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以弗所书 第六章 |Book of Ephesians 6

【得胜争战尽本分】

主讲：陈惠菁传道

15/08/2024

引言：人生处处有争战

一、亲子主仆关系之战（v1-9）

以弗所书今天第6章是接续昨天，继续讲论在家庭生活中的亲子关系。作为父母、儿女，有当尽的本分与如何建立有爱有信任的和谐关系。

1.父母儿女（v1-4）

V1，‘听从’ 是由‘hear’ 和 ‘under’ 两个英文字组成，意思是儿女是在父母的权柄之下，所以要听从父母。

保罗特别强调，信了主的儿女们要听从父母。‘听从’并非毫无限制盲目的听从。前提是‘要在主里’听从。就是没有违反圣经的的原则的，我们就要听。如父母要年轻人多花时间陪伴他们，这没有违背圣经真理。

若父母命令你去做违返圣经原则，不“在主里”的事，我们当然就可以不听。但要用十分谦虚、恭敬的态度，向父母解释不能听从的原因。尽量取得父母的谅解，用温柔而坚定的态度持守真理，活出荣耀神的见证。

其实，在个人主义盛行的今天，时下的年轻人常会以：“代沟”为理由来作为不听从父母的原因。即使是不完美的父母、也是被神允许用来管教、塑造儿女的器皿。因此 ‘代沟’是神用来让做儿女的学习顺服父母媒介。

儿女孝敬父母是当今的本分。这是第一条带有应许的诫命。神对孝敬父母者的应许是今生活在世上得福、长寿。不管我们的寿命是长是短，没有父母，就没有我们。我们要感恩父母的养育之恩，更是要在父母还在世时爱与孝敬、并尊荣他们。

做父亲当尽的本分是要以温和的态度对待儿女，不要惹儿女的气。苛刻和严厉的态度，不是挫折儿女的锐气，就是挑动他们的肉体起来对抗父母。

父亲们，你是否也故意或无意的忽视你对子女当尽的责任，常常成为家中的缺席爸爸？

保罗说只要照着主的教训，以行动管教、鼓励、警戒、责备来养育他们。使儿女在真理里扎稳根，活出敬畏神、蒙神祝福的一生。

2.主人仆人（v5-9）

v5-9是主仆之间的关系，仆人就是家里的奴隶。保罗教导这些信了主的奴隶，要存敬畏基督的心，像听从基督一样的，从内心诚实的听从他们肉身的主人。无论人前人后，都要遵行神的旨意，甘心服事主人像是在服事主一样。

在职场上的弟兄姐妹，职场是你我们事奉神的地方，也是属灵生命操练的场所。 你是把上司、权柄当作服事主一样的听从，还是在背后批评论断他？又或许心里对老板不满？

使徒保罗并没有要求作主人的信徒释放奴隶，而是提醒他们与仆人在天上同有一位不偏待人主，所以不要威吓他们。今天我们在职场、甚至家中有帮佣的弟兄姐妹，我们有否常常用威吓的话来对待下属或帮用呢？

避免生活中许多不必要的争战和伤害是基督徒当尽的本分。让我们因对准神，活出生命树气息而得福、长寿。职场弟兄姐妹有对的关系，也必要得主的赏赐。

二、穿戴军装百战百胜（v10-24）

1. 认清对象（v10-13）

V10-11保罗提醒信徒，在属灵争战中不能靠自己的力量，而是要依靠主的大能大力，在祂里面刚强。要得胜争战，很重要的一点是，我们一定要认清作战的对象是谁。正所谓知己知彼，百战百胜。我们作战的对像不是人乃是魔鬼。

