"Deep Calls to Deep" - Its Two Aspects, Three Conditions, and Four Situations

 

"Deep Calls to Deep" - Its Two Aspects, Three Conditions, and Four Situations

"We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ." (Col 1:28)

"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. Do this with gentleness and respect." (1 Pet 3:15)

"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword." (Heb 4:12) 

Elements	Category	Content	Related Scripture	Applications
Two Aspects	The Caller	One who calls out from the depths	• "Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls" (Ps 42:7) • "Out of the depths I cry to you, LORD" (Ps 130:1)	• Deep crying in prayer • Life expression in ministry
	The Responder	One who resonates from the depths	• "Seek the LORD while he may be found" (Isa 55:6) • "Ask and it will be given to you" (Matt 7:7)	• Genuine spiritual communion • Mutual life edification
Three Conditions	Depth	Must come from life's depths	• "With the heart one believes unto righteousness" (Rom 10:10) • "Worship in spirit and truth" (John 4:24)	• Not superficial knowledge • Not shallow understanding
	Substance	Must have actual  content	• "The water I give will become a spring within" (John 4:14) • "Rivers of living water will flow from within" (John 7:38)	• Genuine life experience • Concrete truth enlightenment
	Expression	Must be practically manifested	• "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks" (Matt 12:34) • "Let your light shine before others" (Matt 5:16)	• Life manifestation • Truth transmission
Four Situations	Wayside	Hearing without understanding	• "When anyone hears the message and does not understand it..." (Matt 13:19) • "Satan comes and takes away the word" (Mark 4:15)	• No response to truth • No receptive heart
	Rocky Ground	Temporary acceptance without roots	• "It is temporary; when trouble comes, they quickly fall away" (Matt 13:21) • "They believe for a while" (Luke 8:13)	• Emotional excitement • Lack of permanence
	Among Thorns	Entangled  by worldly cares	• "Life's worries and wealth's deceitfulness choke the word" (Matt 13:22) • "Choked by life's worries" (Luke 8:14)	• World's hindrance • Loss of testimony
	Good Soil	True reception  And  fruit-bearing	• "Hears the word and understands it, produces crop" (Matt 13:23) • "Hold it fast in an honest and good heart, bearing fruit with patience" (Luke 8:15)	• Life transformation • Fruit bearing

Key Principles:

1.      Life Principle: Only depth can respond to depth ("Deep calls to deep")

2.      Reception Principle: Must have a heart like good soil ("Parable of the Sower")

3.      Fruit Principle: Must bear life fruit ("By their fruits you will know them" Matt 7:20)

4.      Continuity Principle: Must persevere ("Bearing fruit with patience" Luke 8:15)

Summary of Revelations

 l   Spiritual life requires depth

l   Genuine spiritual communion must come from the depths

l   Ministry must have depth to truly help others

l   Accepting truth requires deep cultivation of the heart

 

*Please refer to the International Training for Elders and Responsible Ones, October 2024 General Subject: Living in the Reality of the Kingdom of God   Week 2: Living the Kingdom Life Through a Hidden Life