[手語每日靈修]一週年

台南市永華路耕讀園 (2013.3.31)

一塊非常大的石頭

一塊非常大的石頭
聖經閱讀：馬太福音27:57-28:8 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年3月31日(日)

馬太福音27:60告訴我們，有一塊非常大的石頭蓋住耶穌墳墓的入口。接下來的經節也告訴我們，有些猶太領袖害怕可能有人會偷走耶穌的身體，所以彼拉多就派羅馬兵丁看守墳墓。 　隔天一大早，忽然有一個「強烈的地震」(28:2)，一位天使從天上降下來、把入口的石頭滾開，那些看守墳墓的兵丁都「驚嚇得渾身發抖，像死人一般」(28:4)。 　但是耶穌其實已經從死裡復活了，那麼為什麼天使還要將石頭滾開呢？石頭必須被移開，這樣每個人才可以看見耶穌已經不在那裡了！耶穌已經勝了死亡！ 　今天，當你慶祝耶穌復活時，也想想當耶穌的跟從者聽到天使說：「他不在這裏；他已經復活了」(路加福音24:6a) 的時候，他們有多興奮。—IMJ 「我知道你們要找那被釘十字架的耶穌。他不在這裏，照他所說的，他已經復活了。你們過來，看安放他的地方。」 馬太福音28:5b-6 禱告：謝謝祢天父，謝謝祢賜下復活的救贖主。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

A Very Large Stone
Bible Reading: Matthew 27:57-28:8
Sunday, March 31, 2013

Matthew 27:60 tells us that a very large stone covered the entrance to Jesus’ tomb. The next few verses also tell us that some Jewish leaders were afraid that someone might try to steal Jesus’ body. So Pilate sent Roman soldiers to guard the tomb. 　Early in the morning of the next day, there was a “huge earthquake” (28:2). An angel came from the sky and rolled the stone away from the entrance. The soldiers who were guarding the tomb “shook with fear and then became like dead men” (28:4). 　But Jesus had already risen from the dead. So why did the angel roll away the stone? The stone needed to be moved so everyone could see that Jesus was not there! Jesus had conquered death! 　As you celebrate Jesus’ resurrection today, think about how excited Jesus’ followers were to hear the angel say, “Jesus is not here. He has risen from death” (Luke 24:6a). —IMJ “I know you are looking for Jesus, the one who was killed on the cross. But he is not here. He has risen from death, as he said he would. Come and see the place where his body was.” Matthew 28:5b-6 PRAYER: Thank You, Father, for our risen Savior. In His name. Amen.

在那十架之地 (4)

在那十架之地 (4)
聖經閱讀：路加福音23:54-56 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年3月30日(六)

今天的經文告訴我們，在耶穌的身體被安放在墓穴後接下來發生的事情。 　有些婦女從加利利一路跟隨耶穌到耶路撒冷，這些人可能就是當耶穌死時、在十字架旁的同一批婦人們 (約翰福音19:25) 。她們跟著約瑟、也看到了耶穌的墓穴，她們就回去「為他的身體預備香料和香油膏」。(第56a節) 　第56節經文的最後告訴我們，這些婦女卻先休息了，為甚麼呢？因為那天是安息日，上帝告訴猶太人在安息日這一天要休息。為耶穌的身體抹上香料很重要，但是，遵從上帝的法則更是重要。 　有時候我們會想，我們有很多重要的事一定要去做，但是，我們可以做的、最重要的事就是遵從上帝。我們可以藉由讀經來知道上帝要我們做什麼，今天就遵從祂、信任祂吧！—BH 「因為那天正是猶太人的預備日，那墓穴又很近，他們就把耶穌葬在那裏。」 約翰福音19:42 禱告：親愛的主，我願永遠尊榮祢並順服於祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (PPC譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

