詩篇119 (1)

詩篇119 (1)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:1-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月1日(四)

　接下來的幾個月，我會分享一些讀詩篇第119篇的心得。
詩篇119強調上帝和祂的話語，也就是聖經，的重要性。今天經文閱讀的第2節跟我們談到遵守上帝律令的人「一心順服他」，接下來的六個經節告訴我們這些人如何尋求上帝。這些人走上帝的道路（第3節）、切實遵行（第4節），這些人也希望對上帝更忠心（第5節），並且頌讚祂（第7節）。
作者在這詩篇的結尾這樣寫：「求你來尋找你的僕人，因為我沒有忘記你的法律。」我們要永遠渴望親近上帝，有時我們會感到不知所措而懷疑上帝是不是真的與我們同在，但是今天的經文向我們保證，如果我們尋求祂，祂就會與我們同在。
你願意服事上帝嗎？你是否希望上帝親近你呢？那麼就研讀祂的話語並忠心於祂。 —BH

「…你們要尋求上主─你們的上帝；如果你們專心一意尋求他，就會找到他。」 申命記4:29b

禱告：親愛的主，我願永遠遵行祢的話語、忠心於祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (1)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:1-8
Thursday, September 1, 2016

　Over the next few months, I will be sharing some thoughts from Psalms, chapter 119.
Psalm 119 emphasizes the importance of God and His Word, the Bible. Verse 2 of our Bible Reading today tells us that people who follow God's rules “seek him with all their heart.” The next six verses tell us how these people seek God. These people follow God’s ways (verse 3) and obey them (verse 4). These people also want to be more faithful to God (verse 5) and to praise Him (verse 7).
The writer of this psalm ends this section by saying, “I will obey your laws, so please don't leave me!” We should always want God to be close to us. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed and wonder if God is really with us. But our Bible verses assure us that if we seek God, He will be with us.
Do you want to serve God? Do you want God to be close to you? Then study His Word and be faithful to Him. —BH

“...you will look for the Lord your God...if you look for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him.” Deuteronomy 4:29b

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I want to always obey Your Word and be faithful to You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

亞薩

亞薩
聖經閱讀：詩篇50:1-23 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年6月1日(六)

今天的聖經閱讀是一首詩歌，是一個名叫亞薩的人寫的，這可能跟歷代志上16:5-7所提到的是同一個人。 　亞薩是一個利未人，利未支派的人負責照顧聖殿，和以色列人敬拜時的各樣服事。歷代志上16:5說，亞薩是服事敬拜的一個樂團團長；歷代志上16:7告訴我們，大衛揀選亞薩和他的兄弟唱歌讚美上帝。 　亞薩寫這首歌來讚美上帝，但是他寫下這些經節，也為了要提醒以色列人應該遵從上帝。上帝說以色列人並未遵從祂，他們忽視祂的命令、說邪惡的話、並且說謊（第16-19節）。但是在第21節，上帝說：「……我默不作聲，你還以為我跟你一樣嗎？但我要譴責你，讓你看清楚這些事。」 　當以色列人敬拜上帝時，他們唱詩篇第50篇，這首詩歌提醒他們要遵從上帝，而這些經文也應該能鼓勵我們去跟上帝保持親近。—ECW 「順從我命令的人，我一定拯救。」 詩篇50:23b 禱告：天父，今天我願服事祢、遵從祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (KCC譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Asaph
Bible Reading: Psalm 50:1-23
Saturday June 1, 2013

Our Bible Reading today is a song written by a man named Asaph. This is probably the same man mentioned in 1 Chronicles 16:5-7. 　Asaph was a Levite. Members of this tribe took care of the temple and Israelite worship services. 1 Chronicles 16:5 says that Asaph was the leader of a group who played musical instruments for worship. 1 Chronicles 16:7 tells us that David chose Asaph and his brothers to sing praises to God. 　Asaph wrote this song to praise God. But he also wrote these verses to remind the Israelites that they should obey God. God said that they had disobeyed Him by ignoring His commands, saying evil things and telling lies (verses 16-19). But in verse 21, God said, “...I will not be quiet any longer. I will correct you and make clear what I have against you.” 　The Israelites sang Psalm 50 as they worshiped God. This song reminded them to obey God. And these verses should encourage us, too, to stay close to God. —ECW “Whoever decides to live right will see my power to save.” Psalm 50:23b PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I want to serve and obey You today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