今日教会中，弟兄姐妹自己攻打基督的肢体，夫妻从相爱到相害。我们若没有属灵的洞见，认不清敌友，不但在争战中徒劳无功，还绊跌弟兄，使神的名受辱，自己也受亏损。

2. 穿戴军装（v14-19）

当我们细看每一件军装时，就会发现到，其实都是神自己的属性，是耶稣基督的全貌。所以穿戴军装所讲的是，我们要按神的属性去行事为人，要效法神自己的性情。

a) 真理的带子束腰

腰带把盔甲的各个部分连接在一起，而真理也是我们生活的基础。也是我们得胜生活中的整合力量。当我们按真理信实为人时，就可以无畏地面对敌人，争战就必得胜。

b) 公义护心镜遮胸

要保守自己有公义的心胸，保持内心清洁不被罪恶侵蚀。活出光明来光照亮别人。

c) 脚穿平安福音鞋

随时做好准备分享信仰。更重要的是在挑战和逆境中保持内心又从主基督来的平安。

d) 手握信心的藤牌

信心的藤牌是抵挡试探和攻击的防护。信心能让神迹奇事不断成就。无论面对何种挑战，都要相信神的应许，坚定相信神是好神，并依靠祂抵御怀疑和恐惧与灭尽敌人的一切火箭。

e) 头戴救恩的头盔

有属基督的思想就是得胜的关键。因此要常常以救恩的头盔保护思想不受负面思想和错误教导的影响，不断的心意更新而变化，活出救恩的样子。

f) 手握圣灵的宝剑

圣灵作战的宝剑是什么呢？就是神的话，圣经。神的道是对抗属灵攻击的有力武器。

g) 在灵里儆醒祷告

祷告使我们在属灵争战中保持警醒，依靠神的力量而不是自己的力量。方言祷告在属灵争战中起着不可忽视的力量。因为这是圣灵透过我们的祷告，将神的旨意祷告出来。

当我们认清仇敌不是身边所爱的人，不是主内的肢体，不是有神形象的人，而是那天空属灵气的黑暗权势、魔鬼撒旦。加上又有神所赐的全副军装来保护和抵挡仇敌的诡计，在属灵的争战中必能知己知彼，百战百胜。

总结：以爱连接尽本分（v20-24）

Ephesians 6: Do Your Part in Victory and Battle
GK611 Morning Devotion
14/08/2024
Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Deborah Tan

Introduction: Life is full of battles

I. The Battle for the Parent-Child Master-Servant Relationship (v1-9)

Ephesians 6 today picks up where we left off yesterday and continues to talk about the parent-child relationship in family life. As parents and children, there are duties to be performed and how to build a harmonious relationship of love and trust.

1. Parents and Children (v1-4)

The word ‘obey’ is made up of the words ‘hear’ and ‘under’, which means that children are under the authority of their parents, so they should obey their parents.

Paul specifically emphasises that converted children are to obey their parents. ‘Obedience’ is not blind obedience without limitations. The prerequisite is to obey ‘in the Lord’. That is, we are to listen to what is not contrary to the principles of the Bible. For example, if a parent wants a young person to spend more time with them, this is not against biblical truth.

If your parents command you to do something that is against biblical principles and is not ‘in the Lord’, then of course we can disobey them. However, we must explain to our parents, in a very humble and respectful manner, why we cannot obey them. We should try to gain the understanding of our parents, and hold on to the truth with gentleness and firmness, and live as witnesses to the glory of God.

In fact, in today’s world where individualism is prevalent, young people often use the “generation gap” as a reason for not obeying their parents. Even imperfect parents are allowed by God to be used as vessels of discipline and moulding for their children. Therefore, the ‘generation gap’ is the medium God uses for children to learn to obey their parents.

It is the duty of children to honour their parents today. This is the first commandment with promise. God’s promise to those who honour their parents is that they will be blessed and live long in this world. Whether our life span is long or short, without our parents, there would be no us. We are to be thankful for our parents’ upbringing, and even more so, we are to love and honour and respect them while they are still alive.

The duty of a father is to treat his children with gentleness and not to provoke them to anger. A harsh and severe attitude either frustrates the children or provokes their flesh to rise up against their parents.

Fathers, have you, either intentionally or unintentionally, neglected your responsibilities to your children, often becoming the absentee father in your home?

Paul says that if you raise them according to the Lord’s teachings, with actions of discipline, encouragement, warning, and reproof, you will be able to keep your children firmly planted in the truth. So that your children will be firmly rooted in the truth, and live a life that is God-fearing and blessed by God.

