舊約 (6)

舊約 (6)
聖經閱讀：出埃及記20:1-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月30日(五)

上帝賜給祂的子民以色列人許多的規定來幫助他們過好的生活，其中的一些規定列在今天的經文閱讀中，我們常常稱呼這些規定為「十誡」。
有些人認為基督徒不用在意十誡，因為那是舊約的東西，但是耶穌常常談到這些誡命。在馬太福音第5章，耶穌說，只要心裡想要違反這些誡命就等同做了這些錯事。
在馬太福音22:37-39，耶穌跟我們談到要遵守的兩條最重要的誡命：「『你要全心、全情、全意愛主─你的上帝。』這是第一條最重要的誡命。第二條也一樣重要：『你要愛鄰人，像愛自己一樣。』」
如果我們遵守了這兩條誡命，就會跟上帝有好的關係，也會跟別人和睦相處。 —RF*

「但愛我、遵守我命令的人，我要以慈愛待他們，甚至到千代子孫。」 出埃及記20:6

禱告：天父，謝謝祢向我顯明我可以如何討祢喜悅。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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Old Testament (6)
Bible Reading: Exodus 20:1-17
Friday, September 30, 2016

　God gave His people, the Israelites, many rules to help them live good lives. Some of these rules are listed in our Bible Reading today. Often we call these rules “The Ten Commandments.”
Some people think that Christians should not pay attention to the Ten Commandments because they are in the Old Testament. But Jesus talked about these commandments a lot. In Matthew, chapter 5, Jesus said that wanting to break these commands in our heart is the same as doing the wrong thing.
In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus tells us the two most important commands we must obey. “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and most important command. And the second command is like the first: ‘Love your neighbor the same as you love yourself.’”
If we obey these two commands, we will have a good relationship with God and get along with other people. —RF*

“But I will be very kind to those who love me and obey my commands. I will be kind to their families for thousands of generations.” Exodus 20:6

PRAYER: Father, thank You for showing me how I can please You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

舊約 (5)

舊約 (5)
聖經閱讀：創世記50:15-21 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月29日(四)

　今天閱讀的經文跟我們談到約瑟的兄弟感到擔心、害怕，因為他們對約瑟做了不對的事，你還記得約瑟的兄弟做了什麼事嗎？
創世記第37章告訴我們約瑟的兄弟嫉妒他，所以他們就把他賣到埃及為奴，幾年後，他們再次見到約瑟，他們害怕約瑟仍然氣著他們、會懲罰他們。 但是約瑟對他的兄弟說：「用不著害怕，我不能替代上帝。你們本來想害我，但是上帝卻化惡為善，為的是要保存許多人的性命」（第19b節）。約瑟饒恕了他的兄弟！
整本新約聖經中，耶穌教導我們要饒恕別人。饒恕傷害我們的人並不容易，但是我們要效法耶穌的榜樣、願意去饒恕別人。 —BC*

「要親切仁慈相對待，彼此饒恕，正如上帝藉著基督饒恕了你們一樣。」 以弗所書4:32

禱告：主，謝謝祢賜下約瑟的榜樣，求祢幫助我對人寬容、仁慈。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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Old Testament (5)
Bible Reading: Genesis 50:15-21
Thursday, September 29, 2016

Our Bible verses tell us that Joseph's brothers were worried and afraid because they had done something wrong to Joseph. Do you remember what Joseph’s brothers had done?
Genesis, chapter 37, tells us that Joseph's brothers were jealous of him. So they took him and sold him into slavery in Egypt. Now, years later, they saw Joseph again. They were afraid that Joseph was still angry with them and would punish them.
But Joseph said to his brothers, “Don't be afraid...I have no right to punish you. It is true that you planned to do something bad to me. But...God's plan was to use me to save the lives of many people” (verse 19b). Joseph forgave his brothers!
Throughout the New Testament, Jesus teaches us to forgive other people. It is not always easy to forgive someone who hurts us. But we should follow Jesus' example and be willing to forgive others. —BC*

“Be kind and loving to each other. Forgive each other the same way as God forgave you through Christ.” Ephesians 4:32

PRAYER: Thank You, Lord, for the example of Joseph. Help me to be forgiving and kind. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

舊約 (4)

舊約 (4)
聖經閱讀：創世記32:24-32 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月28日(三)

