耶穌 (8)

耶穌 (8)
聖經閱讀：出埃及記12:21-30 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月29日(一)

　以色列人在埃及為奴時，上帝揀選摩西去拯救以色列人。摩西要求法老王，也就是埃及的統治者，讓以色列人自由離開，但是被拒絕了，於是上帝就對埃及人降下災難，但是法老王仍然不讓他們走。
在許多可怕的事發生後，上帝告訴摩西祂要殺死埃及每一戶的長子。在今天讀的經文中，我們知道以色列人要殺一頭羔羊，並將牠的血塗在門楣上，這樣上帝就會跳過他們家、不殺他們的長子。以色列人被羔羊的血所保護。
魔鬼想要我們因自己的罪而受懲罰，但上帝差派耶穌成為我們的「羔羊」。當耶穌為我們死時，祂是為我們的罪接受懲罰；當被釘上十字架時，祂是為我們流血。耶穌，也就是我們的羔羊，祂的寶血拯救了我們。身為基督徒，我們是被耶穌的血所拯救，所以你的生活中不可沒有羔羊耶穌！ —CPE*

「第二天，約翰看見耶穌向他走過來，就說：『看哪，上帝的羔羊，除掉世人的罪的！』」 約翰福音1:29

禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下耶穌成為我們的代罪羔羊來拯救我們。奉主的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Jesus (8)
Bible Reading: Exodus 12:21-30
Monday, August 29, 2016

　The Israelites were slaves in Egypt. God chose Moses to free the Israelites. Moses asked Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, to let the Israelites go free, but he refused. God made terrible things happen to the Egyptians, but Pharaoh still would not let them go.
After many terrible things happened, God told Moses He would kill the firstborn of each family in Egypt. In our Bible verses, we learn that the Israelites were to kill a lamb and put its blood on their door frame. Then God would pass over their house and not kill their firstborn. The Israelites were protected by the blood of the lamb.
The devil wants us to be punished for our sins. But God sent Jesus to be our “Lamb.” Jesus accepted the punishment for our sins when He died for us. When He was nailed to a cross, He bled for us. The blood of Jesus, our Lamb, saves us. As Christians, we are saved by Jesus’ blood. Don’t live without Jesus, the Lamb! —CPE*

“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God. He takes away the sins of the world!’” John 1:29

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us Jesus to be our Lamb and save us. In His name. Amen.

誕生的故事 (12)

誕生的故事 (12)
聖經閱讀：羅馬書5:1-5 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年12月23日(三)

　我們經常說耶穌是一個卑微、無助的嬰孩，但是耶穌也同時是萬民的主。
「主」是一個對其他人擁有權柄、管理他們的人，當接受耶穌作為我們的救主時，祂也同時成為我們的主。我們告訴耶穌，希望祂掌管我們的生活，並擁有管理我們的權柄。
有些人並不願意讓耶穌掌管他們的生活，這些人認為耶穌會奪走他們隨自己心意做事的自由。當耶穌成為我們的主時，我們就得著自由了；我們可以自由地生活而沒有恐懼和憂慮，我們可以自由地過一個尊榮上帝、美好又令人興奮的生活！
今天經文閱讀的第1節說：「既然我們因信得以被稱為義人，就藉著我們的主耶穌基督跟上帝有了和睦的關係。」讚美上帝藉著耶穌賜給我們平安！ —GT

「你們知道，他藉著萬人之主耶穌基督傳給以色列人的信息是和平的福音。」
使徒行傳10:36

禱告：天父，我好高興能藉著耶穌得著平安。奉主的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Birth Story (12)
Bible Reading: Romans 5:1-5
Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Often we talk about Jesus being a humble, helpless baby. But Jesus was also the Lord over all people.
A lord is a person who has authority, control and power over other people. When we accept Jesus as our Savior, He also becomes our Lord. We tell Jesus that we want Him to be in control of our lives and have authority over us.
Some people are not willing to let Jesus control their lives. These people think that Jesus will take away their freedom to do what they want. But that’s not true. When Jesus becomes our Lord, we become free. We are free to live without fear and worry. We are free to live a wonderful, exciting life that honors God!
Verse 1 of our Bible verses for today says, “We have been made right with God because of our faith. So we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Praise God for the peace that Jesus gives us! —GT

“God has spoken to the people of Israel. He sent them the Good News that peace has come through Jesus Christ, the Lord of all people.”
Acts 10:36

PRAYER: Father, I am so happy that I have peace through Jesus. In His name. Amen.

