"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 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
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