At the Cross (4)
Bible Reading: Luke 23:54-56
Saturday, March 30, 2013

Our Bible verses today tell us about what happened right after Jesus’ body was placed in the tomb. 　Some women had followed Jesus when He traveled to Jerusalem from Galilee. These are probably the same women who were at the cross when Jesus died (John 19:25). They followed Joseph and saw Jesus’ tomb. These women went “to prepare some sweet-smelling spices to put on the body” (verse 56a). 　The rest of verse 56 tells us that first the women rested. Why? Because it was the Sabbath Day, and God had told the Jews to rest on the Sabbath Day. It was important that they put spices on Jesus’ body, but it was even more important that the women obey God’s rules. 　Sometimes we think that we have very important things we must do. But the most important thing we can do is to obey God. We can read the Bible and learn what God wants us to do. Obey and trust Him today! —BH “The men put Jesus in that tomb because it was near, and the Jews were preparing to start their Sabbath Day.” John 19:42 PRAYER: Dear Lord, I want to always honor You and obey You. In His name. Amen.

在那十架之地 (3)

在那十架之地 (3)
聖經閱讀：路加福音23:50-53 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年3月29日(五)

耶穌死後，一個名叫約瑟的人帶走耶穌的身體、準備埋葬。約瑟是猶太議會的一員，今天閱讀的經文第50節告訴我們，他是一個「良善正直，一向盼望上帝主權的實現」的人。約瑟並不認同那些殺害耶穌的猶太領袖。 　約瑟把耶穌的身體從十字架取下來，用布把祂包好並安放在墓穴裡。約翰福音第19章告訴我們，有一個名叫尼哥德慕的人也和約瑟在一起，他帶了100磅的香料為安葬耶穌的身體作準備。 　約瑟和尼哥德慕在安葬耶穌的時候一定很傷心，但他們很願意照顧耶穌的身體，就算會被其他猶太領袖逮捕。約瑟和尼哥德慕想要表示他們對耶穌的愛。 　今天，我希望你愛耶穌，並且願意跟隨祂、順服祂。－BH 「兩個人用配著香料的麻紗把耶穌的身體裹好…在耶穌被釘十字架的地方有一個園子，裏面有一個沒有葬過人的新墓穴。」 約翰福音19:40-41 禱告：親愛的上帝，我愛祢！在我跟隨祢的每一天，請幫助我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (PPC譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

At the Cross (3)
Bible Reading: Luke 23:50-53
Friday, March 29, 2013

After Jesus died, a man named Joseph took Jesus’ body to prepare it for burial. Joseph was a member of the Jewish council. Verse 50 of our Bible Reading tells us that he “was a good man, who lived the way God wanted.” Joseph did not agree with the Jewish leaders who had killed Jesus. 　Joseph took Jesus’ body from the cross, wrapped it in cloth and laid it in a tomb. John, chapter 19, tells us that another man, Nicodemus, was with Joseph. Nicodemus brought 100 pounds of spices to prepare Jesus’ body for burial. 　Joseph and Nicodemus must have been very sad as they buried Jesus. But they were willing to take care of Jesus’ body even though other Jewish leaders could have arrested them. Joseph and Nicodemus wanted to show their love for Jesus. 　I hope you love Jesus and are willing to follow and obey Him today. —BH “These two men took Jesus’ body and wrapped it in pieces of linen cloth with the spices...In the garden there was a new tomb. No one had ever been buried there before.” John 19:40-41 PRAYER: Dear God, I love You! Please help me every day as I follow You. In His name. Amen.

