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July 4, 2010
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Rev. Ryu, Kwang-su
Translated by: Sora Han
Edited by: Brett Pazdur
First Service
?Sabbath regulations?
(Exodus 35:1~3)
Introduction
May you receive God?s blessings on this Feast of Harvest Thanksgiving Day. Today?s Scripture reading says, ?If you miss worship on the Sabbath Day, you will be put to death.? Simply put, what does this mean? It is speaking about a life or death situation; it is not a matter of choice, but a matter of necessity. Then, does this mean that we will be put to death if we don?t come to the church building? That?s not what this is speaking about. We must know what the blessings of our walk of faith are so that we can even stake our lives and all of our possessions. When something very important is told, we often say, ?You better do this, or you?re dead.? That?s just stating the importance of what is being said. Then, what is so important?
1. Three feasts
First, is the Passover. Only when our destiny changes through the blood of the lamb can we live. We have crossed over from death to life. If your destiny does not change, how can you escape from curses? When I realized the Passover, I realized that I am not a child of the darkness. What is the Feast of the Harvest? It means that after we are saved, we need the strength of God. Then, the Feast of Ingathering means that we must possess the hope of heaven. Of course we must possess the hope of world evangelization, but more importantly, we must have the hope of heaven. From that moment on, I realized what evangelism was. What is the most embarrassing thing? It is being destroyed and failing while attending church. If this happens, you are just testifying of the fact that it doesn?t work even if you believe in Jesus. Today, you must escape from this. Today, you must hold onto the courage that God gives you. The moment you gain true courage, the forces of darkness will flee. When we restore true self pride, we will be able to discover ourselves. When we realize this simple fact, the answers will begin to come.
Then, out of the three feasts, the Feast of Harvest is the most important.
We have already received salvation through the Passover. We already have the guarantee of the Feast of Ingathering. No matter how strangely you live in this world, you have the guarantee of heaven. In addition, you are already a child of God. Even if you don?t pray a moment of your life, you will go to heaven. Then, the problem is today. That is the Feast of Harvest. The Feast of Harvest was the evidence of God being with the Israelites in the wilderness. The Feast of Harvest was also called the Feast of Sevens. Seven times seven is 49. Counting from the next day after the 49th day, this feast was also called the Pentecost. Then, what did the individuals of faith enjoy? What did the individuals of Hebrews 11 enjoy? They enjoyed God being with them. In essence, that is the Pentecost. What do you feel when you read through Hebrews 11? We realize that people always have the habit of looking for God when they are faced with an urgent situation. Only when it is a dead end situation, do we look for God. Enjoying the blessing of God without having to experience that is the Feast of Harvest. You have the right to enjoy this. You are the children of God through the Passover. You are ensured with the background of heaven of the Ingathering. The problem is today. Acts 2 says, ?When the day of Pentecost came.? That Pentecost is the Feast of Harvest. On that day, the works and miracles of God began to arise. Acts 4 says that they weren?t afraid of anything because the Holy Spirit was upon them. When we are filled by the Holy Spirit, things that transcend basic science can and will happen. You may think that your prayers are nothing at the moment, but they will return to you as great answers in the future. When I went into the evangelism field, many hardships came my way. However, God granted me the blessing of the Pentecost to be able to overcome all things.
3. Then, we must remember that the day on which we enjoy the three feasts and the Pentecost is the Sabbath.
Today?s Scripture reading says that the Sabbath is a holy day. What does ?holy? mean? It means that it is sacred, but it also means that it is set apart. That is why the Bible is also called the Holy Scriptures; it is set apart. All of you are referred to as the holy saints because you are set apart. The church is the holy temple because it is a building that is set apart. On Sunday, you must receive this blessing and enjoy this blessing. In this short time, you must experience and enjoy the blessing of the Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Ingathering. Today, you must experience the blessing of salvation of the Passover, and the blessing of the background of heaven of the Ingathering. What does Sabbath mean? It is a day of rest. You need true rest; you need to receive the true strength of God. God has set apart this day in order to give us strength. The Lord?s Day is a precious day. Do you really value the worship to the point where you would stake your life on it? What was the most important thing in my life? Among the countless actions that I took, it was my worship. May all of your diseases be healed today. May all the forces of darkness be bound wherever you go today. That is the Pentecost, and that is the Feast of Harvest.