詩篇中的音樂 (7)

詩篇中的音樂 (7)
聖經閱讀：詩篇136:1-26
2012年11月11日(日)

大衛王親自挑選樂團，在以色列人敬拜時演奏（歷代志上第25章）。歷代志下7:6a說：「祭司侍立，各供其職；利未人也拿著耶和華的樂器，就是大衛王造出來、藉利未人頌讚耶和華的。」 　歷代志下第5章告訴我們獻殿的情況。那時，歌手穿著白色麻布衣（第12節），樂手使用號角、鈸和其他樂器（第13節），他們一起唱這首歌：「頌讚上帝，因為他至善；他的慈愛永遠長存。」（第13節），這些歌詞和詩篇136:1是同樣的句子。 　為了確保以色列人用正確的方式敬拜上帝，大衛很謹慎。他動手寫詩篇（詩歌）、製作樂器，並親自挑選樂手。大衛想要讚美和榮耀上帝。 　今天，你要找方法來讚美和榮耀上帝。 —DF 「要感謝天上的上帝；他的慈愛永遠長存。」 詩篇136:26 禱告：天父，我願我的敬拜能榮耀?，並且使祢喜悅。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Psalms Music (7)
Bible Reading: Psalm 136:1-26
Sunday, November 11, 2012

King David chose the music groups to play for the Israelites’ worship (1 Chronicles, chapter 25). 2 Chronicles 7:6a says, “The priests stood ready to do their work. The Levites also stood with the instruments of the Lord’s music. These instruments were made by King David to give thanks to the Lord.” 　2 Chronicles, chapter 5, tells us about when the temple was dedicated. The singers were dressed in white linen (verse 12). Trumpets, cymbals and other instruments were used (verse 13), and they sang the song, “Praise the Lord Because He is Good. His True Love Continues Forever” (verse 13). Those are the same words as Psalm 136:1. 　David was very careful to make sure that the Israelites worshiped God in the right way. He wrote psalms (songs), made musical instruments and chose the musicians. David wanted to honor and praise God. 　Find ways today to show your honor and praise to God. —DF “Praise the God of heaven! His true love continues forever.”Psalm 136:26 PRAYER: Father, I want my worship to please and honor You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

詩篇中的音樂 (6)

詩篇中的音樂 (6)
聖經閱讀：詩篇149:1-9
2012年11月10日(六)

以色列人也有打擊樂器，用來打出歌曲的節奏。今天經文的第3節提到了手鼓，這是用木頭與獸皮製成的小鼓，大多由女人來拍奏，用在跳舞或慶祝好日子的時候。 　聖殿敬拜時最重要的樂器之一是「鈸」。詩篇150:5說：「用大響的鈸讚美他！用高聲的鈸讚美他」。「高聲鈸」很大，要一手各拿一個來拍奏；而「響聲鈸」則小得多，使用時在拇指與中指上各戴一個。 　所有的樂器和樂手對於聖殿的音樂服事都是重要的，同樣的，我們每一個人對教會來說也都是重要的。有些基督徒是教師或歌手，而有些人在育兒室工作或負責探訪病人。在教會裡，所有的事工都是重要的。 　今天，因著可以在上帝的國度裡服事，你要讚美上帝。 —DF 「你們要讚美耶和華！向耶和華唱新歌。」 詩篇149:1a 禱告：上帝，我很高興能在祢的國度裡服事。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Psalms Music (6)
Bible Reading: Psalm 149:1-9
Saturday, November 10, 2012

