14, October, 2023, Saturday.
Heal Me and the World through the World(John 1:1~18)
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth(14).
Hymn #80 There Is No Name So Sweet(Unified Hymn 101)
Although the Israelites and Romans were great people, they were on the verge of destruction. Christ was crucified and executed on the cross. Even after Jesus resurrected, the church was still being persecuted. At that time, John wrote, "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." What kind of name is Jesus Christ?
1. It's the Name Which Is the Key That Opens the Door to the Eternal Throne
The name of Jesus is “Immanuel."(Matthew 1:23) God has given you the name which is the key that drives out demons(Mark 16:17) and can obtain anything(John 14:14). It's also the name which is the key to Heaven(Matthew 16:19). God so loved the world that He has given that name(John 3:16). Furthermore, in that name, He also sent the Counselor, the Holy Spirit(John 14:6) .In addition, by giving the name of the Lord, He made darkness tremble(John 17:11). In Acts 2:21, Peter said, "And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Because Peter realized that, his fate and destiny changed(Acts 3:6), and he confessed, "There is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."(Acts 4:12) Jesus Himself broke down Paul and said, "This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel."(Acts 9:15) As you can see, this is the name that "brings everything under His control."(Philippians 3:21)
2. It's the Name That Plays the Main Role in the Contract That Heals Me and the World
That name is none other than God Himself in which He gives signs. (John 1:18) His name is the Word, (John 1:1~2) and He is the light and salt of the world(John 1:4, 9, & 10). This is the true Gospel.
3. It's the Name That's the Evidence of Salvation and Solves all the Problems of Darkness
Through the Word, Jesus healed the terminally ill. In the name of Jesus Christ, Peter and Paul healed what no one could heal(Acts 3:1~12) and cast out unclean spirits(Acts 16:16-18)
Regardless of answers, you just need to enjoy the name of Jesus Christ in the morning, during the day, and at night. In the morning, enjoy "The Throne's Power"; during the day, relay authority and the light to many people; and at night, do "concentrated prayer." Starting today, begin "intercessory prayer" in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, thank you for calling me as Your child. Through that name, may I save the world that has fallen into darkness. May I discover my true answer and may true healing arise. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship, 1st Service / 04, September, 2022.
[Gospel Memory Verse] Jeremiah 33:2~3.
[Bible Read Bible Reading] 1 Thessalonians 5:12~28.