大光讀經日程 1/10/2013 以撒的家庭和事業

Chinese

1/10/2013

English

以撒的家庭和事業

經文:

創世記25－26章

中心思想:

創世記25：19－26：5

提要

        以撒的故事並沒有結束，今天經文的重點是他的家庭及其事業。雖然亞伯拉罕已死，但上帝給他的應許仍然在他的兒子以撒及孿生孫子以掃和雅各身上延續著。罪也延續著－從雅各奪取哥哥長子的名份，及冒充以掃欺騙父親等事件上表露無遺，然而儘管人類一敗塗地，上帝的約定依舊是真實可信的，正如上帝向以撒的保證：「我必堅定我向你父亞伯拉罕所起的誓」(創26：3)。

第25章		第26章
1雙生子誕生28	29長子名份之爭34	1基拉耳行騙記16	17基拉耳爭奪戰35
以撒的家庭		以撒的信心與失敗

每日與主同行

        「上帝沒有孫子！」也許你在汽車保險桿的貼紙上，或海報上看到這句話，它的意思是說每一世代的人都必須以信心和上帝有個別的連結，也就是說，你的父母相信基督為他們的救主，對你而言是不夠的，你必須也有同樣的委身才行。同樣的，絕不因為你是基督徒，你的孩子就得救了，這純粹是個人的、個別的決定。你因為相信基督而成為上帝的子嗣，你的孩子、孫子也一樣，從這個方式很明顯的看出上帝是沒有孫子的！
        這是上帝的應許，每一代都必須學會單獨的奉獻自己，才能享有屬天的權利。今天上帝給你的應許正是多年來基督徒夢寐以求的！
        檢討一下你和基督的關係。是否完全是第一手的？而且是基於相信基督在十字架上完成的救贖工作？或是倚賴來自父母、教會或朋友的間接教導？現在你可以因為相信上帝的兒子，而成為祂的兒子（約l：12），然後你會發現上帝不受時間限制的應許，在你生命中會成為真實的喜樂！雖然上帝說：「我必……」，但選擇權在你手上，你的回應是什麼？現在就告訴你在天上的父親吧！

默想

家庭傳統
        希伯崙的麥比拉洞原是亞伯拉罕向赫人以弗崙買來做撒拉的墳墓的，但不久也成了亞伯拉罕的葬身之處(創25：9)：後來以撒、利百加、利亞(創49：30－31)及雅各(創50：13)都埋葬在這裏。

金言

在基督裹學習把你的手放在一切屬靈的福份上，說：「這是我的！」

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English

Isaac's Family and Works

Scriptures:

Genesis 25-26

Heart of the Passage:

Genesis 25:19-26:5

Overview

        The story of Isaac continues, focusing on his family and work. Though Abraham has died. God's promises to him live on in the persons of his son Isaac and his twin grandsons. Esau and Jacob. Sin, loo, lives on—as demonstrated by Jacob's theft of his brother's birthright and by Isaac's imitation of his father's deception. Yet, despite human failings, God's covenant remains sure, as testified in His words to Isaac: "I will perform the oath which I swear unto Abraham thy lather" (26:3).

Chapter 25		Chapter 26
Birth1       of Twins      28	Battle for29    a Birthright     34	Deception1        in Gerar        16	Dispute17      in Gerar       35
Isaac's Family		Isaac's Faith and Failures

Your Daily Walk

        "God has no grandchildren." Perhaps you've read that statement on a bumper sticker or poster. It means each generation must be personally related to God by faith, It's not enough that your parents trusted Christ as their Savior; you must make a commitment yourself. Similarly, your children are not saved simply because you are. It is a personal, individual decision. You become a child of God by faith in Christ. So do your children ... and your grandchildren. Seen that way, it's clear that God has no grandchildren!
        And so it is with the promises of God. Each succeeding generation must learn to claim them personally in order to enjoy their benefits. God has promises for you today that Christians have been claiming for centuries.
        Check up on your relationship with Christ. Is it strictly firsthand, based on personal faith in Christ's finished work on the cross? Or are you relying on secondhand knowledge from your parents, your church, or your friends to get you through? You can become a child of God right now by believing on His Son (John 1:12). And then you can discover the joy of finding God's timeless promises true in your own life. But the choice is yours. God said, "I will .,," What do you say? Say it to your heavenly Father right now!

