使徒行傳中的城市 (5)

使徒行傳中的城市 (5)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳17:10-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年5月31日(六)

今天的經文再一次跟我們談到保羅和西拉，這一次他們旅行到庇哩亞。庇哩亞也是位於馬其頓地區。 　第11節跟我談到關於庇哩亞人的三件事情：他們是「開明」的人，而且「熱心地傾聽信息」；他們還「每天查考聖經，要知道保羅所說的是不是真實。」結果是什麼呢？「他們當中有許多人信了；有許多希臘上流社會的婦女和希臘男子也信了。」（第12節）。 　這些庇哩亞人是我們的好榜樣，我們應該時時心胸寬?、接受新的思想，而且喜歡查考聖經。不論什麼時候，當有人教導我們時，我們應該要查證並確定他們所教導的是否符合聖經的真理。 　我希望今天你會跟那些庇哩亞人一樣，研讀上帝的話語並遵從它！—JK 「我以遵行你的命令為樂，因為我喜愛它。我尊重並喜愛你的誡命；我要思想你的教誨。」 詩篇119:47-48 禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下祢的話語，聖經。求祢幫助我從中學習，然後去跟別人分享?的信息。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Cities in Acts (5)
Bible Reading: Acts 17:10-13
Saturday, May 31, 2014

Today our Bible Reading tells us about Paul and Silas again. This time they traveled to the city of Berea. Berea was also in the area of Macedonia. 　Verse 11 tells us three things about the people in Berea. They were “open-minded” and “glad to hear the message Paul told them.” They also “studied the Scriptures every day to make sure that what they heard was really true.” What was the result? “...many of them believed, including many important Greek women and men” (verse 12). 　These people in Berea are a good example for us. We should always be open-minded and happy to study the Bible. And whenever someone teaches us, we should make sure that what they are teaching really agrees with the Bible. 　I hope you will be like the Bereans today. Study God’s Word and obey it! —JK “What joy your commands give me! How I love them! Not only do I love your commands, but I also honor them. I will study your laws.” Psalm 119:47-48 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word, the Bible. Help me to learn from it and then share Your message with others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

使徒行傳中的城市 (4)

使徒行傳中的城市 (4)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳16:20-34 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年5月30日(五)

在今天的經文中，保羅和西拉去到了腓立比，這個城市位於現今希臘的馬其頓地區。 　當保羅和西拉在腓立比時，他們醫治了一個被邪靈附身的女孩，那些曾經利用這個女孩來賺錢的人就生氣，於是保羅和西拉被毒打一頓，然後被關進牢裡。 　「約在半夜，保羅和西拉在禱告、唱詩頌讚上帝……忽然有劇烈的地震……一下子所有的監門都開了」（第25-26b節）。但是保羅和西拉並沒有離開監獄，他們反而向監獄的看守和他的家人傳講上帝，「他和他的一家立刻都受了洗禮」（第33b節）。 　保羅和西拉被關在監獄裡，這是一個很糟糕的情況，但是他們仍然讚美上帝，並且向人分享耶穌的福音。今天，不論你發生了什麼事，記得總是要讚美上帝、服事上帝。 —JK 「他們說：『信主耶穌，你和你一家人就會得救。』兩人又向他和他全家的人講解主的道。」 使徒行傳16:31-32 禱告：主，今天我願讚美祢、服事祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Cities in Acts (4)
Bible Reading: Acts 16:20-34
Friday, May 30, 2014

In our Bible verses today, Paul and Silas went to the city of Philippi. This city was in the area of Macedonia in Greece. 　While Paul and Silas were in Philippi, they healed a girl who had a spirit from the devil. The people who had used the girl to make money were upset. Paul and Silas were beaten and thrown into jail. 　“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing songs to God...Suddenly there was an earthquake...the doors of the jail opened” (verses 25-26a). But Paul and Silas did not leave the jail. Instead they told the jailer and his family about God. “Then the jailer and all his people were baptized” (verse 33b). 　Paul and Silas were in jail — that was a bad situation. But they still praised God and shared the Good News about Jesus. No matter what happens to you today, remember to always praise and serve God. —JK “They said to him, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved — you and all who live in your house.’ So Paul and Silas told the message of the Lord to the jailer and all the people who lived in his house.” Acts 16:31-32 PRAYER: Lord, I want to praise You and serve You today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

使徒行傳中的城市 (3)

