亞薩

亞薩
聖經閱讀：詩篇50:1-23 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年6月1日(六)

今天的聖經閱讀是一首詩歌，是一個名叫亞薩的人寫的，這可能跟歷代志上16:5-7所提到的是同一個人。 　亞薩是一個利未人，利未支派的人負責照顧聖殿，和以色列人敬拜時的各樣服事。歷代志上16:5說，亞薩是服事敬拜的一個樂團團長；歷代志上16:7告訴我們，大衛揀選亞薩和他的兄弟唱歌讚美上帝。 　亞薩寫這首歌來讚美上帝，但是他寫下這些經節，也為了要提醒以色列人應該遵從上帝。上帝說以色列人並未遵從祂，他們忽視祂的命令、說邪惡的話、並且說謊（第16-19節）。但是在第21節，上帝說：「……我默不作聲，你還以為我跟你一樣嗎？但我要譴責你，讓你看清楚這些事。」 　當以色列人敬拜上帝時，他們唱詩篇第50篇，這首詩歌提醒他們要遵從上帝，而這些經文也應該能鼓勵我們去跟上帝保持親近。—ECW 「順從我命令的人，我一定拯救。」 詩篇50:23b 禱告：天父，今天我願服事祢、遵從祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (KCC譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Asaph
Bible Reading: Psalm 50:1-23
Saturday June 1, 2013

Our Bible Reading today is a song written by a man named Asaph. This is probably the same man mentioned in 1 Chronicles 16:5-7. 　Asaph was a Levite. Members of this tribe took care of the temple and Israelite worship services. 1 Chronicles 16:5 says that Asaph was the leader of a group who played musical instruments for worship. 1 Chronicles 16:7 tells us that David chose Asaph and his brothers to sing praises to God. 　Asaph wrote this song to praise God. But he also wrote these verses to remind the Israelites that they should obey God. God said that they had disobeyed Him by ignoring His commands, saying evil things and telling lies (verses 16-19). But in verse 21, God said, “...I will not be quiet any longer. I will correct you and make clear what I have against you.” 　The Israelites sang Psalm 50 as they worshiped God. This song reminded them to obey God. And these verses should encourage us, too, to stay close to God. —ECW “Whoever decides to live right will see my power to save.” Psalm 50:23b PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I want to serve and obey You today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.