Today's Topic: The Kingdom of God Has Come!
At the end of each gathering, we pray: Mat 6:9 Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Mat 6:10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Mat 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Mat 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Mat 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
After praying for a long time, one becomes numb. Many people are too accustomed to this prayer. It does not enter our minds, nor our hearts. Do we truly know what it means for the kingdom of God to come?
The coming of God's kingdom is not invisible or intangible. It brings with it all the good things of God's kingdom! Even all our earthly needs are in God's kingdom.
Yesterday, someone came into the group and said, Pastor, pray for me, pray for my marriage. I think he was probably dreaming of God giving him a Cinderella with glass slippers... but the Bible never taught us that! I told him, Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you! I went back to the Bible and really didn't find Jesus Christ or the Apostle Paul teaching us how to pray for a job or a girlfriend. Of course, you can pray for these things. All your needs require prayer. The question is, if the kingdom of God has not come, can you obtain them? You cannot! All good things are in the kingdom of God!
People need to live in constant new discoveries. If you keep talking about the same thing for a long time, everyone will get bored. Not only will everyone get bored, but I myself will get bored! This is how God originally created man. This is not fickleness, but one of our most basic needs. Therefore, I hope that every time I preach, it is a presentation of the latest research. I think that knowing God is endless. Even if we exhaust all the days of our life, all the days of our eternal life, we will not fully know Him. The earliest scientists started science to understand nature and God's creation. Every scientific discovery represents human progress. In fact, people have only discovered the laws of nature; our God is the one who created these laws. God wants us to know Him! When we discover something, we think we are great, but God has been waiting for us there for a long time. God is still wondering why it took so long to discover!
I recently discovered that healing the sick and casting out demons are closely related to the coming of God's kingdom! Recently, we have been establishing healing and deliverance teams, which are closely related to the prayer, Your kingdom come! The entire Bible, the Lord's Prayer, which I mentioned earlier, is key! Because the beginning is the kingdom of God, and the end is also the kingdom of God, and everything in between is our needs! Our benefits are not outside the kingdom of God, Amen! The unemployed do not need to worry; there is no unemployment in the kingdom of God. The sick do not need to worry; there is no sickness in the kingdom of God. The poor do not need to worry; there is no poverty in the kingdom of God! The unlucky do not need to worry; there is no bad luck in the kingdom of God! Amen!
Speaking of this, I want to tell you a basic principle: When you hear some teachings, listen to various sermons online, you must remember to ask yourself: Did Jesus Christ say this? Did the Apostle Paul say this? If so, how did they say it? If not, you can probably ignore it. If we can grasp the teachings of Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Apostle Paul, you will never exhaust them in your lifetime. This is the core value of our church: imitating Jesus, imitating Paul! Do what they did, and you will never be wrong!
Today, when we talk about the coming of God's kingdom, we look at the coming of God's kingdom from the teachings of the Lord Jesus. Jesus speaking of the kingdom of God being near, the kingdom of God coming, are not ethereal concepts. Our God is a very concrete God. If this matter is just talk and we cannot implement it, it is certainly not what our God said! This concept of being concrete is very important. If it is not concrete, people become confused. Those who are confused are those who like to talk but do not implement, do not do concrete things. If you observe carefully, is it not so?
So how does the kingdom of God come? This is the latest fruit of my research on God's word that I want to share with you!
This is the topic I will share with you today: The Kingdom of God Has Come!
Let's look at today's scripture.
Scripture: Matthew 12:27-32
Mat 12:27 And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your people drive them out? So then, they will be your judges. Mat 12:28 But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Mat 12:29 Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man's house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house. Mat 12:30 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. Mat 12:31 And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Mat 12:32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.
Prayer
.... In the name of the Lord Jesus, Amen!
Background of this scripture
The Pharisees said that Jesus drove out demons by the prince of demons.
The Pharisees also cast out demons. By whom do they do it? Jesus did not give an answer!
Jesus Christ said a very important thing: Mat 12:31 And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. 12:32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.
If I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, bringing the benefits of the kingdom of God to you, how can you not see it? If good things come and you still blaspheme the Spirit of God, how can you be forgiven?
There was a person - she herself had depression. I ministered to her. During Chinese New Year, she went back to her hometown. Her grandfather had leg pain. Out of kindness, I prayed with her grandfather, and his leg was healed. At that time, the people from the church in their village were all watching, watching me cast out the demon and her grandfather was healed. Then she blocked me, afraid that I was a cult. I found it very strange that those who could not make her grandfather walk became orthodox, and those who could make her grandfather walk became problematic! The generation we are in today is so similar to the time of Jesus!
Don't be surprised, everyone. Even the Lord Jesus faced such accusations, shouldn't we also face the same thing?
In fact, to be a pastor, one must be mentally healthy. When encountering such things, one can only sigh! This unbelieving generation!
Brothers and sisters, look at the results in everything! It is better to do than to say! So the Lord Jesus later added: Mat 12:33 Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit.
Let us focus on a very key sentence: if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
If I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
This sentence is so simple and so concrete! What is the coming of the kingdom of God? It is driving out demons by the Spirit of God!
Everyone should rise up, be a demon caster, be a person who brings down the kingdom of God, be a person who can bless this generation through the coming of the kingdom of God!
Healing the sick and casting out demons is nothing else; it is the coming of the kingdom of God!
Every time I see brothers and sisters ministering and casting out demons, I am filled with emotion!
Therefore, before the Lord Jesus ascended to heaven, He told those who believe that signs and wonders would accompany them, and the first thing was to cast out demons in His name!
Unless he first ties up the strong man, then he can plunder his house
I have found that those who cast out many demons are blessed financially!
