2 Corinthians 4:10-12
(Memorization Scripture 10-12)
10 always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. 11 For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. 12 So then death is working in us, but life in you.
林後4:10-12
（背誦經文10-12）
10 身上常帶著耶穌的死，使耶穌的生也顯明在我們身上。11 因為我們這活著的人是常為耶穌被交於死地，使耶穌的生在我們這必死的身上顯明出來。 12 這樣看來，死是在我們身上發動，生卻在你們身上發動。
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Friday, April 29, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 29
2 Timothy 4:2-5
（Memorization Scripture 3-4）
2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. 5 But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
提摩太後書4:2-5
(背誦經文:3-4)
2 務要傳道，無論得時不得時，總要專心，並用百般的忍耐、各樣的教訓責備人，警戒人，勸勉人。 3 因為時候要到，人必厭煩純正的道理，耳朵發癢 ，就隨從自己的情慾增添好些師傅， 4 並且掩耳不聽真道，偏向荒渺的言語。 5 你卻要凡事謹慎，忍受苦難，做傳道的工夫，盡你的職分。
（Memorization Scripture 3-4）
2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. 5 But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
提摩太後書4:2-5
(背誦經文:3-4)
2 務要傳道，無論得時不得時，總要專心，並用百般的忍耐、各樣的教訓責備人，警戒人，勸勉人。 3 因為時候要到，人必厭煩純正的道理，耳朵發癢 ，就隨從自己的情慾增添好些師傅， 4 並且掩耳不聽真道，偏向荒渺的言語。 5 你卻要凡事謹慎，忍受苦難，做傳道的工夫，盡你的職分。
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 27
Romans 8:28-30
（Memorization Scripture 28）
28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
羅 8:28-30
(背誦經文:28)
28 我們曉得萬事都互相效力，叫愛神的人得益處，就是按他旨意被召的人。 29 因為他預先所知道的人，就預先定下效法他兒子的模樣，使他兒子在許多弟兄中做長子； 30 預先所定下的人又召他們來，所召來的人又稱他們為義，所稱為義的人又叫他們得榮耀。
（Memorization Scripture 28）
28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
羅 8:28-30
(背誦經文:28)
28 我們曉得萬事都互相效力，叫愛神的人得益處，就是按他旨意被召的人。 29 因為他預先所知道的人，就預先定下效法他兒子的模樣，使他兒子在許多弟兄中做長子； 30 預先所定下的人又召他們來，所召來的人又稱他們為義，所稱為義的人又叫他們得榮耀。
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 26
1 Corinthians 2:1-5
（Memorization Scripture 1-2）
1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
哥林多前書2:1-5
(背誦經文:1-2)
1 弟兄們，從前我到你們那裡去，並沒有用高言大智對你們宣傳神的奧祕。 2 因為我曾定了主意，在你們中間不知道別的，只知道耶穌基督並他釘十字架。 3 我在你們那裡，又軟弱，又懼怕，又甚戰兢。 4 我說的話、講的道，不是用智慧委婉的言語，乃是用聖靈和大能的明證， 5 叫你們的信不在乎人的智慧，只在乎神的大能。
（Memorization Scripture 1-2）
1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
哥林多前書2:1-5
(背誦經文:1-2)
1 弟兄們，從前我到你們那裡去，並沒有用高言大智對你們宣傳神的奧祕。 2 因為我曾定了主意，在你們中間不知道別的，只知道耶穌基督並他釘十字架。 3 我在你們那裡，又軟弱，又懼怕，又甚戰兢。 4 我說的話、講的道，不是用智慧委婉的言語，乃是用聖靈和大能的明證， 5 叫你們的信不在乎人的智慧，只在乎神的大能。
Monday, April 25, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 25
John 1:9-14
（Memorization Scripture 14）
9 That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. 11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. 12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
約翰福音1:9-14
(背誦經文:14)
9 那光是真光，照亮一切生在世上的人。 10 他在世界，世界也是藉著他造的，世界卻不認識他。 11 他到自己的地方來，自己的人倒不接待他。 12 凡接待他的，就是信他名的人，他就賜他們權柄做神的兒女。 13 這等人不是從血氣生的，不是從情慾生的，也不是從人意生的，乃是從神生的。 14 道成了肉身，住在我們中間，充充滿滿地有恩典有真理。我們也見過他的榮光，正是父獨生子的榮光。
（Memorization Scripture 14）
9 That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. 11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. 12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
約翰福音1:9-14
(背誦經文:14)
9 那光是真光，照亮一切生在世上的人。 10 他在世界，世界也是藉著他造的，世界卻不認識他。 11 他到自己的地方來，自己的人倒不接待他。 12 凡接待他的，就是信他名的人，他就賜他們權柄做神的兒女。 13 這等人不是從血氣生的，不是從情慾生的，也不是從人意生的，乃是從神生的。 14 道成了肉身，住在我們中間，充充滿滿地有恩典有真理。我們也見過他的榮光，正是父獨生子的榮光。
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 24
John 11:25-26
(Memorization Verses: 25-26)
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to Him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.”
約翰福音11:25-26
（背誦經文25-26）
25 耶穌對她說：「復活在我，生命也在我。信我的人，雖然死了，也必復活； 26 凡活著信我的人必永遠不死。你信這話嗎？」
(Memorization Verses: 25-26)
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to Him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.”
約翰福音11:25-26
（背誦經文25-26）
25 耶穌對她說：「復活在我，生命也在我。信我的人，雖然死了，也必復活； 26 凡活著信我的人必永遠不死。你信這話嗎？」
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 23
Acts 3:15-16
(Memorization Verses:15-16)
15 and (you) killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses. 16 And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
使徒行傳3:15-16
（背誦經文15-16）
15 你們殺了那生命的主，神卻叫祂從死裡復活了。我們都是為這事作見證。 16 我們因信祂的名，祂的名便叫你們所看見、所認識的這人健壯了。正是祂所賜的信心，叫這人在你們眾人面前全然好了。
(Memorization Verses:15-16)
15 and (you) killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses. 16 And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
使徒行傳3:15-16
（背誦經文15-16）
15 你們殺了那生命的主，神卻叫祂從死裡復活了。我們都是為這事作見證。 16 我們因信祂的名，祂的名便叫你們所看見、所認識的這人健壯了。正是祂所賜的信心，叫這人在你們眾人面前全然好了。
Friday, April 22, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 22
1 Peter 2:4-10
(Memorization Scripture9)
4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture,
“Behold, I lay in Zion
A chief cornerstone, elect, precious,
And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.”
7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who [b]are disobedient,
“The stone which the builders rejected
Has become the chief cornerstone,”
8 and “A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense.”They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed.
9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.
彼得前書 2:4-10
(背誦經文9)
4 主乃活石，固然是被人所棄的，卻是被神所揀選、所寶貴的。 5 你們來到主面前，也就像活石，被建造成為靈宮，做聖潔的祭司，藉著耶穌基督奉獻神所悅納的靈祭。 6 因為經上說：「看哪，我把所揀選、所寶貴的房角石安放在錫安，信靠他的人必不至於羞愧。」 7 所以，他在你們信的人就為寶貴；在那不信的人有話說：「匠人所棄的石頭，已做了房角的頭塊石頭」， 8 又說：「做了絆腳的石頭、跌人的磐石。」他們既不順從，就在道理上絆跌；他們這樣絆跌也是預定的。 9 唯有你們是被揀選的族類，是有君尊的祭司，是聖潔的國度，是屬神的子民，要叫你們宣揚那召你們出黑暗、入奇妙光明者的美德。 10 你們從前算不得子民，現在卻做了神的子民；從前未曾蒙憐恤，現在卻蒙了憐恤。
(Memorization Scripture9)
4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture,
“Behold, I lay in Zion
A chief cornerstone, elect, precious,
And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.”
7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who [b]are disobedient,
“The stone which the builders rejected
Has become the chief cornerstone,”
8 and “A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense.”They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed.
9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.
彼得前書 2:4-10
(背誦經文9)
4 主乃活石，固然是被人所棄的，卻是被神所揀選、所寶貴的。 5 你們來到主面前，也就像活石，被建造成為靈宮，做聖潔的祭司，藉著耶穌基督奉獻神所悅納的靈祭。 6 因為經上說：「看哪，我把所揀選、所寶貴的房角石安放在錫安，信靠他的人必不至於羞愧。」 7 所以，他在你們信的人就為寶貴；在那不信的人有話說：「匠人所棄的石頭，已做了房角的頭塊石頭」， 8 又說：「做了絆腳的石頭、跌人的磐石。」他們既不順從，就在道理上絆跌；他們這樣絆跌也是預定的。 9 唯有你們是被揀選的族類，是有君尊的祭司，是聖潔的國度，是屬神的子民，要叫你們宣揚那召你們出黑暗、入奇妙光明者的美德。 10 你們從前算不得子民，現在卻做了神的子民；從前未曾蒙憐恤，現在卻蒙了憐恤。
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 21
Luke 3:4-6
(Memorization Scripture 5-6)
4 as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying:
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord;
Make His paths straight.
5 Every valley shall be filled
And every mountain and hill brought low;
The crooked places shall be made straight
And the rough ways smooth;
6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’ ”
路加福音 3:4-6
(背誦經文:5-6)
4 正如先知以賽亞書上所記的話說：「在曠野有人聲喊著說：『預備主的道，修直他的路！ 5 一切山窪都要填滿，大小山岡都要削平，彎彎曲曲的地方要改為正直，高高低低的道路要改為平坦。 6 凡有血氣的，都要見神的救恩。』」
(Memorization Scripture 5-6)
4 as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying:
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord;
Make His paths straight.
5 Every valley shall be filled
And every mountain and hill brought low;
The crooked places shall be made straight
And the rough ways smooth;
6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’ ”
路加福音 3:4-6
(背誦經文:5-6)
4 正如先知以賽亞書上所記的話說：「在曠野有人聲喊著說：『預備主的道，修直他的路！ 5 一切山窪都要填滿，大小山岡都要削平，彎彎曲曲的地方要改為正直，高高低低的道路要改為平坦。 6 凡有血氣的，都要見神的救恩。』」
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 20
Galatians 2:20
（Memorization Scripture 20）
20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
加拉太書 2:20
(背誦經文:20)
20 我已經與基督同釘十字架，現在活著的不再是我，乃是基督在我裡面活著。並且我如今在肉身活著，是因信神的兒子而活，他是愛我，為我捨己。
（Memorization Scripture 20）
20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
加拉太書 2:20
(背誦經文:20)
20 我已經與基督同釘十字架，現在活著的不再是我，乃是基督在我裡面活著。並且我如今在肉身活著，是因信神的兒子而活，他是愛我，為我捨己。
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 19
Ephesians 2:4-10
（Memorization Scripture 5-7）
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
以弗所書 2:4-10
(背誦經文:5-7)
4 然而，神既有豐富的憐憫，因他愛我們的大愛， 5 當我們死在過犯中的時候，便叫我們與基督一同活過來。你們得救是本乎恩。 6 他又叫我們與基督耶穌一同復活，一同坐在天上， 7 要將他極豐富的恩典，就是他在基督耶穌裡向我們所施的恩慈，顯明給後來的世代看。 8 你們得救是本乎恩，也因著信。這並不是出於自己，乃是神所賜的； 9 也不是出於行為，免得有人自誇。 10 我們原是他的工作，在基督耶穌裡造成的，為要叫我們行善，就是神所預備叫我們行的。
（Memorization Scripture 5-7）
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
以弗所書 2:4-10
(背誦經文:5-7)
4 然而，神既有豐富的憐憫，因他愛我們的大愛， 5 當我們死在過犯中的時候，便叫我們與基督一同活過來。你們得救是本乎恩。 6 他又叫我們與基督耶穌一同復活，一同坐在天上， 7 要將他極豐富的恩典，就是他在基督耶穌裡向我們所施的恩慈，顯明給後來的世代看。 8 你們得救是本乎恩，也因著信。這並不是出於自己，乃是神所賜的； 9 也不是出於行為，免得有人自誇。 10 我們原是他的工作，在基督耶穌裡造成的，為要叫我們行善，就是神所預備叫我們行的。
Monday, April 18, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 18
Hebrews 12:10-13
(Memorization Scripture 10-11)
10 For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness. 11 Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.12 Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.
希伯來書 12:10-13
(背誦經文:10-11)
10 生身的父都是暫隨己意管教我們，唯有萬靈的父管教我們，是要我們得益處，使我們在他的聖潔上有份。 11 凡管教的事，當時不覺得快樂，反覺得愁苦，後來卻為那經練過的人結出平安的果子，就是義。 12 所以，你們要把下垂的手、發痠的腿挺起來， 13 也要為自己的腳把道路修直了，使瘸子不致歪腳，反得痊癒。
(Memorization Scripture 10-11)
10 For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness. 11 Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.12 Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.
