Year: 2022

引言：

这章经文再次提醒我们主的日子近了，你预备好了吗? 你是否可以安然见主面? 所以我们要殷勤忍耐等侯主再来！

一、防备讥诮主来的人（V1—7）

1．纪念使徒传的话（Vl—2）

这两封信是提醒信徒的心要不被蒙蔽，要记得先知的预言，主的命令和使徒所传给他们一切的话。因为蒙蔽会使他们将主的命令、使徒的话，就是耶稣基督要再回来，大地面对审判，这一切的话忘记。

2.讥诮者出于私欲 (V3-7)

当时的假教师对信徒说：现在的世界跟以前一样，一直安然无恙，将来也是如此。他们讥诮主的话，随从自己的私欲、私心、或利益，也出于不信。

彼得解释是讥诮者故意忘记审判。其实是有审判，将来的审判是用火焚烧。

二、将来必有新天新地 (V8-13)

1．主未再来是宽容 (V8-9)

主必定再来，并且不是耽延，乃是宽容；主不是失信，乃是可信。因者主的爱，祂愿意宽容，等候更多人得救，不愿一人沉沦。

2. 切切仰望主再来(V10-13)

面对主必再来，信徒要：第一，期待那日快到“切切仰望神的日子来到”；第二，要活出“圣洁…敬虔”的生活。

三、预备主再来的日子 (V14-18)

1．当殷勤长久忍耐

我们要起来快跑跟随主，要在圣洁和事奉上追求主。在逼迫和压力之下，我们依然要站立得稳，长久忍耐殷勤服事神。

2. 防备错谬的诱惑

我们要能分辨，要防备被蒙蔽和诱惑。对那些叫我们参与坏事的人说不，因为他们不信主会再来，不信将来有审判。我们要确认主必再来！

3. 在恩典和知识上长进

要在恩典和知识上长进，就要更多明白神的真理。并要在日常生活中认识神的恩典，才能在神的法则上行事。

总结：

主必再来！虽然直到如今两千多年了，我们仍在等候中。我们真的要更多读经祷告，明白神的真理‘就是主看一日如千年，千年如一日。’ 随时预备好自己，殷勤忍耐等侯主再到来，才能安然见主面！

2 Peter 3: Being diligence and wait patiently for the return of Lord
GK611 Morning Devotion
31/3/2022
Speaker: IP Daniel + Rev David Tan

Introduction:

This chapter reminds us once again that the day of the Lord is near, are you ready? Can you meet the Lord in peace? Therefore, we must be diligent and wait patiently for the return of Lord!

I. Beware of those who mock the return of Lord (V1-7)

1. Commemorating the words of the apostles (Vl-2)

These two letters remind believers not to be deceived but to remember the prophecies of the prophets, the commandments of the Lord and all the words that the apostles have given to them. Because being blinded will cause them to forget the command of the Lord, the words of the apostles, which is the return of Jesus Christ and facing judgment on the earth.

2. The scoffers following their own lusts (V3-7)

The fake teachers of that time said to the believers: The world is the same, it is as safe as ever, and it will be so in the future. They mocked the word of the Lord, followed their own lusts, greed, or benefits, because of unbelief.

Peter explained that the mocker deliberately forgets the judgment. In fact, there is judgment, and the future judgment is to burn with fire.

II. There will be a new heaven and a new earth in the future (V8-13)

1. The Lord has not returned is due to patience (V8-9)

The Lord will surely return, and it is not a delay, but patience; the Lord will not break His promise, but trustworthy. Because of the Lord’s love, He is willing to be tolerant, waiting for more people to be saved, not wanting anyone to perish.

2. Eagerly looking forward to the Lord’s return (V10-13)

Facing the return of the Lord, believers should: firstly: you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming “; secondly, live a “holy…godly” life.

III. Preparing for the day when the Lord returns (V14-18)

1. Being diligent and tolerant

We must get up and run after the Lord, and we must pursue and serve the Lord in holiness. Under oppression and pressure, we must stand firm and serve God with diligence and patient.

