種子

種子
聖經閱讀：馬可福音4:13-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月30日(三)

　我教了很多年數學課，現在我退休了，但上帝仍然繼續教導我認識祂和祂的話語。
今天讀的經文是一則耶穌談撒種的故事，故事中的種子是指上帝的教導。最近我在花園裡工作時思考了這些經節，如果種子一直放在包裝盒裡，就不能被栽種，只有拿出來種在好土裡，它們才會成長。藉著陽光和水，這些種子就會開花、結果、長成蔬菜。
當我決定跟隨耶穌，將祂看作是我的救主和生命之主時，上帝就將祂的教導像種子一樣撒在我的心裡面，讓我開始長成為基督徒並向人分享耶穌的福音。
我希望你會像耶穌故事裡所說的好土，希望妳能領受祂的教導而成為基督徒。 —SAH

「有些人好像撒在好土壤裡的種子；他們聽了信息，領受了，並結出果實。」 馬可福音4:20a

禱告：天父，求祢幫助我領受祢的話語並分享給其他人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Seeds
Bible Reading: Mark 4:13-20
Wednesday, November 30, 2016

　I spent many years teaching math to students. Now I am retired. But God continues to teach me lessons about Himself and His Word.
Our Bible Reading is a story that Jesus told about planting seeds. The seeds in this story are God's teaching. As I was working in my garden recently, I thought about these verses. If seeds stay in the package, they can't be planted. When they are taken out of the package and planted in good soil, they begin to grow. With sunlight and water, these seeds will produce fruit, flowers or vegetables.
When I decided to follow Jesus as my Lord and Savior, God planted the seeds of His teaching in my heart. Then I started to grow as a Christian and to share the Good News about Jesus with others.
I hope you will be like the good ground in Jesus’ story. I hope that you will receive His teaching and grow as a Christian. —SAH

“And others are like the seed planted on the good ground. They hear the teaching and accept it. Then they grow and produce a good crop.” Mark 4:20a

PRAYER: Father, help me to receive Your Word and to share it with other people. In Jesus' name. Amen.

信仰之旅 (1)

信仰之旅 (1)
聖經閱讀：詩篇91:1-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月7日(三)

今天和接下來的幾天，我要跟你分享我如何認識耶穌，以及這幾年我的信心是如何成長的，我說這個是我的「信仰之旅」。
小時候我常做惡夢，祖父母來加州探訪我們，我們一起去聖胡安‧卡皮斯特拉諾欣賞每年來訪的燕子。我的祖母帶我到當地的教堂參觀，還買了一張耶穌的畫像給我。在白天，那張畫像看起來很普通，但是到了晚上，畫像在黑暗裡發光。這張畫像在黑夜裡帶給我安慰與平安。
我很喜歡看這張耶穌的畫像，這也是我的信仰之旅的起步。我的祖母教導我認識耶穌，之後我父母帶我到主日學校上課，在那裡我學到更多。 今天閱讀的經文教導我們上帝是我們的避難所，我們可以信靠祂來保護自己。今天就信靠上帝，讓祂來照顧你、安慰你。 —DF

「我向上主說：你是我的避難所，是我的堡壘。你是我的上帝，我信靠你。」 詩篇91:2

禱告：親愛的上帝，祢一直與我同在，我知道祢今天也會與我同在。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Faith Journey (1)
Bible Reading: Psalm 91:1-9
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

　Today and for the next few days I will share with you how I learned about Jesus and how my faith has grown through the years. I call this my “Faith Journey.
When I was little, I had terrible nightmares. My grandparents came to visit us in California. We went to San Juan Capistrano to watch the swallows that came there every year. My grandma took me to the chapel there and bought me a picture of Jesus. In the daytime, the picture looked normal. But at night, the picture glowed in the dark. This picture gave me comfort and peace at night.
I loved looking at that picture of Jesus, and that was the beginning of my faith journey. My grandma taught me about Jesus, and later my parents took me to Sunday School where I learned more.
Our Bible verses today teach us that God is our place of safety and that we can trust Him to protect us. Trust God today to take care of you and comfort you. —DF

“I say to the Lord, ‘You are my place of safety, my fortress. My God, I trust in you.’” Psalm 91:2

PRAYER: Dear God, You have always been with me, and I know that You will be with me today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

耶穌 (1)

耶穌 (1)
聖經閱讀：馬可福音6:1-3現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月22日(一)