昨天我們談到雅各的故事，以及他對上帝的忠心。今天讀的經文告訴我們雅各的另一個經歷。
「自己一個人留在後面。有一個人來跟雅各摔角，一直搏鬥到天快亮的時候」（第24節），然後雅各說：「我面對面見了上帝，仍然活著！」（第30b節）上帝將雅各的名字改為「以色列」並賜給他很多兒女和孫兒女，這些子孫便成了以色列民族。
雅各一生中遇到了許多苦難，我們也是一樣，會在人世經歷許多事情，有好日子，也有不好的日子，但是我們可以知道上帝會與我們同在，幫助我們經歷所有的事情。
今天就想一想雅各的事蹟，上帝與他同在，上帝也會與你同在！要讚美祂的慈愛和庇護。—PD*

「記住！我要常與你們同在，直到世界的末日。」 馬太福音28:20b

禱告：親愛的天父，無論今天我遭遇什麼事，我知道祢會與我同在，謝謝祢！奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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Old Testament (4)
Bible Reading: Genesis 32:24-32
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

　Yesterday we talked about Jacob and his faithfulness to God. Our Bible verses today tell us about another experience that Jacob had.
“Jacob was left alone, and a man came and wrestled with him. The man fought with him until the sun came up” (verse 24). Later Jacob said, “At this place, I saw God face to face, but my life was spared” (verse 30b). God changed Jacob's name to Israel, and gave him many children and grandchildren. These descendants became the nation of Israel.
Jacob faced some difficult times in his life. We, too, will experience many things as we live here on earth. Some days will be good, and some days will be bad. But we can know that God will be with us and help us through all these experiences.
Think about Jacob today. God was with Him, and God will be with you, too! Praise Him for His love and protection. —PD*

“You can be sure that I will be with you always. I will continue with you until the end of time.” Matthew 28:20b

PRAYER: Dear Father, no matter what I face today, I know that You will be with me. Thank You! In Jesus’ name. Amen.

舊約 (3)

舊約 (3)
聖經閱讀：創世記29:15-30 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月27日(二)

　在今天的經文閱讀中，我們讀到了雅各的故事。雅各深愛蕾潔，他答應蕾潔的父親拉班為他做七年工，然後拉班就讓雅各娶蕾潔為妻。
但是拉班欺騙了雅各，他反而把大女兒麗亞交給雅各，拉班跟雅各說：「如果你願意再替我做七年工，等一週的新婚慶典過後，我再把蕾潔給你」（第27節），雅各忠心地為拉班做了十四年工才娶到蕾潔。上帝賞賜給雅各許多兒女和財產，很多年以後，耶穌就從雅各的家族中誕生。
每個人在生活中都會經歷苦難，但無論我們遭遇什麼事，都要永遠對上帝忠心。有時候魔鬼會引誘我們違背上帝，但我們要定睛在上帝和祂的話語上。
今天上帝會與你同在，幫助你對祂忠心！ —PD*

「遭受試煉而忍耐到底的人有福了；因為通過考驗之後，他將領受上帝向愛他的人所應許那生命的冠冕。」 雅各書1:12a

禱告：親愛的上帝，我願永遠對祢忠心。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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Old Testament (3)
Bible Reading: Genesis 29:15-30
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

In our Bible verses for today, we read about Jacob. Jacob loved Rachel. He promised Rachel's father, Laban, that he would work for him for seven years. Then Laban would let Jacob marry Rachel.
But Laban tricked Jacob. He gave Jacob his older daughter, Leah, instead. Laban told Jacob, “Continue for the full week of the marriage ceremony, and I will also give you Rachel to marry. But you must serve me another seven years” (verse 27). Jacob worked faithfully for Laban for fourteen years so that he could marry Rachel. God blessed Jacob with many children and possessions. Many years later, Jesus was born from Jacob’s family line.
All of us go through some hard times in our lives. But no matter what we face, we should always stay faithful to God. Sometimes the devil will tempt us to disobey God. But we should keep focused on God and His Word.
God will be with you today to help you stay faithful to Him! —PD*

“Great blessings belong to those who are tempted and remain faithful! After they have proved their faith, God will give them the reward of eternal life.” James 1:12a

PRAYER: Dear God, I want to always stay faithful to You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

