安得烈

安得烈
聖經閱讀：約翰福音1:35-42 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年1月31日(五)

安得烈是最先跟隨耶穌的人之一，今天的經文告訴我們，安得烈在跟隨耶穌之前，他先跟隨了施洗約翰。當約翰指著耶穌說：「看哪，上帝的羔羊！」時，安得烈當時就跟約翰在一起。在這之後，安得烈就跟隨耶穌，並向祂學習。 　昨天我們談到彼得，彼得是安得烈的哥哥，他們兩人都是漁夫。也許安得烈害怕向彼得傳講耶穌，但是經文的第42節說，安得烈帶彼得去見耶穌。 　有時候，向家人傳講耶穌是困難的，我們也許會害怕他們會拒絕接受耶穌，或者認為我們很愚蠢，但我們應該要像安得烈一樣，去向所有我們的家人和朋友傳講耶穌。 　今天就以安得烈為榜樣，去向某人分享耶穌的福音！－DF 「他先去找他的哥哥西門，對他說：『我們已經遇見彌賽亞了。』(「彌賽亞」 的意思是「基督」 。)」 約翰福音1:41 禱告：親愛的天父，我好高興認識耶穌，我願去向家人和朋友分享這個福音。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Andrew
Bible Reading: John 1:35-42
Friday, January 31, 2014

Andrew was one of the first people to follow Jesus. Our Bible Reading tells us that before Andrew followed Jesus, he followed John the Baptizer. Andrew was with John when he pointed to Jesus and said (verse 36b), “Look, the Lamb of God!” After this, Andrew followed Jesus and learned from Him. 　Yesterday we talked about Peter. Peter was Andrew’s brother. Peter and Andrew were fishermen. Maybe Andrew was afraid to tell Peter about Jesus. But verse 42 says that Andrew brought Peter to Jesus. 　Sometimes it is hard to tell our family members about Jesus. We may be afraid that they will reject Jesus or think we are foolish. We should be like Andrew and share Jesus with all of our family and friends. 　Follow Andrew’s example today. Share the Good News about Jesus with someone! —DF “The first thing Andrew did was to go and find his brother Simon. Andrew said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah.’ (‘Messiah’ means ‘Christ.’)” John 1:41 PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, I am so glad that I know about Jesus. I want to share this Good News with my family and friends. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

彼得 (西門)

彼得 (西門)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳2:37-42 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年1月30日(四)

今天我們要來談彼得，他也被稱作西門。馬太、馬可、路加、以及約翰福音都形容彼得是個有行動力的人，同時也形容他是一個有時候該聆聽卻多話的人。 　彼得在水面上行走，直到他把目光移開、不看耶穌時，就開始往下沉。還有一次，彼得誇口他永遠不會離開耶穌，但是才幾個小時，彼得就說了三次他不認識耶穌。 　很多人看彼得只會看到他的缺點，但是在今天的經文中，我們看見了一個新的彼得，他一直被聖靈充滿，這時的彼得是一個勇敢的佈道家。 　也許對你來說，去說或是去做正確的事很困難，也許你害怕向人傳講耶穌，但是上帝可以改變你──就像他改變彼得一樣。今天就讓上帝透過你來作工！ －DF 「議員們看見彼得和約翰那麼勇敢，又曉得他們是沒有受過甚麼教育的平常人，十分希奇，就理會到這兩人原是跟隨過耶穌的。」 使徒行傳4:13 禱告：親愛的上帝，今天我願去向人傳講耶穌。奉主的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Peter (Simon)
Bible Reading: Acts 2:37-42
Thursday, January 30, 2014

Today we will talk about Peter, who was also called Simon. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John describe Peter as a man of action. They also describe him as a man who sometimes talked when he should have listened. 　Peter walked on water until he took his eyes off Jesus. Then he started to sink. Another time Peter boasted that he would never leave Jesus. Within hours, Peter said three times that he did not know Jesus. 　Many people look at Peter and see his weaknesses. But in our Bible Reading today we see a new Peter. He has been filled with the Holy Spirit. Peter is now a courageous preacher. 　Maybe it is hard for you to say and do the right things. Maybe you are afraid to tell other people about Jesus. God can change you — just like He changed Peter. Let God work through you today. —DF “The Jewish leaders understood that Peter and John had no special training or education. But they also saw that they were not afraid to speak. So the leaders were amazed. They also realized that Peter and John had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 PRAYER: Dear God, I want to tell other people about Jesus today. In His name.