2. Master-servant (v5-9)

v5-9 is the relationship between the master and the servant, the servant being the slave of the household. Paul teaches these believing slaves to obey their incarnate masters with the fear of Christ, as they obey Christ, honestly from the heart. They were to do the will of God, both before and after, and to serve their masters willingly as if they were serving the Lord.

Brothers and sisters in the workplace, the workplace is the place where you and I serve God, and it is also the place where spiritual life is practiced. Do you listen to your boss and authority as if you were serving the Lord, or do you criticise and judge him behind his back? Or perhaps resent your boss in your heart?

The Apostle Paul did not ask believers who were masters to free their slaves, but reminded them that they share with their servants an unbiased Lord in heaven, so do not intimidate them. Today, if we have domestic helper at home, or subordinate, do we often use intimidating words to threaten our subordinates or helpers?

It is the duty of Christians to avoid many unnecessary battles and injuries in life. Let us be blessed and live long by being right with God and living out the breath of the tree of life. Brothers and sisters in the workplace have the right relationship and need to be rewarded by the Lord.

II. Putting on the Armour to Win a Hundred Battles (v10-24)

1. Identify the Object (v10-13)

V10-11 Paul reminds believers that they must not rely on their own strength in spiritual warfare, but rely on the Lord’s power and might to be strong in Him. To win the battle, it is important that we must recognise who we are fighting against. As the saying goes, if we know our enemy and know ourselves, we can win a hundred battles. The object of our battle is not man but the devil.

In today’s churches, brothers and sisters are attacking the body of Christ themselves, and couples are going from loving each other to harming each other. If we don’t have spiritual insight and can’t recognise our enemies and friends, we will not only be futile in our battles, but we will also stumble over our brothers, bring dishonour to God’s name, and suffer loss to ourselves.

2. Putting on the Armour (v14-19)

When we look closely at each piece of armour, we realise that it is in fact an attribute of God Himself, the fullness of Jesus Christ. So what putting on the armour says is that we are to act and behave according to God’s attributes, to imitate God’s own nature.

a) The belt of truth girds the waist

The girdle holds the parts of the armour together, and truth is the foundation of our lives. It is also the integrating force in our victorious lives. When we are faithful according to the truth, we can face the enemy without fear and the battle will be won.

b) The Mirror of Righteousness Covers the Chest

Keep yourself righteous and keep your heart clean from sin. Live a life of light to illuminate others.

c) Wear the Gospel of Peace on your feet

Always be ready to share your faith. More importantly, to maintain an inner peace from Christ in the midst of challenges and adversity.

d) Hold the Shield of Faith

The shield of faith is a defence against temptation and attack. Faith enables signs and wonders to be accomplished. No matter what the challenge, trust in God’s promises, believe firmly that God is a good God, and rely on Him to withstand doubt and fear and to destroy all the flaming arrows of the enemy.

e) Put on the helmet of salvation

Having a Christlike mind is the key to victory. Therefore, always protect your mind from negative thoughts and false teachings with the helmet of salvation, and live out your salvation with a renewed and changed mind.

f) Holding the Sword of the Spirit

What is the sword of the Spirit? It is the Word of God, the Bible. The Word of God is a powerful weapon against spiritual attacks.

g) Watch and Pray in the Spirit

Prayer keeps us alert in spiritual warfare, relying on God’s strength rather than our own. Praying in tongues plays an important role in spiritual warfare. For it is the Holy Spirit praying out the will of God through our prayers.

When we recognise that the enemy is not the beloved ones around us, not the body of Christ, not those in the image of God, but the powers of darkness, the devil and satan, who are in the evil spirit in
the spiritual realm, together with the armour of God to protect and resist the tricks of the enemy, we will be victorious in all battles.