Do you know the background of why the Christians began to worship on Sunday? The day Jesus resurrected is Sunday, and that is why we worship on Sunday. It is the day after the Sabbath. John 20:21 refers to the first day after the Sabbath. The day that the filling of the Holy Spirit came upon Mark?s upper room was the Pentecost, and the Pentecost was on Sunday. Then, more amazingly, when Christians overtook Rome, they discovered that the Romans were worshiping the sun god on Sunday. That is why the worship was able to replace the rites that the Romans gave on Sunday. I bless you in the name of Jesus that today may be the Feast of Harvest in which you gain strength.
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God, we thank You. May this be the day in which we gain true strength. May we receive the blessings of the Feast of Harvest and the Pentecost. Work upon us by Your Holy Spirit today. Heal our diseases and heal our dark thoughts, In Jesus Christ?s name we pray. Amen.
Second Service
?Open the Age of Gaius?
(Romans 16:23)
Introduction
This week, we will hear about a man who was greatly blessed in the Bible by the name of Gaius. What happens when a great hardship comes to people? What happens when a great problem comes to people? Because they fail to recognize one thing, they lose hold of who they are. This is the most frightening thing. People forget who they are and why they live; they are so overcome with problems that they don?t know how to resolve their issues. It is at this time that Satan seizes over their thoughts. That is why a significant number of people commit suicide and even homicide. There are difficult times for you and for me. Even the 7 Remnants experienced times of hardship. At this time, when we can do nothing by our own strength, we just need to ask one question: ?Is God truly alive, and can He answer me?? Originally, man was created to believe in God. Because man who must rightfully believe in God doesn?t believe in God, they live like animals. At times, they even live at a lower level than animals. God created us to believe in Him, but one day, in Genesis 3, Satan appeared. We also call him the devil. Unseen to our eyes, he tempted man and drove man to be completely severed in connection with God. From this very moment, people are bound to endure hardship. There is no longer any path for man to take back to God; that connection has been completely cut off. This is why hardships keep coming. John 8:44 says that the devil continues to bring hardships, and people don?t even know about it. All people in the world live this way?they ask, ?Why are these hardships coming to me?? Man is facing hardships because he doesn?t know God; as a result, he worships rocks, bows before idols, and performs shamanistic rituals. Then, they wonder, ?Perhaps if I do good deeds, these problems will stop.? As they perform these good deeds, their conscience is put to rest, but they do not take them back to God. This is the state of all mankind who has fallen into hardships. God knew this very well, and that is why He opened up the way for us. Because we could not go to Him, God Himself opened the way. That is Romans 5:8??While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us upon the cross. In this way, God demonstrated His love for us.? The Old Testament testifies of the fact that He will send the Messiah. The New Testament attests to the fact that this way of the Christ has been opened. Think back to your old state. Did you really think that things were right and happy? The Bible says that God did not wish destruction upon us, and that is why He sent us the Christ. John 5:24 says that all we need to do is believe. Why is the only thing we need faith itself? The Gospel states that if we simply believe, we will be saved. John 1:12 says, ?Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.? If we just believe, 1 Corinthians 3:16 says that the Holy Spirit will work upon us. In this way, our status and our destiny have changed. We cannot see the working of the Holy Spirit, but He works in those who believe. In addition, He is within those who believe for all eternity.