The Israelites also had instruments that would beat out the rhythm of a song. Verse 3 of our Bible Reading mentions a tambourine. This was a small drum made of wood and skins. Most of the time, women played tambourines. They were used for dances and to celebrate good times. 　Some of the most important instruments used in temple worship were the cymbals. Psalm 150:5 says, “Praise God with loud cymbals! Praise him with clashing cymbals!” Clashing cymbals were large and played with one on each hand. The resounding cymbals were much smaller and were worn on the thumb and middle fingers. 　All of the instruments and musicians were important to the temple music. In the same way, each of us is important to the church. Some Christians are teachers or singers, while others work in the nursery or visit sick people. Every job in the church is important. 　Praise God today for what you can do for His kingdom. —DF “Praise the Lord. Sing a new song about the new things the Lord has done!” Psalm 149:1a PRAYER: God, I am happy to serve in Your kingdom. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

詩篇中的音樂 (5)

詩篇中的音樂 (5)
聖經閱讀：詩篇47:1-9
2012年11月9日(五)

在聖經的年代裡，號角可以用在許多不同的事上。今天的詩篇中，我們看到號角用來宣告上帝正坐在祂的寶座上。 　號角會被使用在慶祝的時刻，如慶宴或是節慶上；向上帝獻祭時，人們也會吹號角。另外，當號角響起時，也許是要召聚人們來敬拜上帝，或是宣告戰爭開始，或代表上帝準備好要審判祂的子民了。最早的號角是用捲曲的公羊角作的，而後來的號角則是用銀來製作，形狀像一支長管。 　帖撒羅尼迦前書4:16-17告訴我們耶穌再來時的情況。屆時，耶穌會下一道命令，就是「主的命令一下，天使長一喊，上帝的號筒一響」。對所有的基督徒來說，這將是美妙的號角聲！ 　我希望你已經準備好迎接耶穌再來，並且帶領信徒與祂一起同享永生。 —DF 「要頌讚他大能的作為；要頌讚他至高無上！要吹號頌讚他；要彈琴奏瑟頌讚他！」 詩篇150:2-3 禱告：主啊，我要準備好迎接耶穌再來。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Psalms Music (5)
Bible Reading: Psalm 47:1-9
Friday, November 9, 2012

The trumpet was used for many things in Bible times. In this psalm, we read that trumpets announced that God was on His throne. 　Trumpets were used during times of celebration such as feasts and festivals. They were played when people brought their offerings to God. And, trumpets were sounded to call people to worship, to announce the start of a battle or when God was ready to judge His people. The first trumpets were curved rams’ horns. Later trumpets were made from silver and shaped like a long tube. 　Verses 16-17 of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, tell us about the time when Jesus will return. Jesus will give a command, and that “command will be given with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God.” That trumpet will be a wonderful sound for all Christians! 　I hope that you are ready for Jesus to come and take His followers to live forever with Him. —DF “Praise God for the great things he does! Praise him for all his greatness! Praise God with trumpets and horns! Praise him with harps and lyres!” Psalm 150:2-3 PRAYER: Lord, I want to be ready for Jesus’ return. In His name. Amen.

詩篇中的音樂 (4)

詩篇中的音樂 (4)
聖經閱讀：詩篇137:1-9
2012年11月8日(四)

昨天我們學到了如何在讚美、敬拜與開心時使用弦樂器，今天，我們要學習弦樂器的其它用途。 　詩篇49:4說：「我的耳朵要傾聽比喻；我要彈琴闡明其中的意義。」有時候，樂手會在他們分享信息或是解釋謎語時彈奏豎琴。此外，撒母耳記上16:23告訴我們，大衛為了讓掃羅王舒服一點而彈奏豎琴，它說：「從那時起，每當上帝差來的邪靈附在掃羅身上時，大衛就拿他的豎琴來彈，邪靈立刻離開掃羅，掃羅就覺得暢快舒服。」 　今天的經文談到以色列人被抓去巴比倫當俘虜的情況。那時，他們很傷心，因為他們無法在聖殿裡敬拜上帝，所以，「在河邊的柳樹上，我們把豎琴掛了起來。」（第2節） 　這些經文提醒我，要為著今天能夠敬拜、榮耀上帝而感恩。 —DF 「我有生之日要歌頌他；我要一生一世歌頌我的上帝。」 詩篇146:2 禱告：天父，我感謝讚美祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Psalms Music (4)
Bible Reading: Psalm 137:1-9
Thursday, November 8, 2012