Conclusion: Do your part by connecting in love (v20-24)

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以弗所书 第五章 |Book of Ephesians 5

【在光明中行事】

主讲：林国晶传道

14/08/2024

引言：

每一个基督徒都面临着一个选择：我们是愿意继续行在黑暗中，还是决心在光明中行事？今天的经文将帮助我们更好地理解如何在光明中行事，并让我们的生命真正反映出神的荣耀。

一、当凭爱心行事(v1-7)

1.当效法神(v1-2)

效法神是信徒生命中的一个重要原则，而效法神最重要的一点就是要像基督那样饶恕和爱人。基督的舍己之爱，是为了不配的罪人、献上自己作代价，「当作馨香的供物和祭物，献与神」（v2）。因此，保罗劝勉信徒「也要凭爱心行事，正如基督爱我们，为我们舍了自己」（v2）。

如同一个家庭中，孩子常常会效法父母的行为，他们看到父母如何对待他人，如何处理冲突，并自然地学习这些行为。同样，作为基督徒，我们被召唤效法基督。

2. 说感谢话(v3-4)

保罗在这里特别提醒信徒要远离淫乱、污秽和贪婪，这些罪行在当时的社会中很普遍，但却与基督徒的圣洁身份不相符。他还特别强调了言语的重要性，淫词、妄语和戏笑的话语都应该被感谢的话语所取代。因为我们的言语可以建造或摧毁一个人。

3. 切勿同伙 (v5-7)

保罗在这里警告信徒不要与那些行恶的人同流合污，因为他们在神的国度里是没有份的。他强调贪心与拜偶像是一样的，因为它们都将其他事物置于神之上。在现代社会中，贪心可能表现为对财富、地位或权力的不当追求，而这些往往会让人偏离对神的敬拜。

二、离黑暗入光明 (v8-14)

保罗继续劝勉信徒要脱离黑暗的生活，过一个光明的生活。作为光明的子女，我们的生活方式应该显出我们所信的神。光与暗的对比在圣经中常常用于象征善与恶，信徒被呼召要远离黑暗的行为，活出光明的见证。

三、在谨慎中行事 (v15-21)

保罗在这里提醒信徒要谨慎行事，要有智慧。愚昧人内心虚妄、心地昏昧，人生漫无目的，一生都在虚度光阴。然而，智慧人却知道自己的使命，他们必会充分利用时间，行神所吩咐的。我们生活在一个充满诱惑和挑战的世界中，因此我们需要格外小心，不要被世俗的价值观所迷惑。然而，谨慎行事不仅仅是避免罪恶，更是要积极追求属灵的成长和智慧。

四、夫妻相处之道 (v22-33)

1. 妻子顺服丈夫 (v22-24)

保罗教导妻子要顺服丈夫，就如同顺服主一样。妻子顺服丈夫的动机不是被迫、也不是不平等，而是因为「敬畏基督」（21节），所以「顺服自己的丈夫，如同顺服主」。

2. 丈夫要爱妻子 (v25-33)

a. 爱的标准与榜样 (v25-27)

保罗呼吁丈夫要像基督爱教会一样爱他们的妻子。这种爱是为爱而奉献；去爱，却爱无所图。基督对教会的爱就是舍命，因此丈夫也应该愿意为妻子牺牲。这种爱是先付出。这种爱是遭到拒绝，仍然去爱的。

b. 爱妻子如爱自己 (v28-33)

保罗进一步强调，丈夫爱妻子就如同爱自己，因为妻子与丈夫是一体的。真正的爱是看重妻子的感受和需求，关心她的幸福。他用基督救赎教会、使教会成圣、将教会献给自己，彰显出了基督的爱，是丈夫爱妻子的榜样，所以「丈夫也当照样爱妻子，如同爱自己的身子」（v28）。因此，信徒的夫妻关系只有反映出基督和教会的联合，才是合神心意的婚姻。

总结：

以弗所书第5章提醒我们，在生活的各个方面都要效法神，行在光明中，并且以爱和智慧行事。我们被召唤要过一个与世俗不同的生活，体现出作为基督徒的身份。无论是在言语、行为，还是在家庭关系中，我们都应遵循圣经的教导，展示出神的爱与光明。

Ephesians 5: Walking in The Light
GK611 Morning Devotion
14/08/2024
Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella Ling

Introduction：

Every Christian is faced with a choice: are we willing to continue to walk in darkness or are we determined to walk in the light? Today’s Scripture will help us to better understand how to walk in the light and have our lives truly reflect the glory of God.