1. Gaius
In today?s Scripture reading, we see a man by the name of Gaius. He was very wealthy, and he was very well learned. He was of high status and had good skills, and yet, he did not have genuine happiness. Then, one day, he came to hear the Gospel and became a child of God. From that point on, he finally began to understand and enjoy the fact that God is with him and he is a child of God. He realized that God sent Jesus Christ to him to be with him. All those who are saved throughout the world must remember that the moment you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, God not only calls you His child; He has sealed you with His Holy Spirit. If God is with us, then how is He with us? The Holy Spirit, whom nobody can take away, is with us. If you can see it with your eyes, you cannot deem it as God. The Holy Spirit indwells within you. The Holy Spirit does not leave you because you make a few mistakes. He indwells in you forever. Because the Holy Spirit indwells in you, you are a temple of God. If you truly believe and enjoy this blessing, the answers will begin in your life. Then, from that moment on, you will be able to understand the Word of God. The Word will give you strength and become your answer. Then, your prayers will begin to get answered. Before, you didn?t recognize it, but now your eyes to evangelism are opened. Prayer answers continue to come, and this blessing that you have is relayed to other people. In addition, wherever you go, you are able to see people who have big and small problems, and you are able to give them the answer. Furthermore, the fact that you are able to enjoy this blessing is revealed as light upon you. This is what we call ?camp.? May you receive this blessing. This is the blessing that Gaius received. Why must we believe? If we don?t believe, we?ll never know. If we do not believe this, even though all of the blessings are upon us, we will not be able to enjoy it. Genesis 15 says that when we believed, God credited it to us as righteousness.
2. Team
Once you enjoy this blessing, those around you will be able to enjoy it as well. In Romans 16:23, we see that this team was created. If you truly enjoy this blessing, the blessing that results is the blessing of meeting. If you enjoy the blessing of God, God will grant you meetings. If you stand firm in this blessing, then God will undoubtedly bless the field around you, but in particular, your meetings will be blessed. That?s when, even if you meet with a man or a woman for the purpose of marriage, you will be able to meet with a person of God. Matthew 18:18~20 says that when two or three people of faith gather to pray in God?s name, God will be among them. What does this mean? When Gaius held on to this faith, he met with John in 3 John 1:2. Romans 16:23 says that Gaius also received the blessing of meeting with Paul. This kind of blessing is given to you. Of course you must believe that you are a child of God; however, first and foremost, you must believe that you have come out from within the forces of darkness. What is the evidence? The Holy Spirit indwells within you and He is with you. Your status has changed. Wherever you go, the light will shine forth from you and the forces of darkness will flee. Remnants, when you are faced with a hardship, do not be taken aback; just wait in prayer and the answers will come to you.
3. Field
Finally, the answers of God will be given to you in your field of business and your field of life. Gaius was a host to all the church members. In other words, Gaius was able to show hospitality and help all the members of the church. Romans 16:23 says, ?whose hospitality I and the whole church here enjoy.? This is when the blessing of finances is given to you, enough to do missions. Gaius not only saved the evangelist; he helped the whole church. What kind of individuals do we see in Romans 16? We see protectors. These are the people who protect and preserve the Gospel. Then, we see the co-workers. These are the fellow workers who stake their lives for the Gospel. And Gaius was the host who showed his hospitality to these individuals. Then, there were people who devoted themselves. In other words, they worked hard to the point of enduring hardship for the sake of the Gospel. Then, there are those who are loved. These people loved the Gospel. There were relatives in Romans 16, which means that they came together as a family within the Gospel. Then, there were those who were tested and approved in the Gospel; in other words, workers who were commended in the Gospel. What does it mean to be approved in Christ? This means that because of you, people can come to know about Christ. It is not difficult; if you are able to enjoy that you are a child of God, you will arrive at this blessing.
Conclusion
Perhaps there are some people who are physically ill right now. Or perhaps there are people who are afflicted because of spiritual problems. Even if you don?t particularly pray for something, just remembering the blessings that you have received is prayer. Thinking about how you can relay the blessing you have received in the field is also prayer. Holding on to the Word and meditating is also prayer. However, when you have a disease or a specific problem, you must enter into concentrated prayer. Because the Holy Spirit is with you, we call this the filling of the Holy Spirit. You must experience this during this week. Just pray, ?God, fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Help me to experience the filling of Your Holy Spirit upon my business. I am sick right now, but heal me with the filling of the Holy Spirit.? You have the right to receive this answer. I bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus that this week, you may receive the blessing of opening up the age of Gaius.
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God, we thank You. May this be the day for us to open up the age of Gaius and receive the blessings of Gaius. May we enjoy the blessing of standing as true witnesses. In Jesus Christ?s name we pray. Amen.
