耶穌的生平 (9)

耶穌的生平 (9)
聖經閱讀：路加福音24:36-49現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月21日(五)

　耶穌死而復活之後，他向路上的兩個門徒顯現，之後這兩個人去向更多耶穌的門徒說祂復活了。
這些門徒聚集在一起時，「忽然，主親自站在他們當中，對他們說：『願你們平安』」（第36b節），耶穌的門徒感到驚惶害怕，以為看到了鬼，耶穌告訴門徒不要害怕、摸摸祂，並說：「幽靈沒有肉沒有骨，你們看，我是有的」（第39b節），然後耶穌的門徒才相信祂已經死而復活了。
在約翰福音20:29中，耶穌告訴門徒：「你因為看見了我才信嗎？那些沒有看見而信的是多麼有福啊！」耶穌是在說你和我。今天的我們看不見祂，但是可以在聖經中讀到祂的事蹟，讓我們可以確信耶穌死而復活了。
因為耶穌死而復活，我們有了與祂永遠同住的盼望！ —BC*

「他們還不敢相信，卻是驚喜交集。」 路加福音24:41a

禱告：天父，我相信耶穌死又復活，謝謝祢賜下永生的應許。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Jesus' Life (9)
Bible Reading: Luke 24:36-49
Friday, October 21, 2016

After Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to two men as they were walking on a road. Later these two men told more of Jesus' followers that He was alive.
These followers were together and “Jesus himself came and stood among them. He said to them, ‘Peace be with you’” (verse 36b). Jesus' followers were afraid and thought He was a ghost. Jesus told the followers to not be afraid and to touch Him. “You can see that I have a living body; a ghost does not have a body like this” (verse 39b). Then Jesus' followers believed that He had risen from the dead.
In John 20:29, Jesus told His followers, “You believe because you see me. Great blessings belong to the people who believe without seeing me!” Jesus was talking about you and me. We cannot see Him today, but we can read about Him in the Bible. And we can know for sure that Jesus rose from the dead.
Because Jesus rose from the dead, we have the hope of living forever with Him! —BC*

“The followers were amazed and very, very happy to see that Jesus was alive.” Luke 24:41a

PRAYER: Father, I believe that Jesus died and rose again. Thank You for the promise of eternal life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

死亡和復活

死亡和復活
聖經閱讀：帖撒羅尼迦前書4:13-18 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月5日(六)

在還沒有信主之前，我並不明白死亡的意義。當我八歲、住在智利的時候，有一次去農場找我的祖父，我看見遠方有一些羊和駱馬，當起步走向這些牲畜時，我看見了一條大水溝，我往裡面看去，看見溝底有一些骨骸和棺材。我當時感到很害怕，然後就快步跑開。
在今天閱讀的經文中，保羅教導關於死亡和復活的事，他想要鼓勵帖撒羅尼迦的基督徒，保羅說：「上帝也要把那些已經死了的信徒跟耶穌一起帶去」（第14b節）。
我現在是一個基督徒，我不用像在八歲時那樣害怕死亡了，我知道耶穌為我受死，祂從死裡復活，有一天我也會復活，然後跟祂永遠同住。 知道上帝愛你並希望你接受祂的救恩和永生，這會使你受到激勵。 —MC*

「我們這些還活著的人都要跟他們一起被提到雲裡，在空中跟主相會。從此，我們就永遠跟主在一起了。」 帖撒羅尼迦前書4:17

禱告：天父，謝謝祢透過祢的兒子耶穌賜下救恩。奉主的名，阿們！

禱告：天父，謝謝祢透過祢的兒子耶穌賜下救恩。奉主的名，阿們！

Death and Resurrection
Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Saturday, March 5, 2016

　Before I became a Christian, I did not understand about death. When I was an eight-year-old boy in Chile, I visited my grandfather on a farm. I saw some goats and llamas in the distance. As I started walking toward the animals, I saw a huge trench. I looked in the trench and saw bones and caskets. I was very scared, and I ran away quickly.
In our Bible Reading today, Paul taught about death and resurrection. He wanted to encourage the Christians in Thessalonica. Paul explained that “God will raise to life through Jesus any who have died and bring them together with him when he comes” (verse 14b).
I am a Christian. I don't need to be scared about death like I was when I was eight years old. I know that Jesus died for me. He rose from death, and I, too, will be raised someday and live forever with Him.
You can be encouraged to know that God loves you and wants you to accept His gift of salvation and eternal life. —MC*

“We will be taken up in the clouds and meet the Lord in the air. And we will be with the Lord forever.” 1 Thessalonians 4:17b

PRAYER: Father, thank You for salvation through Your Son, Jesus. In His name. Amen.

