UPDATE: According to Eric Lee, “We had over 600 request to follow up and learn more about the instructor and also the fulfillment of Revelation.” Click here to see the official event follow-up press release. And click here to see more pictures taken at this event.
I visited the former Crystal Cathedral today (it is now knows as Christ Cathedral), where throngs of mostly young Koreans and other believers came together to listen to the ministry of Instructor Man Hee Lee, a self-avowed expert on the Book of Revelation.
There had been some consternation in the week leading up to the event as a number of evangelical Christians complained that Lee is the head of a cult. One woman at today’s service even ran up to the front of the church and started yelling. She was quickly removed although Lee asked that she be allowed to speak – in the lobby.
The sermon was in Korean, but we were all given headsets and the sermon was translated into several languages including English and Spanish.
Lee was born in Korea in 1931, which means that he is 81 years old – and I have to say he looks pretty well kept for being in his eighties. Lee claims a lineage that can be traced back for 500 years. That may sound like a lot but Korea is an ancient country. He also says that he was visited by Jesus himself, in Korea, and that he “saw and heard the events of Revelation.”
Lee’s lineage dates back to the Joseon empire, according to Wikipedia, which is when bronze making techniques were imported from China, according to PBS. Koreans created the first world’s first metal moveable type in the 12th century. By 1522, the German preacher Martin Luther was printing the first Bible’s produced on such presses, according to Wikipedia. Lee referred to Luther today when he repeatedly admonished those at the service to read the Bible.
While urging followers to read the Bible fits in nicely with leading Evangelical thought, Lee does hold a controversial position in that he believes we are already “fulfilling Revelation.” But his take on Revelation is not like anything I have heard before. For one thing, Lee is expert at translating the book of Revelation in terms of analogy. He sees much of the text as symbolizing ideas.
During the sermon Lee patiently made his way through each chapter of the Book of Revelation, explaining what he feels the symbols mean. While he has been critized as a false prophet, he took false prophetst to task during his speech.
So are we in the end times? That is hard to say. There is no mistaking that we live in dark times considering all the unrest and death in the Middle East, and the horrible shooting here in the U.S. just this week, at a screening of the new Batman film in Aurora, Colorado.
I had a chance after the sermon to ask Lee about the Aurora shooting – and about the increase in atheism among our youth. Lee paused then answered firmly in Korean that we need to be knowledgable in the Bible and that this is especially true of our young people.
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I went there today because my friend invited me and I'm really thankful I went! It's definitely different than what I've heard before... but all the bad talk about Mr. Lee is derogatory and unnecessary. I can't say truly until I learn more... but I'm thankful they offered a follow-up study option. The people were all so friendly, too. Thanks for this post.
It's a cult. Bull sh*t stuff.
Didn't Jesus say to love, forgive and bless one another? Yet you are cursing the Christian Instructor from Korea,then aren't you the cult for going against Jesus' teaching? I went to the Seminar on Saturday and actually sat in the front to hear what the Instructor had to say. Every words he spoke were from the scripture that it was even difficult for me, who studied the Scriptures for over 15 years, to catch up with all the verses he spoke. I was amazed by the message he spoke. It sounded like a new teaching yet... it was clear and accurate. Before you call an individual or a group a cult, please examine yourself... and test your faith.
Be careful with the words you say. You can tell a lot about a person with their words. Why are you saying "cult" when nothing but curses come out of your mouth. Please read the Bible more. Galatians 5:22-23.
Jesus never cursed FYI
I was really doubting when i entered but so glad i didnt leave my seat and truly try to see if this man was of God so i tested the spirits by his words. Before the event i actually highlighted a lot of the main key things that are hard to understand in revelation and he went over it and gave all clear answers! im really glad i did that before i went over it or id have been lost and mad and left like others did. btw.. why are you cursing? geesh... its because of believers like you my friends dont ever come to know God. They always complain and talk about why go to church, why learn the bible? christians do this bad and this and they curse... seriously... can you stop? im asking really from my heart please :[ i want my friends to be saved tooo!
I think your name says it all of who you are. shame on you
Today was a blessing. I now know God is truly with Mr. Lee.
After all the controversy, I'm glad I went. Calm down people! This man is not a cult - I heard it for myself an he's just speaking purely from the word. Loved every bit of it and I'm glad someone approached me with the flyer. I'll definitely do the follow-ups!
You're right. This man is not a cult. There are so many other things in this world to be making a stink about - just relax for goodness sake.
Is it the END TIMES for New Santa Ana? Oh my God! I hope not. Admin has not reserved a seat for me on his Ark yet. And We were supposed to float down the Santa Ana river together.
I had this Dream that I reached out for you across the beach but when I tried to approach, there were all these tiny snails that stuck to the bottom of my feet. It took me forever to remove them one by one, and then I woke up. What does that mean? I need to start keeping my dream diary.
I was there today!!! I can honestly say at first I was hesitant but as he went verse by verse and continually only gave God the glory I knew this was truth. If its written in scripture it's truth!! For anyone who doesn't believe and says "search the scripture" I think they are reading commentaries because instructor Lee speaks DIRECTLY from scripture. I cannot wait to learn more!!!! I hope this continues to reach out to those who are in darkness and we can all unite as one in one truth!!!
First, thank God. Through this instructor is so shocking and the word was the truth. This time to revive the love of God, clearly feel that.
I was skeptical before I went and the protesters out front definitely threw me a little, but I heard it for myself and the guy spoke truth.
People can talk bad about him all they want, but the fact of the matter is, it's all found in the bible.
that's my story and i'm stickin to it
I am so glad I went. I was so hooked - I've never heard the bible explained that clearly. I really believe that Man Hee Lee is one that has been promised. Who would commit their whole life testifying like this after being persecuted and beat so much? And not to forget never once getting paid for a seminar. Who does that? I really believe that what he is speaking truth. I can't wait to learn more!!!