希伯來書 12:10-13
(背誦經文:10-11)
10 生身的父都是暫隨己意管教我們，唯有萬靈的父管教我們，是要我們得益處，使我們在他的聖潔上有份。 11 凡管教的事，當時不覺得快樂，反覺得愁苦，後來卻為那經練過的人結出平安的果子，就是義。 12 所以，你們要把下垂的手、發痠的腿挺起來， 13 也要為自己的腳把道路修直了，使瘸子不致歪腳，反得痊癒。
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 17
Luke 4:18-19
(Memorization Scripture 18-19)
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,
Because He has anointed Me
To preach the gospel to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”
路加福音4:18-19
(背誦經文:18-19)
18 主的靈在我身上，因為祂用膏膏我，叫我傳福音給貧窮的人；差遣我報告：被擄的得釋放，瞎眼的得看見，叫那受壓制的得自由， 19 報告 神悅納人的禧年。
(Memorization Scripture 18-19)
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,
Because He has anointed Me
To preach the gospel to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”
路加福音4:18-19
(背誦經文:18-19)
18 主的靈在我身上，因為祂用膏膏我，叫我傳福音給貧窮的人；差遣我報告：被擄的得釋放，瞎眼的得看見，叫那受壓制的得自由， 19 報告 神悅納人的禧年。
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 16
Scriptures:
“Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit."(Luke 23:46)
“Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.” (John 10:17-18)
Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. (Hebrews 10:19-23)
Psalm 31:1-8
Message:
As we stand at the foot of the cross and hear this final saying, we realize this is not any ordinary death. Jesus had earlier told us that he would not die at the hands of men but by his own obedient volition (John 10:17-18). For Jesus, death is no out-of-control enemy. No matter how bleak the moment, he knows his Father is present with Him and there to accept, protect, and will soon resurrect Him and so into God’s loving hands our Lord Christ entrusts His spirit. Jesus both trusts His redemption and glorification into the Father’s everlasting arms as well as knowing that the Father accepts and approves of Jesus’ whole earthly life.
These words have been called Jesus’ entrance-greeting to Heaven. Jesus, who had been with the Father in glory from eternity past, is going to step back into his full glory (John 17:5) in honor, power, and authority at the Father’s right hand. This amazing turning point in the earthly life of Christ and the pinnacle of all human history was actually visible: the sky turned an ominous black in the middle of the day and the heavy, thick temple curtain was torn in two (the new reality in the heavens and on earth that the sacrificial system of the temple was at a close). A new era had begun.
It is here through Jesus’ cross-work that we are both drawn to Christ and redeemed before our Father. At this moment our Lord Jesus is restored to His full glory and we are given the chance to enter into that glory, into the very presence of God. As the temple curtain that had separated mankind from the holy of holies is removed, so too is the separation between our lives and God’s presence through Jesus Christ’s final sacrifice and imparted righteousness. We have the confidence to enter the holy presence of God by the blood of Jesus.
Meditation:
Paul said in II Timothy 1:12, ""I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to Him until that day."" Meditate on the absolute security you have in Christ’s salvation and imparted righteousness. Think too on the fact that you can now confidently enter into the holiest of holies, standing before the Lord with no condemnation -- all because of the new and living way Christ has opened up (Hebrews 10:19-23)! This news is not too good to be true but the wondrous gospel that now you have no obstacle stopping you from coming to the Father. Nothing can tear you away from God’s love, nothing can forfeit Christ’s redemption, and nothing can ever steal away the Spirit’s presence in your life. If this is true, think about the spectacular security, intimacy, and fellowship with God that is yours today and for eternity.
What we can do:
Jesus here quotes from Psalm 31, when David in distress expressed full confidence in the Lord’s deliverance. Today pray Jesus’ words as the truth of your salvation and ask the Lord to ground your trust in His deliverance from any overwhelming distress you’re suffering in your career, marriage, family, friendships, finances, and relationship with God.
Ask the Spirit to examine your heart today--is your trust primarily and exclusively in God? Psalm 31 contrasts entrusting our lives to God with trusting in idols. Spend 3-5 minutes before God, asking the Holy Spirit to show you where you are putting your security in things other than Christ. If yes, then humbly ask the Holy Spirit to turn your heart to trust fully in Christ.
Draw near to God knowing Jesus’ blood has paid it all. No guilt or shame should keep you from the sweet fellowship of the Father as most assuredly Jesus cleansed you from sin in His death on the cross. Is anything disturbing your faith, any sin hindering you from drawing near to God, or any evil troubling your conscience today? Christ is faithful to forgive you today, washing you clean, so that you might draw near to God with a pure heart.
Song: Amazing Love
經文：
“父啊，我將我的靈交在你手裡”（路 23:46）
“我父愛我，因我將命捨去，好再取回來。 沒有人奪我的命去，是我自己捨的。我有權柄捨了，也有權柄取回來，這是我從我父所受的命令。”（約10:17-18)
19 弟兄們，我們既因耶穌的血得以坦然進入至聖所， 20 是藉著祂給我們開了一條又新又活的路，從幔子經過，這幔子就是祂的身體； 21 又有一位大祭司治理 神的家，22 並我們心中天良的虧欠已經灑去，身體用清水洗淨了，就當存著誠心和充足的信心來到 神面前。 23 也要堅守我們所承認的指望，不致搖動，因為那應許我們的是信實的。(來10：19-23)
詩篇：31:1-8
信息分享：
當我們在十架前靜默思想耶穌這最後一句話時，會發現祂的死非同尋常。耶穌之前告訴我們說，沒有人能奪去祂的命，除非是祂自己因著順服願意捨命(約10:17-18)。對耶穌而言，死亡並非祂對仇敵無能為力。不管當時環境看似多麼得令人絕望，祂都清楚地知道天父與祂同在，要接受祂，保守祂，並且很快就會叫祂從死裡復活，祂因此將靈魂交付在天父慈愛的手中。耶穌相信自己的救贖和頌讚都在天父永恆的懷抱中，而且祂也知道天父接納並讚許祂整個在世界上的生命。
這句話被認為是耶穌在進入天堂之際的開場白。從亙古就與父神同享榮耀的耶穌，終於要重新回到祂完全的榮耀中，滿有尊貴、能力、和權柄，並且坐在天父的右邊 (約17:5)。耶穌在世間生命的拐點，全人類歷史的偉大巔峰，是真實可見的：午正時日頭變黑，遍地黑暗，殿裡那厚重的幔子從當中裂為兩半。對猶太人而言，這預兆著一個全新屬靈時代的開始，也意味著在殿中獻祭時代的終結。一個新的時代來臨了。
因著耶穌在十架上的工作，我們被祂吸引和救贖，得以來到父 神面前。耶穌現在在祂完全的榮耀中與 父神合一，如今我們也可以進入這榮耀，享受 神的同在。隨著殿內幔子的裂開，人與至聖所之間不再有阻隔。藉著耶穌完美的贖罪祭，我們與 神同在的阻隔被永遠除去了，因為耶穌自己成了我們的公義。我們得以坦然無懼地進入 神榮耀的同在皆因主耶穌的寶血。
默思：
保羅在提摩太後書1章12節說：“因為知道我所信的是誰，也深信祂能保全我所交付祂的，直到那日”。思想你在基督裡對救贖絕對的把握，與加在你身上的義。同時，思想這個事實：如今你可以坦然無懼地進入至聖所，並且毫無指摘地站在 神的面前，皆因耶穌基督開了一條又新又活的路 （來 10：19-23）。沒有任何東西可以讓你與 神的愛隔絕，或讓你喪失基督的救贖，也沒有任何東西可以奪取你生活中聖靈的同在。如果這一切都是真的，請思想一下這麼偉大的保障、與 神的親密和友誼今天都屬於你，而且也將永遠屬於你。
我們能做什麼：
耶穌在這裡引用了詩篇31篇中，大衛在極大的痛苦裡對 神拯救充滿信心的宣告。今天，以耶穌的話為救恩的保障，向 神禱告，並求祂將你的信心建立在祂的拯救之上，使你無論經歷何等的難處(工作，婚姻，家庭，友情，財務，與神的關係)，都可以憑信心把自己放在 神的手中，經歷祂的拯救。
求聖靈來鑒察你的心，看你是否單單相信祂。詩篇31章中對比了我們將自己交託給 神和交託給偶像的不同。花三到五分鐘，在 神面前求聖靈光照，看看我是否將自己的心、希望、安全感放在基督以外的事情上？若有，懇求聖靈幫助我們轉向主。
就近 神並明白耶穌的寶血已付清了一切。沒有罪疚感或羞恥感能隔絕你和 神之間的親密友誼。最確實的是因著祂在十字架上受死，耶穌已經潔淨了你的罪。今天，還有什麼事來攪擾你的信心嗎？還有什麼罪攔阻你使你不能親近 神嗎？或者還有什麼罪惡使你的良心虧欠嗎？信實的耶穌今天要原諒你，要洗淨你的罪，使你可以以一顆清潔的心來就近 神。
詩歌： H136 耶穌基督親愛救主
“Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit."(Luke 23:46)
“Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.” (John 10:17-18)
Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. (Hebrews 10:19-23)
Psalm 31:1-8
Message:
As we stand at the foot of the cross and hear this final saying, we realize this is not any ordinary death. Jesus had earlier told us that he would not die at the hands of men but by his own obedient volition (John 10:17-18). For Jesus, death is no out-of-control enemy. No matter how bleak the moment, he knows his Father is present with Him and there to accept, protect, and will soon resurrect Him and so into God’s loving hands our Lord Christ entrusts His spirit. Jesus both trusts His redemption and glorification into the Father’s everlasting arms as well as knowing that the Father accepts and approves of Jesus’ whole earthly life.
These words have been called Jesus’ entrance-greeting to Heaven. Jesus, who had been with the Father in glory from eternity past, is going to step back into his full glory (John 17:5) in honor, power, and authority at the Father’s right hand. This amazing turning point in the earthly life of Christ and the pinnacle of all human history was actually visible: the sky turned an ominous black in the middle of the day and the heavy, thick temple curtain was torn in two (the new reality in the heavens and on earth that the sacrificial system of the temple was at a close). A new era had begun.
It is here through Jesus’ cross-work that we are both drawn to Christ and redeemed before our Father. At this moment our Lord Jesus is restored to His full glory and we are given the chance to enter into that glory, into the very presence of God. As the temple curtain that had separated mankind from the holy of holies is removed, so too is the separation between our lives and God’s presence through Jesus Christ’s final sacrifice and imparted righteousness. We have the confidence to enter the holy presence of God by the blood of Jesus.
Meditation:
Paul said in II Timothy 1:12, ""I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to Him until that day."" Meditate on the absolute security you have in Christ’s salvation and imparted righteousness. Think too on the fact that you can now confidently enter into the holiest of holies, standing before the Lord with no condemnation -- all because of the new and living way Christ has opened up (Hebrews 10:19-23)! This news is not too good to be true but the wondrous gospel that now you have no obstacle stopping you from coming to the Father. Nothing can tear you away from God’s love, nothing can forfeit Christ’s redemption, and nothing can ever steal away the Spirit’s presence in your life. If this is true, think about the spectacular security, intimacy, and fellowship with God that is yours today and for eternity.
What we can do:
Jesus here quotes from Psalm 31, when David in distress expressed full confidence in the Lord’s deliverance. Today pray Jesus’ words as the truth of your salvation and ask the Lord to ground your trust in His deliverance from any overwhelming distress you’re suffering in your career, marriage, family, friendships, finances, and relationship with God.
Ask the Spirit to examine your heart today--is your trust primarily and exclusively in God? Psalm 31 contrasts entrusting our lives to God with trusting in idols. Spend 3-5 minutes before God, asking the Holy Spirit to show you where you are putting your security in things other than Christ. If yes, then humbly ask the Holy Spirit to turn your heart to trust fully in Christ.
Draw near to God knowing Jesus’ blood has paid it all. No guilt or shame should keep you from the sweet fellowship of the Father as most assuredly Jesus cleansed you from sin in His death on the cross. Is anything disturbing your faith, any sin hindering you from drawing near to God, or any evil troubling your conscience today? Christ is faithful to forgive you today, washing you clean, so that you might draw near to God with a pure heart.