宣教士 (7)

宣教士 (7)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳20:7-12 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年2月29日(一)

　保羅宣教的時候發生了許多奇妙的事情。今天讀的經文告訴我們他在特羅亞時發生的事。保羅那時對一群人講道，那些人聚在一起分享主的聖餐。
第9節告訴我們發生了什麼事：「有一個名叫猶推古的年輕人坐在窗口，當保羅繼續講話的時候，他漸漸困倦，終於沉沉入睡，從三層樓上掉了下去。大家扶他起來，發現他已經死了。」這是一件可怕的事！但是下一個經節告訴我們，保羅讓猶推古從死裡復活，那些人一定感到又驚、又喜。

上帝賜給保羅行奇妙神蹟的能力，這些神蹟幫助眾人相信保羅所講的道。今天我們可以在聖經中讀到這些神蹟，這幫助我們相信上帝的大能。 — JK

「他們把那年輕人活活的送回家，大家都大受安慰。」 使徒行傳20:12

禱告：天上的父，我知道祢大有能力，謝謝祢賜下記錄在聖經中的神蹟。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林宏哲譯)

Missionaries (7)
Bible Reading: Acts 20:7-12
Monday, February 29, 2016

Many wonderful things happened while Paul was a missionary. Our Bible Reading today tells us about the time he was in the city of Troas. Paul preached to a group of people. These people met together to share the Lord's Supper.
Verse 9 tells us what happened. “There was a young man named Eutychus sitting in the window. Paul continued talking, and Eutychus became very, very sleepy. Finally, he went to sleep and fell out of the window. He fell to the ground from the third floor. When the people went down and lifted him up, he was dead.” That was a terrible thing that happened! But the next verse tells us that Paul raised Eutychus from the dead. The people must have been happy and amazed.

God gave Paul the ability to do wonderful miracles. These miracles helped people believe the message Paul preached. Today we can read about these miracles in the Bible. This helps us believe that God is powerful. —JK

“The Lord's followers took Eutychus home alive, and they were all greatly comforted.” Acts 20:12

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I know that You are powerful. Thank You for the miracles in the Bible. In Jesus' name. Amen.

耶穌 (8)

耶穌 (8)

聖經閱讀：路加福音24:1-12

2015年11月20日(五)

你可能聽過這句話：「這好得像是作夢一樣！」當有美好的事情發生時，人們常常這麼說，但又不相信好事真的發生了。

當耶穌的門徒聽說祂從死裡復活，我想他們可能這麼說：「這好得像是作夢一樣！」耶穌很久以前就一直跟祂的門徒說祂將死去並且復活，但是當那個婦人將耶穌復活的事告訴他們時，他們卻不相信，認為這個消息是「胡說八道」（第11節），但不久之後，門徒看見了耶穌就相信了。這真是值得慶祝的一天！

耶穌住在世上距今已經快2,000年了，現今我們無法親眼看見耶穌，我們不能摸到祂手上的釘痕，但是我們有聖經，還有跟隨者的親眼見證，這讓我們知道聖經是真實的，而且耶穌真的從死裡復活。今天就花時間慶祝這個美好的奇蹟！ —JK

「你們為甚麼在死人中找活人呢？他不在這裡，他已經復活了。」路加福音24:5b-6a

禱告：上帝，我願每天慶祝耶穌的復活！奉主的名，阿們！

(江惠蓉譯)

Jesus (8)

Bible Reading: Luke 24:1-12

Friday, November 20, 2015

You may know the expression, “It’s just too good to be true!” People often say that when something wonderful has happened, but they just can’t believe that it really happened.

When Jesus’ followers heard that He was risen from the dead, I think they might have said, “It’s just too good to be true!” Jesus had been telling His disciples for a long time that He would die and rise again, but when the women told them about the resurrection, they didn’t believe it. They thought that the news was “nonsense” (verse 11). But soon, the disciples saw Jesus and believed. That must have been a wonderful day of celebration!

It has been almost 2,000 years since Jesus lived on earth. We cannot see Jesus today. We cannot touch the nail prints in His hands. But we do have the Bible and the eyewitness testimony of people who were with Him. We can know that the Bible is true and that Jesus really rose from the dead. Take time to celebrate this wonderful miracle today! —JK

“This is a place for dead people. Jesus is not here. He has risen from death.” Luke 24:5b-6a

PRAYER: God, I want to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection every day! In His name. Amen.