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Rev. Ryu, Kwang-su
Translated by: Sora Han
Edited by: Brett Pazdur
First Service
?Sabbath regulations?
(Exodus 35:1~3)
Introduction
May you receive God?s blessings on this Feast of Harvest Thanksgiving Day. Today?s Scripture reading says, ?If you miss worship on the Sabbath Day, you will be put to death.? Simply put, what does this mean? It is speaking about a life or death situation; it is not a matter of choice, but a matter of necessity. Then, does this mean that we will be put to death if we don?t come to the church building? That?s not what this is speaking about. We must know what the blessings of our walk of faith are so that we can even stake our lives and all of our possessions. When something very important is told, we often say, ?You better do this, or you?re dead.? That?s just stating the importance of what is being said. Then, what is so important?
1. Three feasts
First, is the Passover. Only when our destiny changes through the blood of the lamb can we live. We have crossed over from death to life. If your destiny does not change, how can you escape from curses? When I realized the Passover, I realized that I am not a child of the darkness. What is the Feast of the Harvest? It means that after we are saved, we need the strength of God. Then, the Feast of Ingathering means that we must possess the hope of heaven. Of course we must possess the hope of world evangelization, but more importantly, we must have the hope of heaven. From that moment on, I realized what evangelism was. What is the most embarrassing thing? It is being destroyed and failing while attending church. If this happens, you are just testifying of the fact that it doesn?t work even if you believe in Jesus. Today, you must escape from this. Today, you must hold onto the courage that God gives you. The moment you gain true courage, the forces of darkness will flee. When we restore true self pride, we will be able to discover ourselves. When we realize this simple fact, the answers will begin to come.
Then, out of the three feasts, the Feast of Harvest is the most important.
We have already received salvation through the Passover. We already have the guarantee of the Feast of Ingathering. No matter how strangely you live in this world, you have the guarantee of heaven. In addition, you are already a child of God. Even if you don?t pray a moment of your life, you will go to heaven. Then, the problem is today. That is the Feast of Harvest. The Feast of Harvest was the evidence of God being with the Israelites in the wilderness. The Feast of Harvest was also called the Feast of Sevens. Seven times seven is 49. Counting from the next day after the 49th day, this feast was also called the Pentecost. Then, what did the individuals of faith enjoy? What did the individuals of Hebrews 11 enjoy? They enjoyed God being with them. In essence, that is the Pentecost. What do you feel when you read through Hebrews 11? We realize that people always have the habit of looking for God when they are faced with an urgent situation. Only when it is a dead end situation, do we look for God. Enjoying the blessing of God without having to experience that is the Feast of Harvest. You have the right to enjoy this. You are the children of God through the Passover. You are ensured with the background of heaven of the Ingathering. The problem is today. Acts 2 says, ?When the day of Pentecost came.? That Pentecost is the Feast of Harvest. On that day, the works and miracles of God began to arise. Acts 4 says that they weren?t afraid of anything because the Holy Spirit was upon them. When we are filled by the Holy Spirit, things that transcend basic science can and will happen. You may think that your prayers are nothing at the moment, but they will return to you as great answers in the future. When I went into the evangelism field, many hardships came my way. However, God granted me the blessing of the Pentecost to be able to overcome all things.
3. Then, we must remember that the day on which we enjoy the three feasts and the Pentecost is the Sabbath.
Today?s Scripture reading says that the Sabbath is a holy day. What does ?holy? mean? It means that it is sacred, but it also means that it is set apart. That is why the Bible is also called the Holy Scriptures; it is set apart. All of you are referred to as the holy saints because you are set apart. The church is the holy temple because it is a building that is set apart. On Sunday, you must receive this blessing and enjoy this blessing. In this short time, you must experience and enjoy the blessing of the Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Ingathering. Today, you must experience the blessing of salvation of the Passover, and the blessing of the background of heaven of the Ingathering. What does Sabbath mean? It is a day of rest. You need true rest; you need to receive the true strength of God. God has set apart this day in order to give us strength. The Lord?s Day is a precious day. Do you really value the worship to the point where you would stake your life on it? What was the most important thing in my life? Among the countless actions that I took, it was my worship. May all of your diseases be healed today. May all the forces of darkness be bound wherever you go today. That is the Pentecost, and that is the Feast of Harvest.