2. Beware of the deceptive temptation

We need to be able to discern and guard against being blinded and tempted. Say no to those who engage us in bad things because they don’t believe that the Lord will return and that there will be judgment in the future. We must confirm that the Lord will return!

3. Grow in grace and knowledge

To grow in grace and knowledge, we must understand more of God’s truth, and to know God’s grace in daily life, so as to act on God’s law.

Conclusion:

The Lord surely will return! Although it has been more than two thousand years, we are still waiting. We must read the Bible and pray more, to understand the truth of God, that ‘with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day.’ Be prepared at any time, wait for the Lord to return with diligence and patience, so as to meet the Lord in peace!

引言：让我们回忆第一个五旬节的情景！

一、谨防异端邪说（V1-3）

留心假先知和假教师会出现在教会！他们可能是从教会以外混进来，也可以是从教会的教义上的偏差而冒出来。我们知道魔鬼的工作就是要破坏教会，但是攻击如果从外围而来，教会通常会更同心应对，教会反而会成长。可是攻击如果是混淆真理和神学，教会就会陷入分裂而遭严重破坏。

谁是假先知？假教师？他们会引进【异端】，脱离真理的教导是异端。否认主基督就是异端。行为邪淫也是异端。毁谤真道更是异端。贪图私利也常是异端的所为。

我们要如何预防异端邪说呢？要熟悉全面的真理，掌握圣经真理就能够分辨什么是异端！

二、提防同流合污（V4-9）

神对作恶之人的审判从不改变：堕落的天使首当其冲会面对地狱的刑罚。上古的罪恶世代遭大洪水除灭，只有义人挪亚一家八口得救。后来罗得的时代又有同性恋的罪恶之城遭神以天降硫磺火给烧灭，唯独那会为罪感受痛心的罗得之家得救。意思说，无论现实的社会有多罪恶，愿意靠神的基督徒都可以成为义人，以致从罪恶中得蒙保守与拯救。

今天我们有耶稣基督赦罪之恩，但这并不表示神对罪的标准降低了。只有虔诚敬畏神的人得免将来的审判！

三、提防私欲罪行（V10-19）

1.放纵毁谤的罪（V10-12）

人的私欲倾向放纵，但是神的法则却是要人有节制。尤其在尊师重道的事情上，对于在上掌权者、或对尊贵身份者、对上司长官都要加以尊重而非毁谤。神会让犯毁谤罪的人遭败坏！求主赦免教会，因为暗中毁谤的话常常在教会中发生不是吗？

2.不义诡诈的罪（V13）

行不义就是指作不对的事，是非之心人人皆有，基督徒更不用说。简单的说，作恶的就准备承受恶果。习惯作恶的人会以恶行为乐，而且会不断感染周围与自己接触的人。我们若是反省，口出真理之恩言必然会带来美善的果子，相反又如何呢？

3.淫乱败坏的罪（V14）

淫乱的罪像病毒一样会感染人，意志力不够坚定的人就被引诱了。贪得无厌是居于人的欲望，结局是被咒诅的。这里有个关键原因是【心志】，心志如果不坚定，诱惑就容易入侵。肢体很需要互相代求，彼此守望。

4.事奉者的贪婪（V15-19）

这里又是说到贪财的私欲，又说到肉体的情欲，自己败坏也去诱导人一同败坏。而且其中不乏事奉神的人，即使先知也会被欲望牵引而不觉察。就像有些大有恩赐的步道家、国际先知，他们也会面对试探诱惑而犯罪。愿意谦卑在教会中接受牧养真的是很重要。

四、谨防走回老路（V20-22）

未曾听闻福音的人，比信主之后又走回老路的人更好，因为还不认识主还有机会得救，但是有了救恩而不珍惜的人就更加不好。当人不珍惜神所给人的恩典的时候，这是最让神发怒而难过的事，等于是让神白忙一场，徒劳无功。你对主的信心够认真吗？

总结：为什么好事总有拦阻？

基督已经完成救恩，神呼召和拣选罪人悔改，如何一生踏上得胜的荣耀阶梯，可是越是得胜和荣耀的机会，越有许多不如意面对的拦阻。原来一生都要彼此相伴，同心前进。跟随主、跟随教会、跟随到底。

2 Peter 2: Guard against the Pitfalls of Faith
GK611 Morning Devotion
30/3/2022
Speaker: Rev David Tan

Introduction:

Let’s recall the first Pentecost!