耶穌揀選十二使徒

耶穌揀選十二使徒
聖經閱讀：路加福音6:12-16 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年1月29日(三)

當時有很多人跟隨耶穌。今天的經文告訴我們，耶穌整夜向上帝禱告，然後耶穌揀選了十二個人成為祂特別的助手，這些助手有時候被稱為「使徒」。這些人和耶穌同工了三年，他們從耶穌的教導中學習，也看見耶穌行了許多神蹟。之後，這十二個人幫助建立了上帝在世上的教會。 　這些使徒是什麼人呢？他們只是平凡人，大多數來自社會底層，而且沒有受過教育。這些人並不完美──每個人都有缺點，但是耶穌揀選了這些人成為教會的根基。 　接下來的十二天，我們會讀到關於這些使徒的事情，我們將會知道他們和耶穌在一起時所做的事，但最重要的是，我們將會看見他們獻上生命來向人傳講耶穌。 　耶穌的使徒願意為上帝捨棄生命。讚美上帝賜下這些非常愛主的平凡人！ －DF* 「從他們當中揀選了十二個人，稱他們為使徒。」 路加福音6:13a 禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下願意跟隨祢的人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Jesus Chooses 12
Bible Reading: Luke 6:12-16
Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Many people followed Jesus. Our Bible Reading tells us that Jesus prayed to God all night. Then Jesus chose twelve men to be His special helpers. These helpers are sometimes called apostles. These men worked with Jesus for three years. They learned from His teaching and watched Jesus do many miracles. Then these twelve men helped establish God’s church on earth. 　Who were these apostles? They were ordinary men. Most of them came from the lower class and were uneducated. These men were not perfect — each man had weaknesses. But Jesus chose these men to be the foundation of the church. 　For the next twelve days we will read about these apostles. We will learn what they did when they were with Jesus. But most important, we will see that they dedicated their lives to telling people about Jesus. 　Jesus’ apostles were willing to give up their lives for God. Praise God for these ordinary men who loved God so much! —DF “He chose twelve of them and called them apostles.” Luke 6:13a PRAYER: Father, thank You for people who are willing to follow You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

耶穌長大成人

耶穌長大成人
聖經閱讀：路加福音2:51-52 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年1月28日(二)

人們都喜歡看孩子的相片，我們在相簿裡放滿了孩子跟孫子的相片。當我們看這些相片時，就可以看見孩子是如何從小嬰孩長大成人。 　聖經並沒有告訴我們太多耶穌小時候的事情，但是今天的經文給了我們一些關於耶穌的重要訊息。首先，我們知道耶穌順服他的父母：「耶穌和他們回拿撒勒去，事事都順從他們」(第51節)。 　其次，我們知道耶穌身體上的成長，經文的第52節說祂長得更高了。第三，我們知道耶穌「深得上帝和人的喜愛」(第52b節)。 　我們必須學像耶穌，我們應該要順服，並且應該活出蒙上帝喜悅的生命。今天就研讀上帝的話語，然後你就會做出正確的選擇，並成為上帝真正的僕人。 －PD* 「我為你們禱告的是：你們的愛心會不斷地跟真知識和判斷力一齊增進……你們的生活會充滿著憑藉耶穌基督才能有的仁義果子，來榮耀讚美上帝。」 腓立比書1:9-11 禱告：天父，謝謝祢為我賜下耶穌和祂的榜樣。奉主的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Jesus Grew Up
Bible Reading: Luke 2:51-52
Tuesday, January 28, 2014

People enjoy looking at pictures of children. We fill photo albums with pictures of our children and grandchildren. As we look at the pictures, we can see how children grow from tiny babies into adults. 　The Bible does not tell us much about Jesus as a child, but our Bible verses today give us some important information about Jesus. First, we learn that Jesus obeyed His parents. “Jesus went with them to Nazareth and obeyed them” (verse 51b). 　Second, we learn that Jesus grew physically. Verse 52 says that He grew taller. And third, we learn that “God was pleased with him and so were the people who knew him” (verse 52b). 　We need to be like Jesus. We should be obedient, and we should live so that God is pleased with us. Read and study God’s Word today. Then you will make right choices and be a true servant for God. —PD “This is my prayer for you: that your love will grow more and more...that your life will be full of the many good works that are produced by Jesus Christ to bring glory and praise to God.” Philippians 1:9-11 PRAYER: Father, thank You for Jesus and His example for me. In His name. Amen.