　在今天的經文閱讀中，耶穌去到拿撒勒，拿撒勒是耶穌成長的小鎮，在耶穌試圖教導人們時，那裡的人都很驚訝。拿撒勒人從耶穌小時候就認識祂，他們認為祂只不過是個木匠，而不明白耶穌的重要性。
這些人並不明白關於耶穌的真理，他們也不想明白，當耶穌向他們證明自己是上帝的兒子時，他們卻不相信。
有時候我們就像這些人一樣，以為認識耶穌是很簡單的事，我們自認為已經認識祂了，但是我們一定要思考耶穌的事蹟，並且用心研讀聖經，這樣我們才會更認識祂。
接下來幾天，我們要來學習更多關於耶穌的事蹟，這樣你有就可以開始更認識祂。耶穌會永遠改變你的生命！ —MK

「上帝那麼愛世人，甚至賜下他的獨子，要使所有信他的人不致滅亡，反得永恆的生命。」 約翰福音3:16

禱告：親愛的主，我想要更認識耶穌，求祢幫助我認識祂並分享祂給其他人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Jesus (1)
Bible Reading: Mark 6:1-3
Monday, August 22, 2016

　In today's Bible Reading, Jesus went to Nazareth. Nazareth is the town where Jesus grew up. The people there were amazed when Jesus tried to teach them. The people in Nazareth had known Jesus when He was a child. They thought He was just a simple carpenter. They did not understand how Jesus could be important.
Those people could not see the truth about Jesus. They did not want to understand. Jesus showed them proof that He was God's Son. But they did not believe.
Sometimes we are like those people. We think it is very easy to understand Jesus. We think we already know Him. But we must think about Jesus and really study the Bible. Then we will understand more about Him.
For the next few days we will learn more about Jesus. Then you can begin to know more about Him. Jesus will change your life forever! —MK

“Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him would not be lost but have eternal life.” John 3:16

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I want to learn more about Jesus. Help me to know Him and to share Him with other people. In Jesus' name. Amen.

馬可福音的教導 (5)

馬可福音的教導 (5)
聖經閱讀：馬可福音6:14-29 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年2月17日(三)

　小時候，我跟父母和兄弟姊妹一起去教會，但是我們並沒有和耶穌建立真實的關係，當離開教堂時，我們的行為就跟世界上的其他人一樣。
幾年後我成為基督徒，我明白了耶穌的真實身分，我發現自己以前就像是今天經文描寫的人，其中一些人認為耶穌是復活的施洗約翰，也有人認為耶穌是以利亞或是另一位先知。
現在我知道，認識耶穌是上帝的兒子比擁有許多吸引人的宗教思想更加重要。當我心中充滿了驕傲時，我必須記得耶穌真的可以改變我們，並且使我們成為愛祂、服事祂的新人。
你真的相信耶穌是基督、是上帝的兒子嗎？如果你真的相信，就要每天為祂而活。 —SH*

耶穌問他們：『那麼，你們說我是誰？』西門‧彼得回答：『你是基督，是永生上帝的兒子。』 馬太福音16:15-16

禱告：親愛的天父，我願順服耶穌並服事祂，求祢幫助我每天更愛祂。奉主的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Lessons from Mark (5)
Bible Reading: Mark 6:14-29
Wednesday, February 17, 2016

When I was young, I went to church with my parents and my brothers and sister. But we did not have a true relationship with Jesus. When we left the church building, we acted just like the rest of the world.
Years later I became a Christian, and I understood who Jesus really is. I realized that I was like the people in our Bible Reading today. Some thought Jesus was John the Baptizer come back to life. Other people thought Jesus was Elijah or some other prophet.
Now I know that it is more important to know that Jesus is the Son of God than to have fancy religious ideas. When I am filled with pride, I need to remember that Jesus can truly change us and make us new people who love and serve Him.
Do you really believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God? If you do, then live your life every day for Him. —SH*

“Then Jesus said to his followers, ‘And who do you say I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’” Matthew 16:15-16

PRAYER: Dear Father, I want to obey and serve Jesus. Help me to love Him more every day. In His name. Amen.

