舊約 (10)

舊約 (10)
聖經閱讀：利未記8:1-36 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月4日(二)

　利未記這卷書中有很多事都指向新約中的耶穌，在昨天的靈修文中，我們得知耶穌是我們的「燒化祭」，在今天讀的經文中，我們看見另外一件指向耶穌的事。
亞倫和他的兒子們被按立作祭司，摩西拿一些血抹在亞倫的右耳垂、右手的大拇指，和右腳的大拇指上。摩西也拿一些聖油和血灑在亞倫和他的兒子們身上來使他們分別為聖，亞倫和他的兒子們遵行所有主命令他們去做的事。
在新約中，耶穌被指派作我們的大祭司，祂是聖潔的，祂遵行每一件祂在天上的父命令祂去做的事。當耶穌死在十架上時，祂流出寶血，使我們的罪得赦免。
謝謝上帝賜下祂的兒子耶穌，祂是我們的大祭司！ —CPE*

「蒙上帝選召的信徒朋友們，你們應該思想耶穌；他是我們信仰宣認的使者和大祭司。」 希伯來書3:1

禱告：親愛的天父，謝謝祢賜下耶穌，祂是我的大祭司。奉主的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Old Testament (10)
Bible Reading: Leviticus 8:1-36
Tuesday, October 4,2016

　There are lots of things in the book of Leviticus that point to Jesus in the New Testament. In yesterday's devotion we learned that Jesus is our “burnt offering.” In today's Bible Reading, we see another thing that points to Jesus.
Aaron and his sons were appointed to be high priests. Moses put the blood of a ram on the tip of their right ears, on the thumb of their right hands, and on the big toe of their right feet. Moses also sprinkled some anointing oil and blood on Aaron and his sons' clothing to make them holy. Aaron and his sons did everything that the Lord commanded them to do.
In the New Testament, Jesus was appointed as our high priest. He was holy and did everything His Father in heaven commanded Him to do. When Jesus died on the cross, His blood was shed so that our sins may be forgiven. Thank God for His Son, Jesus, who is our High Priest! —CPE*

“So, my brothers and sisters, those chosen by God to be his holy people, think about Jesus. He is the one we believe God sent to save us and to be our high priest.” Hebrews 3:1

PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for Jesus who is my High Priest. In His name. Amen.

聖潔

聖潔
聖經閱讀：以賽亞書6:1-7 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年1月25日(一)

在我們今天的閱讀經文中，先知以賽亞看見主坐在聖殿至高且奇妙的寶座上，穿著覆蓋住整個聖殿的長袍。以賽亞也看到圍繞著主的撒拉弗天使，他們用自己的翅膀遮住臉和身體。我想他們這麼做，是因為主上帝是聖潔的。
在出埃及記第3章摩西也發生了同樣的事。當上帝在燃燒的荊棘中向摩西顯現時，摩西遮住自己的臉（第6節），因為摩西知道上帝是聖潔的。
以賽亞在聖殿看到這些遮著臉和身體的天使後，以賽亞書6:3記載著他聽到他們對彼此說：「聖哉，聖哉，聖哉！上主─萬軍的統帥！他的榮耀充滿全地。」

上帝的的確確是聖潔的、是完全無瑕的。上帝從不犯罪，祂也不可能犯罪，上帝喜愛一切純潔、良善和聖潔的事。感謝上帝透過祂的兒子耶穌賜下赦罪之恩，讓我們也可以聖潔。作為祂的兒女，上帝希望我們活出像祂一樣的生命。 —CPE*

「那位呼召你們的上帝是聖潔的；你們也必須在所做的一切事上聖潔。」 彼得前書1:15

禱告：上帝，祢是聖潔、聖潔、聖潔。謝謝祢赦免我的罪。奉耶穌的名。阿們！

(周維音譯)

Holy
Bible Reading: Isaiah 6:1-7
Monday, January 25, 2016

In our Bible Reading for today, the prophet Isaiah saw the Lord sitting on a very high and wonderful throne in the temple. The Lord was wearing a long robe that filled the temple. Isaiah also saw seraph angels around the Lord. The angels used their wings to cover their faces and bodies. I believe they did this because the Lord God is holy.
The same thing happened with Moses in Exodus 3. When God appeared to Moses in a burning bush, Moses covered his face (verse 6). Moses knew that God is holy.
After Isaiah saw the angels in the temple cover their faces and bodies, he heard them say to each other in Isaiah 6:3, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord All-Powerful. His Glory fills the whole earth.”