在那十架之地 (2)

在那十架之地 (2)
聖經閱讀：路加福音23:32-43 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年3月28日(四)

今天的經文繼續告訴我們耶穌的死。兵士們擲骰子來決定誰可以得到耶穌的衣服，而猶太領袖則對耶穌吼叫，其他人也嘲笑耶穌。 　有兩個罪犯也同時被釘在十字架上，一個在耶穌的右邊，一個在耶穌的左邊。其中一個罪犯叫罵羞辱耶穌，但另一個罪犯卻對他說：「你就不怕上帝嗎？我們受刑是活該；我們所受的不正是我們該得的報應嗎？但是這人並沒有做過一件壞事。」（第40b-41節） 　這個罪犯知道自己做錯了很多事，他也知道耶穌是無辜的。世上的每一個人都必須知道自己是罪人，然後必須知道耶穌是贖他們罪孽的無瑕獻祭，並且要接受上帝救恩的禮物。 　今天就花點時間求上帝原諒你的罪，並謝謝祂藉著耶穌賜下的救恩。—BH 「你們這些從前遠離上帝、現在卻跟基督耶穌結合的人，藉著他的死，已經接近上帝。」 以弗所書2:13 禱告：親愛的天父，我承認我有罪，求祢 原諒我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (PPC譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

At the Cross (2)
Bible Reading: Luke 23:32-43
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Our Bible verses today continue to tell us about Jesus’ death. The soldiers threw dice to decide who would get Jesus’ clothes. The Jewish religious leaders yelled at Jesus. Other people laughed at Him. 　Two criminals were also hung on crosses — one on each side of Jesus. One of the criminals shouted insults at Jesus. But the other criminal said, “You should fear God. All of us will die soon. You and I are guilty. We deserve to die because we did wrong. But this man has done nothing wrong”He also knew that Jesus was innocent. Every person on earth needs to realize that they are a sinner. Then they need to know that Jesus was the perfect sacrifice for their sins, and accept His gift of salvation. 　Take time today to ask God to forgive your sins. And thank Him for salvation through Jesus. —BH 　“Yes, at one time you were far away from God, but now in Christ Jesus, you are brought near to him. You are brought near to God through the blood sacrifice of Christ.” Ephesians 2:13 PRAYER: Dear Father, I confess my sins and ask You to forgive me. In His name. Amen.

在那十架之地 (1)

在那十架之地 (1)
聖經閱讀：路加福音23:26-31 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年3月27日(三)

今天和接下來的幾天，我們將從路加福音第23章開始讀起，這些經節告訴我們耶穌死在十字架上的事情。 　彼拉多判決耶穌要被釘死在十字架上，兵士們就把祂帶離到一個名為各各他的山丘上，他們逼迫耶穌要背著祂的木頭十字架。在這之前，兵士們已經用鞭子毒打了耶穌，耶穌太虛弱以致於無法背起那笨重的十字架，所以兵士們便逼迫一個人「把十字架擱在他肩上，叫他背著，跟在耶穌後面走」 (第26b 節) 。 　那個被迫背起耶穌十字架的人叫西門，他是從古利奈來的人。也許西門根本就不知道耶穌是誰，我很想知道他背著十字架、跟在耶穌後面走到各各他的時候，他心裡面有什麼樣的感想。 　人們強逼西門去背耶穌的十字架，但是並沒有人強迫耶穌要死在十字架上，祂是心甘情願為我們捨棄生命的，為甚麼呢？因為祂愛我們並要我們得到上帝的救恩。 　因著耶穌願意為我們死，我們要讚美上帝！－BH 「他們把耶穌帶到一個地方，叫各各他，意思就是『髑髏岡』。於是他們把耶穌釘在十字架上。」 馬可福音15:22, 24a 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢讓耶穌願意為我犧牲祂的生命。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (PPC譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

At the Cross (1)
Bible Reading: Luke 23:26-31
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Today and for the next few days, we will look at verses from Luke, chapter 23. These verses tell us about Jesus dying on the cross. 　Pilate sentenced Jesus to die on a cross. The soldiers led Him away to a hill called Golgotha. They forced Jesus to carry His own wooden cross. Before this, the soldiers had beaten Jesus. He was too weak to carry the heavy cross. So they forced a man “to carry Jesus’ cross and walk behind him” (verse 26b). 　The man who carried Jesus’ cross was named Simon. He was from Cyrene. Maybe Simon did not even know who Jesus was. I wonder how Simon felt as he walked behind Jesus to Golgotha. 　People forced Simon to carry Jesus’ cross. But no one forced Jesus to die on the cross. He was willing to give up His life for us. Why? Because He loves us and wants us to receive God’s gift of salvation. 　Praise God that Jesus was willing to die for us! —BH “They led Jesus to the place called Golgotha. (Golgotha means “The Place of the Skull.”) The soldiers nailed Jesus to a cross.” Mark 15:22,24a PRAYER: God, thank You that Jesus was willing to give up His life for me. In His name. Amen.