耶穌 (7)

耶穌 (7)

聖經閱讀：馬太福音27:57-66

2015年11月19日(四)

我以前住在紐約州北部，那裡的土有很多石頭，我們要很辛苦清理才能有一塊地來作花園。我們常會看到地上有一顆小石頭，但是當我們要拿掉它時，才發現它其實是一顆很大的石塊，只是絶大部份都埋在土裡。

一顆大石頭封住埋葬耶穌的墓穴入口，它很大，以致於不可能被抬起來──它一定是被滾到墓穴的入口前面。彼拉多命令守衛看守墳墓，他知道人們傳說耶穌會復活，彼拉多要確保沒有人可以偷走耶穌的肉體。

但是沒有任何東西可以把耶穌困在墳墓裡！大石頭不能！甚至彼拉多的守衛也不能！從死裡復活是上帝對耶穌的計劃，這向全世界展現了耶穌有勝過死亡的大能，也只有上帝的兒子能夠捨棄祂的生命然後又從死裡復活。

今天就謝謝上帝賜下耶穌，以及祂那勝過死亡的能力！ —JK

「我知道你們要找那被釘十字架的耶穌。他不在這裡，照他所說的，他已經復活了。」馬太福音28:5b-6a

禱告：上帝，謝謝祢讓耶穌復活。奉主的名，阿們！

(江惠蓉譯)

Jesus (7)

Bible Reading: Matthew 27:57-66

Thursday, November 19, 2015

I used to live in upstate New York where the soil is very rocky. We had to work hard to clear land for a garden. Often we would see a small stone on the surface of the ground. When we tried to remove it, we would discover that it really was a huge stone. Most of the stone was buried under the dirt.

A large stone covered the entrance to the tomb where Jesus was buried. It was so large that it couldn’t be lifted — it had to be rolled in front of the opening. Pilate ordered guards to stay at the tomb. He knew that people had said Jesus would rise again. Pilate wanted to make sure that no one could come and steal Jesus’ body.

But nothing could keep Jesus in the tomb! Not a huge stone! Not even Pilate’s guards! It was God’s plan for Jesus to rise from the dead. This showed the world that Jesus had power over death. Only the Son of God could give up His life and then rise from the dead.

Thank God today for Jesus and His power over death! —JK

“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.” Matthew 28:5b-6a

PRAYER: God, thank You for Jesus’ resurrection. In His name. Amen.

加利利海 (5)

加利利海 (5)
聖經閱讀：約翰福音21:1-14 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年9月26日(六)

今天我們會讀到更多有關彼得和其他門徒的事蹟。耶穌死後又從死裡復活，耶穌那時出現在加利利海邊，有好幾個耶穌的門徒在一艘船上，他們整晚捕魚卻連一條魚也沒撈到。 　耶穌告訴他們（第6b節）：「把網撒向船的右邊，那邊有魚。」耶穌的門徒聽從祂的話，他們就網到好多魚以致於沒辦法把漁網拉上船！ 　第14節說：「這是耶穌從死裡復活以後，第三次向門徒顯現。」耶穌希望祂的門徒確實知道祂已經從死裡復活，為什麼呢？因為耶穌希望他們知道祂有勝過死亡的權柄，這表示基督徒死後也會再次復活。 　你想要永遠活著嗎？我想要！但是我不想要永遠活在充滿罪的世界裡，我想要跟上帝和耶穌永遠同住，這將是一件很棒的事！ －JK 「但是上帝所賜白白的恩典是讓我們在主基督耶穌的生命裡得到永恆的生命。」 羅馬書6:23b 禱告：親愛的天父，謝謝祢賜下與祢永遠同住的應許。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Sea of Galilee (5)
Bible Reading: John 21:1-14
Saturday, September 26, 2015

Today we read more about Peter and the other disciples. Jesus had died and risen from the dead. Jesus was by the Sea of Galilee. Several of Jesus’ followers were in a boat. They had fished all night but had not caught any fish. 　Jesus said to them (verse 6b), “Throw your net into the water on the right side of your boat. You will find some fish there.” Jesus’ followers obeyed Him. They caught so many fish that they couldn’t pull the net into the boat! 　Verse 14 says, “This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his followers after he was raised from death.” Jesus wanted His followers to know for sure that He had risen from the dead. Why? Because Jesus wanted them to know that He has power over death. That means Christians will also live again after they die. 　Do you want to live forever? I do! But I don’t want to live forever in a world full of sin. I want to live forever with God and Jesus. That will be wonderful! —JK “But God gives his people a free gift — eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23b PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for the promise of living forever with You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