Insight

A Family Tradition —
        The Cave of Machpelah in Hebron, originally purchased by Abraham from Ephron the Hittite as a tomb for Sarah, would soon become the burial place for Abraham himself (25:9); Isaac, Rebekah, and Leah (49:30-31); and Jacob (50:13).

Adage

Learn to put your hand on all spiritual blessings in Christ and say "Mine."

大光讀經日程1/9/2013以撒誕生及撒拉過世

Chinese 1/9/2013 English 以撒誕生及撒拉過世 經文: 創世記21－24章 中心思想: 創世記21：1—22：19 提要         對亞伯拉罕和撒拉來說，以撒的出生是二十多年來信心生活的高峯，因為以撒不但是神蹟之子，也是繼承人！但亞伯拉罕的信心不久就再度受到考驗，上帝呼召他將寶貴的兒子獻在祭壇上，亞伯拉罕順服了，表現出過去二十年的操練並沒有徒然浪費，雖然他的信心指向死亡，上帝回報他的卻是更多祝福的確據。亞伯拉罕晚年，撒拉溘然與世長辭，同時還有另外一件非常重要的事：為以撒娶一個合適的新娘。 第21章 第22章 第23章 第24章 以撒誕生 獻以撒 撒拉卒 以撒迎娶 以撒的童年時期 以撒的青年時期 每日與主同行         你會不會希望有一個「定時器」，當上帝要在你生命中實踐祂的諾言時就適時響起，準確無誤的告訴你：你為配偶的禱告已蒙應允、所愛的人將獲救恩或是痼疾將癒……？上帝應許給亞伯拉罕一個兒子，在他年復一年的等待之後，想必也曾企盼有一個定時器吧！但從以撒的誕生，上帝說明了一件事：祂的應許或許不會很快實現，但一定會兌現的！「到了上帝所說的日期」（創2l：2），上帝終於履行這個長期的約定。         把自己預定的時間加諸上帝的應許之上是輕而易舉的，但上帝沒有依你的期望「按時」回答時，所要處理的挫敗與焦慮是相當困難的。試試這個：在卡紙上抄錄創世記二十一章一至二節，把它放在你經常看到的時鐘或日曆旁邊，讓它整天都提醒你：造物主所定的時間始終都是最美好的！ 默想 順服的結果         上帝命令亞伯拉罕獻以撒，並不表示上帝寬恕人類的獻祭（在亞伯拉罕的時代，以人為祭是一種極普遍的異教儀武），而是以自己的應許考驗亞伯拉罕的信心。請查考希伯來書十一章十七到十九節，和雅各二章二十一到二十三節，從這些經文或能得到一些有關這個事件的亮光！ 金言 只有在順服的時候，才能體會到上帝旨意裹的大喜樂。 上一篇      下一篇 English Isaac's Birth; Sarah's Death Scriptures: Genesis 21-24 Heart of the Passage: Genesis 21:1-22:19 Overview         The climax of more than 20 faith-stretch ing years for Abraham and Sarah comes in the birth of Isaac, their miracle son and heir. But soon Abraham's faith is tested again as God calls upon him to sacrifice that treasured son upon an altar. Abraham obeys, showing that the experiences of the past two decades have not been in vain. For his faithfulness to the point of death, God rewards Abraham with further assurances of blessing. In the closing years of Abraham's life, a time saddened by Sarah's death, there remains one important detail: finding a suitable bride for Isaac. Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Birth of Isaac Offering of Isaac Death of Sarah Marriage of Isaac Isaac's Childhood Isaac's Early Adulthood Your Daily Walk         Have you ever wished you had a "timer" that would tell you exactly when God was going to fulfill His promises in your life? A way to tell with assurance when your prayer would be answered for a helpmate ... the salvation of a loved one .,, the end of an extended illness? Abraham must have wished for such a timer on many occasions as he waited year after year for the son God had promised to give him. But in the birth of Isaac God demonstrated that, though His promises may not come speedily, they will come certainly. "At the set time of which God had spoken" (21:2), He fulfilled His long-standing covenant.         It's easy to impose your own preconceived timetable upon God's promises ,.. and difficult to deal with the frustration and anxiety that result when God doesn't answer "on time" according to your expectations. Try this instead: Copy the words of Genesis 21:1-2 onto an index card and place it next to a clock or calendar you glance at regularly. Let it refresh your memory throughout the day that the timing of the Creator of time is always perfect. Insight The Issue Was Obedience —         God's commands to Abraham to offer Isaac did not mean that God was condoning human sacrifice (a common pagan practice in Abraham's day). Rather. God was testing Abraham's faith in His covenant promises. Check Hebrews 11:17-19 and James 2:21-23 for added insight into this event. Adage Only in obedience can we discover the great joy of the will of God.