禱告與相信

禱告與相信
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳12:5-19 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年9月9日(三)

希律王想要摧毀教會，所以他殺了雅各並且把彼得下到監獄。今天的經文告訴我們：「彼得在監獄裡受到嚴密的監視；教會的弟兄姊妹為他懇切向上帝禱告」（第5節）。 　上帝將彼得從監獄解救出來，之後彼得去到一間屋子，那裡有人在為他禱告。彼得敲了門，一位婢女前來應門，因為她太興奮了以致於連門都還沒有開，就跑進去告訴其他人彼得就在門外。你知道這些在禱告的人怎麼反應嗎？他們說：「你發瘋了！」（第15節） 　這些人禱告求上帝從監獄解救彼得，而當上帝回應了他們的禱告，他們卻不相信！有時候我也像這樣，我禱告求助家庭的問題，但是當上帝回應了我的禱告並幫我解決了問題，我卻感到驚訝。 　要每天不斷地禱告！並且要相信上帝會回應你的禱告，然後感謝讚美祂。 －SH 「你們禱告要恆切，且要警醒，對上帝存感謝的心。」 歌羅西書4:2 禱告：親愛的天父，謝謝祢回應我的禱告。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Pray and Believe
Bible Reading: Acts 12:5-19
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

King Herod wanted to destroy the church. So Herod killed James and put Peter in prison. Our Bible verses tell us that “Peter was kept in jail, but the church was constantly praying to God for him” (verse 5). 　God freed Peter from jail. Then Peter went to a house where people were praying for him. Peter knocked on a door, and a servant girl answered it. She was so excited that she didn't even open the door for Peter. She ran inside and told the other people that Peter was at the door. Do you know how these praying people responded? They said (verse 15), “You are crazy!” 　These people were praying that God would free Peter from jail. And when God answered their prayer, they didn't believe it! Sometimes I am like that. I pray about a family problem. Then I am surprised when God answers my prayer and solves the problem. 　Keep on praying every day! And believe that God will answer your prayers. Then thank Him and praise Him. —SH* “Never stop praying. Be ready for anything by praying and being thankful.” Colossians 4:2 PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for answering my prayers. In Jesus' name. Amen.

阿尼西謀

阿尼西謀
聖經閱讀：腓利門書1:21 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年9月4日(五)

新約聖經短短的腓利門書跟我們談到阿尼西謀的故事。他是一個奴隸，被一個名叫腓利門的人所擁有。 　阿尼西謀後來逃到羅馬，他在羅馬遇見了因為傳講耶穌而被捕的保羅。保羅向阿尼西謀傳講耶穌的事蹟，他就受洗成為基督徒。保羅提到阿尼西謀時說：「當我在牢裡時，他成為我的兒子」（第10b節）。 　阿尼西謀仍然是屬於腓利門的奴隸，所以保羅就寫了一封信給腓利門，請求腓利門接受阿尼西謀成為弟兄，而不再是一個奴隸：「……不再是一個奴隸，而是遠高過奴隸；因為他已經是基督裡親愛的兄弟」（第16a節）。 　雖然阿尼西謀仍然是一個奴隸，但他不再是罪的奴隸，當他成為基督徒時，他就在耶穌裡得著自由。我希望你像阿尼西謀一樣，我希望你今天就跟隨並遵從耶穌。 —DJH* 「然而，上帝白白地賜恩典，藉著基督耶穌救贖他們，使他們跟他有合宜的關係。」 羅馬書3:24 禱告：上帝，謝謝?賜下祢的愛子耶穌，祂使我得著自由。奉主的名，阿們！ (江惠蓉譯)

Onesimus
Bible Reading: Philemon 1-21
Friday, September 4, 2015

The short New Testament book of Philemon tells us about Onesimus. He was a slave, and he was owned by a man named Philemon. 　Onesimus ran away and went to Rome. In Rome, Onesimus met Paul, who was under arrest for preaching about Jesus. Paul told Onesimus about Jesus, and Onesimus became a Christian. Paul said about Onesimus, “He became my son while I was in prison” (verse 10b). 　Onesimus was still a slave who belonged to Philemon. So Paul wrote a letter to Philemon. He asked Philemon to accept Onesimus as a brother, not a slave. “...not to be just a slave, but better than a slave, to be a dear brother” (verse 16a). 　Even though Onesimus was still a slave, he was no longer a slave to sin. When he became a Christian, he became free in Jesus. I hope that you are like Onesimus. I hope that you are following and obeying Jesus today. —DJH* “They are made right with God by his grace. This is a free gift. They are made right with God by being made free from sin through Jesus Christ.” Romans 3:24 PRAYER: God, thank You for Your Son, Jesus, who makes me free. In His name. Amen.