聖經的奧秘 (4)

聖經的奧秘 (4)
聖經閱讀：哥林多前書15:51-57 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年4月22日(三)

在今天閱讀的經文中，保羅告訴我們一個關於身體的奧祕，以及在死後我們的身體會發生什麼事。在耶穌死去、埋葬，以及復活之前，人們並不知道在死後他們的身體會發生什麼事，但藉著保羅的話，我們可以更加了解這個奧祕。 　今天的經文告訴我們，基督徒的身體會復活並且會改變。這樣的事什麼時候會發生呢？「在最後的號角響的時候」（第52b節），還活著的基督徒和已經死去的基督徒都要經歷這樣的改變。 　這樣的改變會是一個奇妙的神蹟！想想所有已經去世的基督徒，他們的身體都已經化為地上的塵土，但上帝認識每一個人，祂會賜給我們一個新的、「不會死的」屬靈身體（第54b節）。 　我鼓勵你閱讀哥林多前書第15章的所有內容，然後感謝上帝賜下這個奇妙的奧祕！ －HLN 「但是，感謝上帝，他使我們藉著我們的主耶穌基督得勝了！」 哥林多前書15:57 禱告：天父，感謝祢藉著祢的兒子耶穌賜下救恩。奉主的名，阿們！ (林威妮譯)

Bible Mysteries (4)
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

In our Bible Reading today, Paul shows us a mystery about our bodies and what will happen to them after we die. Before Jesus died, was buried and rose again, people did not know what would happen to their bodies when they died. Because of Paul’s words, we can understand more about this mystery. 　Our Bible verses tell us that the bodies of Christian people will be raised and changed. When will this happen? “When the last trumpet blows” (verse 52b). Both Christians who are alive and Christians who have died will experience this change. 　This change will be a marvelous miracle! Think about all the Christians who have died. Their bodies have become the dust of the earth. But God knows each person, and He will give us a new spiritual body “which never dies” (verse 54b). 　I encourage you to read all of 1 Corinthians, chapter 15. Then thank God for this wonderful mystery! —HLN “But we thank God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” 1 Corinthians 15:57 PRAYER: Father, thank You for salvation through Your Son, Jesus. In His name. Amen.

復活節

復活節
聖經閱讀：馬太福音28:1-10 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年4月5日(日)

星期五我們談到上帝離開耶穌，這真是個壞消息！但好消息是，上帝並沒有跟耶穌斷絶關係。上帝拿走了耶穌所承受的罪並且將它們永遠抹去，然後上帝又跟耶穌再次相聚。 　今天是復活節──是我們特別記念耶穌死在十架上、並在第三天復活的日子。這是上帝計劃的完成，因為耶穌死去，我們的罪才能被赦免；又因為耶穌復活，我們才能擁有跟上帝在天國共享永生的盼望。 　我希望你今天會抽時間讓自己快樂！今天經文閱讀的第8節說：那些離開耶穌墳地的婦女「又驚訝又極歡喜」。你如何讓自己歡喜快樂呢？想一想耶穌為你所成就的事，想一想跟耶穌永遠同住會是什麼樣的情形。 　如果你對耶穌的死而復活感到高興，我相信你今天會想要去跟別人分享這個福音！ —JK 「所以，你們要去，使萬國萬民都作我的門徒。」 馬太福音28:19a 禱告：上帝，感謝祢賜下耶穌，今天我願去向人傳講祂的福音。奉主的名，阿們！ (江惠蓉譯)

Resurrection Day
Bible Reading: Matthew 28:1-10
Sunday, April 5, 2015

On Friday we talked about God leaving Jesus alone. That was bad news! But the good news is that God did not stay separated from Jesus. God took the sins that Jesus accepted and erased them forever. Then God and Jesus were together again. 　Today is Resurrection Day — the day when we especially remember that Jesus died on the cross and rose again on the third day. That was the completion of God’s plan. Because Jesus died, we can have our sins forgiven. And, because Jesus rose again, we can have the hope of eternal life with God in heaven. 　I hope that you will take time today to be happy! Our Bible Reading says in verse 8 that the women who left Jesus’ tomb “were afraid, but they were also very happy.” How can you be happy? Think about what Jesus did for you. Think about what it will be like to live with Him forever. 　If you are happy that Jesus died and rose again, I am sure you will want to share that Good News with someone today! —JK “So go and make followers of all people in the world.” Matthew 28:19a PRAYER: God, thank You for Jesus. I want to tell someone about Him today. In His name. Amen.

