JANUARY 16 Mon

Starting Darakbang (Mark's Upper Room)

Acts 2:1-13 / When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. (1~2)

Hymn #185 Oh, Spread the Tidings 'Round (Unified Hymn 179)

Those who received the covenant at the Mt. of Olives gathered in an upper room. From there, they continued the "Upper Room Movement." You must begin Darakbang as well. The true meaning of "Darakbang" is making sure that only true disciples come. Because these true disciples have made their conclusions in Christ, they know that persecutions and martyrdom are just the beginning. These people already possess the answers of "only, uniqueness, and re-creation." That's why they'll go and build a watchtower that shines the light and plant banners so that many people will come. This is the meaning of "Darakbang."

1. Preparations before Starting Darakbang
You need to know what to prepare before starting Darakbang. First, there are some factors that need to be changed. These are wrong blessings, (Matthew 5) wrong prayers, (Matthew 6) and wrong worship. (Matthew 7) Second, it concerns that which must be discarded. Rather than, abandoning life, you must get rid of holding onto what's physical. (Matthew 13) Finally, you have to enjoy Christ and the blessings found within Him. (Matthew 16:16~20) In doing so, you must show the mission of saving the field just like the apostles and 70 workers did. Ultimately, experiencing Calvary and the Mt. of Olives must precede the start of Darakbang.

2. The Five Basics of Darakbang
Regarding Darakbang, continuation is vital. Then, what is the continuation of Darakbang? The works of Pentecost took place in Mark's upper room. As a result, the evangelism movement arose. That's why as you do "Darakbang,” people who can do "Team Ministry" must be found. As you do Darakbang, make sure that the "Mission Home" can arise in each house where Darakbang is carried out. Next, specialists must receive grace within the "Specialized Church" and arise in the field. Finally, these works of God must continue through the “Regional Church."

3. Darakbang That Evangelizes
You need to know the Darakbang that evangelizes in order to utilize it well. When the people of the Early Church did that, 3,000 disciples arose. In addition, the work of raising the lame man occurred as well. Eventually, thousands of disciples were raised.

The beginning of Darakbang and its goal is to find and raise true disciples. Therefore, even if you don't go, the Gospel that was hidden from long ages past will appear and the works of it being relayed forever will arise.

[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, may the scattered disciples hear Your voice through today's Word. Please raise disciples who'll stand before the true Gospel. Finally, throughout the world, please raise true disciples whom no one can block. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.