舊約 (2)

舊約 (2)
聖經閱讀：創世記22:1-14 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月26日(一)

今天我們要來看另外一個可以從亞伯拉罕的人生中學到的功課。
有一次我到河裡泛舟，有一個領隊，還有其他三個人跟我一起同船。那位領帶很準確地告訴我們什麼時候要划、什麼時候要停，當我們靠近急流時，領隊會教我們如何做旋轉的動作來通過急流，我們也確實照著領隊教我們的去做，這真的很有趣！但是如果不按照領隊的話去做，我們一定會撞到石頭、摔到水裡。
在今天閱讀的經文中，我們知道了亞伯拉罕的一些事蹟，上帝要求亞伯拉罕將兒子以撒獻祭給祂，對亞伯拉罕來說，這一定是一件很難去做的事。但是亞伯拉罕完全順服上帝，然後上帝就阻止亞伯拉罕殺死兒子，上帝非常喜悅亞伯拉罕的順服。
上帝也許不會要求我們犧牲自己的孩子，但是祂的確會要求我們順服祂。今天就順服上帝，祂會感到高興並祝福你。 —MP*

「由於信心，亞伯拉罕在上帝考驗他的時候，把兒子以撒獻上，當作祭物。亞伯拉罕乃是領受上帝應許的人。」 希伯來書11:17a

希伯來書11:17a

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Old Testament (2)
Bible Reading: Genesis 22:1-14
Monday, September 26, 2016

　Today we will look at another lesson we can learn from the life of Abraham.
Once I went rafting on a river. A leader and three other paddlers were in the boat with me. The leader told us exactly when to paddle and when to stop. As we neared a rapid, the leader told us how to make a complete spin as we were going through the rapid. We did exactly what the leader told us to do. It was a lot of fun! But if we had not followed the leader, we could have hit a rock and been thrown into the water.
In our Bible Reading, we learn about Abraham. God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. That must have been a very difficult thing for Abraham to do. But Abraham obeyed God completely. Then God stopped Abraham before he killed Isaac. God was very pleased with Abraham’s obedience.
God may not ask us to sacrifice our children, but He does ask us to obey Him. Obey God today, and He will be happy and bless you. —MP*

“God tested Abraham's faith. God told him to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. Abraham obeyed because he had faith. He already had the promises from God.” Hebrews 11:17-18a

PRAYER: Father, I want to be like Abraham and obey You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

舊約 (1)

舊約 (1)
聖經閱讀：創世記17:1-14 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月25日(日)

　接下來的這幾天，我們要來看舊約的一些教導。
當想要去球場看足球賽時，我必須有一張門票，當拿到票時，我要一直保留它到比賽那天，然後我把票拿給球場門口的驗票員看，這張票證明在球場中有一個座位是保留給我的。
今天閱讀的經文告訴我們，上帝答應賜給亞伯拉罕土地和很多子孫，這個約定的確據就是割禮：「你們當中的男子都必須接受割禮；這是我與你以及你世世代代的子孫所立的約」（第10a節）。
上帝已經應許拯救跟隨祂、順服祂的人，這個救恩的確據就是聖靈。以弗所書1:13b-14說：「上帝就把他所應許的聖靈賜給你們，作為你們歸屬於他的印記。聖靈保證我們要承受上帝的應許。」
今天就讚美上帝賜給你祂的聖靈來帶領你的人生！—MP*

「我要堅守我與你……的約；這是永遠的約。」 創世記17:7a

禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜給我們聖靈，以及跟祢共享永生的盼望。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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Old Testament (1)
Bible Reading: Genesis 17:1-14
Sunday, September 25, 2016

For the next few days we will look at some lessons from the Old Testament.
When I want to watch a football game in a stadium, I need a ticket. When I get my ticket, I keep it until the day of the game. Then I show that ticket to the gatekeeper at the stadium. This ticket is proof that I have a seat saved for me in the stadium.
Our Bible verses tell us that God agreed to give Abraham land and many descendants. The proof of this agreement was circumcision. “This is the agreement between me and you and all your descendants. Every male must be circumcised” (verse 10b).
God has promised to save people who follow and obey Him. The proof of this salvation is the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13b-14 says, “God put his special mark on you by giving you the Holy Spirit...The Spirit...guarantees we will get all that God has for us.”
Praise God today for giving you His Holy Spirit to guide you through life! —MP*