大光讀經日程1/8/2013 所多瑪的毀滅

Chinese

1/8/2013

English

所多瑪的毀滅

經文:

創世記18－20章

中心思想:

創世記18章

提要

        從十八章到二十章提到亞伯拉罕家中兩個成員身上的危機，他們是：亞伯拉罕的妻子撒拉和姪兒羅得。羅得的生命是一種妥協、追求世俗的生命，與他那過信心生活的叔叔比較起來，簡直就是行屍走肉！上帝垂聽亞伯拉罕迫切的禱告，決定在毀滅羅得那邪惡敗壞的家鄉時拯救他。然而即使是一個擁有像亞伯拉罕那般信心的人，也會因為眼睛離開了上帝而跌倒！在基拉耳寄居的時候，亞伯拉罕說謊，稱他美麗的妻子撒拉為妹妹，為的只是要在亞比米勒王跟前保全自己的性命。

第18章	第19章	第20章
所多瑪被滅 的命運已定	所多瑪和蛾摩拉 被毀	亞伯拉罕的騙局 被揭穿
拯救羅得		拯救撒拉

每日與主同行

        接下來請你想一想：上帝所行的神蹟中最困難的是那一個？如果要你選「世界最大的神蹟」，你會選什麼？把心裏的想法記下來，如果可能，和家人或朋友交換答案。
        將你的神蹟和創世記十八章九到十五節中所描述的作一番比較，結果如何？上帝應許賜給亞伯拉罕與撒拉一個兒子，起先這個應許看起來似乎一點也不精彩，但是請你想想上帝必須跨越的一些障礙：那時亞伯拉罕已高齡九十九，撒拉也九十歲了！在她一生中從來沒有生過一個孩子，而且早就過了生育的年紀，但是上帝連她懷孕的確實時間都指出來了，難怪上帝會問：「在上帝豈有難成的事嗎？」（創18：14）。
        如果今天你能求上帝賜給你一個神蹟，你會要求什麼樣的神蹟？是幫助你克服過去的失敗？突破陰鬱的自我形象？還是重建破碎的婚姻？在聖經靠近創世記十八章十四節的空白處，寫下你需要的神蹟，然後每一天都以這個溫馨的真理來宣告，上帝是專門對付這些不可能的事的！

默想

今天所多瑪在何處？
        自從所多瑪慘遭硫磺與火的毀滅之後（創19：24~28），在聖經中就再也沒有提到它了！今天它位於死海最南端的水中，靠近一個名叫「羅得之妻」的山峰。

金言

對創造宇宙和一切的上帝而言，還有什麼是不可能的？

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English

Destruction of Sodom

Scriptures:

Genesis 18-20

Heart of the Passage:

Genesis 18

Overview

        Chapters 18-20 relate crises arising in the lives of two of Abraham's family members: his wife, Sarah, and his nephew Lot. Lot's life of compromise and worldly pursuits stands in stark contrast to the life of faith demonstrated by his uncle. In response to Abraham's fervent prayers, God spares Lot while destroying his home town for its wickedness and perversion. And yet, even a man of faith like Abraham can stumble when he takes his eyes off God. On a trip to Gerar, Abraham lies about his beautiful wife, Sarah, calling her his sister in order to save his skin from King Abimelech.