Song: Amazing Love
經文：
“父啊，我將我的靈交在你手裡”（路 23:46）
“我父愛我，因我將命捨去，好再取回來。 沒有人奪我的命去，是我自己捨的。我有權柄捨了，也有權柄取回來，這是我從我父所受的命令。”（約10:17-18)
19 弟兄們，我們既因耶穌的血得以坦然進入至聖所， 20 是藉著祂給我們開了一條又新又活的路，從幔子經過，這幔子就是祂的身體； 21 又有一位大祭司治理 神的家，22 並我們心中天良的虧欠已經灑去，身體用清水洗淨了，就當存著誠心和充足的信心來到 神面前。 23 也要堅守我們所承認的指望，不致搖動，因為那應許我們的是信實的。(來10：19-23)
詩篇：31:1-8
信息分享：
當我們在十架前靜默思想耶穌這最後一句話時，會發現祂的死非同尋常。耶穌之前告訴我們說，沒有人能奪去祂的命，除非是祂自己因著順服願意捨命(約10:17-18)。對耶穌而言，死亡並非祂對仇敵無能為力。不管當時環境看似多麼得令人絕望，祂都清楚地知道天父與祂同在，要接受祂，保守祂，並且很快就會叫祂從死裡復活，祂因此將靈魂交付在天父慈愛的手中。耶穌相信自己的救贖和頌讚都在天父永恆的懷抱中，而且祂也知道天父接納並讚許祂整個在世界上的生命。
這句話被認為是耶穌在進入天堂之際的開場白。從亙古就與父神同享榮耀的耶穌，終於要重新回到祂完全的榮耀中，滿有尊貴、能力、和權柄，並且坐在天父的右邊 (約17:5)。耶穌在世間生命的拐點，全人類歷史的偉大巔峰，是真實可見的：午正時日頭變黑，遍地黑暗，殿裡那厚重的幔子從當中裂為兩半。對猶太人而言，這預兆著一個全新屬靈時代的開始，也意味著在殿中獻祭時代的終結。一個新的時代來臨了。
因著耶穌在十架上的工作，我們被祂吸引和救贖，得以來到父 神面前。耶穌現在在祂完全的榮耀中與 父神合一，如今我們也可以進入這榮耀，享受 神的同在。隨著殿內幔子的裂開，人與至聖所之間不再有阻隔。藉著耶穌完美的贖罪祭，我們與 神同在的阻隔被永遠除去了，因為耶穌自己成了我們的公義。我們得以坦然無懼地進入 神榮耀的同在皆因主耶穌的寶血。
默思：
保羅在提摩太後書1章12節說：“因為知道我所信的是誰，也深信祂能保全我所交付祂的，直到那日”。思想你在基督裡對救贖絕對的把握，與加在你身上的義。同時，思想這個事實：如今你可以坦然無懼地進入至聖所，並且毫無指摘地站在 神的面前，皆因耶穌基督開了一條又新又活的路 （來 10：19-23）。沒有任何東西可以讓你與 神的愛隔絕，或讓你喪失基督的救贖，也沒有任何東西可以奪取你生活中聖靈的同在。如果這一切都是真的，請思想一下這麼偉大的保障、與 神的親密和友誼今天都屬於你，而且也將永遠屬於你。
我們能做什麼：
耶穌在這裡引用了詩篇31篇中，大衛在極大的痛苦裡對 神拯救充滿信心的宣告。今天，以耶穌的話為救恩的保障，向 神禱告，並求祂將你的信心建立在祂的拯救之上，使你無論經歷何等的難處(工作，婚姻，家庭，友情，財務，與神的關係)，都可以憑信心把自己放在 神的手中，經歷祂的拯救。
求聖靈來鑒察你的心，看你是否單單相信祂。詩篇31章中對比了我們將自己交託給 神和交託給偶像的不同。花三到五分鐘，在 神面前求聖靈光照，看看我是否將自己的心、希望、安全感放在基督以外的事情上？若有，懇求聖靈幫助我們轉向主。
就近 神並明白耶穌的寶血已付清了一切。沒有罪疚感或羞恥感能隔絕你和 神之間的親密友誼。最確實的是因著祂在十字架上受死，耶穌已經潔淨了你的罪。今天，還有什麼事來攪擾你的信心嗎？還有什麼罪攔阻你使你不能親近 神嗎？或者還有什麼罪惡使你的良心虧欠嗎？信實的耶穌今天要原諒你，要洗淨你的罪，使你可以以一顆清潔的心來就近 神。
詩歌： H136 耶穌基督親愛救主
Friday, April 15, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 15
Scriptures:
So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. (John 19:30)
Message:
“Calvary is the very pivot of the world's history. All prior things pointed forward to it; and all subsequent things point back to it. Even the future rests upon it, for the redeemed in heaven find it the center of heaven as they behold a Lamb in the midst of the throne, ‘standing as though it had been slain.’” - Mrs. Jessie Penn-Lewis
“It is finished,” is probably the most critical sentence out of the seven last sayings of Christ from the cross. When Jesus said, "It is finished” (Tetelestai - “τετελέσται” in Greek), it was not a dying groan of pain, but rather Jesus speaking of the glorious truth that He had completely accomplished what the Lord had given Him to do (John 17:4). The work of the Incarnate Word had been completed:
Satan was defeated;
Every requirement of the Law was fulfilled and God’s holy wrath against sin has been satisfied;
By simply believing in Christ and receiving Him as Savior, not only are sinners reconciled with the holy God, but they are also united with Jesus Christ. They are called children of God and made co-heirs with Christ. Their joy is in the Lord.
Perhaps what is even more worth noting is that the original Greek word Tetelestai - τετελέσται actually means "it has been now and forever finished.” The word was also written on business receipts in New Testament times to indicate that a bill had been “paid in full.” Since Jesus proclaimed that God’s salvation plan is now and forever accomplished, we have the full assurance that our redemption is eternally secured. He left no unfinished business behind.
Hallelujah! It is finished …… indeed!
Meditation:
Try to recall the related prophecies from the Old Testament and teachings from the New Testament concerning what Jesus accomplished on the cross. Give praise and thanks to God as you meditate on them. Here are a few examples
:
Hebrews 10:12-14: But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool. For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.
2 Corinthians 5:21: For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
Genesis 3:15b: He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.
Romans 3:24c-25a: ...Jesus Christ, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness.
Romans 6:10: For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God.
Hebrews 2:14-15: Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
Our response:
Write out words of thanksgiving and praise for your salvation in Jesus Christ. Put it in your Bible so that it can remind you to be grateful for God.
Knowing that you stand in Jesus’ victorious position, look at your present circumstances and difficulties from a new perspective. Write down how looking at your present situation from a new perspective changes how you approach life. Share with another person.
Song: Amenl.
經文：
耶穌嘗了那醋，就說：“成了！”，便低下頭，將靈魂交付 神了。（約19:30）
信息分享：
賓路易師母曾經這樣形容各各他的十字架：「各各他是世界歷史的轉捩點，一切在它之前的都是指向它，一切在它之後的都是歸回它，一切未成的也都基於它，在天上那些蒙救贖的人所看見的，乃是在天上的中心，在寶座中間，『有羔羊站立，像是被殺過的』。」
「成了！」- 這也許是耶穌『十架七言』中最重要的一句話。當耶穌說「成了」的時候，不是一個將亡之人痛苦的呼號，而是這位偉大的救主在信心中發出的一個偉大的得勝宣告：「你所託付我的事，我已成全了。」（約17:4)。
這位道成肉身的人子完成了祂在地上的使命：
耶穌藉著死，敗壞那掌死權的的魔鬼；
滿足了所有律法的要求，並成為挽回祭來滿足聖潔的 神對罪的憤怒；
如今，每一個罪人藉著接受耶穌基督成為他個人的救主，就不僅僅可以與 神和好，更是與基督聯合成為 神的後裔，與基督同作後嗣，並以 神為樂。
或許更特別的是，中文的翻譯並沒有完全表達當時耶穌說這句話的意思。按著希臘原文- τετελέσται - 的意思，主耶穌救贖的工作不僅僅只是在那一刻『成了』，更是『一次而又永遠地』付清了所有的罪債！這個字在新約時代還代表了“所有的債務都付清了”。哈利路亞，讚美我們的救主耶穌基督！因為耶穌說：「成了」，我們的救恩永遠穩固，完全不需要再做什麼！
默思：
試著思想聖經中主要關於耶穌基督在十字架上所成就的舊約預言和新約的教導，並為此向 神獻上讚美與感恩。例如：
但基督獻了一次永遠的贖罪祭，就在 神的右邊坐下了。 從此等候祂仇敵成了祂的腳凳。 因為祂一次獻祭，便叫那得以成聖的人永遠完全。(來 10:12-14)
神使那無罪的，替我們成為罪，好叫我們在祂裡面成為 神的義。(林後5:21)
女人的後裔要傷你的頭；你要傷他的腳跟。(創 3:15b)
神設立耶穌作挽回祭，是憑著耶穌的血，藉著人的信，要顯明 神的義。(羅 3:25a)
祂死是向罪死了，只有一次；祂活是向 神活著。(羅 6:10)
兒女既同有血肉之體，祂也照樣親自成了血肉之體，特要藉著死，敗壞那掌死權的，就是魔鬼，並要釋放那些一生因怕死而為奴僕的人。(來 2:14-15)
我們能做什麼：
用幾句話寫下為著耶穌基督十架救恩的感謝、讚美之言，將此字條夾在你的聖經中，成為你隨時的提醒與向 神的感恩。
站在耶穌得勝的地位上，用一個不一樣的眼光來看待自己目前所有的難處和捆綁。試著寫下它並與你的屬靈同伴分享。
詩歌：H196 主替我還清
So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. (John 19:30)
Message:
“Calvary is the very pivot of the world's history. All prior things pointed forward to it; and all subsequent things point back to it. Even the future rests upon it, for the redeemed in heaven find it the center of heaven as they behold a Lamb in the midst of the throne, ‘standing as though it had been slain.’” - Mrs. Jessie Penn-Lewis
“It is finished,” is probably the most critical sentence out of the seven last sayings of Christ from the cross. When Jesus said, "It is finished” (Tetelestai - “τετελέσται” in Greek), it was not a dying groan of pain, but rather Jesus speaking of the glorious truth that He had completely accomplished what the Lord had given Him to do (John 17:4). The work of the Incarnate Word had been completed:
Satan was defeated;
Every requirement of the Law was fulfilled and God’s holy wrath against sin has been satisfied;
By simply believing in Christ and receiving Him as Savior, not only are sinners reconciled with the holy God, but they are also united with Jesus Christ. They are called children of God and made co-heirs with Christ. Their joy is in the Lord.
Perhaps what is even more worth noting is that the original Greek word Tetelestai - τετελέσται actually means "it has been now and forever finished.” The word was also written on business receipts in New Testament times to indicate that a bill had been “paid in full.” Since Jesus proclaimed that God’s salvation plan is now and forever accomplished, we have the full assurance that our redemption is eternally secured. He left no unfinished business behind.
Hallelujah! It is finished …… indeed!
Meditation:
Try to recall the related prophecies from the Old Testament and teachings from the New Testament concerning what Jesus accomplished on the cross. Give praise and thanks to God as you meditate on them. Here are a few examples
:
Hebrews 10:12-14: But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool. For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.
2 Corinthians 5:21: For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
Genesis 3:15b: He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.
Romans 3:24c-25a: ...Jesus Christ, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness.
Romans 6:10: For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God.
Hebrews 2:14-15: Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
Our response:
Write out words of thanksgiving and praise for your salvation in Jesus Christ. Put it in your Bible so that it can remind you to be grateful for God.
Knowing that you stand in Jesus’ victorious position, look at your present circumstances and difficulties from a new perspective. Write down how looking at your present situation from a new perspective changes how you approach life. Share with another person.
Song: Amenl.
經文：
耶穌嘗了那醋，就說：“成了！”，便低下頭，將靈魂交付 神了。（約19:30）
信息分享：
賓路易師母曾經這樣形容各各他的十字架：「各各他是世界歷史的轉捩點，一切在它之前的都是指向它，一切在它之後的都是歸回它，一切未成的也都基於它，在天上那些蒙救贖的人所看見的，乃是在天上的中心，在寶座中間，『有羔羊站立，像是被殺過的』。」
「成了！」- 這也許是耶穌『十架七言』中最重要的一句話。當耶穌說「成了」的時候，不是一個將亡之人痛苦的呼號，而是這位偉大的救主在信心中發出的一個偉大的得勝宣告：「你所託付我的事，我已成全了。」（約17:4)。
這位道成肉身的人子完成了祂在地上的使命：
耶穌藉著死，敗壞那掌死權的的魔鬼；
滿足了所有律法的要求，並成為挽回祭來滿足聖潔的 神對罪的憤怒；
如今，每一個罪人藉著接受耶穌基督成為他個人的救主，就不僅僅可以與 神和好，更是與基督聯合成為 神的後裔，與基督同作後嗣，並以 神為樂。
或許更特別的是，中文的翻譯並沒有完全表達當時耶穌說這句話的意思。按著希臘原文- τετελέσται - 的意思，主耶穌救贖的工作不僅僅只是在那一刻『成了』，更是『一次而又永遠地』付清了所有的罪債！這個字在新約時代還代表了“所有的債務都付清了”。哈利路亞，讚美我們的救主耶穌基督！因為耶穌說：「成了」，我們的救恩永遠穩固，完全不需要再做什麼！
默思：
試著思想聖經中主要關於耶穌基督在十字架上所成就的舊約預言和新約的教導，並為此向 神獻上讚美與感恩。例如：
但基督獻了一次永遠的贖罪祭，就在 神的右邊坐下了。 從此等候祂仇敵成了祂的腳凳。 因為祂一次獻祭，便叫那得以成聖的人永遠完全。(來 10:12-14)
神使那無罪的，替我們成為罪，好叫我們在祂裡面成為 神的義。(林後5:21)
女人的後裔要傷你的頭；你要傷他的腳跟。(創 3:15b)
神設立耶穌作挽回祭，是憑著耶穌的血，藉著人的信，要顯明 神的義。(羅 3:25a)
祂死是向罪死了，只有一次；祂活是向 神活著。(羅 6:10)
兒女既同有血肉之體，祂也照樣親自成了血肉之體，特要藉著死，敗壞那掌死權的，就是魔鬼，並要釋放那些一生因怕死而為奴僕的人。(來 2:14-15)
我們能做什麼：
用幾句話寫下為著耶穌基督十架救恩的感謝、讚美之言，將此字條夾在你的聖經中，成為你隨時的提醒與向 神的感恩。
站在耶穌得勝的地位上，用一個不一樣的眼光來看待自己目前所有的難處和捆綁。試著寫下它並與你的屬靈同伴分享。
詩歌：H196 主替我還清
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 14
Scripture:
“After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a hyssop, and put it to His mouth. So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.” (John 19:28-30)
Message:
I thirst. Yes, Jesus was thirsty. He, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, is the Son of God. He was betrayed, was arrested, was struck, was insulted, and suffered in an illegal, rigged trial by the Sanhedrin. He was later brought to Golgotha and was crucified. For a day and night, He had been experiencing the excruciating torment and brutal punishment of the cross. He thirsted as His human body went through such anguish. When talking about Jesus, Paul says, “And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross (Philippians 2:8).” How great is the love of Jesus! The Son of God was willing to die for me. He laid down his life and shed his blood for the forgiveness of my sin.