1. When walking in love (v1-7)

(1) To imitate God (v1-2)

Imitation of God is an important principle in the life of a believer, and the most important aspect of imitation of God is to forgive and love others as Christ did. Christ’s self-sacrificing love was to offer Himself as a price for unworthy sinners, “as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (v2). Thus Paul exhorts believers to “walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us” (v2).

As in a family, children often emulate the behaviour of their parents; they see how they treat others, how they deal with conflict, and naturally learn these behaviours. Similarly, as Christians we are called to imitate Christ.

(2) Speak words of thanksgiving (v3-4)

Paul here specifically reminds the believers to keep away from fornication, uncleanness and covetousness, sins which were common in the society of the day, but which were incompatible with the holiness of the Christian identity. He also places special emphasis on the importance of words, and that lewd words, presumptuous words, and jesting words should be replaced by words of thanksgiving. For our words can build or destroy a person.

(3) Do not be an accomplice (v5-7)

Paul here warns believers not to be partners with those who practise evil, for they have no part in the kingdom of God. He emphasises that covetousness is the same as idolatry because they both place other things above God. In modern society, greed may manifest itself in the improper pursuit of wealth, status, or power, and these often lead people away from the worship of God.

2. Out of darkness into light (v8-14)

Paul continues to exhort believers to turn from a life of darkness and live a life of light. As children of light, we should live in a way that reveals the God in whom we believe. The contrast between light and darkness is often used in Scripture to symbolise good and evil, and believers are called to turn away from the works of darkness and live as witnesses of light.

3. Acting in prudence (v15-21)

Paul reminds believers here to act with prudence and wisdom. The foolish man is vain in heart and faint in mind, living aimlessly and wasting his life. The wise, however, know their calling and will make the best use of their time to do what God has commanded. We live in a world full of temptations and challenges, so we need to be extra careful not to get caught up in worldly values. However, being careful is not just about avoiding sin, it is about actively pursuing spiritual growth and wisdom.

4. The interaction of husband and wife (v22-33)

(1) Wives submit to their husbands (v22-24)

Paul teaches wives to submit to their husbands as to the Lord. The wife’s motive for submitting to her husband is not compulsion or inequality, but because of the “fear of God” (v21), she “submits herself to her husband as to the Lord”.

(2) Husbands are to love their wives (v25-33)

a. Standard and example of love (v25-27)

Paul calls on husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church. This love is a sacrificial love; to love, but loving without wanting any in return. Christ’s love for the church was to lay down his life, so husbands should be willing to sacrifice for their wives. This love is giving first. This is the kind of love that is rejected and still loves.

b. Love your wife as yourself (v28-33)

Paul further emphasises that husbands love their wives as themselves, for wife and husband are one. True love looks to the feelings and needs of the wife and cares for her well-being. He demonstrated the love of Christ by redeeming the church, sanctifying it, and dedicating it to himself, and is an example of how husbands should love their wives, so “husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies;” (v28). Therefore, a believer’s husband and wife relationship is only a marriage after God’s own heart if it reflects the union of Christ and the church.

Conclusion：

Ephesians 5 reminds us to imitate God in all aspects of our lives, to walk in the light, and to act in love and wisdom. We are called to live a life that is different from the world and reflects who we are as Christians. Whether in word, deed, or family relationships, we should follow the teachings of Scripture and demonstrate the love and light of God.

