Power to cleanse
Numbers 19:1~10 A man who is clean shall gather up the ashes of the heifer and put them in a ceremonially clean place outside the camp. They are to be kept by the Israelite community for use in the water of cleansing; it is for purification from sin. (9)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #407 Dying with Jesus (#465 in previous version)
There are an unusually great number of people who think that living their walk of faith is difficult. Many also complain that prayer does not take place. If you do not know this one thing, even as a specialist or an intellectual, you can neither solve nor understand the source of your spiritual problems. All people possess a sin problem that must be resolved. The original sin problem, the problems of the family line from idolatry, and the sins committed in your life that all stem from Genesis 3 must be resolved.
1. Old Testament – Foreshadowing of the power to cleanse
The Old Testament holds the content of the Messiah who has the power to cleanse. Those who even believed in the foreshadowing were forgiven of their sins. The blood sacrifice was a foreshadow of the death of Jesus upon the cross. It explained the power to cleanse and purify. You know through history that Israel fell into slavery, captivity and colonization because they did not realize this truth. Works arise even if you simply believe in the foreshadowing of Jesus Christ who can solve all sin problems.
2. New Testament – The reality of the power to cleanse
The New Testament records Jesus Christ as He came in the flesh. As promised, Jesus came as the Christ who is the way to meet God, who destroyed all sins and curses, and who overcame the power of Satan. He promised the kingdom of God and the filling of the Holy Spirit upon defeating death and resurrecting. God wants you to testify of His kingdom and share this mystery with the younger generations.
3. The promise of the end days
The time from Jesus’ resurrection to His second-coming is referred to as the end times. There are answers you must receive during these end times. God’s answers will take place when you pray about Jesus being the Christ, the kingdom of God, and the filling of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will work in your life, your work, your family and your field. Before grumbling about the lack of answers, make sure you believe in this mystery. If you truly believe in the Word of God, He will undoubtedly work.
- Are you living as the witness who has the power to cleanse? Experience the happiness and power God provides to you. Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 1st Service / 2011. 12. 11