Yes, Jesus was thirsty. However, no water was given to him. A soldier ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a reed, and offered it to Him to drink. This also witnesses that Jesus is the Messiah who was predicted in the Old Testament, as it fulfills what was written in Psalm 69:21: “They also gave me gall for my food, And for my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.” The Son of God, who personally suffered so greatly, cried out to the world, “if anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water” (John 7:37-38). The Son of God is the living water, which never dries up. Jesus, our Lord, we thank you for You have laid down Your life for us and filled those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
Meditation:
Come to Jesus with a faithful and grateful heart. Think about the reason why Jesus would suffer on the cross for us and feel the love of Jesus, our Lord. Today, if he says to you, “I thirst,” what will be your response?
What we can do:
Pray that God helps us to care for and help people who are in need through our love for Jesus Christ today. Matthew 25:34-40 “... for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; ...Assuredly, I say to you, in as much as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’”
Song: O Come to the Altar
經文：
28 這事以後，耶穌知道各樣的事已經成了，為要使經上的話應驗，就說：我渴了。29有一個器皿盛滿了醋，放在那裡；他們就拿海絨蘸滿了醋，綁在牛膝草上，送到他口。30耶穌嘗（原文作受）了那醋，就說：成了！便低下頭，將靈魂交付 神了。 (約 19:28-30)
信息分享：
我渴了！
是的，耶穌渴了！這位除去世人罪孽的逾越節羔羊、神的兒子，在夜晚漆黑的客西馬尼園被賣、被抓、被棄、被打、被辱、被多次審問、被帶到各各他、被釘上十字架，連續歷經一夜一天的折磨和十字架殘酷的刑罰。祂在人性的肉體上受到了極大痛苦的煎熬，耶穌渴了！保羅論到耶穌說：“既有人的樣子，就自己卑微，存心順服，以至於死，且死在十字架上。” （腓2:8）何等的大愛！神的兒子竟甘願為我死，流血捨命為叫我的罪得赦。
是的，耶穌渴了！在十字架上卻沒有一杯涼水給祂；僅有兵丁拿海絨蘸滿了醋，綁在牛膝草上，送到祂口裡。這也見證了祂就是舊約預言的那位彌賽亞,「他們拿苦膽給我當食物；我渴了，他們拿醋給我喝」 (詩69: 21)。 這位親身經歷各樣苦楚的 神的兒子，卻高聲對世人說：「人若渴了，可以到我這裡來喝。信我的人，就如經上所說：從他腹中要流出活水的江河來。」（約7：37-38） 神的兒子，成了我們的永不乾涸的活水泉。主耶穌，我們感謝祢！祢將自己的生命為我們傾倒，使饑渴慕義的人得飽足！
默思：
帶著信心和感恩來到主耶穌的面前，思想主耶穌在十字架為何肯為我受苦？感受主耶穌對我們體貼的愛，若是今天你我聽到主耶穌說：我渴了？你會如何做呢？
我們能做什麼：
求主幫助我們帶著愛主耶穌的心，今天就採取具體行動去關心、幫助身邊有需要的人…。
“…因為我餓了，你們給我吃，渴了，你們給我喝，…我實在告訴你們：這些事你們既作在我這弟兄中一個最小的身上，就是作在我身上了。”（太25:34-40）
詩歌：H297 為袮，我捨生命
“After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a hyssop, and put it to His mouth. So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.” (John 19:28-30)
Message:
I thirst. Yes, Jesus was thirsty. He, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, is the Son of God. He was betrayed, was arrested, was struck, was insulted, and suffered in an illegal, rigged trial by the Sanhedrin. He was later brought to Golgotha and was crucified. For a day and night, He had been experiencing the excruciating torment and brutal punishment of the cross. He thirsted as His human body went through such anguish. When talking about Jesus, Paul says, “And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross (Philippians 2:8).” How great is the love of Jesus! The Son of God was willing to die for me. He laid down his life and shed his blood for the forgiveness of my sin.
Yes, Jesus was thirsty. However, no water was given to him. A soldier ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a reed, and offered it to Him to drink. This also witnesses that Jesus is the Messiah who was predicted in the Old Testament, as it fulfills what was written in Psalm 69:21: “They also gave me gall for my food, And for my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.” The Son of God, who personally suffered so greatly, cried out to the world, “if anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water” (John 7:37-38). The Son of God is the living water, which never dries up. Jesus, our Lord, we thank you for You have laid down Your life for us and filled those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
Meditation:
Come to Jesus with a faithful and grateful heart. Think about the reason why Jesus would suffer on the cross for us and feel the love of Jesus, our Lord. Today, if he says to you, “I thirst,” what will be your response?
What we can do:
Pray that God helps us to care for and help people who are in need through our love for Jesus Christ today. Matthew 25:34-40 “... for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; ...Assuredly, I say to you, in as much as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’”
Song: O Come to the Altar
經文：
28 這事以後，耶穌知道各樣的事已經成了，為要使經上的話應驗，就說：我渴了。29有一個器皿盛滿了醋，放在那裡；他們就拿海絨蘸滿了醋，綁在牛膝草上，送到他口。30耶穌嘗（原文作受）了那醋，就說：成了！便低下頭，將靈魂交付 神了。 (約 19:28-30)
信息分享：
我渴了！
是的，耶穌渴了！這位除去世人罪孽的逾越節羔羊、神的兒子，在夜晚漆黑的客西馬尼園被賣、被抓、被棄、被打、被辱、被多次審問、被帶到各各他、被釘上十字架，連續歷經一夜一天的折磨和十字架殘酷的刑罰。祂在人性的肉體上受到了極大痛苦的煎熬，耶穌渴了！保羅論到耶穌說：“既有人的樣子，就自己卑微，存心順服，以至於死，且死在十字架上。” （腓2:8）何等的大愛！神的兒子竟甘願為我死，流血捨命為叫我的罪得赦。
是的，耶穌渴了！在十字架上卻沒有一杯涼水給祂；僅有兵丁拿海絨蘸滿了醋，綁在牛膝草上，送到祂口裡。這也見證了祂就是舊約預言的那位彌賽亞,「他們拿苦膽給我當食物；我渴了，他們拿醋給我喝」 (詩69: 21)。 這位親身經歷各樣苦楚的 神的兒子，卻高聲對世人說：「人若渴了，可以到我這裡來喝。信我的人，就如經上所說：從他腹中要流出活水的江河來。」（約7：37-38） 神的兒子，成了我們的永不乾涸的活水泉。主耶穌，我們感謝祢！祢將自己的生命為我們傾倒，使饑渴慕義的人得飽足！
默思：
帶著信心和感恩來到主耶穌的面前，思想主耶穌在十字架為何肯為我受苦？感受主耶穌對我們體貼的愛，若是今天你我聽到主耶穌說：我渴了？你會如何做呢？
我們能做什麼：
求主幫助我們帶著愛主耶穌的心，今天就採取具體行動去關心、幫助身邊有需要的人…。
“…因為我餓了，你們給我吃，渴了，你們給我喝，…我實在告訴你們：這些事你們既作在我這弟兄中一個最小的身上，就是作在我身上了。”（太25:34-40）
詩歌：H297 為袮，我捨生命
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 13
Wednesday 4/13
Scriptures:
The LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah53:6b)
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. (2 Corinthians 5:21)
Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" (Matthew 27:45-46)
Reflection Message:
This is the most painful moment for Jesus! Jesus, the Holy Lamb of God, never sinned, yet bore the iniquities for the whole world, and is the propitiation for our sins. The Father forsook the Son because the Son took upon Himself all of our iniquities. Jesus Christ not only bore man’s sin but actually became sin on our behalf (2 Corinthians 5:21), in order that those who believe in Him might be saved from the penalty of their sin. He is the substitute for you and me, and for all mankind. Without this substitute, we would not be able to be reconciled with the Father. Yet, this “substitution” caused such excruciating pain in Jesus - for He had to be separated from Father! The holy God can never coexist with sin! If God the Father even forsook Jesus, His only begotten Son, because sin was on Him, how is it possible that we can run away from God’s wrath if we sin? Yet, wonderfully, we are all sinners now saved by grace.
Meditation:
1) What is my attitude toward sin after I understand that God can not tolerate sin?
2) Have you ever been wrongly accused for something that you did not do and have to suffer greatly for it? Think today of how great a price Jesus has paid for you.
What we can do:
“Father God, please let me see sin the way you see it. Please help me not to take it lightly. If there are any sins in my life right now, I promise to cut off all ties to them. May the Holy Spirit who testifies for Jesus Christ convict me of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgement. In the victorious name of Jesus I pray.”
The last seven words of Jesus on the cross(4) (including the song:Worship Song: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us)
Key Issues:
In the Four Gospels, there is no detailed record of Jesus’ words or acts (on the 4th day).
"4月13日 禮拜三
【經文】
耶和華使我們眾人的罪孽都歸在祂身上。（賽53:6b)
神使那無罪的，替我們成為罪，好叫我們在祂裏面成為 神的義。(林後5:21)
“從午正到申初，遍地都黑暗了。 約在申初，耶穌大聲喊說：「以利！以利！拉馬撒巴各大尼？」就是說：「我的 神！我的 神！為甚麼離棄我？」(太27:45-46)
【信息分享】
這是耶穌在十字架上最痛苦的一句話！因為祂是 神的兒子，與父原為一，從來沒有與父神分開過。但是在這三個小時裡，父神掩面不顧並且離棄了祂至愛的獨生子，因為耶穌代替我們成了所有人的、歷世歷代、還有未來的罪。聖潔的 神與罪無法並存，卻因為愛的緣故，捨了祂的愛子，為了成全祂自己公義的要求。罪是何等的可怕！任何的罪都是 神無法容忍的。若不流血，罪就不得赦免。而為我們流血的，是 神的兒子，親自成了 神的羔羊。
【我們默思】
如果連 神的兒子為了我們承擔罪，父神都要離棄，我如今對罪的態度應該如何呢？
你是否有蒙受不白之冤、替人代罪，而且付出極大代價的經驗？如此，試著想想耶穌基督為我所付的代價是何等的大啊！
【我們能做什麼】
我這個人如何能與 神和好，是因為耶穌為我成了罪的祭牲，代替我為罪付了代價。我豈能容忍還有任何罪惡留在我身上？「父神啊，求祢使我恨惡罪如同祢恨惡罪，絕不與罪為伍。今天，如果還有任何罪的權勢存留在我的身上或生活中，在這一刻，我已經決定與牠們不再有交集。願為耶穌作見證的聖靈，鑒察我的心，讓我為罪、為義、為審判，自己責備自己。奉耶穌基督得勝的名禱告！」
【詩歌敬拜】
十架七言（四）（包括讚美詩歌：真 神羔羊）
【受難週第四天主要事件】
這一天四福音書中均無特別記載耶穌的言行。
"
Scriptures:
The LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah53:6b)
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. (2 Corinthians 5:21)
Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" (Matthew 27:45-46)
Reflection Message:
This is the most painful moment for Jesus! Jesus, the Holy Lamb of God, never sinned, yet bore the iniquities for the whole world, and is the propitiation for our sins. The Father forsook the Son because the Son took upon Himself all of our iniquities. Jesus Christ not only bore man’s sin but actually became sin on our behalf (2 Corinthians 5:21), in order that those who believe in Him might be saved from the penalty of their sin. He is the substitute for you and me, and for all mankind. Without this substitute, we would not be able to be reconciled with the Father. Yet, this “substitution” caused such excruciating pain in Jesus - for He had to be separated from Father! The holy God can never coexist with sin! If God the Father even forsook Jesus, His only begotten Son, because sin was on Him, how is it possible that we can run away from God’s wrath if we sin? Yet, wonderfully, we are all sinners now saved by grace.
