The problems of the world the evangelists must see
Genesis 6:1~8 The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown. (4)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #518 We Have Heard the Joyful Sound (#252 in previous version)
The Bible accurately explains the world which we presently witness. At this very moment, the corruption of Genesis 3 and the judgment (flood) of Genesis 6 are taking place. Moreover, the fall of the Tower of Babel remains very much relevant and is happening today. Unless we challenge to delve into the life of an evangelist with the Gospel, we cannot overcome these three problems. The church must restore the Gospel and the Word to live. To restore the Gospel and the Word, we need to properly understand the method of witnessing to receive answers. The world is presently mired in three large fundamental problems.
1. The problem of Genesis 3
Genesis 3 speaks about Satan, who existed even before creation. Satan attacked Adam and Eve by implanting within them unbelief; he has us within his crosshairs in the same vein. He is tempting us through our conscience and arrogant hearts. As a result, sin, fear and curses have befallen us. Individuals who now belong to Satan, are spiritually dim and are physically astute; as a result, we find the works of God increasingly tedious and are more addicted to the things of the world.
2. The Genesis 6 problem
The problems of Genesis 3 lead to physical prosperity. People who have witnessed physical prosperity fall into deep confusion. They feel attracted by the world and race toward it. They become spiritually starved and wither away, but are unaware of it. Then they marry with the standards of the world without commission and form families, through which the culture of the Nephilim will prosper. Satan uses culture to allow cities to grow and drive the world toward a society of crime, leading it to ultimate destruction. It is at this time God will give us the covenant of the ark and save whoever steps on to the ark.
3. The problems of Genesis 11
Mankind will collaborate in the name of success and rebel against God. Though it is not actually success, they will think they have success, and come together to build a tower in an attempt to reach the heavens. It was at a time like this when God called Abraham and commanded him to go to the land of Canaan. He promised to raise him as the wellspring of blessings and to make no one his equal. He commanded him to go to the land of the Messiah and granted him overwhelming blessings.
- The blessing we have received today will surpass the problems of the world. If we meditate upon today’s blessings, we will have hope and answers that will cause our hearts to beat wildly. Let us hold on to this and put into action the lives of evangelists today.
Core Training Message / 2010.10.2