耶穌 (6)

耶穌 (6)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音8:18-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月27日(六)

在今天讀的經文中，耶穌稱自己是「人子」，這是耶穌的一個有趣的頭銜，這個頭銜描述了耶穌的生命和特質。
舊約使用了許多次「人子」這個詞，尤其是以西結書，然而在舊約的經節中，這個詞指的是一個「人」，而不是指耶穌。 但在新約中，耶穌在談到自己時使用了八十次的「人子」，這是耶穌使用的第一個頭銜。在今天經文的第20b節，耶穌說：「…可是人子連枕頭的地方都沒有。」
稱耶穌是「上帝的兒子」顯示出祂是聖潔的，稱耶穌是「人子」則顯示出祂凡人的性質。耶穌來到世上並住在人群當中，祂知道我們的軟弱和不足，祂受試探卻從來沒有犯罪。
「人子」耶穌是我們效法的完美典範，今天就跟隨並順服祂。 —HLN

「耶穌說：『今天救恩來到這一家了…人子來是要尋找和拯救迷失的人。』」 路加福音19:10

禱告：天父，今天我願意效法耶穌謙卑的榜樣。奉主的名，阿們！

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Jesus (6)
Bible Reading: Matthew 8:18-20
Saturday, August 27

　In our Bible Reading, Jesus calls Himself “the Son of Man.” This is an interesting title for Jesus. This title describes the life and character of Jesus.
The phrase “son of man” is used many times in the Old Testament, especially in the book of Ezekiel. In these Old Testament verses, however, the phrase refers to a person but it does not refer to Jesus.
But in the New Testament, the phrase “Son of Man” is used eighty times by Jesus when He is talking about Himself. It was the first title that Jesus used. In verse 20b of our Bible Reading, Jesus said, “...the Son of Man has no place to rest.”
Calling Jesus “Son of God” shows us that He is holy. Calling Jesus “Son of Man” shows us His human nature. Jesus came to earth to live among people. He knows our weaknesses and failures. Jesus was tempted, but He never sinned.
Jesus, the “Son of Man” is the perfect example for us to follow. Follow and obey Him today. —HLN

“Jesus said, ‘Today is the day for this family to be saved from sin...The Son of Man came to find lost people and save them.’” Luke 19:10

PRAYER: Father, I want to follow Jesus’ humble example today. In His name. Amen.