Meditation:
1) What is my attitude toward sin after I understand that God can not tolerate sin?
2) Have you ever been wrongly accused for something that you did not do and have to suffer greatly for it? Think today of how great a price Jesus has paid for you.
What we can do:
“Father God, please let me see sin the way you see it. Please help me not to take it lightly. If there are any sins in my life right now, I promise to cut off all ties to them. May the Holy Spirit who testifies for Jesus Christ convict me of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgement. In the victorious name of Jesus I pray.”
The last seven words of Jesus on the cross(4) (including the song:Worship Song: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us)
Key Issues:
In the Four Gospels, there is no detailed record of Jesus’ words or acts (on the 4th day).
"4月13日 禮拜三
【經文】
耶和華使我們眾人的罪孽都歸在祂身上。（賽53:6b)
神使那無罪的，替我們成為罪，好叫我們在祂裏面成為 神的義。(林後5:21)
“從午正到申初，遍地都黑暗了。 約在申初，耶穌大聲喊說：「以利！以利！拉馬撒巴各大尼？」就是說：「我的 神！我的 神！為甚麼離棄我？」(太27:45-46)
【信息分享】
這是耶穌在十字架上最痛苦的一句話！因為祂是 神的兒子，與父原為一，從來沒有與父神分開過。但是在這三個小時裡，父神掩面不顧並且離棄了祂至愛的獨生子，因為耶穌代替我們成了所有人的、歷世歷代、還有未來的罪。聖潔的 神與罪無法並存，卻因為愛的緣故，捨了祂的愛子，為了成全祂自己公義的要求。罪是何等的可怕！任何的罪都是 神無法容忍的。若不流血，罪就不得赦免。而為我們流血的，是 神的兒子，親自成了 神的羔羊。
【我們默思】
如果連 神的兒子為了我們承擔罪，父神都要離棄，我如今對罪的態度應該如何呢？
你是否有蒙受不白之冤、替人代罪，而且付出極大代價的經驗？如此，試著想想耶穌基督為我所付的代價是何等的大啊！
【我們能做什麼】
我這個人如何能與 神和好，是因為耶穌為我成了罪的祭牲，代替我為罪付了代價。我豈能容忍還有任何罪惡留在我身上？「父神啊，求祢使我恨惡罪如同祢恨惡罪，絕不與罪為伍。今天，如果還有任何罪的權勢存留在我的身上或生活中，在這一刻，我已經決定與牠們不再有交集。願為耶穌作見證的聖靈，鑒察我的心，讓我為罪、為義、為審判，自己責備自己。奉耶穌基督得勝的名禱告！」
【詩歌敬拜】
十架七言（四）（包括讚美詩歌：真 神羔羊）
【受難週第四天主要事件】
這一天四福音書中均無特別記載耶穌的言行。
"
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 12
Tuesday 4/12
Scriptures:
25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!”27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home. (John 19:25-27)
Reflection Message:
Today’s scripture is the third saying spoken by Jesus on the cross. We will dive into its precious meaning from two angles.
A) It fully expresses the beautiful humanity of Jesus
After Jesus, who is the Word, became flesh, not only did He obey God’s will in His human body and thus fulfill what God had entrusted to Him, but His life spoke to glorify God in the flesh. In His everyday life and speech, we see the most glorious of humanity. As John testifies, “No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him” (John 1:18). The author of Hebrews states, “[Christ] being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person” (Hebrews 1:3). The Bible has a great number of depictions of Jesus’ kindness, gentleness, humility, love and empathy; all of them illustrate His perfect humanness. Here, as Christ is about to endure the cruelest of trials and the deepest of sufferings, He still thinks of His mother’s pain and needs, and He entrusts her to His beloved disciple. In this account, it is as if the Holy Spirit cracked open a small window for us to peer through, and we witness His most attentive love and perfect humanity. Not only is He the true God but also the true human. He is the only one that can live out perfect humanity, and He alone is able to understand all of our weaknesses and needs - “for we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses” (Hebrews 4:15).
Meditation:
Try to recall and meditate on every description of Jesus’ beautiful humanity in Scripture. Give praise and give thanks to God for each of them.
What we can do:
Imitate Christ. Please spend two to three minutes and pray for your parents or your closest family. Write down your prayer.
B) “We are a family” in Christ
Not only did the blood of Christ show His great love for us, but through these words, we see that in Christ, through His glorious life and love, we have become His family. The cross not only abolished all enmity, but it also removed all dividing walls (Ephesians 2:14-15). We “are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God” (Ephesians 2:19). This is just as Jesus reminded us when He was on earth, “For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother” (Matthew 12:50).
Meditation:
Why is the cross of Jesus Christ necessary for us to become a member of the household of God?
What we can do:
In this week, as a member of God’s household, please express your love to one member in church as you would express such love to your own parents or own children.
The last seven words of Jesus on the cross(3) (including the song:Worship Song: Hail to the King)
Key Issues:
1.Jesus talks about the effectiveness of faith Location：On the way to Jerusalem Matthew 21:20‐22 、Mark 11:20‐26
2 .Jesus talks about his authority Location：Jerusalem Matthew 21:23‐22:
a.answer the question of the chief priests Matthew 21:23‐27, Mark 11:27‐33，Luke 20:1‐8,
b. the parable of the two sons receiving their father’s order Matthew 21:28‐32,
c. The parable of the wicked vinedressers Matthew 21:33‐46, Mark 12:1‐12，Luke 20:9-19
d.The parable of the Wedding Feast Matthew 22:1‐14
3. Jesus talks about paying taxes Location：Jerusalem Matthew 22:15‐22 ,Mark12:13‐17,Luke 20:20‐26
4. Jesus talks about the Resurrection Location：Jerusalem Matthew22:23‐33 ,Mark12:18‐27 Luke 20:27‐38
5. Jesus talks about the first commandment of all. Location： Jerusalem Matthew 22:34‐40 ,Mark 12:28‐34 , Luke 20:39‐40
6. Jesus talks about the relationship between Christ and David Location:Jerusalem Matthew 22:41‐46,Mark 12:35‐37, Luke 20:41‐44
7. Jesus talks about the situation of the hypocrites Location：Jerusalem Matthew23:1‐36,Mark 12:38‐40 , Luke 20:45‐47
8. Jesus laments over Jerusalem Location：Jerusalem Matthew 23:37‐39
9. Jesus commends on the widow’s two mites Location：Jerusalem Mark 12:41‐44, Luke 21:1‐4
10 .Greeks come to see Jesus Location：Jerusalem John 12:20‐36
11 .The last public talk of Jesus Location：Jerusalem John 12:37‐50
12. Jesus talks about the things to come The mountain of Olives Matthew24:1‐25:46, Mark 13:1‐37, Luke 21:5‐36
a. Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple
b. The signs of his second coming
c. Exhortation on being alert
d. The Parable of the wise and foolish virgins
e. The parable of the talents
f. The parable of separating the sheep and the goats.
13 .Jesus mentions his death for the fourth time Location：Jerusalem Matthew 26:1‐2
14 .The chief priests and others plot to arrest Jesus Location：Jerusalem Matthew26:3‐5,Mark 14:1‐2, Luke 22:1‐2
15 .Judah agrees to betray Jesus Matthew 26:14‐16,Mark 14:10‐11 , Luke 22:3‐6
"4月12日 禮拜二
【經文】<
25 站在耶穌十字架旁邊的，有祂母親與祂母親的姊妹，並革羅罷的妻子馬利亞，和抹大拉的馬利亞。 26 耶穌見母親和祂所愛的那門徒站在旁邊，就對祂母親說：「母親，看你的兒子！」 27 又對那門徒說：「看你的母親！」從此，那門徒就接她到自己家裏去了。 （約19:25-27）
【信息分享】
今天的經文是主耶穌在十架上所説的第三句話，我們將從兩個角度來體會這句話的寶貴意義：
它充分地表達了耶穌美麗的人性。
耶穌基督道成肉身之後，祂不僅在肉身中完全遵行 神的旨意，完成了 神所給祂所有的托付，祂的一生更是在肉身中彰顯了 神的榮耀，也在衪一切的生活言行中流露出最榮美的人性。正如老約翰所見証的：「從來沒有人看見 神，只有在父懷裏的獨生子將祂表明出來。」（約1:18），也如希伯來書作者所説的：「祂是 神榮耀所發的光輝，是 神本體的真像，」(來1:3）。聖經中關乎祂那親切、柔和、謙卑、充滿愛與體恤...等完美人性的記載很多，不勝枚舉。然而，正當基督在十字架上承受最可怕的刑罰與經歷最深痛苦之時，祂仍然顧念祂母親的痛苦與需要，特別將她托付給所愛的門徒來照顧。聖靈似乎在此為我們開了一扇小窗，使我們得以一窺祂那無微不致的愛與完美的人性。祂不僅是真 神，祂也是真人 - 唯一擁有且真正活出完美人性的人，也只有祂能完全體恤我們所有的軟弱與需要 - 因為「我們的大祭司並非不能體恤我們的軟弱...」(來4:15）。
【我們默思】
試著思想聖經中一切關乎耶穌美麗人性的記載，並為此向祂獻上讚美與感恩。
【我們能做什麼】
效法基督，請花一些時間，為著自己的父母或最親的家人禱告，並且寫下你的禱告。
在基督裡『我們都是一家人』
主耶穌在十字架上不僅僅藉著為我們流血捨命流露了祂的大愛，也藉著這句話讓我們看見在基督裡、在祂偉大的生命裡，因著愛，我們都成為了一家人。十字架不僅為我們廢掉了一切的冤仇，也為我們除去了一切隔斷的牆 (弗2:14-15 )，使我們『不再作外人和客旅，是與聖徒同國，是 神家裏的人了。』主耶穌在世時也特別提醒我們說：「凡遵行我天父旨意的人，就是我的弟兄姊妹和母親了。」 (太 12:50)
【我們默思】
為什麼需要藉著耶穌基督的十字架才能使我們成為 神家中的一員？
【我們能做什麼】
身為 神家中的一員，請在本週對主內的一位肢體，表達你如同對自己父母親或對自己兒女的愛。
【詩歌敬拜】
Scriptures:
25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!”27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home. (John 19:25-27)
Reflection Message:
Today’s scripture is the third saying spoken by Jesus on the cross. We will dive into its precious meaning from two angles.
A) It fully expresses the beautiful humanity of Jesus
After Jesus, who is the Word, became flesh, not only did He obey God’s will in His human body and thus fulfill what God had entrusted to Him, but His life spoke to glorify God in the flesh. In His everyday life and speech, we see the most glorious of humanity. As John testifies, “No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him” (John 1:18). The author of Hebrews states, “[Christ] being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person” (Hebrews 1:3). The Bible has a great number of depictions of Jesus’ kindness, gentleness, humility, love and empathy; all of them illustrate His perfect humanness. Here, as Christ is about to endure the cruelest of trials and the deepest of sufferings, He still thinks of His mother’s pain and needs, and He entrusts her to His beloved disciple. In this account, it is as if the Holy Spirit cracked open a small window for us to peer through, and we witness His most attentive love and perfect humanity. Not only is He the true God but also the true human. He is the only one that can live out perfect humanity, and He alone is able to understand all of our weaknesses and needs - “for we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses” (Hebrews 4:15).
Meditation:
Try to recall and meditate on every description of Jesus’ beautiful humanity in Scripture. Give praise and give thanks to God for each of them.
What we can do:
Imitate Christ. Please spend two to three minutes and pray for your parents or your closest family. Write down your prayer.
B) “We are a family” in Christ
Not only did the blood of Christ show His great love for us, but through these words, we see that in Christ, through His glorious life and love, we have become His family. The cross not only abolished all enmity, but it also removed all dividing walls (Ephesians 2:14-15). We “are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God” (Ephesians 2:19). This is just as Jesus reminded us when He was on earth, “For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother” (Matthew 12:50).
Meditation:
Why is the cross of Jesus Christ necessary for us to become a member of the household of God?
What we can do:
In this week, as a member of God’s household, please express your love to one member in church as you would express such love to your own parents or own children.