馬可福音的教導 (1)

馬可福音的教導 (1)
聖經閱讀：馬可福音6:7-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年2月13日(六)

我在一間公司工作了幾年，在那期間我學到了許多公司的事。當他們雇用新員工時，我的工作就是教他們認識公司。
我們今天的經文談到了耶穌的12個門徒，這些人與耶穌一同旅行、同工了三年。在這段時間裡耶穌教導他們認識神的國，之後，其中的十一位門徒幫助建立了耶路撒冷的第一間教會。
這些經文告訴我們耶穌差派祂的門徒，他們「就出去傳道，勸人悔改」（第12b節）。我向新進員工分享公司的事，同樣的，使徒們也將他們所知、關於耶穌的事蹟分享出去。
你是否將你所知、關於耶穌的事向他人分享呢？上帝要你走入世界傳講救恩的福音，祂會賜給你力量並且永遠與你同在。 —SH*

「我感謝我們的主基督耶穌；因為他賜給我力量，以我為可信任的，指派我來事奉他。」 提摩太前書1：12

禱告：天父，我愛祢。我願服事祢並向人傳講耶穌的事蹟。奉主的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Lessons from Mark (1)
Bible Reading: Mark 6:7-13
Saturday, February 13, 2016

I worked several years for a company. During that time I learned many things about the company. When they hired new employees, it was my job to teach them about the company.
Our Bible Reading today talks about Jesus' twelve apostles. These men worked and traveled with Jesus for three years. During that time Jesus taught them about God's kingdom. Later eleven of these men helped start the first church in Jerusalem.
These verses tell us that Jesus sent out His apostles. They “talked to the people and told them to change their hearts and lives” (verse 12b). I shared about our company with new employees. In the same way, the apostles shared what they had learned about Jesus.
Are you sharing what you have learned about Jesus with others? God wants you to go into the world and tell the Good News about salvation. He will give you strength and always be with you. —SH*

“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord because he trusted me and gave me this work of serving him. He gives me strength.” 1 Timothy 1:12

PRAYER: Father, I love You. I want to serve You and tell others about Jesus. In His name. Amen.

行走 (4)

行走 (4)
聖經閱讀：申命記11:13-21 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年11月11日(二)

今天經文的第19節說：「你們要把這些誡命教導兒女，無論在家或出外，工作或休息，都要講論這些誡命。」摩西從上帝那裡領受了這些話語，父母教導兒女認識上帝是祂一直以來的計劃。在這些經節裡，上帝提醒父母要把握每一個機會來教導兒女關於祂的愛和祂的誡命。 　在我小時候，我們家開26公里的路程到教會，我的父母利用在車上的時間教我認識上帝。我們唱詩歌、背經句，我們玩聖經機智問答遊戲，以及談論上帝的創造。 　請記住這些來自申命記的話，並且找方法來教導你的兒女及孫兒女認識上帝。不論你正在做什麼──坐在餐桌旁、在公園散步，或是晚上哄孩子睡覺──你都應該跟他們分享上帝的愛和教導。 —JK 「要愛上主─你們的上帝，一心一意事奉他。」 申命記11:13b 禱告：親愛的上帝，今天我願意向人展現祢的愛。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Walking (4)
Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 11:13-21
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

In today's Bible Reading, verse 19 says, “Teach these laws to your children. Talk about these things when you sit in your houses, when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up.” Moses received these words from God. It has always been God's plan for fathers and mothers to teach their children about Him. In these verses, God reminds parents to take every opportunity to teach their children about His love and His commands. 　When I was a child, my family drove 16 miles to church. My parents used that time in the car to teach me about God. We sang Christian songs and memorized Bible verses. We played Bible trivia games and talked about God's creation. 　Remember these words from Deuteronomy and find ways to teach your children and grandchildren about God. No matter what you are doing — sitting at the dinner table, walking in the park or tucking your children into bed at night — you should be sharing God's love and teachings with them. —JK “You must love the Lord your God, and serve him with all your heart and all your soul.” Deuteronomy 11:13b PRAYER: Dear God, I will show Your love to other people today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

為以弗所基督徒的禱告 (1)

為以弗所基督徒的禱告 (1)
聖經閱讀：以弗所書1:15-23 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年10月2日(四)