主的死

主的死
聖經閱讀：哥林多前書11:23-32 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年3月26日(二)

當耶穌死在十字架上的時候，魔鬼一定非常開心，因為魔鬼認為牠終於得勝了。但是，三天後，耶穌復活了。 　現在，魔鬼大概不會喜歡想起耶穌的死，因為這會提醒牠耶穌得勝了，而且耶穌的死也提醒魔鬼，有一天上帝會懲罰牠。但是，身為基督徒，我們應該要思想耶穌的死。 　在今天閱讀的經文中，保羅談到了聖餐，第26節中保羅說：「所以，直到主再來，每逢吃這餅喝這杯的時候，你們是在宣告主的死。」 　我們不應該只是在復活節時思想耶穌的死，我們應該時時刻刻都思想這件事。今天就花時間思想耶穌的死，並感謝祂為你受死，而讓你能擁有永遠與祂同住的生命。—ECW 「吃過後，他照樣拿起杯，說：『這杯是上帝用我的血所立的新約。你們每次喝的時候，應該這樣做，來記念我。』」 哥林多前書11:25 禱告：上帝，幫助我永遠記得耶穌為我所做的一切。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

The Lord’s Death
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

When Jesus died on the cross, the devil must have been very happy. The devil thought that he had finally won. But three days later, Jesus arose. 　The devil probably doesn’t like to think about Jesus’ death. It reminds him that Jesus won. And Jesus’ death reminds the devil that someday God will punish him. But as Christians, we are supposed to think about Jesus’ death. 　In our Bible Reading today, Paul talked about the Lord’s Supper. Paul said in verse 26, “This means that every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are telling others about the Lord’s death until he comes again.” 　We should not just think about Jesus’ death at Easter time, we should think about it all the time. Take time today to think about Jesus’ death. Thank Him for dying so that you can have life forever with Him. —ECW “In the same way, after they ate, Jesus took the cup of wine. He said, ‘This cup represents the new agreement from God, which begins with my blood sacrifice. When you drink this, do it to remember me.’” 1 Corinthians 11:25 PRAYER: God, help me to always remember what Jesus did for me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

受苦與剛強

受苦與剛強
聖經閱讀：哥林多後書12:1-10 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年3月25日(一)

今天，我們經常會讀到一些人有「瀕死經驗」的消息，這些人說，他們感受到上帝用一種無法解釋的方式與他們同在，而這些經歷用令人驚訝的方式改變了人們的生命。 　在三十年前的一場嚴重車禍後，我也有類似的經歷，那個時候並沒有人會去談這些瀕死的經驗，但在我讀過了今天經文中保羅的經歷後，我終於明白在我身上發生什麼事了。 　上帝原本可以選擇醫治我身上的傷，但祂沒有，就像保羅被賜予「一根刺」(第7節) 的痛苦，同樣的痛苦讓我不敢驕傲並教導我不倚靠自己的力量。 　沒有人會喜歡遇到問題和受苦，但是就在這段痛苦的時間裡，我們確實學會倚靠上帝。你是軟弱的嗎？那麼就歡呼吧！然後學像保羅說：「我樂意忍受軟弱、侮慢、困苦、艱難，和迫害；因為我甚麼時候軟弱，甚麼時候就剛強。」(第10b節) —JKS 「他卻回答我：『你只要我的恩典就夠了；因為我的能力在你軟弱的時候顯得最剛強。』」 哥林多後書12:9a 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢教導我要倚靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Suffering and Strength
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Monday, March 25, 2013