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以弗所书 第四章 |Book of Ephesians 4

【活出恩召的全新行事为人】

主讲：丘均发传道

13/08/2024

一、竭力保守合一的心（V1-6）

1. 行事当与恩召相称（V1-3）

我们因神的恩典被呼召，生活应当与此呼召相称。行事为人需展现谦虚、温柔、忍耐，并以爱心保守圣灵所赐的合一。合一并非人为制造，而是神赐的恩典，因此我们需竭力守护，避免分裂！

2. 在基督合一的基础（V4-6）

在基督合一的基础是：一主、一信、一洗、一神，强调信仰的统一性。基督徒信奉同一个神，共享同一个信仰和盼望，所以当保守和活出这样的合一，使教会在纷争的世界中见证合一的力量。

二、使用恩赐建造教会（V7-16）

保罗指出，基督赐予信徒各种恩赐，为了装备圣徒，各尽其职，建造教会。恩赐的运用，就是要在爱中说诚实话，互相学习与督促，以促使教会整体成长，达到基督的身量，成为神荣耀的见证。

用‘爱心说诚实话’，也是一种‘话语的事奉’。信徒因不会‘说话’在教会中造成人事纠纷，甚至教会分裂是常有的事。所以，挑战自己在遇到需要坦诚交流时，用爱心说出真话，为教会的合一与成长贡献力量。

三、脱去旧人穿上新人（V17-24）

1.行事不再像外邦人（V17-19）

基督徒的生活方式应与不信者截然不同，不该有虚妄的心，而应避免心地昏暗，与神隔绝的状态，抵制行为的放纵，保持良心的纯洁。

2.脱去变败坏的旧人（V20-22）

学习真理的基督徒要脱去旧人，抛弃代表旧有败坏行为的习惯，像丢弃一件陈旧变坏的衣服一样。

3.穿上神形像的新人（V23-24）

新人是照着神的形像造的，拥有真理中的仁义与圣洁。基督徒要更新心志，活出新生命，展示神的荣耀。

今天审视自己的言行，有哪些旧习需要脱去？如何通过更新心志，活出属神的新生命？每一天以新的态度面对挑战，活出神形像的荣耀。

四、展现新生活的样式（V25-32）

保罗在此提出信徒“穿上新人”应有的一些新生活表现：
1.弃绝谎言说实话（V25）
2.生气却不要犯罪（V26）
3.不给魔鬼留地步（V27）
4.要勤劳作正经事（V28）
5.说造就人的好话（V29）
6.不要叫圣灵担忧（V30）
7.除去一切的恶毒（V31）

总结：恩慈相待 彼此饶恕（V32）

保罗以恩慈相待和彼此饶恕作为总结，呼应了本章开头的谦虚、温柔和忍耐，提醒我们要以基督的心为心。这样才能与弟兄姊妹建立真正的合一，彰显神的荣耀，活出恩召生命的全新行事为人！向世人展现福音的大能！

Ephesians 4 Living Out Calling with a New Conduct
GK611 Morning Devotion
13 Aug 2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel Kew

1. Strive to maintain a united heart (V1-6)

(1) The act worthy of the calling (V1-3)

We are called by God’s grace and our lives should be worthy of that calling. We need to walk in humility, gentleness, patience, and maintain the unity given by the Holy Spirit in love. Unity is not man-made, but a gift from God, so we need to protect it and avoid division!

(2) The basis of unity in Christ (V4-6)

The basis of unity in Christ is: one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God, emphasising the unity of faith. Christians believe in the same God and share the same faith and hope, so they should preserve and live out such unity so that the church can witness the power of unity in a world of strife.

2. Using gifts to build the church (V7-16)

Paul pointed out that Christ has given believers various gifts in order to equip the saints to perform their duties and build up the church. The use of gifts is to speak the truth in love, learn and supervise each other, so as to promote the overall growth of the church, reach the stature of Christ, and become a witness to the glory of God.

‘Speaking the truth in love’ is also a ‘service of the word’. It is common for believers not to “speak” which cause personnel disputes in the church and even church divisions. So challenge yourself to speak the truth in love and contribute to the unity and growth of your church when you need to communicate honestly.

3. Putting off the old man and put on the new man (V17-24)

1) No longer behave like Gentiles (V17-19)

Christians should live a completely different lifestyle from unbelievers. They should not have futility of their mind, but should avoid a darkened heart and a state of isolation from God, resist indulgence in behaviour, and keep a pure conscience.