God is truly holy. He is perfect. God has never sinned. He can never sin. God loves everything that is pure and good and holy. Thanks to God and His forgiveness of our sins through His Son, Jesus, we can be holy, too. As His children, God wants us to live like Him. —CPE*

“Be holy in everything you do, just as God is holy. He is the one who chose you.” 1 Peter 1:15

PRAYER: God, You are holy, holy, holy. Thank You for forgiveness of my sins. In Jesus' name. Amen.

聖潔

聖潔
聖經閱讀：帖撒羅尼迦前書4:1-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年1月10日(日)

　每一天我們都可以在廣告招牌、電視、網路，甚至在服裝店裡看到一些淫亂的例子，隨著時間的過去，人們越來越接受聖經中說的錯誤行為。
在今天的經文閱讀中，保羅談到如何取悅上帝，他對於淫亂，也就是聖經對婚姻的計劃之外的性行為，有很多的教導。保羅在這些經節中用了一些強烈的字眼，第8節說：「所以那拒絕這種教導的，不是拒絕人，而是拒絕那賜聖靈給你們的上帝。」
上帝說，性關係上的聖潔是很重要的，所以我們也應當把這個看為重要。上帝希望所有信祂的人都要避免淫行並成為聖潔，如果你正掙扎著持守聖潔，就求上帝幫助你明白祂的話語，祂會幫助你控制你的身體來榮耀祂。—EP*

「上帝的旨意是要你們聖潔，絕對沒有淫亂的事。每一個人要曉得依照聖潔合宜的方法控制自己的身體。」 帖撒羅尼迦前書4:3-4

禱告：上帝，我願為祢過一個聖潔的生活。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Purity
Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Sunday, January 10, 2016

　Every day we can see examples of sexual impurity on billboards, TV, the Internet and even in clothing stores. As time goes by, people have become more accepting of behavior that the Bible says is wrong.
In our Bible verses today, Paul talks about how to please God. He had a lot to say about sexual immorality — sexual behavior that is outside the Biblical plan for marriage. Paul uses some strong words in these verses. Verse 8 says, “So anyone who refuses to obey this teaching is refusing to obey God, not us. And God is the one who gives you his Holy Spirit.”
God says that sexual purity is very important. So we should think it is important, too. God wants all believers to avoid sexual immorality and be pure. If you are struggling with keeping yourself pure, ask God to help you understand His Word. He will help you control your body and give Him glory. —EP*

“God wants you to be holy. He wants you to stay away from sexual sins. God wants each one of you to learn to control your own body. Use your body in a way that is holy and that gives honor to God.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4

PRAYER: God, I want to live a holy and pure life for You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

帖撒羅尼迦前書 (5)

帖撒羅尼迦前書 (5)
聖經閱讀：帖撒羅尼迦前書4:1-12 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年9月17日(三)

在現今我們的世界裡，有很多人想要住豪宅或是賺很多錢，但今天的經節告訴我們如何過一個討上帝喜歡的生活。這些經節沒有談到我們擁有什麼樣的房子，或是做什麼樣的工作，保羅談到我們應該成為什麼樣的一個人。 　第一件上帝希望我們做的事是成為聖潔的人，就是「絕對沒有淫亂的事」（第3b節），我們應該用自己的身體來尊榮上帝，祂「不是要我們生活在污穢中」（第7b節）。上帝同時也希望我們彼此相愛，保羅說信徒已經這麼做了，但是他們必須更加努力。我們怎麼愛人永遠都是不夠多的！ 　第三件討上帝喜歡的事是過一個平安的生活。保羅告訴帖撒羅尼迦的信徒：「立志安份守己，親手做工來維持自己的生活」（第11a節）。如果做了這些事，沒有信主的人就會尊重我們。 　你是否過著討上帝喜歡的生活呢？我鼓勵你要「更加努力」(第1b節) —KR 「弟兄姊妹們，我仍然勸你們要更加努力，」 帖撒羅尼迦前書4:10b 禱告：天父，我願過討祢喜歡的生活。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳美婷譯)

1 Thessalonians (5)
Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Many people in our world today want to live in a fancy home or make lots of money. But our Bible verses today tell us about living a life that pleases God. These verses don’t talk about what kind of house we have or what kind of job we do. Paul talks about what kind of a person we are. 　The first thing God wants for us is to be holy — “to stay away from sexual sins” (verse 3b). We should honor God with our bodies. He “does not want us to live in sin” (verse 7b). God also wants us to love each other. Paul said that the believers were already doing that, but they needed to do it more and more. We can never love too much! 　The third thing that pleases God is to live a peaceful life. Paul told the believers in Thessalonica, “Mind your own business, and earn your own living” (verse 11a). If we do these things, non-believers will respect us. 　Are you living a life that pleases God? I encourage you to “live that way more and more” (verse 1b). —KR “We encourage you now, brothers and sisters, to show your love more and more.” 1 Thessalonians 4:10b PRAYER: Father, I want to live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