使徒行傳中的城市 (3)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳 14:8-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年5月29日(四)

路司得是現在我們稱作土耳其那個地區中的一個城市。保羅和巴拿巴曾經在那個城市停留、向那裡的人傳講耶穌。 　今天的經文告訴我們，保羅和巴拿巴在路司得醫治了一個跛腳的人。當人們看見那個人被醫治了，就認為保羅和巴拿巴是神明，「他們稱巴拿巴為宙斯，稱保羅為希耳米」（第12a節）。 　保羅和巴拿巴很生氣，他們向路司得的人說，他們不是神明，同時也告訴他們要「歸向那位創造天、地、海，和其中萬物的永生上帝」（第15b節）。之後，那些人就生氣並打算要殺害保羅，所以保羅和巴拿巴就離開路司得，去到另外一個城市。 　也許今天你會去向人傳講耶穌，但是他們會拒絶聆聽。要持續不斷向那些想要跟從耶穌的人分享祂的福音。就求上帝幫助你為祂大膽說話。 —JK 「天國的福音先要傳遍天下」 馬太福音24:14a 禱告：天父，當我向人傳講耶穌時，求祢幫助我大膽說話。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Cities in Acts (3)
Bible Reading: Acts 14:8-20
Thursday, May 29, 2014

Lystra was a city in the area that we call Turkey today. Paul and Barnabas stopped in that city to tell the people about Jesus. 　Our Bible Reading tells us that in Lystra, Paul and Barnabas healed a crippled man. When the people saw that the man was healed, they thought that Paul and Barnabas were gods. “The people began to call Barnabas ‘Zeus,’ and they called Paul ‘Hermes’” (verse 12a). 　Paul and Barnabas were very upset. They told the people of Lystra that they were not gods. They also told them, “Turn to the true living God, the one who made the sky, the earth, the sea, and everything that is in them” (verse 15b). Then the people became angry and tried to kill Paul. So Paul and Barnabas left Lystra and went to another city. 　Maybe today you will tell someone about Jesus, but they will refuse to listen. Keep sharing the news about Jesus with people who want to follow Him. Ask God to help you speak boldly for Him. —JK “The Good News I have shared about God’s kingdom will be told throughout the world.” Matthew 24:14a PRAYER: Father, help me to be bold as I tell others about Jesus. In His name. Amen.

使徒行傳中的城市 (2)

使徒行傳中的城市 (2)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳 9:1-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年5月28日(三)

大馬士革是距離耶路撒冷約240公里的一個城市，一些從大馬士革來的人信主成為基督徒。 　掃羅，後來被稱作保羅，是一個猶太人。他不相信耶穌是上帝的兒子，當時掃羅要到大馬士革捉拿基督徒，然後將他們帶回耶路撒冷。今天的經文告訴我們，正當掃羅前往大馬士革的途中，有一道亮光照射著他，上帝並且對他說話，之後，「掃羅從地上爬起來，睜開眼睛，甚麼都看不見」（第8a節）。 　在大馬士革，有一個基督徒名叫亞拿尼亞。亞拿尼亞去見掃羅，「立刻，有魚鱗似的東西從掃羅的眼睛掉下來，他的視覺又恢復了。於是他起來，接受洗禮」（第18節）。掃羅從此成為一個新造的人，他離開罪惡的老我生命，開始為耶穌而活。之後，掃羅旅行到很多地方去向人傳講耶穌。 　誰是你今天傳講耶穌的對象呢？ —JK 「但是，掃羅的講道反而更有力量；他用堅強的論據證明耶穌是基督，使大馬士革的猶太人無法辯駁。」 使徒行傳9:22 禱告：親愛的上帝，求祢讓我看見我可以傳講耶穌的對象。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Cities in Acts (2)
Bible Reading: Acts 9:1-20
Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Damascus was a city about 150 miles from Jerusalem. Some people from Damascus became Christians. 　Saul, who was later called Paul, was a Jew. He did not believe that Jesus was God’s Son. Saul went to Damascus to arrest Christians and bring them back to Jerusalem. Our Bible Reading tells us that while Saul was traveling to Damascus, a bright light shone on him, and God spoke to him. “Saul got up from the ground and opened his eyes, but he could not see” (verse 8a). 　In Damascus there was a Christian named Ananias. Ananias went to see Saul. “Immediately, something that looked like fish scales fell off Saul’s eyes. He was able to see! Then he got up and was baptized” (verse 18). Saul became a new man. He left his old life of sin and started living for Jesus. Later Saul traveled to many places to tell others about Jesus. 　Who will you tell about Jesus today? —JK “And Saul became more and more powerful in proving that Jesus is the Messiah. His proofs were so strong that the Jews who lived in Damascus could not argue with him.” Acts 9:22 PRAYER: Dear God, show me someone that I can tell about Jesus. In His name. Amen.