帖撒羅尼迦前書 (6)

帖撒羅尼迦前書 (6)
聖經閱讀：帖撒羅尼迦前書4:13-18 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年9月18日(四)

帖撒羅尼迦的信徒擔心為什麼耶穌還沒來，他們害怕那些已經死去的人會錯過了一些事情。在今天的經文中，保羅告訴那些人不要擔心：「我們相信耶穌死而復活，所以相信上帝也要把那些已經死了的信徒跟耶穌一起帶去」（第14b節）。 　接著保羅談到一些將會發生的事。耶穌會從天降臨，將會有大聲的命令並響起號角，「那些信基督而已經死了的人要先復活」（第16b節），那些仍活在世上的基督徒也會被提到空中跟耶穌相會。 　因為我們相信並跟從耶穌，我們就有了盼望。我們知道，就像耶穌從死裡復活一樣，我們也會從死裡復活。當一個基督徒去世時，我們不需要感到傷心難過；我們也不需要擔心自己的死去，我們可以信靠上帝來照顧我們。 —KR 「在一剎那、一眨眼間，最後的號角響的時候，都要改變。最後的號角一響，死人要復活而成為不朽壞的」 哥林多前書15:52a 禱告：感謝祢，上帝，讓我們可以永遠與祢同住。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳美婷譯)

1 Thessalonians (6)
Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Thursday, September 18, 2014

The believers in Thessalonica were worried about why Jesus didn’t come. They were afraid that the people who had died would miss something. In our Bible Reading, Paul told the people not to worry. “So we believe that God will raise to life through Jesus any who have died and bring them together with him when he comes” (verse 14b). 　Then Paul talked a little bit about what will happen. Jesus will come down from heaven. There will be a loud command and a trumpet call. “And the people who have died and were in Christ will rise first” (verse 16b). The Christians who are still alive on earth will be taken up to meet Jesus in the air, too. 　Because we believe and follow Jesus, we have hope. We know that just as Jesus was raised from the dead, we will be raised from the dead. We don’t have to be sad when a Christian dies. We don’t have to worry about our own death. We can trust God to take care of us. —KR “It will only take the time of a second. We will be changed as quickly as an eye blinks...The trumpet will blow and those who have died will be raised to live forever.”1 Corinthians 15:52a PRAYER: Thank You, God, that we can live forever with You. In Jesus’ name.

彼得 (2)

彼得 (2)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳3:1-10 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年5月2日(五)

有一天彼得和約翰上聖殿去，他們在那裡看見一個生來就跛腳的人，那個人向彼得和約翰乞討金錢。 　彼得和約翰原本可以不理會這個人，但是他們怎麼做呢？他們停下來給這個人一些錢嗎？彼得和約翰的確停下來幫助了這個人，但他們並不是給他錢，而是給這個人比金錢更好的東西！藉著耶穌的大能，彼得扶起這個人，這個人的腳和腿立刻就健壯起來，他開始邊走邊跳、讚美上帝！ 　今天就找機會去幫助有需要的人，如果他們向你求助，就送給他們更好的東西──送給他們耶穌的福音，跟他們分享耶穌死在十字架上並從死裡復活的事情，鼓勵他們相信並跟隨耶穌，同時也要花時間讚美上帝。－CPE* 「他就跳起來，站直了，開始走路。然後他跟他們一起進聖殿，邊走邊跳，頌讚上帝。」 使徒行傳3:8 禱告：親愛的上帝，今天求祢帶領我遇見那需要祢的人，我願向別人分享祢的福音。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (林威妮譯)

Peter (2)
Bible Reading: Acts 3:1-10
Friday, May 2, 2014

One day Peter and John were on their way to the temple. They saw a man there who had been crippled all his life. The man begged Peter and John for money. 　Peter and John could have ignored the man. What did they do? Did they stop and give the man some money? Peter and John did stop and help the man. But they didn’t give him money. Instead, they gave the man something even better than money! With the power of Jesus, Peter lifted the man up and immediately the man’s feet and legs became strong. He began walking and jumping and praising God! 　Look for opportunities to help someone in need today. If they ask you for help, give them something better — give them the Good News about Jesus. Share with them that Jesus died on a cross and rose from the dead. Encourage them to believe in and follow Jesus. Take time to praise God, too. —CPE* “He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk. He went into the Temple area with them. He was walking and jumping and praising God.” Acts 3:8 PRAYER: Dear God, lead me to someone who needs You today. I want to share Your Good News with others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