“...I will prepare an agreement between me and you...It will continue forever.” Genesis 17:7a

PRAYER: Father, thank You for giving us the Holy Spirit and the hope of eternal life with You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

上帝的計劃

上帝的計劃
聖經閱讀：耶利米書29:11-14 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月24日(六)

　我經常走的一條路施工了好長一段時間，當他們在馬路上工作時，我會看著他們的進展，有時候我會想，修這條馬路的人一定會覺得一切都亂七八糟！
所有的工程終於完成了，我可以想像修這條馬路的人作了很好的規劃，他修這條馬路的方式讓交通比以前更加順暢。
有時候我看發生在生活中的事是一團糟──就像這條馬路一樣，我知道上帝對我的生命有一個計劃，但是我不明白祂會如何成就每一件事。今天的經文提醒我們，上帝的計劃是要給我們「有光明的前程」（第11b節）。
我現在年紀大了，可以回顧上帝如何在我的生命中作工，祂帶領我走過困境，總是對我施展祂的愛。上帝對你的生命也有一個計劃，就求問上帝向你顯明祂的計劃。 —NM

「我們知道，上帝使萬事互相效力，叫愛上帝的人─就是他按照自己的旨意呼召的人都得益處。」 羅馬書8:28

禱告：天父，求祢向我顯祢對我生命的計劃。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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God's Plan
Bible Reading: Jeremiah 29:11-14
Saturday, September 24, 2016

A road that I often travel was under construction for a long time. While they were working on the road, I would watch their progress. Sometimes I thought that the road builder must be very confused!
Finally the construction was completed. Then I could see that the builder had a good plan. The way he had built the road made traveling much easier than before.
Sometimes I look at things happening in my life, and they seem to be a total mess — just like the road. I know that God has a plan for my life, but I do not understand how He will work everything out. Our Bible verses today remind us that God’s plan is to give us “hope and a good future” (verse 11b).
Now that I am older, I can look back and see how God has worked in my life. He has led me through some tough times and always shown me His love. God has a plan for your life, too. Ask God to show you His plan. —NM

“We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. These are the people God chose, because that was his plan.” Romans 8:28

PRAYER: Father, show me Your plan for my life. In Jesus' name. Amen.

詩篇119 (4)

詩篇119 (4)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:25-32 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月23日(五)

　我拿出聖經，找到今天要讀的經文，當讀到第28節時，我哭了：「我被憂愁所困擾；求你照你的應許使我強壯。」 我為什麼哭呢？前一天我帶我的狗，高蒂，去看獸醫，她不能走路，我希望獸醫師能找出哪裡出了問題。獸醫師隔天早上打電話跟我說高蒂那天晚上死了，這讓我跟我兩個兒子感到很傷心！
有些人認為寵物不重要，但是高蒂是我們家特別的一份子，當我兒子生病時，她常常待在他們的床旁邊。在我做家事時，高蒂會一直跟著我四處走動，當我坐下時，她會躺在我的腳旁邊。
也許今天你也感到傷心，也許你失去了一隻寵物，或是有一個朋友或親戚去世了，也許你有財務上的困難或丟了工作，唯一可以讓你真正找到安慰和平安的地方就是透過上帝的話語。請打開你的聖經、閱讀上帝的話，祂會賜給你繼續走下去所需要的力量。 —BH

「上帝信守他的每一個應許。他像盾牌，衛護所有投靠他的人。」 箴言30:5

禱告：主，謝謝祢透過聖經賜下安慰和平安。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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Psalm 119 (4)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:25-32
Friday, September 23, 2016

I found my Bible and opened it to our verses for today. I cried as I read verse 28, “I am sad and tired. Say the word, and make me strong again.”
Why was I crying? The day before I had taken our dog, Goldie, to the vet. She could not walk, so I wanted the vet to find out what was wrong. The vet called me that morning to tell me that Goldie had died during the night. My two sons and I were so sad!
Some people think that pets are not important, but Goldie was a special part of our family. She would always stay near my sons' beds when they were sick. As I did my daily housework, Goldie would follow me everywhere. When I sat down, she would lie at my feet.
Maybe you are sad today. Maybe you have lost a pet, or a friend or relative has died. Or maybe you have financial problems or have lost your job. The only true place you can find comfort and peace is through God's Word. Open your Bible and read God's words. He will give you the strength you need to go on. —BH

“You can trust this. God is a safe place for those who go to him.” Proverbs 30:5

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for giving us comfort and peace through the Bible. In Jesus' name. Amen.