使徒行傳中的城市 (1)

使徒行傳中的城市 (1)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳 2:36-47 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年5月27日(二)

使徒行傳告訴我們，彼得、保羅和其他基督徒到過很多的城市去傳講耶穌。今天，我們有行動電話、有電腦網路和電視幫助我們傳播重要的信息。但是在教會剛開始的時候，傳揚耶穌福音的唯一方法就只有藉著一個人去告訴另外一個人。 　如果有一個人想要讓住在其他城市的人認識耶穌，那個人就必須旅行到那個城市。這就是耶穌的信息從耶路撒冷傳揚到羅馬帝國很多地方的方式。 　今天的經文是關於教會在耶路撒冷開始的那一天的故事。那時，彼得向一大群人講道，「那一天信徒約增加了三千人。」（第41b節）。 　接下來的幾天，我們要來看一些耶穌的門徒到過的城市，我們也將知道上帝的教會是如何成長並遍及世界。 —JK 「頌讚上帝，跟人人保持和睦的關係。主天天把得救的人數加給他們。」 使徒行傳2:47 禱告：謝謝祢，上帝，因為祢賜下教會和祢的愛子耶穌。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Cities in Acts (1)
Bible Reading: Acts 2:36-47
Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The book of Acts tells us that Peter, Paul and other Christians traveled to many cities to tell about Jesus. Today we have cell phones, the Internet and television to help us spread the news about something important. But when the church first began, the only way to spread news about Jesus was by one person telling another person. 　If someone wanted a person in another city to know about Jesus, that person had to travel to the city. That is exactly how the message about Jesus spread from Jerusalem into many areas of the Roman Empire. 　Our Bible Reading today is about the day the church started in Jerusalem. Peter preached to a large group of people. “On that day about 3000 believers were added to the group of believers” (verse 41b). 　For the next few days we will look at some of the cities where Jesus’ followers traveled, and we will learn how God’s church grew and spread around the world. —JK “The believers praised God and were respected by all the people. More and more people were being saved every day, and the Lord was adding them to their group.” Acts 2:47 PRAYER: Thank You, God, for Your church and for Your Son, Jesus. In His name. Amen.

我們隨時的幫助

我們隨時的幫助
聖經閱讀：詩篇46:1-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年5月26日(一)

當我們跟其他人有親密關係的時候，我們或許會想要整天跟他們在一起，但這通常是不太可能的事情。小孩子也許會想要媽媽一直陪在身邊來幫助他，但是他總會有跟媽媽分開的時候。 　上帝是唯一可以每天分分秒秒與我們同在的那一位。今天經文的第1節描述了上帝的樣子：「上帝是我們的避難所和力量，是我們患難中隨時的幫助。」 　一種用來想像這種與上帝的關係的方法，就是把祂看作是我們的牧羊人。牧羊人總是親近他的羊，他在那裡幫助牠們，使牠們遠離危險。一個好的牧羊人為他的羊供應食物和水。 　上帝也是這樣供應並保護我們。今天就感謝上帝是你的牧羊人，並謝謝祂是你隨時的幫助！－LL 「他說：要停止戰爭，承認我是上帝。我在萬國被尊崇；我在地上受敬奉。上主─萬軍的統帥與我們同在。」 詩篇46:10-11a 禱告：謝謝祢，上帝，因為祢是我隨時的幫助。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Ready to Help Us
Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-11
Monday, May 26, 2014

When we have a close relationship with another person, we may want to be with them all the time. But usually that is not possible. A child may want to always have his mother close by to help him, but there will be times when he will be separated from his mother. 　God is the only one who can be with us every minute of every day. Verse 1 of our Bible Reading describes what God is like. “God is our protection and source of strength. He is always ready to help us in times of trouble.” 　One way to imagine this relationship with God is to think about Him as our shepherd. A shepherd is always close to his sheep. He is there to help them and keep them out of danger. A good shepherd provides food and water for his sheep. 　God provides for us and protects us, too. Thank God today for being your shepherd and for always being ready to help you! —LL “God says...’I am the one who defeats the nations; I am the one who controls the world.’ The Lord All-Powerful is with us.” Psalm 46:10-11a PRAYER: Thank You, God, for always being ready to help me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝回應禱告