Chapter 18	Chapter 19	Chapter 20
Sodom's Doom Declared	Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed	Abraham's Deceit Discovered
Saving Lot		Saving Sarah

Your Daily Walk

        For the next minute, try to imagine the most difficult miracle God could ever perform. If you were to select the "Miracle of All Time," what would it be? Jot down what comes to mind and, if possible, exchange answers with a friend or family member.
        How does your miracle compare with the one described in 18:9-15? God promised Abraham and Sarah a son. At first, that may not appear very spectacular, but consider the obstacles God had to overcome. Abraham was 99 years old at the time, and Sarah was 90. For her whole life, Sarah had never been able to bear children. She was now beyond childbearing years. And yet, even the exact time of conception was pinpointed by God. No wonder God posed the question. "Is anything too hard for the LORD?" (18:14).
        If you could ask God for one miracle today, what would it be? Help you overcome a past failure? Conquer a dismal self-image? Rebuild a shattered marriage? Write that miracle in the margin of your Bible next to Genesis 18:14. Then stake your claim daily to the warming truth that God specializes in impossible cases.

Insight

Where Is Sodom Today? —
        After its destruction by brimstone and fire (19:24-28). Sodom never occurs again in the Bible as an occupied city. Today its location lies somewhere beneath the waters at the southern end of the Dead Sea. A nearby free-standing pinnacle is appropriately named "Lot's Wife."

Adage

What could be impossible for the God who created the universe and everything in it?

