傳道書 (1)

傳道書 (1)
聖經閱讀：傳道書1:1-2 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年8月21日(五)

傳道書是舊約聖經中的一本希伯來詩歌。我們肯定不知道這本書的作者是誰，但整本書裡，作者稱自己是「傳道者」。很多人認為是所羅門王寫了傳道書，因為作者談到自己曾經作過以色列王、擁有大智慧以及很多財富，而這些確實是羅門王的寫照。 　當你讀了傳道書之後，你就會知道作者努力在尋找自己問題的答案。在今天經文閱讀的第3節，作者提了這個問題：「人在太陽底下終生操作勞碌，究竟有甚麼益處？」在傳道書的最後，作者跟我們談到什麼是人生最重要的事，但是當我們從頭讀完這本書時，我們可以學到幾個基督徒當遵行的重要功課。明天我們會開始來看這些功課。 　今天就感謝上帝賜給我們這些可以從聖經學習的功課。 －JK 「你的話是導引我的燈，是我人生路上的光。」 詩篇119:105 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢賜下祢的話語，聖經。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Ecclesiastes (1)
Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3
Friday, August 21, 2015

The book of Ecclesiastes is an Old Testament book of Hebrew poetry. We do not know for sure who wrote this book. Throughout the book, the writer calls himself the “Teacher.” Many people think that King Solomon wrote the book of Ecclesiastes. The writer talks about being a king of Israel and having great wisdom and wealth. These things certainly describe King Solomon. 　As you read the book of Ecclesiastes, you will realize that the writer is trying to find answers to his questions. In verse 3 of our Bible Reading today, the writer asks the question, “Do people really gain anything from all the hard work they do in this life?” At the end of Ecclesiastes, the writer tells us what is most important in life. But as we go through the book, we can learn several important lessons that Christians should follow. Tomorrow we will start to look at these lessons. 　Thank God today for the lessons we can learn from the Bible. —JK “Your word is like a lamp that guides my steps, a light that shows the path I should take.” Psalm 119:105 PRAYER: Thank You, God, for Your Word, the Bible. In Jesus’ name. Amen.