Today we often read about people who have “near death” experiences. These people say that they felt God’s presence in ways they can’t explain. These experiences change people’s lives in amazing ways. 　I had a similar experience after a serious car accident thirty years ago. Back then people did not talk about these experiences. After I read about Paul’s experience in today’s Bible Reading, I finally understood what had happened to me. 　God could have chosen to heal me from my injuries, but He did not. Like Paul, I was given a “painful problem” (verse 7) and suffering. This suffering has kept me from becoming proud and taught me that I can’t depend on my own strength. 　No one enjoys problems and suffering. But it is during those times that we really rely on God. Are you weak? Then rejoice! And like Paul, learn to say, “I am glad when I am persecuted and have problems, because it is when I am weak that I am really strong” (verse 10b). —JKS “But the Lord said, ‘My grace is all you need. Only when you are weak can everything be done completely by my power.’” 2 Corinthians 12:9a PRAYER: God, thank You for teaching me to rely on You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

安靜之處

安靜之處
聖經閱讀：馬太福音6:5-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年3月24日(日)

今天的經文中，耶穌談到「禱告」，祂說，當我們禱告的時候，不應該站在公眾的場合讓人家聽見或看見我們禱告。耶穌說，我們反而應該要：「你禱告的時候，要進你的內室，關上門，向在隱密中的天父禱告。那位看得見你在隱密中做事的天父一定會獎賞你。」(第6a節). 　早上，我喜歡在大家醒來之前早點起床，我會坐在喜歡的椅子上喝杯咖啡，我會讀經和禱告。這是我特別的安靜之處，我感覺很放鬆，而且跟上帝很親近。 　能有個安靜之處很棒，但是你可以在任何時間、任何地點向上帝禱告。你可以在開車上班時禱告，也可以在使用電腦工作時禱告，而當你在賣場購物時，你同樣可以跟上帝說話。 　今天就用一些時間跟上帝說話，你要感謝讚美祂，你要告訴上帝你的心情，然後求祂幫助你服事祂、順服祂。—JK 「我們在天上的父親：願人都尊崇你的聖名；願你在世上掌權；願你的旨意實現在地上，如同實現在天上。」 馬太福音 6:9b-10 禱告：親愛的上帝，今天我想要有一段時間跟祢在一起。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SSL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Quiet Place
Bible Reading: Matthew 6:5-13
Sunday, March 24, 2013

In our Bible Reading, Jesus talked about prayer. He said when we pray, we should not stand in a public place so other people can hear/see our prayers. Instead, Jesus said, “...when you pray, you should go into your room and close the door. Then pray to your Father. He is there in that private place” (verse 6a). 　I like to get up early in the morning before anyone else is awake. I sit in my favorite chair and drink a cup of coffee. I read the Bible and pray. This is my special quiet place. I feel relaxed and close to God. 　It is great to have a special quiet place, but you can pray to God anywhere and anytime. You can pray as you are driving to work. You can pray as you type on your computer. And you can talk to God while you are shopping at the mall. 　Spend some time today talking with God. Praise and thank Him. Tell God how you feel. Then ask Him to help you serve and obey Him. —JK “Our Father in heaven, we pray that your name will always be kept holy. We pray that your kingdom will come — that what you want will be done here on earth, the same as in heaven.” Matthew 6:9b-10 PRAYER: Dear God, I want to spend time with You today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

堅定的信心

堅定的信心
聖經閱讀：羅馬書4:16-25 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年3月23日(六)