上帝回應禱告
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳12:6-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年5月25日(日)

我正計畫要出去旅行，所以我就禱告求上帝能處理好所有的細節，這樣我就可以開始旅行了。我很驚訝上帝是怎麼辦到的，讓我可以有這次的旅行。 　今天的經文告訴我們彼得被關在監獄裡，信徒們禱告祈求上帝會保護並幫助彼得。他們大概沒有想到，上帝會差派一個天使來帶領彼得離開監獄，所以當彼得出現在他們禱告屋子的門口時，他們一開始還不相信。 　 當信徒終於明白那個人真的是彼得時，他們「都很驚奇」（第16b節）。彼得向他們解釋上帝是如何幫助他的，接著他吩咐那些人「把消息告訴雅各和信徒們」（第17b節）。 　當上帝回應我們的禱告時，我們應該感謝祂並去告訴別人上帝是怎麼幫助我們的。這麼做會幫助他們了解上帝真的會留心聆聽我們的禱告，並且會回應禱告。－BH 「他看清楚這個情勢，就往約翰‧馬可的母親馬利亞家裏去；有好些人聚集在那裏禱告。」 使徒行傳12:12 禱告：主，謝謝祢回應我的禱告。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

God Answers Prayers
Bible Reading: Acts 12:6-17
Sunday, May 25, 2014

I was planning a trip. So I prayed that God would work out all the details so I could go on the trip. I was amazed how God made things happen so I could take the trip. 　Our Bible Reading tells us that Peter was in jail. The believers prayed that God would protect and help Peter. They probably did not think that God would send an angel to lead Peter out of jail. So when Peter appeared at the door of the house where they were praying, they didn’t believe it at first. 　When the believers finally realized that it really was Peter, they “were amazed” (verse 16b). Peter explained how God had helped him. Then he told the people to tell “James and the other brothers what happened” (verse 17b). 　When God answers our prayers, we should thank Him and tell other people how God helped us. This will help them understand that God truly pays attention to our prayers and answers them. —BH “When Peter realized this, he went to the home of Mary, the mother of John, who was also called Mark. Many people were gathered there and were praying.” Acts 12:12 PRAYER: Lord, thank You for answering my prayers. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

你的故事

你的故事
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳15:3-12 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年5月24日(六)

今天的經文中，保羅和巴拿巴在耶路撒冷列席一個使徒、長老、以及教會成員的會議。在會議中，保羅和巴拿巴向他們報告外邦人是如何認識耶穌，並相信耶穌是他們的生命之主和救主。 　保羅和巴拿巴分享了上帝藉著他們所做的事。「大家默默地聽著巴拿巴和保羅報告上帝藉著他們在外邦人當中所行的一切神蹟奇事」(第12節)。 　你可以像保羅和巴拿巴一樣。你可以去告訴別人你的故事，故事可以包括你如何成為基督徒，以及現在你的生活有什麼不一樣。你甚至可以把你的故事寫下來。 　跟別人訴說你的故事，可以幫助他們認識藉著耶穌而來的救恩。今天就去跟別人分享你的故事吧！ －GT* 「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。」 馬可福音28:19-20a 禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜給我一個可以跟別人分享的故事。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Your Story
Bible Reading: Acts 15:3-12
Saturday, May 24, 2014

In today’s Bible Reading, Paul and Barnabas were at a meeting of the apostles, elders and other members of the church in Jerusalem. During this meeting, Paul and Barnabas told the story of how non-Jewish people had learned about Jesus and believed in Him as their Lord and Savior. 　Paul and Barnabas shared about all that God was doing through them. The men “listened while Paul and Barnabas told about all the miraculous signs and wonders that God had done through them among the non-Jewish people” (verse 12b). 　You can be like Paul and Barnabas. You can tell people your story. Your story may include how you became a Christian and how your life is different now. You can even write down your story. 　Telling your story to other people can help them learn about salvation through Jesus. Share your story with someone today! —GT “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 PRAYER: Father, thank You for giving me a story to share with others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝愛每一個人

上帝愛每一個人
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳10:1-28 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年5月23日(五)