1. Beware of Heresy (V1-3)

Watch out for false prophets and false teachers appearing in the church! They can come from outside the church, or they can emerge from deviations in the church’s doctrine. We know that the work of the devil is to destroy the church, but if the attacks come from the outside, the church will usually respond with more unity and the church will grow. But if the attacks are confusing truth and theology, the church will be divided and severely damaged.

Who are the false prophets? False teachers? They will introduce [heresies], teaching that is separate from the truth is heresy. Denying the Lord Christ is heresy. Acting wickedly is also heresy. To slander the truth is heresy. The desire for covetousness is also often heresy.
How are we to prevent heresy? Be familiar with the full range of truth, and by mastering biblical truth you will be able to discern what is heresy!

2. Beware of conspiracy (V4-9)

God’s judgment on evil-doers never changes: fallen angels are the first to face the punishment of hell. The ancient sinful generation was destroyed by the great flood, and only the righteous Noah’s family of eight was saved. Later, in Lot’s time, the sinful city of homosexuals was burned up by God with sulfur fire from heaven, and only the house of Lot, which would feel the pain of sin, was saved. This means that no matter how sinful the reality of society is, Christians who are willing to trust God can be righteous and thus be saved from sin.

Today we have the grace of Jesus Christ to forgive sins, but this does not mean that God’s standard for sin has been lowered. Only the godly and God-fearing will be saved from the future judgment!

3. Beware of selfish sins

(1) Indulging in the sin of speaking evil (V10-12)

Man’s selfish desires tend to be indulgent, but God’s law is that man should be self-control. Especially in matters of respect for teachers, respect for those who are in authority, or for those who are in a position of honour, or for those who are superior to their superiors, is to be respected rather than slandered. God will corrupt those who commit slander! Pray for the Lord’s forgiveness for the church, for slanderous words often occur in the church, don’t they?

(2) The sin of unrighteousness and deceit (V13)

To do injustice means to do wrong. Everyone has a sense of right and wrong, not to mention Christians. Simply put, those who do evil are prepared to suffer the consequences. Those who are accustomed to evil will take pleasure in it and will continue to infect those around them who come in contact with them. What if we reflect that speaking the word of truth with grace will certainly bring good fruit, and what about the opposite?

(3) The sin of lust and corruption (V14)

The sin of adultery infects people like a virus, and those who are not strong-willed are tempted. Insatiable greed is the desire that resides in man, and the end is cursed. A key reason here is [the will of the heart]. If the heart is not strong, temptation will easily invade. There is a great need for the members to intercede for each other and keeping watch each other.

(4) Greed of the minister (V15-19)

Here again we are talking about the lust for money, and about the lust of the flesh, which corrupts itself and induces others to corrupt with it. And there is no lack of those who serve God, and even the prophets are drawn by their desires without being aware of them. Even prophets can be drawn by their desires without realizing it. Just like some gifted evangelists and international prophets, they can also be tempted to sin in the face of temptation. It is really important to be willing to humbly accept shepherding in the church.

4. Beware of going back to the old ways (V20-22)

Those who have not heard the gospel are better than those who go back to their old ways after being saved, because there is still a chance to be saved if they do not yet know the Lord, but those who have salvation and do not cherish it are even worse. When people do not cherish the grace God has given to them, this is most irritating and sad thing to God, and it is equivalent to making God busy in vain. Are you serious enough about your faith in the Lord?

Conclusion: Why are good things always blocked?

Christ has completed salvation, and God has called and chosen sinners to repent, how to step on the ladder of victory and glory for a lifetime, but the more opportunities for victory and glory, the more there are many obstacles to face. It turns out that we must be with each other all our lives and move forward with one accord. Follow the Lord, follow the church, and follow to the end.