一個財主

一個財主
聖經閱讀：馬可福音10:17-23 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年1月27日(一)

馬太、馬可和路加福音都告訴我們，有一個人來找耶穌的故事。在今天經文的第17節中，我們看到那個人問耶穌一個問題：「良善的老師，我該做甚麼才能夠得到永恆的生命呢？」 　耶穌列舉了一些舊約的誡命來回答他，而那人告訴耶穌，他從小就一直遵守這些誡命，接著耶穌告訴那人：「你還缺少一件。去賣掉你所有的產業，把錢捐給窮人，你就會有財富積存在天上；然後來跟從我。」（第21b節） 　那個人臉色變了，垂頭喪氣地走了，為什麼呢？因為對他來說，金錢和財產比跟隨耶穌更加重要。有時候我們也會像那個人一樣，將財產、金錢和嗜好看得比遵從上帝更加重要。 　今天就想一想自己生命，對你來說，是不是有一些事情或活動比服事耶穌更加重要呢？就讓耶穌成為你生命的中心吧！ －CW* 「那個人一聽見這話，臉色變了，垂頭喪氣地走了，因為他很富有。」 馬可福音10:22a 禱告：上帝，我願永遠蒙祢喜悅，並且讓耶穌在我的生命中居首位。 奉主的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

A Rich Man
Bible Reading: Mark 10:17-23
Monday, January 27, 2014

Matthew, Mark and Luke tell us about a man who came to Jesus. In verse 17 of our Bible Reading, we see that the man asked Jesus a question. “Good Teacher, what must I do to get the life that never ends?” 　Jesus answered by listing some of the Old Testament commands. The man told Jesus he had been obeying those commands since he was a boy. Then Jesus told the man, “There is still one thing you need to do. Go and sell everything you have. Give the money to those who are poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and follow me” (verse 21b). 　The man was upset and went away sad. Why? Because his money and possessions were more important to him than following Jesus. Sometimes we are like that man. We make our possessions, our money and our hobbies more important than obeying God. 　Think about your life today. Are there things or activities that are more important to you than serving Jesus? Make Jesus the center of your life. —CW* “The man was upset when Jesus told him to give away his money. He didn’t want to do this, because he was very rich.” Mark 10:22a PRAYER: God, I want to always please You and make Jesus first in my life. In His name. Amen.

相信上帝

相信上帝
聖經閱讀：詩篇91:1-16 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年1月26日(日)

我一直過著平凡的生活，我很忙，沒時間思考死亡，以及我跟上帝的關係。 　後來我跟一個得了癌症的人成了朋友，我很努力幫助她、支持她。之後，她要求我搬去德州，這樣才可以給她更多的幫助。我搬到了德州，而且很快明白，我的朋友將不久人世。 　我的朋友告訴我，她相信上帝。當她過世的時候，我才開始思考死亡，並對自己的未來感到害怕。最後，我決定我必須跟隨耶穌，並且接受祂的救恩禮物。 　今天的經文談到上帝如何保護我們：「因為你以上主為避難所，以至高者為居所。」(第9節) 　也許你正在思考死亡和你的未來。就將你的生命交給上帝，祂會照顧你，並且賜給你永遠與祂同住的生命。 －JJ* 「上帝說：我要拯救愛我的人；我要保護敬拜我的人。」 詩篇91:14 禱告：天父，我期待永遠與祢同住。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Trust in the Lord
Bible Reading: Psalm 91:1-16
Sunday, January 26, 2014

I was living a normal life. I was busy, and I didn’t have time to think about death and my relationship with God. 　Then I became friends with someone who had cancer. I tried to help my friend and support her. Later she asked me to move to Texas so I could help her more. I moved to Texas, and soon I realized that my friend would not live long. 　My friend told me that she believed in God. When she died, I started thinking about death. I became afraid of my future. Finally I decided that I needed to follow Jesus and accept His gift of salvation. 　Our Bible verses today talk about how God protects us. “You trust in the Lord for protection. You have made God Most High your place of safety” (verse 9). 　Maybe you are thinking about death and your future. Give your life to God. He will take care of you and give you life with Him forever. —JJ* “The Lord says, ‘If someone trusts me, I will save them. I will protect my followers who call to me for help.’” Psalm 91:14 PRAYER: Father, I look forward to living with You forever. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

見證人

見證人
聖經閱讀：馬可福音16:14-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年1月25日(六)