我爸爸教我學會騎腳踏車，學騎腳踏車並不容易，我得在兩個輪子上保持平衡，努力不讓自己跌下來，如果有爸爸幫我，就容易多了。 　我還記得是怎麼學會騎腳踏車的。當我騎上腳踏車時，爸爸就跟在我後面、牢牢地抓住腳踏車的後座，一開始，他幫我控制方向，等到我比較有把握時，他就只扶著座墊。 　我信任我爸爸，我知道他不會讓我跌下來，他會一直等到我準備好、可以自己騎的時候才放手。我相信爸爸並對他的教導有信心。 　如果我們想要讓上帝高興，就需要對祂有同樣的信心。我們要相信上帝會永遠跟我們在一起，祂不會讓我們失望，我們今天的經文提到亞伯拉罕「不因此削弱了信心」。(第19b節) 　今天就學像亞伯拉罕一樣，對上帝有堅定的信心，信任祂會每天引導你。—PD 「你們要警醒，要在信仰上站穩，要勇敢，要剛強。一切工作都要憑著愛心去做。」 哥林多前書 16:13 禱告：上帝，我有信心祢會愛我、照顧我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SSL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Strong Faith
Bible Reading: Romans 4:16-25
Saturday, March 23, 2013

My dad taught me how to ride a bicycle. Learning to ride was not easy. I had to balance on two wheels and try not to fall off. It was much easier with Dad’s help. 　I can still remember how I learned to ride my bike. I sat on the bike, and Dad walked behind me. He firmly held onto the back of my bicycle seat. At first, he helped me steer. When I gained some confidence, he only held onto the seat of the bike. 　I trusted my dad. I knew that he would not let me fall. He waited until I was ready to ride by myself, and then he let go of the bicycle. I had faith in him and the things he taught me. 　If we want to please God, we need to have this same kind of faith. We need to believe that God will always be with us and never fail us. Our Bible verses today talk about Abraham whose “faith never became weak” (verse 19b). 　Be like Abraham today. Have a strong faith in God and trust Him to guide you every day. —PD “Be careful. Hold firmly to your faith. Have courage and be strong. Do everything in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 PRAYER: God, I have faith that You will love me and take care of me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

教會

教會
聖經閱讀：馬太福音28:16-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年3月22日(五)

教會的任務是什麼？聖經清楚告訴我們設立教會的目的。 　在今天的聖經經節中，我們讀到耶穌在升天與上帝同在之前，對門徒所說的最後幾句話。耶穌告訴門徒：「所以，你們要去，使萬國萬民都作我的門徒，奉父、子、聖靈的名給他們施洗，並且教導他們遵守我所給你們的一切命令。」（19-20a節）這就是教會的任務。 　上帝希望所有人都跟隨祂、敬拜祂，身為基督徒，我們應該出去傳揚並分享福音給其他人。我們有責任要在本地、在全國各地、並在國際間分享耶穌的福音。我們可以向鄰居分享耶穌的福音，也可以幫助那些在其他國家救助窮人和孤兒的宣教士。 　今天我要挑戰你去向某人分享耶穌的福音。就走出去經歷上帝對全人類的愛吧！—JS* 「門徒出去，到處傳福音；主與他們同工」 馬可福音16:20a 禱告：天父，今天請讓我知道如何向別人分享你的愛。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (KCC譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

The Church
Bible Reading: Matthew 28:16-20
Friday, March 22, 2013

What is the mission of the church? The Bible clearly tells us the purpose of the church. 　In our Bible verse today, we read some of the last words Jesus spoke to His disciples before He went away to be with God in heaven. Jesus told the disciples, “So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything that I have told you to do” (verses 19-20a). That is the mission of the church. 　God wants all people to follow and worship Him. As Christians, we need to reach out and share this Good News with other people. We have a responsibility to share about Jesus locally, nationally and internationally. We can tell our neighbors about Jesus as well as help missionaries who work with poor people and orphans in other countries. 　I challenge you to share the news about Jesus with someone today. Experience God’s love for all people in the world. —JS* “The followers went everywhere in the world telling people the Good News, and the Lord helped them.” Mark 16:20a PRAYER: Father, show me how I can share Your love with someone today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.