引言：

彼得写这第二封书信时，其实是已经知道自己快要离世了，这是他临终前最重要的交代！

一、渴慕灵性的成长

1. 渴慕生命与虔敬（V1-4）

当我们越认识主，就越明白一切在神心意中有关我们生命与虔敬的事，然后我们就会活出神的属性和性情。

2. 灵命八阶中成长（V5-11）

因着对神的信心，就活出属神的德行来。然后当我们更认识神，我们就必透过真理建造出节制、忍耐并虔敬的生命来。而且更重要的是，最终我们会活出爱心，不止是爱主内的弟兄姐妹，也爱众人！我们若殷勤地渴慕我们的灵命在这八个阶段中成长，就必能持守信仰，并最终丰富地进入神的国！

3. 留心前人的提醒（V12-15）

在信主的路上，我们要乐意被神借着各样的渠道来提醒我们，尤其是前辈们对我们的提醒，就像这里使徒彼得对当时基督徒的提醒那样。

二、认定荣耀的基督

1.使徒所见证的基督（V16-18）

基督的荣耀和祂的身份是初代使徒，其中一位就是作者彼得，所亲眼看到并可以做见证的。这是人对着基督可以做的见证。

2.先知所见证的基督（V19-21）

基督的荣耀也是可以透过旧约圣经中先知的预言来显明的，这是神的话对着基督做的见证。

总结：

无论是初代使徒、后来基督徒所作的见证，还是先知预言对着基督所作的见证，都是让我们要来认定主耶稣基督是真实的，祂就是那位荣耀的救赎主。

所以我们要来回应这位宝贵的主，渴望在生命上活出我们主的性情，以至于我们能够在灵性上不断进阶成长，并且最终我们都要丰丰富富地进入神的国！

2 Peter 1: Acknowledging Christ and longing for growth
GK611 Morning Devotion
29/3/2022
Speaker: IP Moses Ou + Rev David Tan

Introduction:

When Peter wrote this second epistle, he actually knew that he was going to die, and this was his most important instruction before he died!

1. Desire for spiritual growth

(1) Desire for life and godliness (V1-4)

The more we know the Lord, the more we understand everything that is in God’s heart concerning our life and godliness, and then we will live out the attributes and nature of God.

(2) Spiritual life in the eight stages of growth (V5-11)

Through faith in God, one lives out the virtues of God. Then as we come to know God better, we will build a life of self-control, perseverance, and godliness through the truth. And more importantly, we will eventually live in love, not only for our brothers and sisters in the Lord, but also for all people! If we earnestly desire to grow in these eight stages of our spiritual life, we will be able to keep our faith and eventually enter the kingdom of God richly!

(3) Pay attention to the reminders of those who have gone before you (V12-15)

In the way of believing Christ, we are to be glad to be reminded by God through various channels, especially by those who have gone before us, as the apostle Peter reminds the Christians of his time here.

2. Acknowledging the glorified Christ

(1) The Christ to whom the apostles witnessed (V16-18)

The glory of Christ and His identity were witnessed by the first apostles, one of whom was the author Peter, and could bear witness. This is the testimony that man can bear against Christ.

(2) The Christ to whom the prophets testify (V19-21)

The glory of Christ can also be revealed through the prophecies of the prophets in the Old Testament, which are the testimony of the word of God to Christ.

Conclusion:

Both the testimony of the first apostles and later Christians, as well as the prophetic testimony of the prophets against Christ, are for us to come to the conclusion that the Lord Jesus Christ is true and that He is the glorious Saviour.

So we are to respond to this precious Lord, desiring to live out the nature of our Lord in our lives, so that we may continue to grow spiritually, and that we may all eventually enter the kingdom of God in abundance!