我們活在世上的理由是什麼呢？上帝希望我們認識祂，並且跟祂有一個私人關係。但是，在我們信主之後呢？這時我們活著的理由又是什麼呢？ 　今天的經文告訴我們，基督徒在世上有至為重要的任務。我們要去向每一個我們所遇見的人傳講耶穌的福音。 　耶穌從死裡復活之後，祂跟門徒見面並教導他們。當耶穌準備好要回到天上時，祂告訴門徒：「你們要到世界各地去，向全人類傳福音。信而接受洗禮的，必然得救；不信的，要被定罪」（第15-16節）。 　我們在世上的任務就是成為耶穌的見證人，我希望今天你將會成為一個見證人。就去向某一個必須認識上帝的慈愛與救恩的人分享耶穌的福音。 —RK* 「門徒出去，到處傳福音；主與他們同工，藉著所行的神蹟，證明他們所傳的道是真實的。」 馬可福音16:20 禱告：上帝，我願去向人傳講祢的愛子，耶穌。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Witness
Bible Reading: Mark 16:14-20
Saturday, January 25, 2014

What is our reason for living on earth? God wants us to know Him and have a personal relationship with Jesus. But what about after we become a Christian? What is our reason for living then? 　Our Bible Reading today tells us that Christians have the most important job on earth. We are to tell the Good News about Jesus to everyone we meet. 　After Jesus rose from the dead, He met with His disciples and taught them. As Jesus was getting ready to return to heaven, He told His followers, “Go everywhere in the world. Tell the Good News to everyone. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved. But those who do not believe will be judged guilty” (verses 15b-16). 　Our job here on earth is to be a witness for Jesus. I hope you will be a witness today. Share the Good News about Jesus with someone who needs to know about God’s love and salvation. —RK* “The followers went everywhere in the world telling people the Good News, and the Lord helped them. By giving them power to do miracles the Lord proved that their message was true.” Mark 16:20 PRAYER: God, I want to tell people about Your Son, Jesus. In His name. Amen.

送給耶穌的禮物

送給耶穌的禮物
聖經閱讀：馬太福音2:1-12 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年1月24日(五)

今天的經文是聖誕故事的一部份。這些經節告訴我們關於那幾個東方博士的事情。我們對這幾個人所知不多，也許他們是研究星象的人。 　那些博士來朝拜耶穌，那位「猶太人的王」（第2節）。他們帶來要送給耶穌的禮物，可能就是那時用來送給世上君王的禮物──黃金、乳香、和沒藥。 　對現今的我們來說，這些禮物也許讓人覺得奇怪。黃金是尊貴、財富的象徵，很多君王頭上戴的冠冕都是黃金作的。當燃燒乳香時，它會發出極香的味道，這也許一直以來是「敬拜」的象徵。沒藥是一種香料，它被用在預備要埋葬的軀體上，也許這個禮物是預表耶穌在十字架上的死。 　那些博士帶這些禮物來表達他們對耶穌的尊崇。我們也可以藉著獻上我們的生命和我們的服事來表達對耶穌的尊崇。 —NW 「他們進了屋子，看見小孩子和他的母親馬利亞，就俯伏朝拜這孩子，然後打開寶盒」 馬太福音2:11a 禱告：天父，謝謝祢差派耶穌到世上。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Gifts for Jesus
Bible Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Friday, January 24, 2014

Our Bible Reading today is part of the Christmas story. These verses tell us about the wise men. We do not know a lot about these men, but they probably studied the stars. 　The wise men came to see Jesus, “the king of the Jews” (verse 2). The gifts these men brought to Jesus were gifts that would be given to an earthly king — gold, frankincense and myrrh. 　These gifts may seem strange to us today. Gold was a symbol for royalty and wealth. Many kings wore crowns made out of gold. When frankincense was burned, it gave off a very nice smell. This may have been a symbol of worship. Myrrh was a spice that was used to prepare bodies for burial. Perhaps this gift predicted Jesus’ death on the cross. 　The wise men brought gifts to show honor to Jesus. We can show honor to Jesus by giving Him our lives and our service. —NW “The wise men came to the house where the child was with his mother Mary. They bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened the boxes of gifts they had brought for him.” Matthew 2:11a PRAYER: Father, thank You for sending Jesus to earth. In His name. Amen.