Do you know the background of why the Christians began to worship on Sunday? The day Jesus resurrected is Sunday, and that is why we worship on Sunday. It is the day after the Sabbath. John 20:21 refers to the first day after the Sabbath. The day that the filling of the Holy Spirit came upon Mark?s upper room was the Pentecost, and the Pentecost was on Sunday. Then, more amazingly, when Christians overtook Rome, they discovered that the Romans were worshiping the sun god on Sunday. That is why the worship was able to replace the rites that the Romans gave on Sunday. I bless you in the name of Jesus that today may be the Feast of Harvest in which you gain strength.
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God, we thank You. May this be the day in which we gain true strength. May we receive the blessings of the Feast of Harvest and the Pentecost. Work upon us by Your Holy Spirit today. Heal our diseases and heal our dark thoughts, In Jesus Christ?s name we pray. Amen.
Second Service
?Open the Age of Gaius?
(Romans 16:23)
Introduction
This week, we will hear about a man who was greatly blessed in the Bible by the name of Gaius. What happens when a great hardship comes to people? What happens when a great problem comes to people? Because they fail to recognize one thing, they lose hold of who they are. This is the most frightening thing. People forget who they are and why they live; they are so overcome with problems that they don?t know how to resolve their issues. It is at this time that Satan seizes over their thoughts. That is why a significant number of people commit suicide and even homicide. There are difficult times for you and for me. Even the 7 Remnants experienced times of hardship. At this time, when we can do nothing by our own strength, we just need to ask one question: ?Is God truly alive, and can He answer me?? Originally, man was created to believe in God. Because man who must rightfully believe in God doesn?t believe in God, they live like animals. At times, they even live at a lower level than animals. God created us to believe in Him, but one day, in Genesis 3, Satan appeared. We also call him the devil. Unseen to our eyes, he tempted man and drove man to be completely severed in connection with God. From this very moment, people are bound to endure hardship. There is no longer any path for man to take back to God; that connection has been completely cut off. This is why hardships keep coming. John 8:44 says that the devil continues to bring hardships, and people don?t even know about it. All people in the world live this way?they ask, ?Why are these hardships coming to me?? Man is facing hardships because he doesn?t know God; as a result, he worships rocks, bows before idols, and performs shamanistic rituals. Then, they wonder, ?Perhaps if I do good deeds, these problems will stop.? As they perform these good deeds, their conscience is put to rest, but they do not take them back to God. This is the state of all mankind who has fallen into hardships. God knew this very well, and that is why He opened up the way for us. Because we could not go to Him, God Himself opened the way. That is Romans 5:8??While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us upon the cross. In this way, God demonstrated His love for us.? The Old Testament testifies of the fact that He will send the Messiah. The New Testament attests to the fact that this way of the Christ has been opened. Think back to your old state. Did you really think that things were right and happy? The Bible says that God did not wish destruction upon us, and that is why He sent us the Christ. John 5:24 says that all we need to do is believe. Why is the only thing we need faith itself? The Gospel states that if we simply believe, we will be saved. John 1:12 says, ?Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.? If we just believe, 1 Corinthians 3:16 says that the Holy Spirit will work upon us. In this way, our status and our destiny have changed. We cannot see the working of the Holy Spirit, but He works in those who believe. In addition, He is within those who believe for all eternity.