引言：

尼禄大大迫害基督徒，彼得被劝暂时逃避，途中遇见耶稣。彼得问: “主啊，你要往哪里去？“耶稣回答:”我要前往罗马再钉十字架。” 彼得知道主的用意，返回罗马不久被抓，被处于十字架死刑，行刑时彼得要求倒钉十字架，不配与主同样钉十字架。

一、荣耀的职分（V1-5）

1、基督受苦的见证（V1）

一同做耶稣基督受苦的见证，成为羊群的榜样。

2、按着神旨意照管（V2）

其实每个基督徒都有一个牧养的职分，因为爱主，我们都当按着神的心意牧养神的群羊。

二、荣耀的生命（V6-10）

1、谦卑束腰的生命（V6）

看见自己的不足，活出神大能手下谦卑的生命。

2、得胜仇敌的生命（V8-9）

受苦的心志做兵器，谨守警醒的生命得胜魔鬼。

三、最后的颂赞（V11-14）

1、荣耀权能归给他（V11）

在苦难中经历神的权能。

2、基督里同得平安 （V12-14）

在苦难中与教会肢体同得平安。

总结：

我们就是耶稣基督受苦的见证人，成为这个时代基督徒的榜样，在服侍中摆正我们的心态，按着神的旨意照管群羊。高举耶稣的十字架。

1 Peter 5: The Glorious Reward
GK611 Morning Devotion
25/3/2022
Speaker: Rev Moses Li + Rev David Tan

Introduction:

Nero was greatly persecuting the Christians, and Peter was persuaded to flee for a while, and on his way he met Jesus, and Peter said, “Lord, where are you going? I am going to Rome to be crucified again.” Peter knew the Lord’s intention, and soon after his return to Rome he was arrested and sentenced to death by crucifixion, and at the execution Peter asked to be crucified upside down, unworthy of the same crucifixion as the Lord.

1. Glorious Ministry

(1) The Testimony of Christ’s Suffering (V1)

To be a witness to the suffering of Jesus Christ and to be an example to the flock.

(2) Care according to God’s will (V2-4)

In fact, every Christian has a pastoral role. Because of our love for the Lord, we should all shepherd God’s flock according to His heart.

2. Glorious Life (V5-10)

(1) A humble and girded life (V5-6)

See your own shortcomings and live a life of humility under the power of God.

(3) A life of overcoming the enemy (V7-10)

The suffering mind is a weapon, and the vigilant life overcomes the devil.

3. The Last Praise (V11-14)

(1) To Him be the glory and power (V11)

Experiencing God’s Power in Suffering

(2)To receive peace in Christ (V12-14)

Peace with the members of the church in the midst of suffering.

Conclusion:

We are witnesses to the suffering of Jesus Christ, and become examples for Christians in this age to set our hearts right in service, and to take care of the flock according to the will of God. Lift up the cross of Jesus.

一、要有受苦的心志 (V1-6)

1. 与罪断绝之兵器（V1）

魔鬼的各种试探，都多少包含着使我们的肉体得享受或可以不必受苦。如果我们以受苦的心志为兵器，便使魔鬼的诡计失去效力，使罪的诱惑在我们身上无发起作用。

2.遵行神旨之能力（V2）

当我们有受苦的心志时，在度过世上余下的光阴时，就有能力不再受情欲的支配，而是跟从神的旨意，并非满足肉体的情欲。

3. 承受世界的毁谤（V3-6）

在邪恶的世界当中，基督徒圣洁的生命和好行为反而会受到别人的攻击，因为他们看见我们没有与他们一同奔走那放荡无度的路，就会把我们看做异类而来排斥、攻击、毁谤。

二、凡事荣神的生命（V7-11）

1.谨慎自守警醒祷告 (V7)

‘万物的结局近了’，是告诉各人向神交账的日子近了！信徒在世上为主的名受苦、受毁谤和各种冤屈苦楚的日子也无多了，既然如此，就当更加谨慎自守。警醒祷告不但使我们不入迷惑，也使我们能劝醒别人。

2.彼此切实地相爱 (V8)

‘爱能遮掩许多的罪’指从神而来的爱，能使我们彼此包容，可以阻止彼此罪上加罪。透过爱，很多本来会产生的罪行将不会产生，并得以挽回弟兄的错失，使他回转。

3. 互相款待和服事 (V9-11)

彼此切实相爱的肢体必然会有实际的‘互相款待’，而不会发怨言。我们在基督里的每个肢体都白白得了圣灵所赐的‘恩赐’，目的是为了建立基督的身体，让我们‘彼此服事’，就是要叫神因基督得荣耀。

