In Richmond, Virginia, Brother Stephen Kaung leads a ministry that emphasizes the importance of understanding God's ways as depicted in the Bible, particularly in the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy. He reflects on the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land, highlighting that their time in the wilderness was essential for humbling and testing them. This period was meant to reveal their hearts and dependence on God, teaching them that true sustenance comes from His word, not just physical needs. Stephen explains that the book of Numbers illustrates God's purpose, work, and calling, emphasizing the significance of being numbered as a people united under God. He stresses that believers today are also called to maintain the testimony of Jesus, which requires collective responsibility and spiritual maturity. The journey through the wilderness symbolizes the spiritual conflict believers face, as they bear the testimony of Jesus in a world that challenges their faith. Ultimately, Stephen encourages the congregation to recognize their identity as a corporate body entrusted with God's testimony, urging them to grow in faith and unity to fulfill their divine calling.
Introduction to Brother Stephen's ministry in Richmond, Virginia.
Importance of the wilderness journey for the Israelites.
God's purpose, work, and calling as revealed in the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy.
Significance of being numbered as a united people under God.
Believers' responsibility to maintain the testimony of Jesus.
Spiritual conflict faced by believers in the world.
Encouragement to grow in faith and unity as a corporate body.
44 These are those that were numbered, which Moses and Aaron numbered, and the princes of Israel, being twelve men: each one was for the house of his fathers. 45 So were all those that were numbered of the children of Israel, by the house of their fathers, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war in Israel; 46 Even all they that were numbered were six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty.
1 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying, 2 Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, after their families, by the house of their fathers, with the number of their names, every male by their polls; 3 From twenty years old and upward, all that are able to go forth to war in Israel: thou and Aaron shall number them by their armies. 4 And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of the house of his fathers.