Sunday Service on May 17, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on May 17, 2026

Music Offering

Sermon: Epic Journey of the Holy Spirit

The speaker presents a detailed narrative on the journey and significance of the Holy Spirit from biblical times to modern spiritual awakenings, focusing particularly on its role in the spread of Christianity and the fulfillment of eschatological prophecy. It begins by recounting the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, empowering the apostles to spread Jesus’s message globally. The discussion highlights the feminine nature of the Holy Spirit in Hebrew tradition and its role in rebirth through Jesus. It explores the historical spread of Christianity from the Middle East to India, Africa, and Europe, noting the institutionalization of the church that constrained the original spirit’s dynamism. The presentation then shifts to the relative dormancy of the Holy Spirit during the institutional church’s dominance and the Protestant Reformation, which viewed spiritual gifts as belonging only to the apostolic era. A dramatic revival of the Spirit occurred in 1906 during the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles, sparking the Pentecostal and charismatic movements. This revival is interpreted as a sign of the Lord’s return, especially significant because it took place in the “east” (geographically closer to Asia) and amid a convergence of religious and cultural movements. Parallel to this revival in the West, a similar spiritual awakening occurred in Korea, culminating in the Great Pyongyang Revival of 1907. Despite persecution, Korean Christians fervently sought the Holy Spirit and became central to the preparation for the second coming of the Lord. The speaker outlines the suffering under Japanese occupation and the role of key figures such as Reverend Ho and Son Ahung, who are portrayed as pivotal in preparing for the Lord’s return. The narrative culminates in the description of the “marriage supper of the Lamb,” a prophetic event from Revelation symbolizing the union of the returning Lord (represented by Reverend Moon) with God’s begotten daughter (Hakja Han). This event signifies a new era focused on family salvation rather than individual salvation, establishing the foundation of God’s kingdom on earth through true parental figures. The marriage is depicted as a pivotal moment in providential history, celebrated with traditional ceremony and joy despite surrounding turmoil. Highlights

• The Holy Spirit descended on the apostles at Pentecost, empowering them to spread Christianity worldwide.
• The original Hebrew word for Holy Spirit, Ruach HaKodesh, is feminine, symbolizing wind, breath, and spirit, connected to rebirth through Jesus.
• The 1906 Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles marked a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit, birthing Pentecostal and charismatic movements.
• Three prophetic signs indicate the early 20th century as the time of the Lord’s return, aligning with spiritual awakening and global ideological shifts.
• The 1907 Great Pyongyang Revival in Korea was a significant spiritual awakening, marking Korea as a chosen nation for preparing the second coming.
• Reverend Ho and Son Ahung played critical roles in preparing for the Lord’s return despite persecution during Japanese occupation.
• The “marriage supper of the Lamb” symbolizes the union of the returning Lord with God’s begotten daughter, heralding a new era of family-centered salvation.

Sunday School: Bible study - The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builder 

• Central message: Jesus uses this story to teach that listening to and practicing His teachings creates a lasting, resilient foundation for life
• God's Word is framed as the "rock" — the strong foundation everyone should build upon
• Genuine wisdom comes through patience, study, planning, and listening to others' wisdom