三、欢喜与主同受苦（V12-19）

1. 当以受苦为福乐（V12-16）

当我们觉得为主受苦是一种喜乐和荣耀时，‘苦难’已经不再成为我们的重担了。当我们竭力追求圣洁，同时也经历‘为作基督徒受苦，却不羞耻’时，我们与主就有一个在受苦中相连，也在荣耀中相连的关系！

2．知神审判必临到（V17-19）

我们不要自讨苦吃，但如果因基督的缘故受苦，我们必须坚定地相信──神必审判（V17）
不要因苦难而灰心，自暴自弃，跟随恶人行恶，或以恶报恶，乃要把自己的灵魂交给主。 因为我们相信肉身生命的结束并不是真结束，我们的灵魂在神面前是永恒活着的。

总结:

我们属基督的人，不要‘仅仅得救’，反倒要‘将自己灵魂交与那信实的造化之主’，活出蒙祂喜悦的一生。我们照神旨意受苦的人，必与主同得荣耀！因为荣耀、权能都是祂的，直到永永远远！

1 Peter 4: Partake of Christ’s sufferings, Glorified with the Lord
GK611 Morning Devotion
24/3/2022
Speaker: IP Daniel + Rev David Tan

I. Have the Will to Suffer (V1-6)

1. The weapon of ceasing from Sin (V1)

The types of temptations by the devil mostly involve in enjoyment or avoid suffering. If we use the weapon of ceasing from sin, we can make the devil’s trick fails and the temptation of sin to have no effect on us.

2. The ability to obey the will of God (V2)

When we have the will to suffer, while spending the rest of our lives, we have the ability to refrain from lust, the will to follow God, and not to satisfy the lust of our flesh.

3. To suffer the defamation of the world (V3-6)

In this wicked world, the holy life and good deeds of Christians will be confronted by others, because when they see that we do not run with them as the same flood of dissipation, they tend to discriminate, attack, and speak evil of us.

II. A life that in all things glorify God (V7-11)

1. Be serious and watchful in prayers (V7)

“The end of all things is at hand” is to tell everyone that the day of judgement by God is drawing near! The days of suffering, defamation, and all kinds of grievances and sorrows in the name of the Lord are numbered, and even so, the more we need to be serious and watchful. To pray in a sober mind that not only keeps us from being captivated, but also enables us to remind others.

2. Have fervent love for one another (V8)

“Love will cover a multitude of sins” refers to the love from God that enables us to tolerate with each other and prevents each other from committing serious sins. Through love, many sins that would otherwise have occurred will be avoided, and the wrongdoings of the brothers can be restored and turned back.

3. Be hospitable and minister to one another (V9-11)

Members who truly love one another naturally will be hospitable to one another without grumbling. Every member in Christ has received a ‘gift’ from the Holy Spirit for the purpose of building up the body of Christ and allowing us to ‘serve one another’ so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.

III. Rejoice when partake of Christ’s sufferings (V12-19)

1. Be blessed when suffering (V12-16)

When we feel that suffering for the Lord is a joy and glory, ‘suffering’ is no longer a burden to us. When we strive for holiness while also “suffering as a Christian but do not be ashamed”, we built a relationship with the Lord in suffering and in glory!

2. Knowing God’s Judgment Will Come (V17-19)

We don’t ask for suffering, but if we suffer for Christ’s sake, we must strongly believe – God will judge (V17) Don’t be discouraged by suffering, give up on yourself, follow wicked people to do evil things, or repay evil with evil, but give your soul to the Lord. Because we believe that the end of our physical life is not really the end, our soul is eternal before God.

Conclusion:

We who belong to Christ are not “merely to be saved,” but to “commit our souls to the faithful Creator”, and to live a life pleasing to Him. We who suffer according to the will of God will be glorified with the Lord! For the glory and the power are His forever and ever!