在今天的經文中，我們認識了一個名叫哥尼流的人。哥尼流不是猶太人，但是他敬拜上帝。 　有一天哥尼流得了一個異象，上帝吩附他差派一些人去找彼得。正當這些人還在路上的時候，彼得也得了一個異象，他看見一塊大布，布裡面充滿了各種動物，其中有些是猶太人認為不潔淨的動物。然後有個聲音對彼得說：「彼得，起來，宰了吃」（第13b節），這樣一連發生三次，於是「彼得正在猜疑，不知道所看見的異象是甚麼意思」（第17a節）。 　彼得去見哥尼流，並向那些外邦人講道。這些人認識了耶穌，然後就奉祂的名受洗了（使徒行傳10:48）。彼得明白他的異象的意義是上帝想要所有人都愛祂、敬拜祂。 　有時候我們也許會遇到跟我們不同的人，或許他們的穿著跟我們不一樣，或是講不同的語言，但是我們必須記得上帝也愛他們、接納他們。－DJH* 「現在我確實知道，上帝對所有的人都平等看待。只要是敬畏他、行為正直的人，無論屬哪一種族，他都喜歡。」 使徒行傳10:34a-35b 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢愛所有人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

God Loves Everyone
Bible Reading: Acts 10:1-28
Friday, May 23, 2014

In our Bible verses today, we learn about a man named Cornelius. Cornelius was not a Jew, but he worshiped God. 　One day Cornelius had a vision. God told him to send some men to find Peter. While these men were traveling, Peter had a vision, too. He saw a big sheet filled with all kinds of animals. Some of these animals were not clean for Jewish people. A voice told Peter, “Get up, Peter; kill anything here and eat it” (verse 13b). This happened three times. “Peter wondered what this vision meant” (verse 17a). 　Peter went to see Cornelius and preached to people who were not Jews. These people learned about Jesus and were baptized in His name (Acts 10:48). Peter understood that his vision meant that God wants all people to love and worship Him. 　Sometimes we may meet people who are different from us. Maybe they don’t dress like we do or speak the same language. But we need to remember that God loves and accepts them, too. —DJH* “I really understand now that God does not consider some people to be better than others. He accepts anyone who worships him and does what is right.” Acts 10:34b-35a PRAYER: God, thank You for loving all people. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

美好的祝福

美好的祝福
聖經閱讀：詩篇144:9-15 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年5月22日(三)

上帝愛我們並且要大大賜福給我們。在今天的經文中，作者談到上帝賜給他的祝福，其中的一些祝福是健康的家人（第12節）、好的收成、牲畜眾多（第13節），以及保護他們免受敵人的攻擊（第14節）。 　上帝創造了一個奇妙的世界讓我們享受其中——花草和樹木、溫暖的夏日微風，以及美麗的日落。祂賜給我們健康的身體和心理好讓我們可以服事祂。上帝同時也提供我們居住的地方和食物。 　但是，上帝賜給我們最大的祝福是那藉著耶穌而來的救恩。當耶穌死在十字架上時，祂承受了原本是我們應該承受的痛苦和懲罰。救恩是從上帝而來的美好祝福！ 　今天就花時間想想上帝各種祝福你的方式，感謝祂賜下這些祝福，同時不要忘記去告訴別人上帝每天如何照顧你！ －RK* 「得享受這種景況的國家多麼有福啊！尊上主為上帝的人民多麼有福啊！」 詩篇144:15 禱告：天父，謝謝祢用各種方式祝福我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Wonderful Blessings
Bible Reading: Psalm 144:9-15
Thursday, May 22, 2014

God loves us and wants to give us many blessings. In our Bible verses today, the writer talks about the blessings that God gave to him. Some of these blessings were healthy families (verse 12), good crops and animals (verse 13) and protection from enemies (verse 14). 　God made a wonderful world for us to enjoy — flowers and trees, a warm summer breeze and a beautiful sunset. He gives us healthy bodies and minds so that we can serve Him. God also provides us with a place to live and food to eat. 　But the greatest blessing that God gives us is salvation through Jesus. When Jesus died on the cross, He accepted the pain and punishment that we deserve. Salvation is a wonderful blessing from God! 　Take time today to think about the many ways that God blesses you. Thank Him for these blessings. And don’t forget to tell other people how God takes care of you every day! —RK* “How wonderful to have such blessings! Yes, great blessings belong to those who have the Lord as their God.” Psalm 144:15 PRAYER: Father, thank You for the many ways You bless me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.