Yesterday we learned how stringed instruments were used for times of praise, worship and happiness. Today we will learn about other ways that stringed instruments were used. 　Psalm 49:4 says, “I myself listened to the stories. And now, with my harp, I will sing and reveal that message to you.” Sometimes musicians would play the harp as they shared a message or told the meaning of a riddle. And, 1 Samuel 16:23 tells us that David played the harp to make King Saul feel better. “Any time the bad spirit from God came on Saul, David would take his harp and play it. The bad spirit would leave Saul and he would begin to feel better.” 　Our Bible Reading today talks about the time when the Israelites were in captivity in Babylon. They were sad because they could not worship God in the temple. So, they hung their “harps on the willow trees nearby” (verse 2). 　These verses remind me to be thankful that I can worship and honor God today. —DF “I will praise the Lord all my life. I will sing praises to him all my life.” Psalm 146:2 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I praise and thank You! In Jesus’ name. Amen.

詩篇中的音樂 (3)

詩篇中的音樂 (3)
聖經閱讀：詩篇43:1-5
2012年11月7日(三)

詩篇讓我們知道弦樂器在以前也被用來讚美上帝。今天經文的第4節說：「上帝啊，我就要到你的祭壇前，到賜給我無限喜樂的上帝面前。上帝，我的上帝啊，我要彈琴歌頌你。」 　在聖殿敬拜時，豎琴與古希臘琴都是很重要的弦樂器。豎琴是用木頭作的，有10到12條弦，用手指彈奏時會發出很大的聲音。古希臘琴比豎琴小，有5到10條弦，需要用一種叫「弦撥」的工具來彈奏。 　詩篇的其它經節也提到了弦樂器。詩篇98:5-6節說：「要歌唱頌讚上主；要彈豎琴頌讚他。要用號筒和號角，在上主─我們的王面前歡呼。」 　到現在為止，我們已經談過用唱歌、跳舞和彈琴來讚美上帝。哇！有這麼多不同的方法可以向上帝表達我們的愛與感謝。—DF 「用十弦樂器伴奏，配合豎琴的旋律。」 詩篇92:3 禱告：天父，我們要全心讚美祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Psalms Music (3)
Bible Reading: Psalm 43:1-5
Wednesday, November 7, 2012

The Book of Psalms shows us that stringed instruments were also used to praise God. Verse 4 of our Bible Reading today says, “I will come to God’s altar. I will come to the God who makes me so very happy. God, my God, I will praise you with a harp.” 　The harp and lyre were stringed instruments that were very important in temple worship. The harp was made of wood and had 10-12 strings. It was played with the fingers and gave off a loud sound. A lyre was smaller than a harp and played with a tool called a plectrum. A lyre had 5-10 strings. 　Many other verses in Psalms mention stringed instruments. Psalm 98:5-6 says, “Every person on earth, shout with joy to the Lord. Quickly, start singing songs of praise! Harps, praise the Lord. Music from the harps, praise him.” 　So far, we have talked about praising God by singing, dancing and playing instruments. Wow! There are many different ways that we can show God our love and thanks. —DF “God, it is good to play music for you on ten-stringed instruments, harps, and lyres.” Psalm 92:3 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, we praise You with all our hearts. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

詩篇中的音樂 (2)

詩篇中的音樂（2）
聖經閱讀：詩篇30:1-12
2012年11月6日(二)