主復活日

主復活日
聖經閱讀：約翰福音3:14-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年4月20日(日)

今天是主復活日，這一天是我們記念耶穌從死裡復活的日子，有些人稱這一天為復活節。 　最近有一次，當我在賣場結帳時，在我後面的一對老夫婦將玩具和糖果放到櫃檯上，他們說這些東西是復活節時要送給孫子的，其中的老生先說：「復活節就是這麼一回事！」 　對世上的許多人來說，今天只不過是一個家庭聚餐、找復活節彩蛋的日子。這真是悲哀。復活節的真正意義可以在今天的經文中找到，那就是耶穌為我們的罪死在十字架上，之後祂復活，並賜給我們與祂共享永生的應許。 　今天你會怎麼慶祝呢？你會感謝耶穌的復活，並且向其他人分享這個福音嗎？—NM 「按照聖經所說的，基督為我們的罪死了；又按照聖經所說的，他被埋葬了，在第三天復活了。他向彼得顯現，又向十二使徒顯現。」 哥林多前書15:3b-5 禱告：主，謝謝祢賜下愛與救恩的禮物。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Resurrection Day
Bible Reading: John 3:14-17
Sunday, April 20, 2014

Today is Resurrection Day. This is the day we remember that Jesus rose from the dead. Some people call this day Easter. 　Recently I was paying for my groceries. An older couple behind me put toys and candy on the counter. They said those things were for their grandchildren for Easter. The man said, “That’s what Easter is all about.” 　It is sad that for many people around the world, today is just a time to have a family dinner and hunt for Easter eggs. The true meaning of Easter is found in our Bible verses today. Jesus died on the cross for our sins. And then He arose and gave us the promise of eternal life with Him. 　How will you celebrate today? Will you give thanks for Jesus’ resurrection and share this Good News with other people? —NM “Christ died for our sins, as the Scriptures say; that he was buried and was raised to life on the third day, as the Scriptures say; and that he appeared to Peter and then to the twelve apostles.”1 Corinthians 15:3b-5 PRAYER: Lord, thank You for Your gift of love and salvation. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

復活

復活
聖經閱讀：約翰福音6:35-40 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年2月24日(一)

一直以來，我們談了復活和其他一些似乎不可能發生的事情，而當這些事發生時，人們都很驚訝。 　但是最令人驚訝的事還沒發生。未來的某一天，耶穌會再來並接祂的信徒去跟祂永遠同住，而那些已經死去的基督徒將會復活。所有信主的人都會有新生命，而且不會再死去。 　在今天的經文中，耶穌正跟一大群人說話，祂稱自己是「生命的食糧」（第35b節）。然後耶穌說，祂來到世上是上帝的旨意，最後，耶穌說：「因為父親的旨意是要使所有看見兒子而信他的人獲得永恆的生命；在末日，我要使他們復活」（第40節）。 　上帝希望世上的每一個人都跟從並順服祂，祂希望所有人都有復活的機會。今天就讚美上帝賜下永生的應許。 －SH* 「接著，我們這些還活著的人都要跟他們一起被提到雲裏，在空中跟主相會。從此，我們就永遠跟主在一起了。」 帖撒羅尼迦前書4:17b 禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下永生的應許。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Resurrection
Bible Reading: John 6:35-40
Monday, February 24, 2014

We have been talking about resurrection and other things that seem impossible to us. When these things happen, people are amazed. 　But the most amazing thing is yet to come. Some day Jesus will come back and take His followers to live with Him forever. Those Christians who have died will be resurrected. All Christians will have a new life and never die again. 　In our Bible Reading today, Jesus was talking to a large group of people. He called Himself the “bread that gives life” (verse 35b). Then Jesus said that it was God’s will that He come to earth. Finally, Jesus said, “Everyone who sees the Son and believes in him has eternal life. I will raise them up on the last day. This is what my Father wants” (verse 40). 　God wants every person in the world to follow and obey Him. He wants all people to have the opportunity to be part of the resurrection. Praise God today for His promise of eternal life. —SH* “We will be taken up in the clouds and meet the Lord in the air. And we will be with the Lord forever.” 1 Thessalonians 4:17b PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promise of eternal life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.