箴言 (4)

箴言 (4)
聖經閱讀：箴言3:1-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月5日(六)

在我們研讀聖經時，要將上帝的話和誡命放在心裡，這樣當我們受試探去做錯事時，就可以用上帝的話語來幫助我們堅定抵擋誘惑。
在今天讀的經文中，所羅門吩咐兒子要記住他的教導，「我的教導會使你四季平安，延年益壽。」同理，我們要永遠記住從聖經學到的教導。
學習並記住第5和第6節對我們是很重要的事：「要專心信賴上主，不可倚靠自己的聰明。無論做甚麼事，都要以上主的旨意為依歸，他就會指示你走正路。」當受試探或遇到困難的狀況時，我們並不孤單，我們可以信任並倚靠上帝！
今天上帝的話語和誡命會引導你並告訴你什麼是對的事。 —BR

「不要自作聰明，只要敬畏上主，拒絕作惡。」 箴言3:7

禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下話語和誡命，我願永遠記住它們。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Proverbs (4)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:1-8
Saturday, November 5, 2016

　When we read and study the Bible, we should keep God's words and commands in our hearts. Then when we are tempted to do wrong, we can use God's words to help us stand strong and resist temptation.
In our Bible Reading for today, Solomon tells his son to remember what he has taught him. “What I teach will give you a good, long life, and all will go well for you” (verse 2). In the same way, we should always remember what we have learned from the Bible.
Verses 5 and 6 are very important for us to learn and remember. “Trust the Lord completely, and don't depend on your own knowledge. With every step you take, think about what he wants, and he will help you go the right way.” When we are tempted or we face difficult situations, we are not alone. We can trust and depend on God! God’s words and commands will guide you today and show you what is right. —BR

“Don't trust in your own wisdom, but fear and respect the Lord and stay away from evil.” Proverbs 3:7

PRAYER: Father, thank You for Your words and commands. I want to always remember them. In Jesus' name. Amen.

舊約 (6)

舊約 (6)
聖經閱讀：出埃及記20:1-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月30日(五)

上帝賜給祂的子民以色列人許多的規定來幫助他們過好的生活，其中的一些規定列在今天的經文閱讀中，我們常常稱呼這些規定為「十誡」。
有些人認為基督徒不用在意十誡，因為那是舊約的東西，但是耶穌常常談到這些誡命。在馬太福音第5章，耶穌說，只要心裡想要違反這些誡命就等同做了這些錯事。
在馬太福音22:37-39，耶穌跟我們談到要遵守的兩條最重要的誡命：「『你要全心、全情、全意愛主─你的上帝。』這是第一條最重要的誡命。第二條也一樣重要：『你要愛鄰人，像愛自己一樣。』」
如果我們遵守了這兩條誡命，就會跟上帝有好的關係，也會跟別人和睦相處。 —RF*

「但愛我、遵守我命令的人，我要以慈愛待他們，甚至到千代子孫。」 出埃及記20:6

禱告：天父，謝謝祢向我顯明我可以如何討祢喜悅。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Old Testament (6)
Bible Reading: Exodus 20:1-17
Friday, September 30, 2016

　God gave His people, the Israelites, many rules to help them live good lives. Some of these rules are listed in our Bible Reading today. Often we call these rules “The Ten Commandments.”
Some people think that Christians should not pay attention to the Ten Commandments because they are in the Old Testament. But Jesus talked about these commandments a lot. In Matthew, chapter 5, Jesus said that wanting to break these commands in our heart is the same as doing the wrong thing.
In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus tells us the two most important commands we must obey. “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and most important command. And the second command is like the first: ‘Love your neighbor the same as you love yourself.’”
If we obey these two commands, we will have a good relationship with God and get along with other people. —RF*

“But I will be very kind to those who love me and obey my commands. I will be kind to their families for thousands of generations.” Exodus 20:6

PRAYER: Father, thank You for showing me how I can please You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

天氣 (1)

天氣 (1)
聖經閱讀：申命記11:13-25 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月31日(日)

　聖經中有許多經節都談到天氣，所有這些經節告訴我們上帝掌管天氣。今天和接下來的九天，我們要來看看關於天氣的經節。
上帝應許祂會看顧以色列民，但上帝期待以色列民遵行祂的誡命，在第13節，上帝說，「所以，你們要謹慎遵行我今天頒佈給你們的誡命。要愛上主─你們的上帝，一心一意事奉他。」然後上帝告訴以色列民，如果他們這麼做，祂就會按時降雨到大地（第14a節）。
以色列民需要雨水，好讓他們可以為自己生產糧食、飼養牲畜，上帝說，如果他們遵行祂的誡命，祂就會供應他們雨水。上帝也期待我們遵從祂，當我們這麼做時，上帝會供應我們、祝福我們。你跟上帝是否有一個合宜的關係？今天你是否遵行祂的命令？ —JK