Once, when I was praying, I saw a vision that shocked me: demons were holding a lot of gold and silver treasures. I asked God, and God told me that it was the blessing that demons had plundered from Christians! Then, God told me that if you cast out demons and are victorious, you will receive these possessions.
Wow, it turns out that this sentence is recorded in the Bible! Bind the strong man, who is the devil, and you can plunder his possessions!
Observed phenomenon - those who cast out demons receive many benefits of the kingdom of God.
Sister YY – Financial breakthrough!
Sister MW – Financial breakthrough!
For those whose finances have not yet turned around, remember this: Arise, bind the devil, plunder the enemy, and your finances will surely be turned around!
I know someone with a doctoral degree who loves the Lord very much but is very poor in finances. I once shared with him the theological concept of prevailing in spiritual warfare to obtain promises. However, many do not accept it!
My experience in Taipei: Testimonies of casting out demons and healing the sick.
Want to know the reason behind it: Financial situation is closely related to casting out demons!
But whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.
Referring to casting out demons!
What can be forgiven? Criminal offenses. Opposing the casting out of demons, blaspheming against the Holy Spirit, is opposing the kingdom of God! They are enemies of God's kingdom! Do not be political prisoners of God's kingdom! If you want to subvert God's kingdom, how can you be forgiven?
Mat 12:33 Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. Mat 12:34 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
Brothers and sisters, observe the fruit in everything. Do not listen to what people say. See what they have done, and then see what the results are!
Jesus cast out demons, liberating many people! The results are very clear. The Pharisees also cast out demons, but without results!
We have a small group that rarely casts out demons – during pregnancy, the reactions are very strong, prayer does not help at all...
But when it comes to speaking, I can't compare to others.
Every disciple trained by Jesus cast out demons!
Mat 10:1 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.
Luk 10:17 The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.
This passage illustrates that the 12 disciples and the 70 disciples all cast out demons!
Let's not blur the focus; some emphasize the following passage:
Luk 10:18 He replied, I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Luk 10:19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. Luk 10:20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
Jesus did not deny their casting out demons. That is the coming of the kingdom of God. Jesus said that demons submitting to you is one thing, but do not rejoice because of this! Rejoice because your names are written in heaven! Casting out demons is what Jesus wants us to do! It is what God does through us. But that is far from enough. The Lord Jesus wants us to rejoice because our names are written in heaven! This means that God's purpose is for us to enter eternal life!
Mak 1:15 The time has come, he said. The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news! - Believing the good news, what kind of good news is it? What kind of belief is it? - Mark 16:17-18, believers – cast out demons!
Jesus Christ's healing and deliverance training for disciples
I am surprised to find that Jesus did not have complete courseware for healing and casting out demons. The teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ are very simple!
- Authority and the Holy Spirit!
Mat 10:1 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.
But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
The key is to know that the authority is in your hands!
The key is to know that the Spirit of God is with you; the Spirit of God is the key!
- People must receive you
Luk 10:9 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ Luk 10:10 But when you enter a town and are not welcomed, go into its streets and say, Luk 10:11 ‘Even the dust of your town we wipe from our feet as a warning to you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God has come near.’
Do not be tainted by the dust of those who do not receive you.
Anyone who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward...
What we want to teach everyone about healing and deliverance is, according to the teachings of Jesus Christ, to give you authority, relying on the Spirit of God!
How to rely on the Spirit of God: Pray more in the Spirit!
Power bank – full of power, when you use it, it's done in one go. Without power, where does the ability come from!
Pray often in the Holy Spirit!
We need to consider the issue of healing and deliverance
- Does everyone need to cast out demons?
Mak 16:14 Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. Mak 16:15 He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Mak 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. Mak 16:17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; Mak 16:18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well. Mak 16:19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. Mak 16:20 Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it. Amen.
Those who believe – must do it!
Although we can all do it, we still have divisions of labor in coordination. Office is one thing, ability is another.
Solving a confusing matter: 1Co 12:28 And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. 1Co 12:29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 1Co 12:30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
You are not a Chinese teacher, so you cannot speak Chinese?
You are not a healthcare doctor, so you cannot know how to take care of your health?
You are not a computer engineer, so you cannot use a computer?
Must be viewed together!
- Does everyone need to study the word of God?
This is not a big question. Everyone agrees! Study the word of God, live the word of God!
Mat 4:4 Jesus answered, It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'
- Our training program for new people
Healing and deliverance training – healing and deliverance ministry. Word of God training – literature ministry. Evangelism training – gospel outreach ministry.
Go, harvest the crops for God!
Everyone must become God's worker, bringing down the kingdom of God!
Bring down all the benefits of God's kingdom!
Become a blessing to this generation!
Conclusion – May all the benefits of God's kingdom come upon us!
It is a topic worth exploring. From the beginning of establishing our church until now, we are always updating! We thought we had discovered the trick, but later there were even better tricks. Before, I was doing healing and deliverance alone. Brothers and sisters who came to the church saw casting out demons through the small window and ran away. Later, they also became people who cast out demons. It was very difficult to cast out demons. Torturous. But persevering, casting out demons became faster and faster. Not only that, even those who had just come to the church for a few months, who had just believed in the Lord for a few months, began to cast out demons! And it's getting faster and faster! Brothers and sisters, one day, while we are still on earth, our church will restore the kind of healing and deliverance that the Lord Jesus did when he was on earth! Amen? Amen! But today I can only say that this is my dream! I know, knowing by faith, that this day will definitely come! In fact, as long as you desire and continue to pursue, God will surely give it to us! Amen!
Today's talk about healing and deliverance is my recent observation! I have found that those who cast out demons more often are more blessed financially and more blessed in life. This is an incomplete observation, and there must be exceptions. But don't jump into the exceptions first.