Education in times of crises
John 21:15~18 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep (17)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #511 More Love to Thee, O Christ (#511 in previous version)
We see in the Bible that God raised up the Remnants ̊ during times of crises when the covenant was forgotten. In order to restore the times when the covenant of the Gospel was severed, God especially blessed evangelists. After the Resurrection, Jesus came to Peter and told him, “Feed my sheep.” It was because there was work that God wanted to accomplish through the future generations. What is God’s plan for the future generations and what is the covenant that we must pass on in times of crises?
1. The future generations will prevent crises of the church
With the destruction of the temple of Jerusalem, Jesus told Peter to feed His lambs. And when this covenant was relayed, God stopped the crises of the church through the future generations who had the Gospel. Correctly holding onto the Word of God today and having success in worship are the start of the works of God. When the Gospel which is imprinted in our hearts is passed on to the future generations, works will take place throughout the whole world.
2. The future generations will become the main figures to save the world
The Bible records that there will be terrible times in the last days when people are separated from the love of God.2 Timothy 3:1~17 At such times, heresies that do not know the Gospel will arise and various organizations that mislead people will emerge. However, God will save the future through the descendents who grow up learning the Bible at a young age. Because all Scripture is God-breathed, it is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. We must pass on this Bible to the future generations starting at a young age.
3. The future generations will become the main figures who will save the whole world
Our lacking and weakness do not pose as problems at all before the power of God. God will enable us to have victory and display His evidence through us. Moreover, Jesus Christ, who is the solution to all problems, is our Lord and master. The world will become ever more wicked in the future and Satan will bring about great confusion. At this time, the ones who read, hear and take to heart the Word of God will become the main figures who will save the entire world.
Forum Topic
The Remnants need not fear anything. Let us meditate on how we can relay this covenant as we put our faith in God who will save the whole world through the future generations who have the Gospel.
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 2nd Service / 2013.5.5