Yeongdo, I said, “From now on, I will give lectures about the book of Genesis. In the afternoon and in the evening, I’ll given lectures concerning the book of Acts.”

Because many people attended, I gave messages about Genesis during the first service and messages about Acts during the second service. In no time, great works arose.

The same goes for church construction. Although organizations and experts are needed, the most essential aspects are the works regarding the Word.
For that reason, I give messages regarding church construction during the first and second services. I have no doubt that God will carry out His works.

Now, if you aren’t able to taste this, what strength will you use to live your walk of faith? You’ll have no choice but to use or rely on your own character and experiences. That’s why facing difficulties and hardships are inevitable.