敬虔的人

敬虔的人
聖經閱讀：詩篇15:1-5 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年10月24日(四)

我的爺爺告訴我，在他小時候，人們只需握握手就可決定交易，他們並不需要簽訂合約。那真是一個人們彼此誠實並且相互信任的年代。 　我今天看了電視新聞，看到一些不誠實而且貪婪的人，他們並不是敬虔的人。在詩篇15中，作者描述了一個敬虔的人的樣子。就讓我們來看看一個敬虔的人是什麼模樣。 　第2節說，一個敬虔的人過聖潔的生活，做對的事，並且只說真話。第3節則告訴我們三件敬虔的人不會做的事情：不毀謗人、不做對不起別人的事、不造謠中傷人。第4節說敬虔的人會履行諾言，第5節說他們是正直的人。 　你是一個敬虔的人嗎？上面所說的是在說你嗎？如果不是，就倚靠聖靈在你的生命中作工，使你成長而具備這樣的特質。 —ES 「誰可居住在你的聖山錫安？就是行為正直，凡事順從上帝的人。他說話真誠」 詩篇15:1b-2 禱告：親愛的上帝，我願成為一個敬虔的人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳美婷譯)

A Godly Person
Bible Reading: Psalm 15:1-5
Thursday, October 24, 2013

My grandfather told me that when he was growing up, people sealed deals with just a handshake. They didn’t need to write a contract. That was truly a time of honesty and trust among people. 　I watch the news today, and I see people who are dishonest and greedy. They are not godly people. In Psalm 15, the writer describes a godly person. Let’s look at what a godly person is like. 　Verse 2 says that a godly person lives a pure life, does what is right and speaks only the truth. Verse 3 tells us three things that godly people do not do. They do not say bad things about people, do bad things to them or gossip about them. Verse 4 says that godly people will do what they promise to do and verse 5 says that they will be honest. 　Are you a godly person? Do these things describe you? If not, depend on the Holy Spirit to work in your life to develop these characteristics. —ES “ Who can live on your holy mountain? Only those who live pure lives, do what is right, and speak the truth from their hearts.” Psalm 15:1b-2 PRAYER: Dear God, I want to be a godly person. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

保持聖潔

保持聖潔
聖經閱讀：彼得後書3:1-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年10月3日(四)

在今天的經文中，彼得鼓勵基督徒要審視自己的生命並保持聖潔。在第11b節，彼得說：「你們應該作哪一種人呢？你們應該過著聖潔、虔誠的生活。」 　身為基督徒，我們必須確保過著聖潔的生活，但是我們要如何辦到呢？如果我們想要成為聖潔，就必須是真誠的、認真的、無私的、寬容的，以及忠心的。當我們對別人、也對自己誠實時，我們就是真誠的。「認真」的意思是，我們會時時儆醒，這樣才可以擊退魔鬼的攻擊。當我們專注於別人而不是自己時，我們就是無私的。 　我們也應該是寬容的；我們必須對人寬容，同時也要耐心等候耶穌的再來。最後，我們應該要對耶穌保持忠心，並繼續引導人認識祂。 　如果我們是聖潔的，我們就會更明白上帝的愛，然後就會想要去跟其他人分享祂的愛，而上帝也將會報答我們的忠心。 —JS* 「他寬容你們；因為他不願意有一個人沉淪，卻要人人悔改。」 彼得後書3:9b 禱告：天父，我願為祢過聖潔的生活。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Be Holy
Bible Reading: 2 Peter 3:1-13
Thursday, October 3, 2013

In our Bible verses today, Peter encouraged Christians to examine their lives and to be holy. In verse 11b Peter said, “So what kind of people should you be? Your lives should be holy and devoted to God.” 　As Christians, we need to make sure that we are living holy lives. But how can we do that? If we want to be holy, we need to be sincere, sober, unselfish, patient and faithful. We are sincere when we are honest with others and with ourselves. Being sober means that we will be alert so we can fight off the devil’s attacks. We are unselfish when we focus on other people instead of ourselves. 　We should also be patient. We need to be patient with other people as well as being patient for Jesus to come back. Finally, we should stay faithful to Jesus and continue to teach others about Him. 　If we are holy, we will understand more about God’s love. Then we will want to share it with other people. And, God will reward us for our faithfulness. —JS* “But God is being patient with you. He doesn’t want anyone to be lost. He wants everyone to change their ways and stop sinning.” 2 Peter 3:9b PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I want to live a life of holiness for You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的話語