在以弗所書裡，有好幾次保羅都為以弗所的基督徒禱告，其中的一個禱告是在今天所讀的經文裡。 　保羅在第16節說：「我就不斷地為你們感謝上帝。我在禱告中提到你們。」這是一個值得我們跟隨的好榜樣。我們應當為其他基督徒禱告，祈求上帝使他們剛強；而且我們應當告訴這些基督徒，我們正在為他們禱告。 　我們要怎麼為其他基督徒禱告呢？保羅禱告祈求這些人認識並瞭解上帝的真理，好讓他們更認識祂。然後，當他們瞭解了上帝的真理，他們就會擁有從上帝而來的盼望和祝福。 　或許你可以將你的基督徒朋友和家人列一張表，花時間為他們禱告，祈求上帝幫助他們每天更認識祂。 —BH 「我也求上帝開啟你們的心眼，好使你們知道：他呼召你們來得的盼望是甚麼；他所應許給他子民的產業是多麼豐富。」 以弗所書1:18 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢在我生命裡賜下許多基督徒朋友，求祢幫助我每天為他們禱告。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳美婷譯)

Ephesians Prayer (1)
Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23
Thursday, October 2, 2014

Several times in the book of Ephesians, Paul prays for the Christians in Ephesus. One prayer is found in our Bible verses today. 　Paul starts verse 16 by saying, “That is why I always remember you in my prayers and thank God for you.” This is a great example for us to follow. We should pray for other Christians and ask God to strengthen them. And we should tell these Christians that we are praying for them. 　How should we pray for others? Paul prayed that these people would know and understand God’s truths so that they would know Him better. Then, when they understand God’s truths, they will have the hope and blessings that come from God. 　Maybe you can make a list of your Christian friends and family. Take time to pray for them. Ask God to help them know more about Him every day. —BH “I pray that God will open your minds to see his truth. Then you will know the hope that he has chosen us to have. You will know that the blessings God has promised his holy people are rich and glorious.” Ephesians 1:18 PRAYER: God, thank You for Christians in my life. Help me to pray for them every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

給以弗所教會的信 (1)

給以弗所教會的信 (1)
聖經閱讀：以弗所書1:15-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年9月24日(三)

保羅旅行到許多城市去向人傳講耶穌的福音，其中的一個城市就是以弗所。新約聖經中的以弗所書是保羅寫給以弗所基督徒的一封信。 　在今天的經文中，保羅說他為以弗所的基督徒禱告，並為他們感謝上帝。保羅的禱告說，上帝會「把聖靈賜給你們。這聖靈會給你們智慧，啟示你們認識上帝」（第17b節）。 　這些經文幫助我了解保羅真的愛以弗所的基督徒。我也愛主內的弟兄姊妹，當我禱告時，我為他們感謝上帝，並祈求他們會更認識上帝。然後，藉著告訴他們我為他們代禱來鼓勵這些基督徒。 　上帝是令人敬畏、慈愛、憐憫和饒恕人的上帝，我們應該期待每一個人都更認識祂。你要為其他基督徒感謝上帝，並禱告祈求他們會更認識上帝。 —CW* 「我也求上帝開啟你們的心眼，好使你們知道：他呼召你們來得的盼望是甚麼。」 以弗所書1:18a 禱告：天父，我願更加認識祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (王亭惠譯)

Letter to Ephesus (1)
Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:15-17
Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Paul traveled to many cities to tell people about Jesus. One of those cities was Ephesus. The book of Ephesians in the New Testament is a letter that Paul wrote to Christians in Ephesus. 　In our Bible Reading, Paul said that he prayed for the Christians in Ephesus and thanked God for them. Paul’s prayer was that God “will give you the Spirit, who will let you know truths about God and help you understand them, so that you will know him better” (verse 17b). 　These verses help me understand that Paul really loved the Ephesian Christians. I, too, love my brothers and sisters in Christ. When I pray, I thank God for them and ask that they will know God better. Then, I encourage these Christians by telling them that I pray for them. 　God is awesome, loving, forgiving and merciful. We should want everyone to know Him better. Thank God today for other Christians and pray that they will know God better. —CW* “I pray that God will open your minds to see his truth. Then you will know the hope that he has chosen us to have.” Ephesians 1:18a PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I want to know You better. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

使徒行傳中的女人 (7)

使徒行傳中的女人 (7)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳16:1-2；提摩太後書1:3-6 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年7月7日(一)