跳舞是以色列人敬拜和讚美上帝的另一種方式。通常，當有人唱歌時，女人就跳舞，而男人也會跳舞，只是男人和女人不會一起跳。 　跳舞是表達快樂和讚美的方法，以色列人用跳舞來感謝上帝對他們的祝福和保護。詩篇149:3說；「要舞蹈頌讚他的名；要打鼓彈琴來頌讚他。」另外，詩篇150:4a告訴我們「要打鼓跳舞」讚美上帝。 　今天經文的第11節說：「求你幫助我！你使我的悲哀變為舞蹈。」上帝一直陪伴著我們，而且當我們傷心時，祂都知道──這真是很棒的事情。當想到上帝為我們所做的一切，即使正面對一些不好的事情，我們也可以是快樂的。 　你要花一些時間想一想，上帝是如何祝福你的生命。—DF 「你使我脫掉悲傷，披上喜樂。所以我不緘默，我要歌唱頌讚你；上主─我的上帝啊，我要永遠感謝你。」 詩篇30:11b-12 禱告：主，謝謝祢每天祝福我！奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SSL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Psalms Music (2)
Bible Reading: Psalm 30:1-12
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Dancing was another way that the Israelites worshiped and praised God. Usually women danced while other people sang. Men would also dance, but men and women did not dance together. 　Dancing was a way to show happiness and praise. The Israelites danced to thank God for His blessings and protection. Psalm 149:3 says, “Let those people praise God by dancing and playing their tambourines and harps.” (Tambourines and harps are musical instruments.) And Psalm 150:4a tells us to praise God “with tambourines and dancing!” 　Verse 11 of our Bible Reading says, “I prayed and you helped me! You changed my crying into dancing.” It is wonderful that God is always with us, and that He knows when we are sad. When we think about all God has done for us, we can be happy even when we are facing bad things in our life. 　Take time to think about how God has blessed your life. —DF “You took away my clothes of sadness. And you wrapped me in happiness. Lord, my God, I will praise you forever, so there will never be silence, and there will always be someone singing songs to honor you.” Psalm 30:11b-12 PRAYER: Lord, thank You for blessing me every day! In Jesus’ name. Amen.

詩篇中的音樂 (1)

詩篇中的音樂 (1)
聖經閱讀：詩篇24:1-10
2012年11月5日(一)

聖經中的詩篇是寫給以色列人唱的，他們在殿中敬拜時會唱這些詩歌，這些詩歌幫助他們和上帝分享心情與感受。今天的經文是一首詩歌，是每個星期以色列人在殿中敬拜時會唱的詩歌之一。接下來幾天，我們要來看詩篇中談到音樂的經文。 　 聖經告訴我們，音樂是感謝和讚美上帝很重要的方式。對以色列人來說，寫歌來記錄他們生活中的重要事件，是很常見的事。在出埃及記第15章中，我們找到一首歌，是上帝幫助摩西和以色列人過紅海後，他們所唱的歌。此外，哈拿（撒母耳記上第2章）和馬利亞（路加福音第1章）也都向上帝唱讚美的詩歌。 　 新約聖經中、保羅所寫的書信裡，他鼓勵基督徒唱歌；在啟示錄5:9中，我們讀到24位長老向羔羊（耶穌）「唱新歌」。想到所有的基督徒（包括聽障者和聽人）一起在天堂歌唱，那是多麼美好的事！ 　今天就讚美神，因為祂是我們「榮耀的君王」(第10節)！—DF 「大地和其中的一切都屬於上主；世界和世上的居民也屬於他。」 詩篇24:1 禱告：上帝，我們的王，我們愛祢、讚美祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SSL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Psalms Music (1)
Bible Reading: Psalm 24:1-10
Monday, November 5, 2012

The psalms we read in our Bible were written to be sung by the Israelites in their temple worship. These songs helped them share their feelings with God. Our Bible Reading today was one of the psalms used every week in temple worship. For the next few days, we will look at verses in Psalms that talk about music. 　The Bible shows us that music is a very important way to praise and thank God. It was also common for the Israelites to write songs about an important event in their lives. In Exodus 15, we find a song that Moses and the Israelites sang after God helped them cross the Red Sea. Both Hannah (1 Samuel 2) and Mary (Luke 1) sang songs of praise to God. 　In his letters in the New Testament, Paul encouraged Christians to sing. And in Revelation 5:9 we read that the 24 elders “sang a new song” to the Lamb (Jesus). It is wonderful to think about all Christians (both deaf and hearing) singing together in heaven! 　Praise God today because He is our “glorious King” (verse 10)! —DF “The earth and everything on it belong to the Lord. The world and all its people belong to him.” Psalm 24:1 PRAYER: God, our King, we love You and praise You. In Jesus’ name.