1. Gaius
In today?s Scripture reading, we see a man by the name of Gaius. He was very wealthy, and he was very well learned. He was of high status and had good skills, and yet, he did not have genuine happiness. Then, one day, he came to hear the Gospel and became a child of God. From that point on, he finally began to understand and enjoy the fact that God is with him and he is a child of God. He realized that God sent Jesus Christ to him to be with him. All those who are saved throughout the world must remember that the moment you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, God not only calls you His child; He has sealed you with His Holy Spirit. If God is with us, then how is He with us? The Holy Spirit, whom nobody can take away, is with us. If you can see it with your eyes, you cannot deem it as God. The Holy Spirit indwells within you. The Holy Spirit does not leave you because you make a few mistakes. He indwells in you forever. Because the Holy Spirit indwells in you, you are a temple of God. If you truly believe and enjoy this blessing, the answers will begin in your life. Then, from that moment on, you will be able to understand the Word of God. The Word will give you strength and become your answer. Then, your prayers will begin to get answered. Before, you didn?t recognize it, but now your eyes to evangelism are opened. Prayer answers continue to come, and this blessing that you have is relayed to other people. In addition, wherever you go, you are able to see people who have big and small problems, and you are able to give them the answer. Furthermore, the fact that you are able to enjoy this blessing is revealed as light upon you. This is what we call ?camp.? May you receive this blessing. This is the blessing that Gaius received. Why must we believe? If we don?t believe, we?ll never know. If we do not believe this, even though all of the blessings are upon us, we will not be able to enjoy it. Genesis 15 says that when we believed, God credited it to us as righteousness.
2. Team
Once you enjoy this blessing, those around you will be able to enjoy it as well. In Romans 16:23, we see that this team was created. If you truly enjoy this blessing, the blessing that results is the blessing of meeting. If you enjoy the blessing of God, God will grant you meetings. If you stand firm in this blessing, then God will undoubtedly bless the field around you, but in particular, your meetings will be blessed. That?s when, even if you meet with a man or a woman for the purpose of marriage, you will be able to meet with a person of God. Matthew 18:18~20 says that when two or three people of faith gather to pray in God?s name, God will be among them. What does this mean? When Gaius held on to this faith, he met with John in 3 John 1:2. Romans 16:23 says that Gaius also received the blessing of meeting with Paul. This kind of blessing is given to you. Of course you must believe that you are a child of God; however, first and foremost, you must believe that you have come out from within the forces of darkness. What is the evidence? The Holy Spirit indwells within you and He is with you. Your status has changed. Wherever you go, the light will shine forth from you and the forces of darkness will flee. Remnants, when you are faced with a hardship, do not be taken aback; just wait in prayer and the answers will come to you.
3. Field
Finally, the answers of God will be given to you in your field of business and your field of life. Gaius was a host to all the church members. In other words, Gaius was able to show hospitality and help all the members of the church. Romans 16:23 says, ?whose hospitality I and the whole church here enjoy.? This is when the blessing of finances is given to you, enough to do missions. Gaius not only saved the evangelist; he helped the whole church. What kind of individuals do we see in Romans 16? We see protectors. These are the people who protect and preserve the Gospel. Then, we see the co-workers. These are the fellow workers who stake their lives for the Gospel. And Gaius was the host who showed his hospitality to these individuals. Then, there were people who devoted themselves. In other words, they worked hard to the point of enduring hardship for the sake of the Gospel. Then, there are those who are loved. These people loved the Gospel. There were relatives in Romans 16, which means that they came together as a family within the Gospel. Then, there were those who were tested and approved in the Gospel; in other words, workers who were commended in the Gospel. What does it mean to be approved in Christ? This means that because of you, people can come to know about Christ. It is not difficult; if you are able to enjoy that you are a child of God, you will arrive at this blessing.
Conclusion
Perhaps there are some people who are physically ill right now. Or perhaps there are people who are afflicted because of spiritual problems. Even if you don?t particularly pray for something, just remembering the blessings that you have received is prayer. Thinking about how you can relay the blessing you have received in the field is also prayer. Holding on to the Word and meditating is also prayer. However, when you have a disease or a specific problem, you must enter into concentrated prayer. Because the Holy Spirit is with you, we call this the filling of the Holy Spirit. You must experience this during this week. Just pray, ?God, fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Help me to experience the filling of Your Holy Spirit upon my business. I am sick right now, but heal me with the filling of the Holy Spirit.? You have the right to receive this answer. I bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus that this week, you may receive the blessing of opening up the age of Gaius.
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God, we thank You. May this be the day for us to open up the age of Gaius and receive the blessings of Gaius. May we enjoy the blessing of standing as true witnesses. In Jesus Christ?s name we pray. Amen.