提摩太在年輕的時候成為基督徒，使徒行傳第16章跟我們談到提摩太的父親是希臘人，但是提摩太的母親是相信上帝的猶太人。在提摩太成為基督徒後，他到各處去傳講耶穌，有時候跟保羅一起旅行。 　提摩太後書是保羅寫給提摩太、要鼓勵他的事工的信。在提摩太後書裡，保羅提到了提摩太的祖母和母親，保羅說：「我記得你那純真的信心，就是你外祖母羅綺和你母親友妮基所有的那種信心。她們的信心，我相信你也有了」（第5節）。 　羅綺和友妮基相信上帝，而她們教導提摩太也要相信上帝，這就是提摩太認識耶穌和相信祂是上帝兒子的根基。 　教導我們的兒女和孫兒女認識耶穌是很重要的，而效法耶穌順服上帝的樣式也很重要。這樣，我們的兒女和孫兒女也將會願意學像耶穌。 —JK 「上帝呼召你們的目的就在這裏；因為基督為你們受苦，給你們留下榜樣。」 彼得前書2:21a 禱告：上帝，我願去讓其他人知道他們可以怎麼跟隨耶穌。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Women in Acts (7)
Bible Reading: Acts 16:1-2; 2 Timothy 1:3-6
Monday, July 7, 2014

Timothy was a young man who became a Christian. Acts, chapter 16, tells us that Timothy’s father was a Greek. But Timothy’s mother was a Jew who believed in God. After Timothy became a Christian, he traveled and told people about Jesus. Sometimes Timothy traveled with Paul. 　2 Timothy is a letter that Paul wrote to Timothy to encourage him in his ministry. In 2 Timothy, Paul talks about Timothy’s grandmother and mother. Paul said, “I remember your true faith. That kind of faith first belonged to your grandmother Lois and to your mother Eunice. I know you now have that same faith” (verse 5). 　Lois and Eunice believed in God. And they taught Timothy to believe in God, too. That was the foundation for Timothy to learn about Jesus and to believe that He is God’s Son. 　It is very important for us to teach our children and grandchildren about Jesus. And it is also important for us to follow Jesus’ example of obeying God. Then our children and grandchildren will want to be like Jesus, too. —JK “This is what you were chosen to do. Christ gave you an example to follow.” 1 Peter 2:21a PRAYER: God, I want to show other people how they can follow Jesus. In His name. Amen.

孩童耶穌 (2)

孩童耶穌 (2)
聖經閱讀：路加福音2:41-52 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年3月25日(二)

今天我們要繼續來談耶穌在聖殿時所發生的事。那些猶太教師都對耶穌的博學多聞感到驚訝，「所有聽見他的人都驚奇他的聰明和對答」（第47節）。 　耶穌說，「以我父的事為念」（第49b節）對祂是一件重要的事。祂這句話讓我想弄明白，什麼事對我們來說才是重要的。我們如何運用時間呢？我們花了多少時間來學習認識上帝呢？如果認識上帝對我們來說是重要的，我們就必須讓它成為生命中優先考慮的事。 　學習如何當醫生或律師的人要花很多年的時間來讀書，如果上帝和祂的話語對我們是重要的，我們就必須花時間來讀聖經。我們可以自己讀，或者參加查經班。 　今天，在你的生命中什麼才是重要的呢？你願意花多少時間來學習認識上帝呢？ －CW* 「不聽從惡人的計謀，不跟隨罪人的腳步，不與侮慢上帝之徒同夥，這樣的人才算真正有福。他只愛慕上主的法律，日夜默誦不倦。」 詩篇1:1-2 禱告：親愛的上帝，我願祢在我的生命中居首位。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (林威妮譯)

Jesus as a Boy (2)
Bible Reading: Luke 2:41-52
Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Today we will continue to talk about the time Jesus was at the temple. The religious teachers were amazed at how much Jesus knew. “Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and wise answers” (verse 47). 　Jesus said it was important for Him to “be where my Father’s work is” (verse 49b). His words make me wonder what is important to us. What do we do with our time? How much time do we spend learning about God? If it is important for us to learn about God, we need to make it a priority in our lives. 　People who are learning how to be a doctor or a lawyer spend many years studying. If God and His Word are important to us, we need to spend time reading the Bible. We can read the Bible alone or join in a group Bible study. 　What is important in your life today? How much time will you spend learning about God? —CW* “Great blessings belong to those who don’t listen to evil advice, who don’t live like sinners, and who don’t join those who make fun of God. Instead, they love the Lord’s teachings and think about them day and night.” Psalm 1:1-2 PRAYER: Dear God, I want You to be most important in my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.