引言：

彼得前书第2章提到要带着属神的使命和心志去生活，以主作为我们的标杆直跑。进入第3章，这章经文继续延续着第2章末尾讲到要效法主的主题，但也进一步教导我们要在不同人际关系的层面上效法基督，活出义来！

一、家中夫妻相处之道

1. 作妻子 (V1-6)

妻子要带着敬畏神、顺服并温柔的心与丈夫相处，效法撒拉听从亚伯拉罕的样式。这是讨神喜悦的，也能因此转化丈夫的生命！

2. 作丈夫 (V7)

丈夫要花心思去认识妻子，理解妻子，体会妻子在体格上的软弱，更要明白神的心意是要夫妻两人一同来承受生命之恩的，不是让丈夫自己一个人去领受而已。当夫妻同心合一时，祷告便没有阻碍！

二、彼此体恤同心相爱 (V8-12)

在主内弟兄姐妹的相处中，我们要带着同理心去彼此体恤相爱，保守自己的口舌说出恩言，好让我们与神、与人都一直活在一个和睦的关系里面！主必看顾祂那些渴慕追求和睦的儿女们！

三、效法基督为义受苦

1. 为行义受苦（V13-17）

不要因行恶而受苦，若是受苦，也要因效法基督而为义受苦。让我们真实活出基督的生命，来回应那些毁谤我们信仰的人。

2. 基督的榜样（V18-22）

我们能够为义受苦，是因为基督为我们所作的榜样。祂为我们受死，就是因为祂对人的爱和怜悯，甚至包括在挪亚世代不信从神的人，基督也为他们死，为的就是要一同来拯救所有的罪人。

总结：

我们要效法基督的榜样，在家中对着配偶活出义的生命，在和主内弟兄姐妹的相处中活出义的生命。甚至哪怕在面对抵挡福音的人，我们也当同样地活出义的生命！

1 Peter 3: Imitate Christ to live righteously
GK611 Morning Devotion
23/3/2022
Speaker: IP Moses + Rev David Tan

Introduction:

1 Peter 2 talks about living with a godly mission and heart, running straight ahead with the Lord as our benchmark. Moving into chapter 3, this chapter continues the theme from the end of chapter 2 about imitating the Lord, but also further teaches us to imitate Christ and live righteously on a different level of relationships!

1. How couples get along in the family

(1) As a wife (V1-6)

Wives are to live with their husbands with a God-fearing, obedient and tender heart, following the example of Sarah who obeyed Abraham. This is pleasing to God and will transform her husband’s life!

(2) As a husband (V7)

Husbands should take the trouble to know their wives, understand them, and appreciate their physical weaknesses, and understand that God’s intention is for the two of them to bear the gift of life together, not for the husband to receive it alone. When the husband and wife are united, there will be no hindrance to prayer!

2. Having compassion for one another (V8-12)

In the fellowship of our brothers and sisters in the Lord, we are to love one another with compassion and empathy, and to keep our mouths and tongues open so that we may always live in a harmonious relationship with God and with men! The Lord will look after His children who desire to pursue harmony!

3. Imitate Christ to suffer for righteousness!

(1) Suffering for the sake of doing righteousness (V13-17)

Let us not suffer for doing evil, but if we do, let us suffer for righteousness by imitating Christ. Let us live the life of Christ in truth, in response to those who slander our faith.

(2) The example of Christ (V18-22)

We can suffer for righteousness because of the example Christ set for us. He died for us because of His love and compassion for people, even those who did not believe in God in Noah’s generation, for whom Christ died, in order to come together to save all sinners.

Conclusion：

We are to follow Christ’s example by living righteous lives in our homes toward our spouses and in our dealings with our brothers and sisters in the Lord. Even in the face of those who resist the gospel, we are to live righteously in the same way!

引言：人有目标才有方向！

一、离恶重生渐成长（彼前2:1-3）

蒙主拯救即已脱离罪恶，得了重生的新生命，就要立志让生命长大成熟，“以致得救”？既是进入救恩，成为有生命见证和影响力的人。真基督徒是理当让众人看出而与众不同的生命。

二、成为活石圣祭司（彼前2:4-8）

基督就是那被世界厌弃的灵磐石，而我们就是在基督里得了新身份，成为圣灵的宫殿。灵宫的原文是房子；原来我们就是圣灵居住的“房子”！何等妙不可言不是吗？再加上我们也得到如同皇室祭司般的使命身份，你想我吗有何等大的使命呢？