等候

等候
聖經閱讀：以賽亞書40:29-31 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月22日(四)

　我不喜歡等待！當我必須久等時，就會感到焦躁不安，有時候要我等待才能做某一事時，我會生氣。
藉著讀經，上帝教我認識了一些等候的功課，今天閱讀的經文幫助我在等候時剛強，第31節說：「但是倚靠上主的人，充沛的精力源源不絕。他們會像老鷹一樣張開翅膀；他們奔跑不疲乏；他們行走不困倦。」
我常常出外旅行，所以一定會在公車站等車或在機場等航班，在我等候時，我知道上帝不要我焦躁不安或生氣，所以現在我都會帶一本書或雜誌來讀、看電視或是去逛禮品店。
當上帝沒有馬上回應我的禱告時，我也會感到不耐煩，但是上帝原諒我，並教導我更多關於等候和耐心的功課。 今天你可以倚靠上帝來幫助你耐心等候！ —PD

「要信靠上主！要堅強壯膽！要信靠上主！」 詩篇27:14

禱告

譯

Waiting
Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:29-31
Thursday, September 22, 2016

I do not like to wait! I become upset when I have to wait for a very long time. And sometimes I get angry when I have to wait to do something.
By reading the Bible, God has taught me some lessons about waiting. The verses in our Bible Reading today have helped me be strong while I wait. Verse 31 says, “But those who trust in the Lord will become strong again — like eagles that grow new feathers. They will run and not get weak. They will walk and not get tired.”
I travel a lot so I must wait in a bus station or airport. I know that God does not want me to be upset or angry as I wait. So now I take along a book or magazine to read, watch TV or look through the gift shops.
I also can be impatient when God does not answer my prayers right away. But God forgives me and teaches me more lessons about waiting and being patient.
You can depend on God to help you be patient today! —PD

“Wait for the Lord's help. Be strong and brave, and wait for the Lord's help.” Psalm 27:14

PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for Your Word, the Bible. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

最重要的東西

最重要的東西
聖經閱讀：傳道書12:9-14 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月21日(三)

　去年我的銀行通知我，說我是一樁詐騙案的受害人，有人把我銀行的存款盜領一空，我損失了所有的錢財，這讓我思考生命中什麼東西才是重要的。
我的家人和朋友對我是重要的，但是我老了，很多朋友已經過世，我親愛的太太和所有的兄弟姐妹現在也都不在人世、都跟上帝在一起了。財物和金錢也是重要的東西，但是這些都會被拿走，當走到生命的盡頭時，我們不能帶走任何金錢和財物。
傳道書的作者對生命中重要的事物作了一些研究，我們可以在今天的經文中讀到他的領受：「要敬畏上帝，謹守他的命令，因為這是人人應盡的義務」（第13節）。要記得，上帝對我們的愛，以及我們跟祂的關係是世上最重要的東西，這些都是永恆不變的──是永遠不會從我們身上被拿走的東西！ —RG

「要戰戰兢兢，不斷努力來完成你們自己的得救。」 腓立比書2:12b

禱告：上帝，謝謝祢愛我、拯救我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Most Important
Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Last year my bank told me that I was the victim of a scam, and that someone had taken all the money out of my bank account. Losing all my money made me think about things that are important in life.
My family and friends are important to me. But I am old and many of my friends have died. My dear wife and all of my brothers and sisters have died and are with God now. Possessions and money are important, too. But those things can be taken away from us. And when we die, we can't take our money and possessions with us.
The writer of the book of Ecclesiastes did some research about important things in life. We can read what he learned in our Bible Reading today. “The most important thing a person can do is to respect God and obey his commands” (verse 13b). Remember that God's love for us and our relationship with Him are the most important things in the world. Those things are forever — they can never be taken away from us! —RG

“So you must continue to live in a way that gives meaning to your salvation. Do this with fear and respect for God.” Philippians 2:12b

禱告（英文）