大光讀經日程 1/7/2013 與亞伯拉罕立約

Chinese 1/7/2013 English 與亞伯拉罕立約 經文: 創世記15－17章 中心思想: 創世記15章 提要         今天的經文描述的是：上帝和亞伯拉罕立約，重申約定的情景，以及約定所象微的意義。上帝的應許裏包括許多細節，應許未實現時，祂獨自重申約定必會完成，並以割禮為記堅定這個約定，但許多年過去了，當年的約定一點也沒有實現的跡象，亞伯拉罕在焦躁不耐中做了一件愚蠢的決定，雖然得了－個兒子，名叫以實瑪利，卻成為老父永遠的心頭之痛，始終都在提醒亞伯拉罕，這是一個不信的代價！ 第15章 第16章 第17章 亞伯蘭信心之約 亞伯蘭的不耐之子 亞伯蘭立約獲證實 應許 臆測 割禮 每日與主同行         如果明天你就不在這個世界上了，你要怎麼度過今天？對亞伯蘭來說，這不僅僅是個學術問題而已。他率領只有三百一十八人的一小隊精兵，一舉擊潰了諸王的大軍，救了姪兒羅得，奪回所有被擄走的生命財產。然而意氣風發之後，漫漫孤寂的長夜來了，他感到害怕，惟恐敵人回頭繼續叫戰，又怕自己沒有子嗣，而年事已高就此人去燈滅，絲毫不存。         就在他處於極度痛苦，恐懼逐漸蠶食他對上帝的信心時，竟聽到一個聲音說：「亞伯蘭，你不要懼怕，我是你的盾牌」（創15：1），上帝以祂的同在擁抱亞伯蘭，除去他的恐懼，重申祂的應許，於是亞伯蘭「信耶和華」。         最常使你癱瘓的恐懼是什麼？害怕失敗？未知？或是不，愉快的往事纏繞著你？在一張大紙上寫下你的恐懼，同時也寫上創世記十五章一節的內容，然後感謝上帝，因為祂能──祂也要──以祂的力量和安慰取代你的恐懼，當你把恐懼交給上帝得著祂的平安時（腓4：6~7），憑著信心撕碎這張紙吧！ 默想 夏甲的的奇招──濫用或適用？         為了得到一個兒子，經過十年毫無結果的等待之後，撒拉要亞伯蘭收納她的貼身侍婢埃及人夏甲為妾，指望她能生一個兒子，根據當代何烈法律的描述，這只是個不足為奇的慣例而已，如果妾生了一個兒子，他將被視為嫡生子，但以實瑪利的出生所帶來的痛苦教訓是顯而易見的：不用上帝的方法去完成上帝的旨意，絕不是上帝的旨意。 金言 上帝從來沒有應許我們安逸平順，祂只保證我們平安到達終點。 上一篇      下一篇 English Covenant with Abraham Scriptures: Genesis 15-17 Heart of the Passage: Genesis 15 Overview         Today's reading describes the Abrahamic covenant as it was given, confirmed, and symbolized. God's promises to Abraham are given in great detail, confirmed with a unilateral treaty, repeated, and established by the sign of circumcision. But as The years pass with no evidence of fulfillment, Abraham acts in foolish impatience. The result is a son, Ishmael, who will forever cause the heartbreak of his father, constantly reminding Abraham of the price of his unbelief. Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Abram's Covenant of Faith Abram's Child of Impatience Abram's Covenant Confirmed Promise Presumption Prescribed Rite Your Daily Walk         How would you spend today if you thought you might have no tomorrow? For Abram this was more than an academic question. With his little army of 318 men, he had just thrashed a band of warring kings, rescued his nephew Lot, and brought back the kidnapped people and goods. Now, in the long, lonely night hours that follow, he is scared. Scared that his enemies might return to continue the battle. Scared that his life might be snuffed out while he is yet childless.         In his moment of deepest need, with fear eating away at his faith in God, he hears a voice: "Fear not, Abram; I am thy shield" (15:1). God surrounded Abram with His presence, removed Abram's fears, and confirmed His promise. And Abram "believed in the LORD."         What fear paralyzes you most often? Fear of failure? Fear of the unknown? Fear of the past returning to haunt you? Write it down on a large piece of paper, along with the words of Genesis 15:1. Thank God that He can—and will—exchange that fear for His strength and comfort. Then tear that sheet of paper into tiny pieces as you, in an act of faith, give your fear to God and appropriate His peace (Philippians 4:6-7). Insight Hagar's Treatment—Abusive or Acceptable? —         After 10 years of fruitless waiting for a son, Sarah offered Abram her personal Egyptian maid, Hagar. hoping to produce a son by her. The Human laws from that period describe this as a customary practice. If a son was born, he was regarded as the wife's. But the painful lesson from Ishmael's birth is clear: God's will done in any way but God's way is not God's will! Adage God never promises us an easy time, only a safe arrival.

大光讀經日程1/5/2013亞伯蘭的蒙召及遠行

亞伯蘭的蒙召及遠行

經文:

創世記12－14章

中心思想:

創世記12：1－9，13：14－18

提要

        第十二章到十四章描述上帝呼召亞伯蘭離開他的家鄉吾珥（靠近波斯灣），到一個遙遠而陌生的地方去，旅途中亞伯蘭遇到許多事令他痛苦分神，諸如：父親死於哈蘭、嚴重的饑荒、追求世俗享樂的侄兒羅得。但上帝正在尋找一個忠誠的人，這個人必須完全相信上帝，才能擁有上帝的應許。對亞伯蘭和他的後裔來說，應許包括了得享大名，成為大國，並在面對各種問題的時候，經歷極大的祝福！