「你們要謹慎遵行我頒佈給你們的一切誡命；要愛上主─你們的上帝，實行他一切的命令，對他忠心。」 申命記11:22

禱告：上帝，謝謝祢降雨滋潤大地。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Weather (1)
Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 11:13-25
Sunday, July 31, 2016

　There are many Bible verses that talk about weather. All of these verses show us that God is in control of our weather. Today and for the next nine days, we will look at Bible verses about weather.
God promised that He would take care of the Israelites. But God expected the Israelites to obey His commands. In verse 13 God said, “You must listen carefully to the commands I give you today: You must love the Lord your God, and serve him with all your heart and all your soul.” Then God told the Israelites that if they would do that, He would send rain for their land at the right time (verse 14a).
The Israelites needed rain so they could grow food for themselves and their animals. God said that if they would obey His commands, He would provide them with rain. God expects us to obey Him, too. When we do, God will provide for us and bless us. Do you have a right relationship with God? Are you obeying His commands today? —JK

“Be careful to obey every command I have told you to follow: Love the Lord your God, follow all his ways, and be faithful to him.” Deuteronomy 11:22

PRAYER: God, thank You for sending rain to water the earth. In Jesus' name. Amen.

傳統

傳統
聖經閱讀：馬太福音15:1-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年12月4日(五)

基督徒的家庭成員常常會一起慶祝，家人會一起敬拜上帝，或是遵行家族的一些傳統，如果父母親年年做同樣的事，家人就可能在家裡沿襲這個傳統，但是他們也許根本不知道為什麼要持守這些傳統。 　我們知道耶穌在世上的家庭也遵行傳統：「耶穌的父母每年都上耶路撒冷守逾越節」（路加福音2:41），而耶穌也跟其他人一樣奉行敬拜的傳統：「耶穌來到拿撒勒……在安息日，他照常到猶太會堂去」（路加福音4:16a）。 　這些傳統都是好的、有幫助的，然而今天的經文閱讀提醒我們，不應該用人所設立的傳統來取代上帝的命令：「你們拿傳統來抵消上帝的話」（馬太福音15:6b）。 　今天你一定要確實遵行上帝的命令。 —PD 「這人民用唇舌尊敬我，他們的心卻遠離我。」 馬太福音15:8 禱告：天父，求祢幫助我跟隨祢並遵行祢的話語。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (李信儀譯)

Traditions
Bible Reading: Matthew 15:1-9
Friday, December 4, 2015

Often Christian families have celebrations together. Families may worship God together, or they may have traditions they follow at home. If their parents did something year after year, they probably keep those traditions in their own family. They might not even know why they are keeping those traditions. 　We know that Jesus' earthly family followed traditions. “Every year Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival” (Luke 2:41). Jesus also followed the tradition of worshiping with other people. “Jesus traveled to Nazareth...On the Sabbath day he went to the synagogue as he always did” (Luke 4:16a). 　These traditions are good and helpful. But our Bible Reading today reminds us that we should not replace God's commands with man-made traditions. “So you are teaching that it is not important to do what God said. You think it is more important to follow those traditions you have” (verse 6b). 　Be sure that you are following God's commands today. —PD “These people honor me with their words, but I am not really important to them.” Matthew 15:8 PRAYER: Father, help me to follow You and obey Your Word. In Jesus' name. Amen.

愛是服事別人

愛是服事別人
聖經閱讀：加拉太書5:13-18 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年10月20日(二)

耶穌說：「你們要別人怎樣待你們，就得怎樣待別人」（馬太福音7:12a），耶穌又說最重要的誡命是「愛主－你的上帝」，另一個最重要的誡命是「愛鄰人，像愛自己一樣」（馬太福音22:37-39）。 　耶穌向我們示範了遵守這些誡命的方法。耶穌藉著聽從上帝的話、透過禱告跟上帝溝通，以及抗拒罪的誘惑來向上帝表達祂的愛。耶穌同時藉著愛人來展現祂愛上帝。 　耶穌藉著服事人來向人施展祂的愛。當有人餓了，耶穌就餵飽他們；當有人病了，耶穌就醫治他們。耶穌也分享上帝的話語給那些需要聽的人，最後，當耶穌死在十字架上時，祂為人的罪接受了刑罰。 　看看耶穌展現愛的方式，然後想一想今天你可以如何效法祂的榜樣。 —MK 「因為全部法律都綜合在『愛人如己』這條命令裡面。」 加拉太書5:14 禱告：親愛的主，我願效法耶穌的榜樣。奉主的名，阿們！ (江惠蓉譯)

