- Davar Winter Bible Seminar
- December 26 (Saturday) – December 31 (Thursday), 2026
- Camp Cedar Falls, California, USA
Theme：Fan into Flame!
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline (2 Tim 1:6-7).
Paul wrote these words to Timothy during his second imprisonment in Rome, as he realized his life was drawing to a close. Similarly, Jesus spoke to His disciples after His resurrection, before His ascension to heaven:
I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high (Luke 24:49).
The phrase “until you have been clothed with power “ implies that, even though the disciples had witnessed Jesus’ death and resurrection, they had not yet received this “power.”
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
Just as mass-energy exists in the physical world, expressed by the equation E = mc2, a tangible, substantive power exists in the spiritual realm. If you mistake this power for something belonging only to abstract knowledge or heightened emotion, you will fail to receive it and live a life without radiance, marked by defeat in earthly circumstances.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes (Eph 6:10-11).
“Finally” suggests that having heard and understood the truth, we are now to be “strong (strengthened) in the Lord and in his mighty power.” It is like lighting the firewood placed in the hearth—setting it ablaze. Even if you attend a church service and hear the Word of God—feeling truly blessed in the process—unless what you have heard is ignited and fanned into a flame, no substantive “power” will be at work in your life. The Bible teaches that this is precisely why believers need to gather in one place. When believers—each carrying their own firewood—come together, the pile of fuel grows, making it far easier for the fire of the Holy Spirit to catch and blaze.
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting (Acts 2:1-2).
Furthermore, even if you were once kindled and caught fire, the flame will eventually lose its heat and die out. Even Timothy, who had experienced the fire many times before, needed to add fresh fuel and “fan into flame (rekindle)” again. So whether you were once on fire but are now merely smoldering, or have never truly caught fire, join us as we gather, add fresh fuel, and stir one another’s fires into a big blaze.
Paul wrote these words to Timothy during his second imprisonment in Rome, as he realized his life was drawing to a close. Similarly, Jesus spoke to His disciples after His resurrection, before His ascension to heaven:
I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high (Luke 24:49).
The phrase “until you have been clothed with power “ implies that, even though the disciples had witnessed Jesus’ death and resurrection, they had not yet received this “power.”
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
Just as mass-energy exists in the physical world, expressed by the equation E = mc2, a tangible, substantive power exists in the spiritual realm. If you mistake this power for something belonging only to abstract knowledge or heightened emotion, you will fail to receive it and live a life without radiance, marked by defeat in earthly circumstances.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes (Eph 6:10-11).
“Finally” suggests that having heard and understood the truth, we are now to be “strong (strengthened) in the Lord and in his mighty power.” It is like lighting the firewood placed in the hearth—setting it ablaze. Even if you attend a church service and hear the Word of God—feeling truly blessed in the process—unless what you have heard is ignited and fanned into a flame, no substantive “power” will be at work in your life. The Bible teaches that this is precisely why believers need to gather in one place. When believers—each carrying their own firewood—come together, the pile of fuel grows, making it far easier for the fire of the Holy Spirit to catch and blaze.
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting (Acts 2:1-2).
Furthermore, even if you were once kindled and caught fire, the flame will eventually lose its heat and die out. Even Timothy, who had experienced the fire many times before, needed to add fresh fuel and “fan into flame (rekindle)” again. So whether you were once on fire but are now merely smoldering, or have never truly caught fire, join us as we gather, add fresh fuel, and stir one another’s fires into a big blaze.
Speaker
Rev. Toru Asai
Rev. Toru Asai was born in Japan in 1952. While pursuing a degree in physics at Nagoya University, he received God’s calling to come to the U.S. In 1982, he began attending Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a major in Biblical Studies. He continued his graduate studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and received an M.A. in Semitic Languages and a Th.M. in Old Testament Studies.
He is well-versed in Semitic languages, including Hebrew. He taught Hebrew and Akkadian, also known as the Assyrian language, at Fuller Theological Seminary as part of the adjunct faculty. He was ordained as a pastor in 1996 by Grace Fellowship Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and has been pastoring Davar Kingdom of God since 1996. Through his ministry, he has devoted himself to raising up believers who stand firmly on the Word of God, with a gift for teaching and bringing insight into its mysteries.
His book Kami no Katachi ni (In the Image of God) was published by Japan Newspaper in 1994. He is married to Masami, and they have one daughter, Jun.
He is well-versed in Semitic languages, including Hebrew. He taught Hebrew and Akkadian, also known as the Assyrian language, at Fuller Theological Seminary as part of the adjunct faculty. He was ordained as a pastor in 1996 by Grace Fellowship Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and has been pastoring Davar Kingdom of God since 1996. Through his ministry, he has devoted himself to raising up believers who stand firmly on the Word of God, with a gift for teaching and bringing insight into its mysteries.
His book Kami no Katachi ni (In the Image of God) was published by Japan Newspaper in 1994. He is married to Masami, and they have one daughter, Jun.
Registration & Fees
Fee: Full-Time Participation
- The fees include lodging (room/bed), three meals a day and the usage of the facilities.
- You can apply as either a fulltime or a partial participant, but discounts are only for the fulltime participants.
- Children under age 3 are free, and no children under age 11 can attend without their parent or guardian.
- Seminar fees can be refunded except for $20 application fee when canceled before the deadline. Please be advised that no refund is made when canceled after the deadline.
- Adults (Ages 12 and Above): $400
- Children (Ages 4–11): $200
Fee: Partial Participation
- $30 per each session for adults and $15for children (ages 4-11).
- Meals are included in morning, afternoon and evening sessions, and lodging (room/bed) in night sessions. The fee for the use of the facilities is included in all sessions.
- Per Session: $30 for Adults
- Per Session: $15 for Children (Ages 4–11)
Registration Instructions
- Please complete the registration form and email it to camp@davar.org.
- Registration Deadline: Sunday, December 13, 2026
2026 Winter Bible Camp Registration Form
The registration form is available in two paper sizes: A4 and US Letter. Please download the version that matches your preferred paper size, complete the form, and submit it by email.
- We accept seminar payments by check or PayPal.
- If you choose to pay via PayPal, please cover any applicable transaction fees.
Highlights from Previous Seminars
Location & Directions
Camp Cedar Falls
East on I-10 San Bernardino Freeway. As you approach Redlands, take the Alabama off-ramp, turn left; go approximately two blocks, turn right on Lugonia. Continue on Lugonia, through Mentone (road will turn into Hwy. 38) to Angelus Oaks. Three miles past Angelus Oaks is Camp Cedar Falls (entrance on your left). It takes from 1½ to 2 hours from LA. After the city of Redlands, there is no gas station till Big Bear.
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