第12章		第13章	第14章
亞伯蘭		亞伯蘭 在迦南	羅得 在危險中
1 在吾珥 9	10 在埃及 20
蒙召	妥協	揀選	戰勝

每日與主同行

        在你生命中有多少空處留給上帝重新規劃你的腳步？你願意效法亞伯蘭的榜樣嗎？
        閉上雙眼幾分鐘，假設你是亞伯蘭。上帝已經告訴你應該打點行李準備搬家。「搬到那兒？」你問道，上帝回答：「去一個到時候我會告訴你的地方。」於是你順服，辭去工作、整理家具、召集家人，向城外走去。
        目的地：未知！
        聽起來好像很牽強，不妨回頭重唸十二章的開頭，就知道亞伯蘭面對的是一個千真萬確的挑戰。
        如果今天上帝蒞臨你家，對你說：「準備搬家吧！」或要你做一些與你人生中原訂的主要計畫不相合的事，你願意憑信心回應嗎？同時信任祂掌管一切？－包括經濟問題、居住、地點、新的教會、新的朋友。在今天找一段安靜的時刻，散步一會兒，與上帝獨處一陣子，坦白與祂交談，如果你可以，就直接告訴祂；如果你現在還不能決定，但你願意，也告訴祂，然後放鬆自己，完全讓祂帶領。

默想

踏著亞伯蘭的足跡
        亞伯蘭的信心增長的時候，他的耐力也跟著增長。從吾珥到哈蘭走了六百英里後，亞伯蘭以七十五歲的高齡向四百英里的迦南地出發，日後他還到埃及，來回四百英里，總共走了一千四百英里，就現在來說可真是長途跋涉啊！

金言

立志為上帝做有用的器皿是不夠的，要願意接受雕削陶造才行！

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English

The Call and Travels of Abram

Scriptures:

Genesis 12-14

Heart of the Passage:

Genesis 12:1-9; 13:14-18

Overview

        Chapters 12-14 describe God's call of Abram to leave his home in Ur (near the Persian Gulf) and travel to a distant but unspecified new land. Abram faces many potential distractions along the way: the death of his father in Haran, a severe famine, the worldly pursuits of his nephew Lot. But God is looking for a man of faith who will trust Him completely to keep His promises. For Abram and his descendants, those promises include receiving a great name, becoming a great nation, and experiencing great blessing in the face of impossible odds.

Chapter 12		Chapter 13	Chapter 14
Abram 1 in Ur 9	Abram 10 in Egypt 20	Abram in Canaan	Lot in Danger
Calling	Compromising	Choosing	Conquering

Your Daily Walk

        How much room have you allowed in your life for God to redirect your steps? Would you be available to do what Abram did?
        Close your eyes and imagine for a moment that you are Abram. God has just told you to pack your belongings and prepare to move. "Move where?" you respond. "To a place I'll show you at the proper time." So you obey. You quit your job, load up your furniture, pack up your family, and head out of cown.
        Destination: Unknown!
        If this sounds far-fetched, go back and reread the opening verses of chapter 12, for that is precisely the challenge Abrarn faced!
        What if God should come calling at your house today and say, "Get ready to move!" Or He told you to do something else that just didn't fit into your own master plan for your life. Would you be willing to respond by faith and trust Him one step at a time—for finances, a place to live, a new church, a new circle of friends? During a quiet moment today, take a walk and get alone with God. Be candid with Him. If you're available, tell Him so. If you're not but you want to be, tell Him that too. Then relax and let Him lead.

Insight

Walking in Abram's Sandals —
        While Abram's faith was growing, so was his stamina. After walking 600 miles from Ur to Haran, Abram set out at the age of 75 for the land of Canaan—400 miles away. He later made a 400-mile round trip to Egypt for a total of 1,400 miles. Now that's a Daily Walk!

Adage

It is not enough to want to be a useful tool for God: you must be willing to sit still for the grinding that produces the edge.