The last seven words of Jesus on the cross(3) (including the song:Worship Song: Hail to the King)
Key Issues:
1.Jesus talks about the effectiveness of faith Location：On the way to Jerusalem Matthew 21:20‐22 、Mark 11:20‐26
2 .Jesus talks about his authority Location：Jerusalem Matthew 21:23‐22:
a.answer the question of the chief priests Matthew 21:23‐27, Mark 11:27‐33，Luke 20:1‐8,
b. the parable of the two sons receiving their father’s order Matthew 21:28‐32,
c. The parable of the wicked vinedressers Matthew 21:33‐46, Mark 12:1‐12，Luke 20:9-19
d.The parable of the Wedding Feast Matthew 22:1‐14
3. Jesus talks about paying taxes Location：Jerusalem Matthew 22:15‐22 ,Mark12:13‐17,Luke 20:20‐26
4. Jesus talks about the Resurrection Location：Jerusalem Matthew22:23‐33 ,Mark12:18‐27 Luke 20:27‐38
5. Jesus talks about the first commandment of all. Location： Jerusalem Matthew 22:34‐40 ,Mark 12:28‐34 , Luke 20:39‐40
6. Jesus talks about the relationship between Christ and David Location:Jerusalem Matthew 22:41‐46,Mark 12:35‐37, Luke 20:41‐44
7. Jesus talks about the situation of the hypocrites Location：Jerusalem Matthew23:1‐36,Mark 12:38‐40 , Luke 20:45‐47
8. Jesus laments over Jerusalem Location：Jerusalem Matthew 23:37‐39
9. Jesus commends on the widow’s two mites Location：Jerusalem Mark 12:41‐44, Luke 21:1‐4
10 .Greeks come to see Jesus Location：Jerusalem John 12:20‐36
11 .The last public talk of Jesus Location：Jerusalem John 12:37‐50
12. Jesus talks about the things to come The mountain of Olives Matthew24:1‐25:46, Mark 13:1‐37, Luke 21:5‐36
a. Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple
b. The signs of his second coming
c. Exhortation on being alert
d. The Parable of the wise and foolish virgins
e. The parable of the talents
f. The parable of separating the sheep and the goats.
13 .Jesus mentions his death for the fourth time Location：Jerusalem Matthew 26:1‐2
14 .The chief priests and others plot to arrest Jesus Location：Jerusalem Matthew26:3‐5,Mark 14:1‐2, Luke 22:1‐2
15 .Judah agrees to betray Jesus Matthew 26:14‐16,Mark 14:10‐11 , Luke 22:3‐6
"4月12日 禮拜二
【經文】<
25 站在耶穌十字架旁邊的，有祂母親與祂母親的姊妹，並革羅罷的妻子馬利亞，和抹大拉的馬利亞。 26 耶穌見母親和祂所愛的那門徒站在旁邊，就對祂母親說：「母親，看你的兒子！」 27 又對那門徒說：「看你的母親！」從此，那門徒就接她到自己家裏去了。 （約19:25-27）
【信息分享】
今天的經文是主耶穌在十架上所説的第三句話，我們將從兩個角度來體會這句話的寶貴意義：
它充分地表達了耶穌美麗的人性。
耶穌基督道成肉身之後，祂不僅在肉身中完全遵行 神的旨意，完成了 神所給祂所有的托付，祂的一生更是在肉身中彰顯了 神的榮耀，也在衪一切的生活言行中流露出最榮美的人性。正如老約翰所見証的：「從來沒有人看見 神，只有在父懷裏的獨生子將祂表明出來。」（約1:18），也如希伯來書作者所説的：「祂是 神榮耀所發的光輝，是 神本體的真像，」(來1:3）。聖經中關乎祂那親切、柔和、謙卑、充滿愛與體恤...等完美人性的記載很多，不勝枚舉。然而，正當基督在十字架上承受最可怕的刑罰與經歷最深痛苦之時，祂仍然顧念祂母親的痛苦與需要，特別將她托付給所愛的門徒來照顧。聖靈似乎在此為我們開了一扇小窗，使我們得以一窺祂那無微不致的愛與完美的人性。祂不僅是真 神，祂也是真人 - 唯一擁有且真正活出完美人性的人，也只有祂能完全體恤我們所有的軟弱與需要 - 因為「我們的大祭司並非不能體恤我們的軟弱...」(來4:15）。
【我們默思】
試著思想聖經中一切關乎耶穌美麗人性的記載，並為此向祂獻上讚美與感恩。
【我們能做什麼】
效法基督，請花一些時間，為著自己的父母或最親的家人禱告，並且寫下你的禱告。
在基督裡『我們都是一家人』
主耶穌在十字架上不僅僅藉著為我們流血捨命流露了祂的大愛，也藉著這句話讓我們看見在基督裡、在祂偉大的生命裡，因著愛，我們都成為了一家人。十字架不僅為我們廢掉了一切的冤仇，也為我們除去了一切隔斷的牆 (弗2:14-15 )，使我們『不再作外人和客旅，是與聖徒同國，是 神家裏的人了。』主耶穌在世時也特別提醒我們說：「凡遵行我天父旨意的人，就是我的弟兄姊妹和母親了。」 (太 12:50)
【我們默思】
為什麼需要藉著耶穌基督的十字架才能使我們成為 神家中的一員？
【我們能做什麼】
身為 神家中的一員，請在本週對主內的一位肢體，表達你如同對自己父母親或對自己兒女的愛。
【詩歌敬拜】
Monday, April 11, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 11
Monday 4/11
>Scriptures:
Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:39-43)
Reflection Message:
Have you ever realized that all of us once despised and rejected Jesus, not knowing Him, and were even enemies of Him (Colossians 1:21), just like the first robber in this passage? We are all destined to be perishing sinners. However, the second robber confessed that he was a sinner and believed that Jesus was the holy lamb of God, acknowledging Jesus as his savior. As a dying criminal who sinned his whole life, it must be his ultimate joy and hope to hear Jesus say “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise”. At the same time, the repentance of this robber was also a great comfort to Jesus, as He got to see the fruit of His labor.
The same sacrificial love on the cross is still there for everyone of us today. It’s never too late to accept Jesus as our savior no matter how broken, filthy, or sinful we are. Any time we can make a U-turn to our Heavenly Father, who always welcomes us home with open arms.
Meditation:
Think of how Jesus restored and encouraged us when we were in our spiritual valley, and offer thanksgiving and praises to Him for that. Search your heart to see if there is still any sin that makes you fear or keeps you from the joy of your perfect salvation. Commit yourself completely to the Lord through prayers and repentance.
What we can do:
Pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal and cleanse all our presumptuous and secret sins (disobedience, pride, addiction, enslavement to Satan, and the lust of the flesh). Embrace the peace of salvation through prayers.
Tell at least one seeker that Jesus loves him/her and share with him/her your testimony.
Worship Song: Shout to the Lord (Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise)
Key Issues:
1 Jesus curses the fig tree Location ：On the way to Jerusalem Matthew21:18‐19 Mark11:12‐14
2 Jesus cleans the temple for the second time Location：erusalem Matthew21:12‐16 Mark11:15‐17 Luke19:45‐46
3 the chief priests want to kill Jesus Location ：Jerusalem Mark11:18 Luke19:47‐48
4 Jesus spends the night on the Mount of Olives Location：the Mount of Olives Mark11:19 Luke21:37‐38
4月11日 禮拜一
【經文】
“39 那同釘的兩個犯人，有一個譏誚祂說：「你不是基督嗎？可以救自己和我們吧！」 40 那一個就應聲責備他說：「你既是一樣受刑的，還不怕 神嗎？ 41 我們是應該的，因我們所受的與我們所做的相稱，但這個人沒有做過一件不好的事。」 42 就說：「耶穌啊，你得國降臨的時候，求你記念我！」 43 耶穌對他說：「我實在告訴你：今日你要同我在樂園裡了！」(路23:39-43)
【信息分享】
我們可曾想過？第一個强盜的情形正是你我原本的情形。不單不認識耶穌，而且是輕視祂、抵擋祂，與祂為仇為敵的人（西1：21 ）。這個强盜滅亡的結局也理應是我們每個人的結局。但第二個强盜卻承認自己是一個罪人，同時相信耶穌是無罪、 神的羔羊，願意接受耶穌成為他的救主。所以當耶穌對他說：“我實在告訴你，今日你要同我在樂園裡了，”作為一個一生犯罪，瀕臨死亡的强盜，這話勢必成為他臨終前最大的喜樂，也帶給他永恒的盼望。同時，這一個罪人的悔改，也帶給耶穌基督何等大的安慰，因為這是祂斷氣之前看見祂勞苦功效所結的果子。
今天這十字架犧牲的大愛也一樣臨到了我們每一個人。無論我們之前有多少的失敗、污穢與罪惡, 相信耶穌，接受祂作為我們個人的救主，永遠都不會太遲。任何時候我們回轉，天父都要張開雙臂歡迎我們回家。
【我們默思】
回想曾經我們在最低谷的時候，主耶穌祂如何的恢復我們，激勵我們。讓我們一同獻上感恩和讚美。我們身上是否還有任何的罪使我們常常處在恐懼的裏面，使我們失去得救的喜樂？請藉著禱告、認罪，完全的把自己交托給主。
【我們能做什麼】
求聖靈光照並顯明我們心中一切任意妄為和隱而未顯的罪（不順服，驕傲，癮，撒旦的權勢和肉體的權勢）。藉著禱告，得着赦罪的平安。
在受難週裡，對一個福音朋友訴説耶穌愛我，拯救我的見證。
【詩歌敬拜】
聖徒詩歌164首： 照我本相 (我實在告訴你：今日你要同我在樂園裡了！)
【受難週第二天主要事件】
1 耶穌詛咒無花果樹 地點:去耶路撒冷路上 馬太21:18‐19 馬可11:12‐14
2 耶穌第二次潔淨聖殿 地點:耶路撒冷 馬太21:12‐16 馬可11:15‐17 路加19:45‐46
3 祭司長等想除滅耶穌 地點:耶路撒冷 馬可11:18 路加19:47‐48
4 耶穌夜宿橄欖山 地點:橄欖山 馬可11:19 路加21:37‐38
>Scriptures:
Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:39-43)
Reflection Message:
Have you ever realized that all of us once despised and rejected Jesus, not knowing Him, and were even enemies of Him (Colossians 1:21), just like the first robber in this passage? We are all destined to be perishing sinners. However, the second robber confessed that he was a sinner and believed that Jesus was the holy lamb of God, acknowledging Jesus as his savior. As a dying criminal who sinned his whole life, it must be his ultimate joy and hope to hear Jesus say “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise”. At the same time, the repentance of this robber was also a great comfort to Jesus, as He got to see the fruit of His labor.
The same sacrificial love on the cross is still there for everyone of us today. It’s never too late to accept Jesus as our savior no matter how broken, filthy, or sinful we are. Any time we can make a U-turn to our Heavenly Father, who always welcomes us home with open arms.
Meditation:
Think of how Jesus restored and encouraged us when we were in our spiritual valley, and offer thanksgiving and praises to Him for that. Search your heart to see if there is still any sin that makes you fear or keeps you from the joy of your perfect salvation. Commit yourself completely to the Lord through prayers and repentance.
What we can do:
Pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal and cleanse all our presumptuous and secret sins (disobedience, pride, addiction, enslavement to Satan, and the lust of the flesh). Embrace the peace of salvation through prayers.
Tell at least one seeker that Jesus loves him/her and share with him/her your testimony.
Worship Song: Shout to the Lord (Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise)
Key Issues:
1 Jesus curses the fig tree Location ：On the way to Jerusalem Matthew21:18‐19 Mark11:12‐14
2 Jesus cleans the temple for the second time Location：erusalem Matthew21:12‐16 Mark11:15‐17 Luke19:45‐46
3 the chief priests want to kill Jesus Location ：Jerusalem Mark11:18 Luke19:47‐48
4 Jesus spends the night on the Mount of Olives Location：the Mount of Olives Mark11:19 Luke21:37‐38
4月11日 禮拜一
【經文】
“39 那同釘的兩個犯人，有一個譏誚祂說：「你不是基督嗎？可以救自己和我們吧！」 40 那一個就應聲責備他說：「你既是一樣受刑的，還不怕 神嗎？ 41 我們是應該的，因我們所受的與我們所做的相稱，但這個人沒有做過一件不好的事。」 42 就說：「耶穌啊，你得國降臨的時候，求你記念我！」 43 耶穌對他說：「我實在告訴你：今日你要同我在樂園裡了！」(路23:39-43)
【信息分享】
我們可曾想過？第一個强盜的情形正是你我原本的情形。不單不認識耶穌，而且是輕視祂、抵擋祂，與祂為仇為敵的人（西1：21 ）。這個强盜滅亡的結局也理應是我們每個人的結局。但第二個强盜卻承認自己是一個罪人，同時相信耶穌是無罪、 神的羔羊，願意接受耶穌成為他的救主。所以當耶穌對他說：“我實在告訴你，今日你要同我在樂園裡了，”作為一個一生犯罪，瀕臨死亡的强盜，這話勢必成為他臨終前最大的喜樂，也帶給他永恒的盼望。同時，這一個罪人的悔改，也帶給耶穌基督何等大的安慰，因為這是祂斷氣之前看見祂勞苦功效所結的果子。
今天這十字架犧牲的大愛也一樣臨到了我們每一個人。無論我們之前有多少的失敗、污穢與罪惡, 相信耶穌，接受祂作為我們個人的救主，永遠都不會太遲。任何時候我們回轉，天父都要張開雙臂歡迎我們回家。
【我們默思】
回想曾經我們在最低谷的時候，主耶穌祂如何的恢復我們，激勵我們。讓我們一同獻上感恩和讚美。我們身上是否還有任何的罪使我們常常處在恐懼的裏面，使我們失去得救的喜樂？請藉著禱告、認罪，完全的把自己交托給主。
【我們能做什麼】
求聖靈光照並顯明我們心中一切任意妄為和隱而未顯的罪（不順服，驕傲，癮，撒旦的權勢和肉體的權勢）。藉著禱告，得着赦罪的平安。
在受難週裡，對一個福音朋友訴説耶穌愛我，拯救我的見證。
【詩歌敬拜】
聖徒詩歌164首： 照我本相 (我實在告訴你：今日你要同我在樂園裡了！)
【受難週第二天主要事件】
1 耶穌詛咒無花果樹 地點:去耶路撒冷路上 馬太21:18‐19 馬可11:12‐14
2 耶穌第二次潔淨聖殿 地點:耶路撒冷 馬太21:12‐16 馬可11:15‐17 路加19:45‐46
3 祭司長等想除滅耶穌 地點:耶路撒冷 馬可11:18 路加19:47‐48
4 耶穌夜宿橄欖山 地點:橄欖山 馬可11:19 路加21:37‐38
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 10
Palm Sunday 4/10
Scriptures:
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (Luke 23:34)
Reflection Message:
Today is Palm Sunday. In this upcoming week when we remember and honor the passion of Jesus Christ, we recall once more the complete salvation that Christ has accomplished through his suffering on the cross. On Palm Sunday, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, and the crowd shouted, “Hosanna” (which means “save us”), in hopes that Jesus would deliver them from being subjugated by the Gentiles of Rome. No one knew, however, that Jesus came into Jerusalem to obey the will of God and to give Himself as a sin offering so that people everywhere can be set apart from sin, death, and eternal judgement. As Christ was nailed to the cross in His bare flesh, He withstood pain and shame, and with His face covered in blood, he looked to the heavens and prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” This is the first sentence spoken by Christ on the cross. Let us consider that Jesus was not only referring to the Jews and Roman soldiers who put in the nails, but it is our sins too that have nailed Jesus to the cross. He forgave the sinners standing before Him and He too forgives us our sins from the inside out. His forgiveness is for all of time, unconditional, and complete.