上帝的話語
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:9-16 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年7月30日(二)

詩篇第119章的經節告訴我們關於上帝話語的事情。仔細研讀上帝的話語可以幫助我們避開罪惡。 　研讀聖經並且記住其中的內容是重要的。我的幾個孫子參加了一個聖經課程，在課程中，他們背頌整本聖經的書卷。當心中有上帝的話語，他們就更容易去遵守。 　這些經節同時告訴我們更多關於上帝話語的事情。年輕人藉著遵行聖經可以過純潔的生活 (第9節)。我們應該喜愛研讀並學習上帝的律法 (第14節和16節)。此外，我們應該思想上帝的話語並且不忘記 (第15-16節)。 　我們有很多種方式可以學習上帝的話語。我們可以自己研讀聖經，或者參與以聖經為基礎的講道和課程來學習，這些都會幫助我們將上帝的話語應用到日常生活上。 　今天就沉浸在上帝的話語裡面吧！—IMJ 「要使事奉上帝的人得到充分的準備，能做各種善事。」 提摩太後書3:17 禱告：上帝，今天我願研讀並查考祢的話語。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (林相汝譯)

God’s Word
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16
Tuesday, July 30, 2013

These verses in Psalm 119 tell us about God’s Word. Studying God’s Word carefully helps us avoid sin. 　It is important that we study the Bible and memorize it. Several of my grandchildren have been involved in a Bible program where they memorize entire books of the Bible. When they have God’s Word in their minds, it is easier for them to obey it. 　These verses also tell us more things about God’s Word. A young person can live a pure life by obeying the Bible (verse 9). We should enjoy studying and learning God’s rules (verses 14 and 16). And, we should think about God’s Word and not forget it (verses 15-16). 　There are many ways we can learn God’s Word. We can study it alone, or we can learn from Bible-based sermons and lessons. These will help us apply God’s Word to our everyday lives. 　Get into God’s Word today! —IMJ “Using the Scriptures, those who serve God will be prepared and will have everything they need to do every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:17 PRAYER: God, I want to read and study Your Word today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝是聖潔的

上帝是聖潔的
聖經閱讀：利未記19:1-5 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年7月18日(四)

上帝是神聖純潔的，所以我們也許會感到奇怪，為什麼上帝會想要跟罪人建立關係？有些人認為上帝其實不想要跟我們有關係，這些人說上帝是神聖純潔的，所以祂並不想跟不完美的人來往。 　今天聖經閱讀的經節談到上帝和祂的聖潔。第1和第2節說：「上主吩咐摩西向以色列全體會眾宣佈：『你們要聖潔，因為我─上主、你們的上帝是聖潔的。』」哇！這些真是改變人生的經節啊！上帝說我們可以像祂一樣聖潔。 　但如果我們是罪人，我們要如何像上帝一樣聖潔呢？在聖經閱讀的第3到第5節，上帝接著談到我們可以做一些事情來更接近祂，其中包括孝敬父母、不偷竊、不拜偶像，以及永遠說真話。 　上帝希望我們聖潔並且跟祂建立關係。今天，就將你的讚美、尊崇、和敬拜都獻給祂。 —JS* 「他們彼此呼應說：聖哉，聖哉，聖哉！上主─萬軍的統帥！他的榮耀充滿全地。」 以賽亞書6:3 禱告：親愛的阿爸天父，我願和祢一樣聖潔。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (Charlotte譯)

God is Holy
Bible Reading: Leviticus 19:1-5
Thursday, July 18 2013

God is truly holy and pure. So we might wonder why God would want to have a relationship with sinners. Some people think that God doesn’t want a relationship with us. These people say that God is pure and holy, so He doesn’t want to associate with people who are not perfect. 　The verses in our Bible Reading today talk about God and His holiness. Verses 1 and 2 say, “The Lord said to Moses, ‘Tell all the Israelites: I am the Lord your God. I am holy, so you must be holy.’” Wow, these are life-changing verses! God says that we can be holy like Him. 　But how can we be holy like God if we are sinners? In verses 3 through 5 of our Bible Reading, God continues to talk about things that we can do to come closer to Him. Some of these things are honoring our parents, not stealing, not worshiping idols, and always telling the truth. 　God wants you to be holy and have a relationship with Him. Give Him your praise, honor and worship today. —JS* “The angels were calling to each, ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord All-Powerful. His Glory fills the whole earth.’” Isaiah 6:3 PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, I want to be holy like You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