耶穌的幫助

耶穌的幫助
聖經閱讀：馬太福音14:22-33 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年1月23日(四)

耶穌的門徒那時在湖上的一艘船上，風勢很猛烈。然後耶穌朝著門徒而來，祂走在水面上。當門徒剛看到祂時，都以為耶穌是鬼魂，他們受到了驚嚇！ 　耶穌告訴他們不要害怕。然後彼得問耶穌，他是否可以走在水面上、到祂那裡去。於是，彼得走下船，開始走向耶穌，但是他看風浪很大，「心裏害怕，開始往下沉」(第30b節)。所以，耶穌伸手幫助了彼得。 　當彼得開始往下沉時，耶穌原本可以平息風浪，這樣彼得就不會害怕了，但祂沒有，耶穌反而「伸手拉住他」（第31a節）並幫助他上船。有時候，我們也會遇到令人害怕的事情，耶穌並不會拿掉這些可怕的事情，祂反而幫助我們去面對問題和煩惱。 　今天你是否遇到困難呢？無論你的問題是什麼，不要忘記耶穌將與你同在，祂會陪伴著你，並且幫助你。 —NM 「船上的門徒都向他下拜，說：『你真是上帝的兒子。』」 馬太福音14:33 禱告：親愛的上帝，謝謝祢賜下永遠照顧我的耶穌。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Jesus’ Help
Bible Reading: Matthew 14:22-33
Thursday, January 23, 2014

Jesus’ followers were in a boat on the lake. The wind was blowing hard. Then Jesus came to them, walking on the water. When the followers first saw Him, they thought Jesus was a ghost. They were frightened! 　Jesus told them to not be afraid. Then Peter asked Jesus if he could walk to Him on the water. Peter got out of the boat and started walking to Jesus. But Peter looked at the water and the waves. “He was afraid and began sinking into the water” (verse 30b). So Jesus reached out and helped Peter. 　When Peter began to sink, Jesus could have calmed the waves so Peter wouldn’t be afraid. Instead, Jesus “caught Peter with his hand” (verse 31a) and helped him into the boat. Sometimes we face scary things, too. Jesus does not always take them away. Instead, He helps us face our problems and worries. 　Are you facing problems today? No matter what your problems are, don’t forget that Jesus will be with you. He will stay close to you and help you. —NM “Then the followers in the boat worshiped Jesus and said, ‘You really are the Son of God.’” Matthew 14:33 PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for Jesus, who always takes care of me. In His name. Amen.

相信上帝

相信上帝
聖經閱讀：希伯來書11:1-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年1月22日(三)

我跟我太太在婚姻生活中遇到了一些財務困難，有一次，我太太兼了兩份工作來幫助支應開銷。 　就在那個時候，我向太太提議要奉獻收入的十分之一給上帝。我太太那時並不確定這是一個好主意，她不認為我們可以奉獻出那麼多錢而還能夠生活。但我提醒她，我們的錢並不真的屬於我們──它屬於上帝。 　我太太和我都相信上帝會照顧我們，所以我們就開始十一奉獻。上帝用很多不同的方式來照顧我們、祝福我們。希伯來書第11章談到一些相信上帝的聖經人物，因為他們的信心，上帝就祝福他們。 　今天就將你的金錢、你的財產交託給上帝，祂將會用許多奇妙的方式來供應你並祝福你！—MA* 「那麼，信心是甚麼呢？信心是對所盼望的事有把握，對不能看見的事能肯定。古人能夠贏得上帝的贊許就是由於他們相信上帝。」 希伯來書11:1-2 禱告：天上的父，謝謝祢讓我們可以從聖經中學習信心的功課。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Faith in God
Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:1-13
Wednesday, January 22, 2014

My wife and I have faced financial struggles in our marriage. At one time, my wife was working two jobs to help pay the bills. 　It was at that time I suggested to my wife that we give God one-tenth of our income. My wife was not sure that was a good idea. She didn’t think we could give away that much money and still live. I reminded her that our money does not really belong to us — it belongs to God. 　My wife and I had faith that God would take care of us, so we started giving one-tenth to Him. God took care of us and blessed us in many different ways. Hebrews, chapter 11, talks about people from the Bible who had faith in God. Because of their faith, God blessed them. 　Trust God with your money and your possessions today. He will provide for you and bless you in amazing ways! —MA* “Faith is what makes real the things we hope for. It is proof of what we cannot see. God was pleased with the people who lived a long time ago because they had faith like this.” Hebrews 11:1-2 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You that we can learn lessons about faith from the Bible. In Jesus’ name. Amen.