Meditation:
Let us spend a little time today to repent and be still before the Lord. Meditate on: 1) It was for my sins that Christ was nailed to the cross, and through entering His suffering on the cross, may I become more sensitive to my own sins. 2) His forgiveness is always present, unconditional, and complete.
What we can do:
Confess that I am a sinner and thank God for the riches of His grace, so that I have the redemption in Christ through His blood and the forgiveness of sins. (Ephetians.1:6)
Accept in my heart His complete forgiveness. Allow the Lord also to prune me through the work of the cross, and rid me of everything, including hobbies and habits, that do not please Him, so that the life of Christ may reign in me and that I may bear much fruit for His glory.
Worship Song: Lord I Need You
Key Issues:
1 Jesus rode the donkey’s colt to Jerusalem Location:Bethany to Jerusalem Matthew 21:1‐11 Mark11:1‐10 Luke19:29‐40 John12:12‐19
2 Jesus cried for Jerusalem Location:Jerusalem Luke19:41‐44
3 Jesus stays in Bethany Location:Bethany Matthew 21:17 Mark11:11
"4月10日 棕櫚主日
【經文】
“父啊，赦免他們！因為他們所作的，他們不曉得。” (路23:34)
【信息分享】
今天是棕櫚日，在記念主耶穌受難和復活的這一週，我們回憶並記念主在十字架上的痛苦經歷和為我們所成就的全備救恩。主耶穌在棕櫚日騎著驢駒榮耀地進入耶路撒冷，百姓高喊“和散那”（和散那是「請救我們」的意思），盼望主耶穌救他們脫離外族奴役。誰也沒有想到，祂來是要順服 神的旨意，將自己獻上成為贖罪祭，救每一個人脫離罪，死亡，和永遠的審判。當主赤身露體的被釘在十字架上，祂忍受著痛苦和羞辱，仰著滿是血污的臉對著天祈求，“父啊！赦免他們！因為他們所做的，他們不曉得”。這是主在十字架上的第一句話。主耶穌不僅僅是在對釘祂的猶太人和羅馬的官兵說這話，同時這也是對我們每一個罪人說這話，因為是我們的罪將主耶穌釘在十字架上。然而主卻赦免了我們，還為我們代求。所以，當我們每想到這點的時候，我們的心就會為此震撼。感謝主，因著羔羊的代罪，我們都得以稱義！
【我們默思】
讓我們今天花一些時間，帶著悔改的心安靜在主面前, 思想：
1）是我的罪把主钉在十字架上，因著進入主在十架上經歷的痛苦，使我個人對罪更敏感。
2）祂的赦免是隨時的，無條件的和完全的。
【我們能做什麼】
承認自己是個罪人，感謝 神豐富的恩典，使我可以藉基督的血得蒙救贖，過犯得以赦免。（弗1:6)
從心裏接受主完全的赦免，並願意讓主修剪的手藉著十字架做工在我的身上，除去一切不討主喜悅的東西、喜好和習慣，使基督的生命在我裡面掌權，多結果子，使 神得榮耀。
【詩歌敬拜】
聖徒詩歌69首： 我每静念那十字架
【受難週第一天主要事件】
1 耶穌騎驢進聖城 地點：伯大尼至耶路撒冷 太21:1‐11 可11:1‐10 路19:29‐40 約12:12‐19
2 耶穌為聖城哀哭 地點：耶路撒冷 路19:41‐44
3 耶穌夜宿伯大尼 地點：伯大尼 太21:17 可11:11
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Scriptures:
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (Luke 23:34)
Reflection Message:
Today is Palm Sunday. In this upcoming week when we remember and honor the passion of Jesus Christ, we recall once more the complete salvation that Christ has accomplished through his suffering on the cross. On Palm Sunday, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, and the crowd shouted, “Hosanna” (which means “save us”), in hopes that Jesus would deliver them from being subjugated by the Gentiles of Rome. No one knew, however, that Jesus came into Jerusalem to obey the will of God and to give Himself as a sin offering so that people everywhere can be set apart from sin, death, and eternal judgement. As Christ was nailed to the cross in His bare flesh, He withstood pain and shame, and with His face covered in blood, he looked to the heavens and prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” This is the first sentence spoken by Christ on the cross. Let us consider that Jesus was not only referring to the Jews and Roman soldiers who put in the nails, but it is our sins too that have nailed Jesus to the cross. He forgave the sinners standing before Him and He too forgives us our sins from the inside out. His forgiveness is for all of time, unconditional, and complete.
Meditation:
Let us spend a little time today to repent and be still before the Lord. Meditate on: 1) It was for my sins that Christ was nailed to the cross, and through entering His suffering on the cross, may I become more sensitive to my own sins. 2) His forgiveness is always present, unconditional, and complete.
What we can do:
Confess that I am a sinner and thank God for the riches of His grace, so that I have the redemption in Christ through His blood and the forgiveness of sins. (Ephetians.1:6)
Accept in my heart His complete forgiveness. Allow the Lord also to prune me through the work of the cross, and rid me of everything, including hobbies and habits, that do not please Him, so that the life of Christ may reign in me and that I may bear much fruit for His glory.
Worship Song: Lord I Need You
Key Issues:
1 Jesus rode the donkey’s colt to Jerusalem Location:Bethany to Jerusalem Matthew 21:1‐11 Mark11:1‐10 Luke19:29‐40 John12:12‐19
2 Jesus cried for Jerusalem Location:Jerusalem Luke19:41‐44
3 Jesus stays in Bethany Location:Bethany Matthew 21:17 Mark11:11
"4月10日 棕櫚主日
【經文】
“父啊，赦免他們！因為他們所作的，他們不曉得。” (路23:34)
【信息分享】
今天是棕櫚日，在記念主耶穌受難和復活的這一週，我們回憶並記念主在十字架上的痛苦經歷和為我們所成就的全備救恩。主耶穌在棕櫚日騎著驢駒榮耀地進入耶路撒冷，百姓高喊“和散那”（和散那是「請救我們」的意思），盼望主耶穌救他們脫離外族奴役。誰也沒有想到，祂來是要順服 神的旨意，將自己獻上成為贖罪祭，救每一個人脫離罪，死亡，和永遠的審判。當主赤身露體的被釘在十字架上，祂忍受著痛苦和羞辱，仰著滿是血污的臉對著天祈求，“父啊！赦免他們！因為他們所做的，他們不曉得”。這是主在十字架上的第一句話。主耶穌不僅僅是在對釘祂的猶太人和羅馬的官兵說這話，同時這也是對我們每一個罪人說這話，因為是我們的罪將主耶穌釘在十字架上。然而主卻赦免了我們，還為我們代求。所以，當我們每想到這點的時候，我們的心就會為此震撼。感謝主，因著羔羊的代罪，我們都得以稱義！
【我們默思】
讓我們今天花一些時間，帶著悔改的心安靜在主面前, 思想：
1）是我的罪把主钉在十字架上，因著進入主在十架上經歷的痛苦，使我個人對罪更敏感。
2）祂的赦免是隨時的，無條件的和完全的。
【我們能做什麼】
承認自己是個罪人，感謝 神豐富的恩典，使我可以藉基督的血得蒙救贖，過犯得以赦免。（弗1:6)
從心裏接受主完全的赦免，並願意讓主修剪的手藉著十字架做工在我的身上，除去一切不討主喜悅的東西、喜好和習慣，使基督的生命在我裡面掌權，多結果子，使 神得榮耀。
【詩歌敬拜】
聖徒詩歌69首： 我每静念那十字架
【受難週第一天主要事件】
1 耶穌騎驢進聖城 地點：伯大尼至耶路撒冷 太21:1‐11 可11:1‐10 路19:29‐40 約12:12‐19
2 耶穌為聖城哀哭 地點：耶路撒冷 路19:41‐44
3 耶穌夜宿伯大尼 地點：伯大尼 太21:17 可11:11
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Saturday, April 9, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 9
1 John 4:8b-10
(Memorization Scripture 10)
8 ... God is love. 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
約翰一書 4:8b-10
(背誦經文10)
8...神就是愛。 9 神差祂獨生子到世間來，使我們藉著祂得生， 神愛我們的心在此就顯明了。 10 不是我們愛 神，乃是 神愛我們，差祂的兒子為我們的罪作了挽回祭，這就是愛了。
(Memorization Scripture 10)
8 ... God is love. 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
約翰一書 4:8b-10
(背誦經文10)
8...神就是愛。 9 神差祂獨生子到世間來，使我們藉著祂得生， 神愛我們的心在此就顯明了。 10 不是我們愛 神，乃是 神愛我們，差祂的兒子為我們的罪作了挽回祭，這就是愛了。
Friday, April 8, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 8
John 8:10-19
(Memorization Scripture 12)
10 When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?”
11 She said, “No one, Lord.”
And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go [k]and sin no more.”
12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
13 The Pharisees therefore said to Him, “You bear witness of Yourself; Your witness is not true.”
14 Jesus answered and said to them, “Even if I bear witness of Myself, My witness is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know where I come from and where I am going. 15 You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one. 16 And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent Me. 17 It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true. 18 I am One who bears witness of Myself, and the Father who sent Me bears witness of Me.”
19 Then they said to Him, “Where is Your Father?”
Jesus answered, “You know neither Me nor My Father. If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.”
約翰福音 8:10-19
(背誦經文12)
10 耶穌就直起腰來，對她說：「婦人，那些人在哪裡呢？沒有人定你的罪嗎？」 11 她說：「主啊，沒有。」耶穌說：「我也不定你的罪。去吧，從此不要再犯罪了！」
12 耶穌又對眾人說：「我是世界的光。跟從我的，就不在黑暗裡走，必要得著生命的光。」 13 法利賽人對他說：「你是為自己作見證，你的見證不真。」 14 耶穌說：「我雖然為自己作見證，我的見證還是真的；因我知道我從哪裡來，往哪裡去。你們卻不知道我從哪裡來，往哪裡去。 15 你們是以外貌判斷人，我卻不判斷人。 16 就是判斷人，我的判斷也是真的，因為不是我獨自在這裡，還有差我來的父與我同在。 17 你們的律法上也記著說：『兩個人的見證是真的。』 18 我是為自己作見證，還有差我來的父也是為我作見證。」19 他們就問他說：「你的父在哪裡？」耶穌回答說：「你們不認識我，也不認識我的父；若是認識我，也就認識我的父。」
(Memorization Scripture 12)
10 When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?”
11 She said, “No one, Lord.”
And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go [k]and sin no more.”
12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
13 The Pharisees therefore said to Him, “You bear witness of Yourself; Your witness is not true.”
14 Jesus answered and said to them, “Even if I bear witness of Myself, My witness is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know where I come from and where I am going. 15 You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one. 16 And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent Me. 17 It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true. 18 I am One who bears witness of Myself, and the Father who sent Me bears witness of Me.”
19 Then they said to Him, “Where is Your Father?”
Jesus answered, “You know neither Me nor My Father. If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.”