盼望：何時？

盼望：何時？
聖經閱讀：彼得後書3:1-18 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年6月8日(六)

昨天我們談到和上帝共享永生的盼望，聖經明確地告訴我們，我們如何才能擁有與上帝永遠同住的盼望，但是聖經並沒有告訴我們，到底哪一天這個盼望才會被實現。我們並不知道哪一天我們會死去，也不知道哪一天耶穌會再回來帶祂的信徒去跟祂同住。 　在今天閱讀的經文中，我們知道一些關於耶穌再來的事情。第9節說，上帝並不會遲遲不差派耶穌再來，上帝是包容人的。為什麼這麼說呢？因為祂想要給每個人有跟隨和遵從祂的機會。 　這些經節同時也告訴我們，當我們在等待耶穌時，我們應該如何活。「你們應該過著聖潔、虔誠的生活，等候上帝的日子，竭力加速它的臨到。」（第11b-12a節）　 　當耶穌將要回來時，不要花時間懷疑，反而要專注於服事祂，並且藉著耶穌來期待你的盼望。—BH 「但是，主再來的日子就像小偷忽然來到一樣。」 彼得後書3:10a 禱告：親愛的主，當我耐心等候耶穌再來時，我服事祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Hope: When?
Bible Reading: 2 Peter 3:1-18
Saturday, June 8 2013

Yesterday we talked about our hope of eternal life with God. The Bible clearly tells us how we can have the hope of living forever with Him. But the Bible does not tell us the exact date when that hope will be fulfilled. We do not know the day we will die or the day when Jesus will return to take His followers to live with Him. 　In our Bible Reading today we learn some things about Jesus’ return. Verse 9 says that God is not being slow in sending Jesus. God is being patient. Why? Because He wants to give everyone the opportunity to follow and obey Him. 　These verses also tell us how we should live while we are waiting for Jesus. “Your lives should be holy and devoted to God. You should be looking forward to the day of God, wanting more than anything else for it to come soon” (verses 11b-12a). 　Don’t spend your time wondering when Jesus will return. Instead focus on serving Him and looking forward to your hope through Jesus. —BH “But the day when the Lord comes again will surprise everyone like the coming of a thief.”　2 Peter 3:10a PRAYER: Dear Lord, I serve You as I wait patiently for Jesus to return. In His name. Amen.

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聖經閱讀：約翰一書3:1-10 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年2月21日(四)

最近，我在我先生的一項建築工程中幫忙，我負責搬木材並把它們堆好。晚上的時候，我發現有一根刺插在我手指裡面。 　這是一根很細的刺，我好不容易才把它弄出來，我想我應該已經把刺清除乾淨了。但是過了幾天，我注意到我的手指頭紅腫而且開始痛起來，我發現皮膚裡面還有一小片木屑，那時我才確實把刺清除乾淨。 　　今天的經文提醒我們，身為基督徒，我們不可以一再犯罪，因為「那活在基督生命裏的人都不犯罪；那繼續犯罪的人沒有見過基督，也不曾認識他」(第5節)。我們必須找出生命中的罪，然後除去它們，否則的話，這些罪就會不斷成長，以致於傷害我們和上帝的關係。 　今天就檢視一下你自己的生命，你要求上帝赦免你的罪，並且幫助你為祂活出聖潔的生命。—JK 「所以，那活在基督生命裏的人都不犯罪；那繼續犯罪的人沒有見過基督，也不曾認識他。」 約翰一書3:6 禱告：上帝，請幫助我看見我生命中的罪；請赦免我並且幫助我順服祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

The Splinter
Bible Reading: 1 John 3:1-10
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Recently I was helping my husband with a building project. I carried pieces of wood and stacked them. Later that evening I noticed that I had a spinter of wood in my finger. 　The splinter was very small, and I had a hard time getting it out. I thought that I had removed all of the splinter. But a couple of days later, I noticed that my finger was red, and it started to hurt. I found a tiny piece of wood under my skin. That time I made sure I removed all the splinter. 　Our Bible Reading reminds us that as Christians, we cannot continue to sin. “You know that Christ came to take away people’s sins. There is no sin in Christ” (verse 5). We need to find the sins in our lives and remove them. If not, these sins will grow and hurt our relationship with God. 　Examine your life today. Ask God to forgive your sins and help you live a pure life for Him. —JK “So whoever lives in Christ does not continue to sin. If they continue to sin, they have never really understood Christ and have never known him.” 1 John 3:6 PRAYER: God, help me to see the sin in my life. Please forgive me and help me to obey You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.