三、神的子民好行为（彼前2:10-12）

我们既得了神子民的身份，知道我们的国不在地上，如今肉身所处之地都是暂时的，如同旅客，所以不要过度把自己投资在世界上的事。而是要活出能够荣耀神的生活见证。

四、忍受冤屈效法主（彼前2:13-15）

1.谦卑顺服（V13-15）

顺服人的一切制度？这句话在相对公义的新加坡法制上来说还容易，但是面对罗马尼禄皇帝嫁祸逼迫基督徒的政权下，还能顺服吗？基督徒的生命既是善的，就继续竭力行善，谦卑顺服。

2.仆人心志（V16-18）

基督自己也作了仆人服事人的榜样，仆人就是要敬重主人，敬重权柄者。敬畏神可以理解和接受，但是尊敬乖僻无理的皇帝？这怎么可能呢？原来仆人的心志非常重要，这也是基督徒的生命。

3.忍受苦难（V19-21）

我们蒙召是为了作尊贵荣耀伟大的事吗？不料使徒彼得说：“是为了受苦！”为要让我们深深明白，什么是效法主基督。

4.纪念十架（V22-25）

基督的受苦受难永远是我们得力量的源头，默想十字架，思念基督怎么为我们受死流血，这就是我们重新得力的地方。

总结：与神同行是常态

时时刻刻有主同行才是健康基督徒生活，对人有使命，对神有心志；活出基督生命的影响力。

因为有永恒的盼望，因此可以驾驭在地上的一切问题之上。与神同行要成为基督徒生活的一种常态。

1 Peter 2: Mission and Heart
GK611 Morning Devotion
22/3/2022
Speaker: Rev David Tan

Introduction: People have a goal to have a direction!

1. Reborn After Leaving Evil (V1-3)

Having been saved by the Lord, that is, having been delivered from sin and given a new life of regeneration, should we aspire to grow and mature in life, “so that we may be saved”? It is to enter into salvation and become a witness and a person who is influential. A true Christian is a life that should be visible and distinctive to all.

2. Becoming a Holy Priest and a Living Stone (V4-8)

Christ is the spiritual rock that the world has rejected, and we are the new identity in Christ, the palace of the Holy Spirit. The original word for spiritual house is house; so we are the “house” where the Holy Spirit lives! How wonderful, isn’t it? Add to that the fact that we have also been given a royal priesthood, and what a great mission do you think we have?

3. Good Behavior of God’s People (V10-12)

Since we have been given the status of God’s people, we know that our kingdom is not on earth, and that the places where we are now in the flesh are temporary, like travelers, so we should not invest ourselves excessively in the things of the world. Rather, live a life of witness that glorifies God.

4. Endure Injustice to Serve the Lord (V13-15)

(1) Humble obedience (V13-15)

Obedience to all human institutions? This is easy to say in the relatively righteous Singapore legal system, but can one still submit in the face of the Roman Emperor Nero’s regime of framing and persecuting Christians? Since the Christian life is good, he continues to do good to the best of his ability and to be humble and obedient.

(2) The Servant’s Will (V16-18)

Christ Himself served as an example of a servant’s service. A servant is one who honours his master and respects the one in authority. Fearing God is understandable and acceptable, but honouring a harsh and unreasonable emperor? How is this possible? It turns out that the heart and mind of the servant is very important, and this is the life of the Christian.

(3) Enduring Suffering (V19-21)

Are we called to do great things of honor and glory? Not surprisingly, the apostle Peter said, “To suffer!” To give us a deep understanding of what it means to imitate the Lord Jesus Christ.

(4) Remembrance of the Cross (V22-25)

Are we called to do great things of honour and glory? Not surprisingly, the apostle Peter said, “endure suffering!” To give us a deep understanding of what it means to imitate the Lord Jesus Christ.

Conclusion: Walking with God is the norm

It is a healthy Christian life to walk with the Lord at all times, to have a mission for people and a heart for God; to live out the impact of the life of Christ.

Because of the hope of eternity, one can ride over all the problems of the earth. Walking with God is to be a norm in the Christian life.