Love Serves Others
Bible Reading: Galatians 5:13-18
Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Jesus said, “Do for others what you would want them to do for you” (Matthew 7:12a). Jesus also said that the most important command is to “love the Lord your God,” and the second most important command is to “love your neighbor the same as you love yourself” (Matthew 22:37-39). 　Jesus showed us the way to obey these commands. Jesus showed love for God by always obeying God’s Word, by communicating with God through prayer and by resisting temptations to sin. Jesus also showed His love for God by loving other people. 　Jesus showed His love for other people by serving them. When people were hungry, Jesus fed them. When people were sick, Jesus healed them. Jesus also shared the Word of God with people who needed to hear it. Finally, Jesus took the punishment for people’s sins when He died on the cross. 　Look at the ways Jesus showed His love. Then think about how you can copy His example today. —MK “The whole law is made complete in this one command: ‘Love your neighbor the same as you love yourself.’” Galatians 5:14 PRAYER: Dear Lord, I want to follow Jesus’ example. In His name. Amen.

愛人的誡命

愛人的誡命
聖經閱讀：馬太福音 22:36-40 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年10月13日(二)

聖經中有很多地方，上帝命令我們要愛祂，也要去愛人。有一次人們問耶穌，什麼是最重要的誡命？耶穌引用舊約聖經的經文來回答他們。 　在今天的經文閱讀中，耶穌說最重要的誡命就是我們要愛上帝和愛人。耶穌在第40節說，所有聖經中的法則都是以這兩條誡命為根據。羅馬書13:8-10告訴我們，如果我們真的願意順服上帝，就一定要愛人。 　在約翰福音中，耶穌命令祂的門徒要彼此相愛，祂說，我們一定要這麼做才可以跟隨祂。耶穌又說，我們是藉著愛上帝和愛人來讓人知道我們是耶穌的信徒（約翰福音13:35）。 　約翰一書第3和第4章說，如果我們想要跟隨耶穌，就必須愛上帝和愛人。如果我們真的是屬耶穌的人，就會遵從祂的命令去愛人。 —MK 「他的命令就是：我們必須信他的兒子耶穌基督的名，而且照基督的命令彼此相愛。」 約翰一書3:23 禱告：天父，我願愛祢、順服祢，並以愛待人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Command to Love
Bible Reading: Matthew 22:36-40
Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Many times in the Bible, God commands us to love Him and also to love other people. One time people asked Jesus what the greatest commands were. Jesus answered by quoting verses from the Old Testament. 　In our Bible Reading today, Jesus said that the greatest commands are for us to love God and to love other people. Jesus said in verse 40 that ALL the laws in the Bible come from these two commands. Romans 13:8-10 tells us that if we truly want to obey God, we must love others. 　In the book of John, Jesus commanded His followers to love each other. He said that we must do this so we can follow Him. Jesus also said that people will know we follow Jesus by the way we love God and others (John 13:35). 　Chapters 3 and 4 of 1 John explain that if we want to follow Jesus, we must love God and others. If we truly belong to Jesus, we will obey His command to love. —MK “This is what God commands: that we believe in his Son Jesus Christ, and that we love each other as he commanded.” 1 John 3:23 PRAYER: Father, I want to love and obey You and show love to other people. In Jesus' name. Amen.

2015年的計劃 (1)

2015年的計劃 (1)
聖經閱讀：出埃及記20:3-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年1月1日(四)

在新年的第一天，很多人會計劃未來的一年，現在我正在思考2015年我可以為上帝做什麼。今天和接下來的兩天，我們會讀一些出自摩西、保羅和彼得的智慧話語，這些經節會幫助我們知道今年我們可以為上帝做的事。 　今天的經文就是我們經常說的「十誡」。上帝告訴摩西這些命令，然後摩西將這些命令傳給以色列人。雖然這些命令出自舊約聖經，但它們仍然對現今的基督徒很重要。 　當你讀這些命令時，你會發現前面四個是在談我們跟上帝的關係，而後面六個談的是我們跟其他人的關係。如果我們在2015年遵守這些命令，就會更親近上帝，而且會跟家人和朋友有更好的關係。 　2015年你會為上帝做什麼呢？ －JK 「但愛我、遵守我命令的人，我要以慈愛待他們，甚至到千代子孫。」 出埃及記20:5 禱告：上帝，今年我願讀祢的話語並遵守祢的命令。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Plans for 2015 (1)
Bible Reading: Exodus 20:3-17
Thursday, January 1, 2015

On New Year's Day, many people make plans for the coming year. Right now I am thinking about what I can do for God during 2015. Today and for the next two days we will read some wise words from Moses, Paul and Peter. These verses will help us learn what we can do for God this year. 　Our Bible verses today are what we usually call the “Ten Commandments.” God told Moses these commands, and then Moses shared them with the Israelites. Even though these commands are from the Old Testament, they are still important for Christians today. 　When you read these commands, you will notice that the first four talk about our relationship with God, and the last six talk about our relationship with other people. If we follow these commands during 2015, we will be closer to God and have better relationships with our family and friends. 　What will you do for God in 2015? —JK “But I will be very kind to people who love me and obey my commands. I will be kind to their families for thousands of generations.” Exodus 20:6 PRAYER: God, this year I want to read Your Word and obey Your commands. In Jesus' 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.