約翰福音 8:10-19
(背誦經文12)
10 耶穌就直起腰來，對她說：「婦人，那些人在哪裡呢？沒有人定你的罪嗎？」 11 她說：「主啊，沒有。」耶穌說：「我也不定你的罪。去吧，從此不要再犯罪了！」
12 耶穌又對眾人說：「我是世界的光。跟從我的，就不在黑暗裡走，必要得著生命的光。」 13 法利賽人對他說：「你是為自己作見證，你的見證不真。」 14 耶穌說：「我雖然為自己作見證，我的見證還是真的；因我知道我從哪裡來，往哪裡去。你們卻不知道我從哪裡來，往哪裡去。 15 你們是以外貌判斷人，我卻不判斷人。 16 就是判斷人，我的判斷也是真的，因為不是我獨自在這裡，還有差我來的父與我同在。 17 你們的律法上也記著說：『兩個人的見證是真的。』 18 我是為自己作見證，還有差我來的父也是為我作見證。」19 他們就問他說：「你的父在哪裡？」耶穌回答說：「你們不認識我，也不認識我的父；若是認識我，也就認識我的父。」
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 7
Matthew 12:18-21
(Memorization Scripture 18-21)
18 “Behold! My Servant whom I have chosen,
My Beloved in whom My soul is well pleased!
I will put My Spirit upon Him,
And He will declare justice to the Gentiles.
19 He will not quarrel nor cry out,
Nor will anyone hear His voice in the streets.
20 A bruised reed He will not break,
And smoking flax He will not quench,
Till He sends forth justice to victory;
21 And in His name Gentiles will trust.”
馬太福音 12:18-21
(背誦經文18-21)
18 「看哪，我的僕人，我所揀選、所親愛、心裡所喜悅的！我要將我的靈賜給他，他必將公理傳給外邦。 19 他不爭競，不喧嚷，街上也沒有人聽見他的聲音。 20 壓傷的蘆葦他不折斷，將殘的燈火他不吹滅，等他施行公理，叫公理得勝。 21 外邦人都要仰望祂的名。」
(Memorization Scripture 18-21)
18 “Behold! My Servant whom I have chosen,
My Beloved in whom My soul is well pleased!
I will put My Spirit upon Him,
And He will declare justice to the Gentiles.
19 He will not quarrel nor cry out,
Nor will anyone hear His voice in the streets.
20 A bruised reed He will not break,
And smoking flax He will not quench,
Till He sends forth justice to victory;
21 And in His name Gentiles will trust.”
馬太福音 12:18-21
(背誦經文18-21)
18 「看哪，我的僕人，我所揀選、所親愛、心裡所喜悅的！我要將我的靈賜給他，他必將公理傳給外邦。 19 他不爭競，不喧嚷，街上也沒有人聽見他的聲音。 20 壓傷的蘆葦他不折斷，將殘的燈火他不吹滅，等他施行公理，叫公理得勝。 21 外邦人都要仰望祂的名。」
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 6
1 Timothy 1:15-17
(Memorization Scripture 15-17)
15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. 16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
提前1:15-17
（背誦經文15-17）
15 「基督耶穌降世，為要拯救罪人。」這話是可信的，是十分可佩服的。在罪人中我是個罪魁！ 16 然而我蒙了憐憫，是因耶穌基督要在我這罪魁身上顯明他一切的忍耐，給後來信他得永生的人做榜樣。 17 但願尊貴、榮耀歸於那不能朽壞、不能看見、永世的君王——獨一的神，直到永永遠遠！阿們。
(Memorization Scripture 15-17)
15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. 16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
提前1:15-17
（背誦經文15-17）
15 「基督耶穌降世，為要拯救罪人。」這話是可信的，是十分可佩服的。在罪人中我是個罪魁！ 16 然而我蒙了憐憫，是因耶穌基督要在我這罪魁身上顯明他一切的忍耐，給後來信他得永生的人做榜樣。 17 但願尊貴、榮耀歸於那不能朽壞、不能看見、永世的君王——獨一的神，直到永永遠遠！阿們。
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 5
Psalms 62:5-8
(Memorization Scripture 5-8)
5 My soul, wait silently for God alone,
For my expectation is from Him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation;
He is my defense;
I shall not be moved.
7 In God is my salvation and my glory;
The rock of my strength,
And my refuge, is in God.
8 Trust in Him at all times, you people;
Pour out your heart before Him;
God is a refuge for us. Selah
詩篇62:5-8
（背誦經文5-8）
5 我的心哪，你當默默無聲，專等候神，因為我的盼望是從他而來。
6 唯獨他是我的磐石、我的拯救，他是我的高臺，我必不動搖。
7 我的拯救，我的榮耀，都在乎神；我力量的磐石，我的避難所，都在乎神。
8 你們眾民當時時倚靠他，在他面前傾心吐意，神是我們的避難所。（細拉）
(Memorization Scripture 5-8)
5 My soul, wait silently for God alone,
For my expectation is from Him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation;
He is my defense;
I shall not be moved.
7 In God is my salvation and my glory;
The rock of my strength,
And my refuge, is in God.
8 Trust in Him at all times, you people;
Pour out your heart before Him;
God is a refuge for us. Selah
詩篇62:5-8
（背誦經文5-8）
5 我的心哪，你當默默無聲，專等候神，因為我的盼望是從他而來。
6 唯獨他是我的磐石、我的拯救，他是我的高臺，我必不動搖。
7 我的拯救，我的榮耀，都在乎神；我力量的磐石，我的避難所，都在乎神。
8 你們眾民當時時倚靠他，在他面前傾心吐意，神是我們的避難所。（細拉）
Monday, April 4, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 4
Romans 11:33-36
(Memorization Scripture33-36)
33 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!
34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord?
Or who has become His counselor?”
35 “Or who has first given to Him
And it shall be repaid to him?”
36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.
羅馬書11:33-36
(背誦經文33-36)
33 深哉，神豐富的智慧和知識！祂的判斷何其難測，祂的蹤跡何其難尋！ 34 「誰知道主的心，誰做過祂的謀士呢？ 35 誰是先給了祂，使祂後來償還呢？」 36 因為萬有都是本於祂，倚靠祂，歸於祂。願榮耀歸給祂，直到永遠！阿們。
(Memorization Scripture33-36)
33 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!
34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord?
Or who has become His counselor?”
35 “Or who has first given to Him
And it shall be repaid to him?”
36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.
羅馬書11:33-36
(背誦經文33-36)
33 深哉，神豐富的智慧和知識！祂的判斷何其難測，祂的蹤跡何其難尋！ 34 「誰知道主的心，誰做過祂的謀士呢？ 35 誰是先給了祂，使祂後來償還呢？」 36 因為萬有都是本於祂，倚靠祂，歸於祂。願榮耀歸給祂，直到永遠！阿們。
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 3
Galatians 5:1-8
(Memorization Scripture 1)
1Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. 2 Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. 3 And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. 4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. 5 For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love.
7 You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? 8 This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you.
加拉太書 5：1-8
（背誦經文 1）
1基督釋放了我們，叫我們得以自由，所以要站立得穩，不要再被奴僕的軛挾制。2 我保羅告訴你們，若受割禮，基督就於你們無益了。 3 我再指著凡受割禮的人確實地說：他是欠著行全律法的債。 4 你們這要靠律法稱義的，是與基督隔絕，從恩典中墜落了。 5 我們靠著聖靈，憑著信心，等候所盼望的義。 6 原來在基督耶穌裡，受割禮不受割禮全無功效，唯獨使人生發仁愛的信心才有功效。 7 你們向來跑得好，有誰攔阻你們，叫你們不順從真理呢？ 8 這樣的勸導不是出於那召你們的。
(Memorization Scripture 1)
1Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. 2 Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. 3 And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. 4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. 5 For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love.
7 You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? 8 This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you.
加拉太書 5：1-8
（背誦經文 1）
1基督釋放了我們，叫我們得以自由，所以要站立得穩，不要再被奴僕的軛挾制。2 我保羅告訴你們，若受割禮，基督就於你們無益了。 3 我再指著凡受割禮的人確實地說：他是欠著行全律法的債。 4 你們這要靠律法稱義的，是與基督隔絕，從恩典中墜落了。 5 我們靠著聖靈，憑著信心，等候所盼望的義。 6 原來在基督耶穌裡，受割禮不受割禮全無功效，唯獨使人生發仁愛的信心才有功效。 7 你們向來跑得好，有誰攔阻你們，叫你們不順從真理呢？ 8 這樣的勸導不是出於那召你們的。
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 2
Habakkuk 3:17-19a
(Memorization Scripture17-19a)
17 Though the fig tree may not blossom,
Nor fruit be on the vines;
Though the labor of the olive may fail,
And the fields yield no food;
Though the flock may be cut off from the fold,
And there be no herd in the stalls—
18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will joy in the God of my salvation.
19a The Lord God is my strength;
He will make my feet like deer’s feet,
And He will make me walk on my high hills.
...
哈巴谷書3:17-19a
（背誦經文17-19a）
17 雖然無花果樹不發旺，葡萄樹不結果，橄欖樹也不效力，田地不出糧食，圈中絕了羊，棚內也沒有牛， 18 然而我要因耶和華歡欣，因救我的神喜樂。 19a 主耶和華是我的力量，他使我的腳快如母鹿的蹄，又使我穩行在高處。...
(Memorization Scripture17-19a)
17 Though the fig tree may not blossom,
Nor fruit be on the vines;
Though the labor of the olive may fail,
And the fields yield no food;
Though the flock may be cut off from the fold,
And there be no herd in the stalls—
18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will joy in the God of my salvation.
19a The Lord God is my strength;
He will make my feet like deer’s feet,
And He will make me walk on my high hills.
...
哈巴谷書3:17-19a
（背誦經文17-19a）
17 雖然無花果樹不發旺，葡萄樹不結果，橄欖樹也不效力，田地不出糧食，圈中絕了羊，棚內也沒有牛， 18 然而我要因耶和華歡欣，因救我的神喜樂。 19a 主耶和華是我的力量，他使我的腳快如母鹿的蹄，又使我穩行在高處。...
Friday, April 1, 2022
Daily Scripture - Apr 1
Job 36:5-16 (Memorization Scripture15-16) 5 “Behold, God is mighty, but despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding. 6 He does not preserve the life of the wicked, But gives justice to the oppressed. 7 He does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous; But they are on the throne with kings, For He has seated them forever, And they are exalted. 8 And if they are bound in fetters, Held in the cords of affliction, 9 Then He tells them their work and their transgressions— That they have acted defiantly. 10 He also opens their ear to instruction, And commands that they turn from iniquity. 11 If they obey and serve Him, They shall spend their days in prosperity, And their years in pleasures. 12 But if they do not obey, They shall perish by the sword, And they shall die without knowledge. 13 “But the hypocrites in heart store up wrath; They do not cry for help when He binds them. 14 They die in youth, And their life ends among the perverted persons. 15 He delivers the poor in their affliction, And opens their ears in oppression. 16 “Indeed He would have brought you out of dire distress, Into a broad place where there is no restraint; And what is set on your table would be full of richness.
約伯記36：5-16 （背誦經文15-16） 5 神有大能，並不藐視人，祂的智慧甚廣。 6 祂不保護惡人的性命，卻為困苦人申冤。 7 祂時常看顧義人，使他們和君王同坐寶座，永遠要被高舉。 8 他們若被鎖鏈捆住，被苦難的繩索纏住， 9 祂就把他們的作為和過犯指示他們，叫他們知道有驕傲的行動。 10 祂也開通他們的耳朵，得受教訓，吩咐他們離開罪孽轉回。 11 他們若聽從侍奉祂，就必度日亨通，歷年福樂； 12 若不聽從，就要被刀殺滅，無知無識而死。 13 那心中不敬虔的人積蓄怒氣，神捆綁他們，他們竟不求救， 14 必在青年時死亡，與汙穢人一樣喪命。 15 神藉著困苦救拔困苦人，趁他們受欺壓，開通他們的耳朵。 16 神也必引你出離患難，進入寬闊不狹窄之地，擺在你席上的必滿有肥甘。
約伯記36：5-16 （背誦經文15-16） 5 神有大能，並不藐視人，祂的智慧甚廣。 6 祂不保護惡人的性命，卻為困苦人申冤。 7 祂時常看顧義人，使他們和君王同坐寶座，永遠要被高舉。 8 他們若被鎖鏈捆住，被苦難的繩索纏住， 9 祂就把他們的作為和過犯指示他們，叫他們知道有驕傲的行動。 10 祂也開通他們的耳朵，得受教訓，吩咐他們離開罪孽轉回。 11 他們若聽從侍奉祂，就必度日亨通，歷年福樂； 12 若不聽從，就要被刀殺滅，無知無識而死。 13 那心中不敬虔的人積蓄怒氣，神捆綁他們，他們竟不求救， 14 必在青年時死亡，與汙穢人一樣喪命。 15 神藉著困苦救拔困苦人，趁他們受欺壓，開通他們的耳朵。 16 神也必引你出離患難，進入寬闊不狹窄之地，擺在你席上的必滿有肥甘。
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