Unity in Christ Heart and Seoul English Ministry

Unity in Christ 01.03.2026

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Pastor Bill reveals how North Korea and progressive movements both aim to dismantle the traditional family for control.

The episode begins with Justin Kong hosting Let's Read the Bible, focusing on Mark chapter 9 verses 14-29. He recounts the story of a boy possessed by a mute demon that Jesus' disciples could not cast out despite having previously received that power. Jesus successfully casts out the demon and explains to his disciples that 'this kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer,' emphasizing that power comes from God, not humans. The segment concludes with a reading of the biblical passage. Next, Pastor Bill Malter of Arizona Community Church delivers a sermon titled 'Jesus Asked, Who Are My Brothers?' as part of a new series called 'Flipping the Script.' He begins by discussing the fracturing of American society, attributing it partly to the demise of the nuclear family. He cites an interview with North Korean defector Youngmi Park to illustrate how totalitarian governments seek to transfer allegiance from family to the state, comparing it to Hitler Youth. Pastor Bill criticizes progressive movements like Black Lives Matter for aiming to dismantle the traditional family, arguing that the family is a God-given institution foundational to society. He then turns to Matthew 12:46-50, where Jesus, when told his mother and brothers are outside, asks 'Who is my mother and who are my brothers?' and points to his disciples, saying whoever does God's will is his family. Pastor Bill explains that Jesus is not diminishing earthly families but using hyperbole to emphasize the importance of the spiritual family formed by faith. He discusses how becoming a Christian can cause division within earthly families, referencing Jesus' statement about bringing a sword. The sermon offers four applications: don't be surprised by family division over faith, don't feel guilty when spiritual connections surpass family ties, accept that spiritual families can be dysfunctional, and invest fully in your spiritual family. Finally, Joseph hosts Wake Up Call, reflecting on tests in life as the new year begins. He compares everyday tests like driver's license exams to Jesus' temptation in the wilderness after his baptism. Joseph explains that the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tested by the devil, contrasting Jesus' obedience in barren conditions with Adam's disobedience in paradise. He notes that the devil tempted Jesus to prove he was the Son of God by turning stones to bread or jumping from the temple, but Jesus refused, showing that proof comes through love and sacrifice, not power displays. Joseph connects this to the crucifixion, where people mocked Jesus to come down from the cross, but he chose to die as ransom. The segment concludes with a call to live as children of God by loving and serving, not boasting in power, referencing 1 John 5:1-5.

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Mark, John, and 1 John are woven into a steady case for authority, family, and obedient faith.

This January 3 broadcast of Unity in Christ follows Justin Kong as he works through demon casting in Mark, moving into Mark 9 and setting that account against the practice of Pharisees who asked for a demon's name before expelling it.

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