大光讀經日程 1/4/2013巴別塔與分散各國

Chinese 1/4/2013 English 巴別塔與分散各國 經文: 創世記10－11章 中心思想: 創世記11：1－9，27－32 提要         第十章、十一章談論的是洪水之後萬國的起源。一開始提到的是挪亞和他三個兒子，接著是上帝使地上的人口眾多起來，但由於個人心中的罪根未除，罪的惡果很快的就再度成為驕傲、悖逆的行為，上帝以變亂口音，使人四散到世界各地來整治人類的錯敗──就像起初上帝的命令一樣！經過幾世代人類自給自足的描述之後，故事的重心轉移到一個特別的人身上──亞伯拉罕──上帝要從這個人再建立一個新的國度。 第10章 第11章 國名 巴別塔 1 雅弗 4 5 含 20 21 閃 32 1上帝的審判 9 10 塞特的家譜 32 萬國的起源 分散到各國各地 每日與主同行         順服上帝為什麼那麼重要？         祂的忍耐與饒恕，永遠都會給你新的機會，對不對？         回想創世記開頭幾章，在伊甸園中，上帝給亞當和夏娃一座森林，他們可以盡情享受林中的果子，只有一棵樹不在此列，結果如何？他們竟吃了禁果，立刻遭到放逐。         洪水過後，上帝給挪亞的後裔一條命令：「生養眾多、遍滿了地」（創9：1）。就是要人類遍佈全球之上，但他們的回應是什麼呢？「我們要建造一座城，和一座塔，塔頂通天，為要傳揚我們的名，免得我們分散在全地上」（創11：4）。審判於是隨著悖逆而來。         上帝頒佈一道命令的時候是很認真的，這道命令不是用來分析、辯論或是置之不理的，而是要我們順服不渝！你相信這個觀念嗎？完成下列的句子：「如果我今天順服上帝（如何？），就能讓自己脫離憂愁。」 默想 巴別塔事件的四千年後         你想在今天這個世界上有多少種語言？根據威克里夫聖經譯者的統計，約有6,170種語言－不過只有262種語言有自己的聖經，有些國家向聖經譯者提出極大的挑戰，比方說：新幾內亞有849種語言：印尼有669種：印度有381種：墨西哥有241種：單單一個非洲就有1,918種不同的語言呢！ 金言 沒有所謂的新罪──人類只是一再的重犯舊罪！ 上一篇      下一篇 English Babel and the Spread of Nations Scriptures: Genesis 10-11 Heart of the Passage: Genesis 11:1-9,27-32 Overview         Chapters 10 and 11 explain the origin of nations after the Flood. Beginning with Noah and his three sons, God repopulates the world. But since the root of sin has not been removed from individuals' hearts, the fruit of sin soon becomes apparent once again in proud, disobedient actions. God deals with human failure by scrambling the languages, causing humanity to disperse over the face of the earth—as God had originally commanded! After describing generations of self-serving humans in general, the narrative shifts to one man in particular—Abram—from whom God will build a new nation. Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Table of Nations 1 Japheth 4 I 5 Ham 20 I 21 Shem 32 Tower of Babel 1 God's Judgment 9 I 10 Shem's Genealogy 32 Origin of the Nations Dispersion of the Nations Your Daily Walk         What's so important about obeying God?         He's patient and forgiving. And He will always give you another chance. Right?         Think back over the opening chapters of Genesis. In die Garden of Eden, God gave Adam and Eve a forest of trees to enjoy, and only one tree to avoid. What happened? They ate fruit from the forbidden tree and were promptly evicted.         After the Flood God gave Noah's descendants one command: "Replenish Ifill] the earth" (9:1). Spread out and repopulate the world. How did they respond? "Let us build us a city and a tower ... lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth" (11:4). Once again, divine judgment followed disobedience.         God means business when He gives a command. It is not there to be analyzed or debated or disregarded. It is there to be obeyed. Do you believe that? Then complete this sentence: "I will save myself some grief if 1 obey God today [how?] _____." Insight Four Thousand Years after Babel —         How many languages are there in the world today? According to Wycliffe Bible Translators, there are nearly 6,170—only 400 of which have a Bible translation. Some countries represent enormous challenges for Bible translators. There's Papua, New Guinea, with 849 languages; Indonesia with 669; India with 381; Mexico with 241. On the African continent alone there are 1,918 different languages! Adage There are no new sins—we just keep rerunning the old ones.

