耶穌的生平 (2)

耶穌的生平 (2)
聖經閱讀：路加福音2:4-20現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月14日(五)

先知彌迦這麼寫：「以法他地區的伯利恆啊，在猶大諸城中，你是一個小城。但是我要從你那裡，為以色列選立一位統治者」（彌迦書5:2），這個經節告訴我們，上帝的兒子要誕生在伯利恆，而今天引自路加福音的經文閱讀說，耶穌就誕生在伯利恆。
我們知道耶穌在什麼地方出生，但是我們並不知道確實的日期。聖經學者已經為耶穌的生日辯論了很多年，很多人選擇在十二月廿五日慶祝耶穌的誕生。
其實我們可以一年中天天慶祝耶穌的誕生！我們要記得，若沒有耶穌，我們就迷失、沒有了盼望。耶穌來到世上是為了拯救世人！
今天就花一些時間來慶祝耶穌的誕生！感謝上帝差派耶穌來為你的罪接受懲罰。請將你的感恩和喜樂分享給其他人。 —RF*

「你們要因為跟主連結而常常喜樂。我再說，你們要喜樂！」 腓立比書4:4

禱告：親愛的天父，謝謝祢差派祢的兒子耶穌帶給我們救恩的盼望。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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Jesus' Life (2)
Bible Reading: Luke 2:4-20
Friday, October 14, 2016

The prophet Micah wrote, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, are the smallest town in Judah...but the ‘Ruler of Israel' will come from you to rule for me” (Micah 5:2). This verse tells us that God's Son would be born in Bethlehem. And our Bible Reading from Luke today says that Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
We know where Jesus was born, but we do not know the exact date. Bible scholars have debated for many years about when Jesus was born. Many people have chosen to celebrate Jesus' birth on December 25th.
But we can celebrate Jesus' birth every day of the year! We should remember that without Jesus, we are lost and have no hope. Jesus came to earth to be the Savior of the world!
Take some time today to celebrate Jesus! Thank God for sending Jesus to accept the punishment for your sins. Share your thanks and joy with other people. —RF*

“Always be filled with joy in the Lord. I will say it again. Be filled with joy.” Philippians 4:4

PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to bring us the hope of salvation. In Jesus' name. Amen.