2) Putting off the old man that has become corrupted (V20-22)

Christians who learn the truth must put off the old man and abandon the habits that represent old corrupted behaviours, just like discarding an old and deteriorated garment.

3) The new man who puts on the image of God (V23-24)

The new man is created in the image of God, possessing righteousness and holiness in truth. Christians must renew their minds, live a new life, and display the glory of God.

Look at your words and deeds today. Are there any old habits that you need to get rid of? How to live a new life of God by renewing your mind? Face challenges every day with a new attitude and live out the glory of God’s image.

4. Showing the style of a new life (V25-32)

Paul here proposes some new manifestations of life that believers should “put on the new man”:
1. Put away lies and speak the truth (V25)
2. Be angry but do not sin (V26)
3. Give no place for the devil (V27)
4. Be diligent and do good things (V28)
5. Say good things that edify people (V29)
6. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit (V30)
7. Put away all evil (V31)

Conclusion: Be kind to each other and forgive each other (V32)

Paul concludes with words of kindness to one another and forgiveness of one another, echoing the humility, gentleness, and patience of the beginning of this chapter, reminding us to have the mind of Christ. Only in this way can we establish true unity with our brothers and sisters, demonstrate the glory of God, and live out a brand-new behaviour in our life of calling! Show the world the power of the gospel!

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以弗所书 第三章 |Book of Ephesians 3

【基督福音的奥秘】

主讲：陈惠菁传道

08/08/2024

一、启示福音的奥秘（v1-13）

1. 为福音受苦是荣耀的（v2-6）

从节经文的语气中，我们可以看出保罗完全没有为他的被囚而怨叹。他有一个超越的眼光，看到了背后神的手，知道自己被囚是为了主，所以视受苦为荣耀。因此在囚禁中有平安，并且还能写信安慰和鼓励以弗所教会的信徒。

我们受苦是因为什么呢？如果是为了主，那苦难其实是变相的祝福。问题很常是我们怎么看待这些不容易的环境和事件，还有我们选择以什么样的态度来回应？让我们的回应是走在神的心意里，不单是自己有美好的见证，生命中也会越有主的丰富可以供应给别人。

2. 基督里成为一个新人（v2-6）

保罗相信以弗所教会已经听过神将关切他们的职分托付给他。给他恩赐和启示他有关福音的奥秘。就是v6这奥秘就是外邦人在基督耶稣里，藉着福音，得以同为後嗣，同为一体，同蒙应许。

对当时的犹太人来说，他们是很看不起外邦人，外邦人是不圣洁，不可靠近。他们也绝对没有想到外邦人也可以得救，所以这对他们来说是个不知道的奥秘。但是对今天的我们来说，当然知道外邦人跟犹太信徒可以一同得救。并且外邦信徒和犹太信徒是一样，合而为一成为一个新人。在基督里同得产业，同为基督奥秘的身体，同享神的应许。

弟兄姐妹，既然我们跟以色列有这么深，不可分割的关系，现在的以色列正受到伊朗的攻击。我们有为以色列的局势来祷告吗？求神帮助我们看到，他们的受损是关乎到整个基督身体的受损，我们不能袖手旁观。

3. 成为基督福音的执事（v7-11）

保罗说他是照神的恩赐领受成为福音的执事。保罗本来就不是列在12使徒当中。他认为自己比众圣徒中最小的还小，然而神却呼召他做外邦的使徒。要他将基督测不透的丰富传给外邦人。此外，保罗说有些奥秘是先知、使徒领受了，在讲台上教导，天使在天上观看，才突然明白过来的。这是何等重要的奥秘。因此教会的表现非常重要。因为天使和魔鬼都在观看，我们应该严肃对待神托付的责任。

此外，现今社会，许多人借助不同方法，以为可以改变世界或对世界发挥影响力。 然而，作为神的教会的我们，更要用祷告去祝福政府，实行属神的思想，行公义、好怜悯，存谦卑的心与神同行。让我们今晚和明天就行动吧。参加‘祂大能之日’与众教会一起为新加坡祈福。