大光讀經日程1/3/2013挪亞的方舟

Chinese 1/3/2013 English 挪亞的方舟 經文: 創世記6－9章 中心思想: 創世記6章 提要         在叛逆的過程中，人類罪貫滿盈，以致上帝要向全人類判決死刑。在恩典中上帝指示挪亞──一個與上帝同行的義人──建造一艘大船，好躲過這場即將來臨的審判浩劫。挪亞遵行上帝的旨意，當洪水肆虐全地時，方舟護庇了人類與動物的生命，於是有了一個新的開始。方舟安全的停在亞拉臘山上後，上帝頒佈新的指示，並與挪亞和他的後裔立約：「我便記念我與你們……所立的約。」（創9：15） 第6章 第7章 第8章 第9章 人類的敗壞 上帝的審判 上帝立約 執行 結束 造方舟 方舟漂流上升 立虹於天 每日與主同行         「你說你真是厭煩了等候上帝匡正這個時代的邪惡嗎？或許你應該辭去工作，加入挪亞父子造船公司，他們需要幫手，如果你知道怎樣建造三層甲板的貨船，鐵定會在那裏大受歡迎，備受重用。」         「好像以前沒有人嘗試過這樣的事，但挪亞完全相信上帝，照著上帝所說的去作，他努力不懈直到洪水泛濫之日。」         「合約上註明一百二十年──不多也不少叫挪亞指出上帝要給百姓另一個歸向祂的機會，上帝ㄧ點也不急躁，因為祂可以長期忍受各種痛苦，但上帝不會一直苦苦等待下去，時候一到，祂就讓洪水淹沒大地，上帝永遠都是信實的──而且也在適當的時候表明出來。         「好了，你可以開始鋸堅厚的歌斐木做甲板……。」         參考六到九章，列出挪亞所持守的順服的信心步驟。挪亞以拿起鐵鎚和鋸子表明順服上帝的心志。，今天在你加入挪亞信心的行列時，上帝要求你做什麼？ 默想 彩虹何時出現？         上帝以彩虹為一個明顯的記號，象徵祂絕不再以洪水毀滅大地。然而聖經沒有明說，彩虹是否以前就已存在，然後被上帝選出為記；或者它是一個新的現象，表明大洪水之後天候的改變。 金言 使人得到賞罰的原因與其說是行為，不如歸咎於個性。 上一篇      下一篇 English Noah's Ark Scriptures: Genesis 6-9 Heart of the Passage: Genesis 6 Overview         In the course of its rebellion, humanity becomes so sinful that God prepares to execute the death sentence on the entire race. In grace He directs Noah—a just man who walks with God—to build a great ship in order to escape the coming judgment. Noah obeys God, and while the floodwaters purge the earth, the ark preserves human and animal life for a fresh start. After a safe landing on Mount Ararat, God gives new directions and makes new commitments to Noah and his descendants: "I will remember my covenant" (9:15). Chapter 6 Chapter 7         |         Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Mankind's Corruption God's Condemnation Executed        I           Ended God's Covenant Building the Ark Riding in the Ark Rainbow in The Sky Your Daily Walk         Just imagine: ''You say you sometimes get tired of waiting for God to right the wrongs in your day? Maybe you should quit your job and sign on with Noah & Sons Shipbuilders. They're short of help, and you will be doubly welcome if you know anything about building triple-decker cargo ships.         "Seems nobody's ever tried this kind of thing before. But Noah is convinced God told him to do it. Says he's working against a deadline too.         "The contract calls for 120 years—no more, no less. Ol' Noah figures the Lord wants to give people another chance to turn back to Him. God's not in any hurry. That's because He's long-suffering. But the Lord won't wait forever. When the time comes, it's going to get real wet around here.         God always keeps His word—and just at the right time too.         "Well, you can start by sawing those gopher logs into planks,..."         Make a list of the faith-inspired steps that Noah took in chapters 6-9. Noah obeyed God by picking up a hammer and saw. What is God asking you to do to join Noah's faithful ranks? Insight When Came the Rainbow? —         God decreed the rainbow a tangible sign of His promise never again to destroy the earth by flood. However, Scripture does not indicate whether the rainbow had previously existed, and was then chosen by God as a sign; or whether it was a new phenomenon, suggesting a changed climate after the Flood. Adage It is character rather than separate acts that will be rewarded or punished.