跟保羅一起旅行 (1)

跟保羅一起旅行 (1)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音28:16-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年9月1日(一)

在上一期的《每日手語靈修》中，我們談到上帝教會的開始以及它如何成長。在這一期的靈修書裡，我們會將重點放在基督教如何傳揚到世界各地，這樣的發展是因為保羅和其他基督徒向人分享耶穌的福音。保羅同時也寫信給教會，鼓勵並幫助他們成為堅強的基督徒。 　當保羅開始宣教的旅程時，他帶了其他基督徒跟他一起同行。接下來的七天，我們會來看看一些跟保羅一起旅行、幫助他傳福音的人。 　當保羅向人傳講耶穌時，他就是遵守耶穌在今天經文裡賜給門徒的命令：「所以，你們要去，使萬國萬民都作我的門徒，奉父、子、聖靈的名給他們施洗，並且教導他們遵守我所給你們的一切命令」（馬太福音28:19-20a）。 　你也可以成為像保羅一樣的宣教士，今天就去向人傳講耶穌！ —JK 「我是基督耶穌的僕人保羅；上帝選召我作使徒，特派我傳他的福音。」 羅馬書1:1 禱告：親愛的上帝，今天我願去分享耶穌的福音。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤理權譯)

Traveling with Paul (1)
Bible Reading: Matthew 28:16-20
Monday, September 1, 2014

In the last issue of Daily Devotions for the Deaf, we talked about the start of God’s church and how it grew. In this devotion book we will focus on the spread of Christianity throughout the world. This growth happened because Paul and other Christians shared the Good News about Jesus. Paul also wrote letters to churches to encourage them and help them be strong Christians. 　When Paul went on a missionary journey, he took other Christians with him. For the next seven days, we will look at some of the people who traveled with Paul to help him spread the Gospel. 　When Paul told people about Jesus, he was obeying the command that Jesus gave His followers in our Bible Reading today. “So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything that I have told you to do” (Matthew 28:19-20a). 　You can be a missionary like Paul, too. Tell someone about Jesus today! —JK “God chose me to be an apostle and gave me the work of telling his Good News.” Romans 1:1 PRAYER: Dear God, I want to share the Good News about Jesus today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的命令

上帝的命令
聖經閱讀：出埃及記20:1-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年8月4日(一)

在今天的經文中，我們找到一些上帝賜給祂的子民以色列人的命令，這些命令有時被稱作「十誡」。上帝賜給祂的子民很多其他的命令，但是這裡的命令為平日的生活提供了實際的勸告。 　有些基督徒想知道為什麼他們要留意這些賜給以色列人的命令。我們應該遵守這些命令，因為它們會幫助我們更親近上帝，以及跟別人有好的關係。 　在新約聖經中，耶穌也提到了這些命令。當魔鬼三次試探耶穌時（馬太福音4:10），祂這樣回答魔鬼：「要拜主─你的上帝，惟獨敬奉他。」 　要研讀、學習並遵守上帝的命令。當你服事上帝時，祂就會祝福你。 —MH* 「以色列人哪，你們必須遵行上主─你們上帝的一切命令，不可忽略任何一條；要全部遵行。」 申命記5:32-33a 禱告：上帝，求祢讓我知道我可以如何服事祢並遵守祢的命令。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (王亭惠譯)

God's Commands
Bible Reading: Exodus 20:1-17
Monday, August 4, 2014

In our Bible Reading today, we find some commands that God gave to His people, the Israelites. These commands are sometimes called the “Ten Commandments.” God gave His people many more commands, but these commands give practical advice for everyday living. 　Some Christians wonder why they should pay attention to these commands that were given to the Israelites. We should obey these commands because they will help us to be closer to God and to have good relationships with other people. 　In the New Testament, Jesus mentioned these commands. When the devil tempted Jesus three times (Matthew 4:10), He answered the devil by saying, “You must worship the Lord your God. Serve only him!” 　Study, learn and obey God’s commands. God will bless you as you serve Him. —MH* “So you people must be careful to do everything the Lord commanded you. Do not stop following God! You must live the way the Lord your God commanded you.” Deuteronomy 5:32-33a PRAYER: God, show me how I can serve You and obey Your commands. In Jesus’ name. Amen.