4. 基督福音的终极目的（v12-13）

保罗向以弗所信徒阐明真理而被囚。但他绝不会因此而打退堂鼓。他希望读者明白，他成为囚徒是为了让他们获益。

今天我们传福音，教会有很多事工，装备课程是为了什么？都是教我们得了益处之后，可以去造就别人。这是基督奥秘的终极目的。有时候组员会觉得好像被组长逼要去上课，要去祷告会。没有自由，好反感。但我们回头看，那岂不是我们所需要的？如果自己都没有，也不愿被装备，试问我们又怎样能去祝福他人呢？我们愿意为了主的福音被囚吗？虽然好像很多东西要学，被有自由。但这是为了能更好的起来祝福其他人。

其实从使徒保罗所提到的，我们可以明白到神福音的终极目的就是要教会与基督一同成为万有之首。带领在地上的万有，在天上的天使，一起来敬拜基督。但是，现实生活中当我们看自己时，我自己都一大堆问题，还讲什么万有之首？

这也是为什么接下来使徒保罗要来为教会，这个在基督里合而为一的新群体来祷告。也让信徒明白要成为万有之首，能力的来源在哪里？

二、福音带来的转化（v14-19）

1.屈膝谦卑祷告（v 14-15）

祷告是开启一切神旨意成就神应许的钥匙。‘屈膝’ 代表极深的敬畏、感恩和谦卑。

历世历代，圣经里有很多人物，常常屈膝跪着祷告，像所罗门、以斯拉双膝跪下，向神祷告（拉9:5）、但以理双膝跪下祷告（但6:10）、路22:41耶稣也做了榜样，跪下向父神祷告。弟兄姐妹，你有多久没有屈膝跪下来向神祷告呢？祷告是信徒能力的重要来源。多祷告就多有能力。

最近我问一位肢体会参加祂大能之日的祷告会吗？她给我的回应是：“请问这项活动是 “必须 “参加的？还是我们的 “选择”？

参加祂大能之日不是一项活动。这是一个让我们参与在神呼召计划的机会。让我们有机会祝福这个为我们提供工作、住宿和生活所需的国家。也是神给我们机会，让我们的属灵生命可以扩张、使我们可以有国度的胸怀，而不是以自我为中心。

2.渴慕圣灵充满（v16）

被圣灵充满，不是喊口号，也不是为了让自己觉得很属灵。被圣灵充满的目的是要帮助我们让基督成为生活的中心，在一切的事上依靠圣灵的指引，让基督在心里掌权作主，使我们能活得越来越像祂。

3.活出基督的爱（v17-19）

爱是基督徒能力的根基，因为神就是爱。保罗不是为我们有没有爱心祷告。因为我们凡是神儿女的，多多少少都有爱心。保罗求神让我们明白基督的爱是何等长阔高深。因为我们的爱心很常没有根基，经不起考验。

人要真正领悟基督的爱，并在爱中有根有基，就必须在基督身体里与众圣徒实际地磨合，以至达到合一。经历过基督的爱、我们才有能力把人带向基督福音最终的目标，得着神的一切丰盛。

弟兄姐妹，你渴慕成为神爱的器皿吗？你渴慕神使用你将祂的爱带到有需要的人群中，让人得着神的一切丰盛吗？

总结：神能成就超过一切（v20-21）

•心里所求的是什么？想要的又是什么？
•求属灵的成就和神国度的推动？连没求的环境亨通，在世的福乐，祂都要给你！
•世世代代，永永远远，单单荣耀神！

Ephesians 3 The Mystery of the Gospel of Christ
GK611 Morning Devotion
08 August 2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Deborah Tan

1. Revealing the mystery of the gospel (v1-13)

(1) Suffering for the gospel is glorious (v2-6)

Paul had a transcendent vision, seeing the hand of God behind him, and knowing that he was imprisoned for the Lord, he regarded suffering as glorious. Thus there was peace in his captivity, and he was able to write to comfort and encourage the believers in the church at Ephesus.

What is the reason for our suffering? If it is for the Lord, then suffering is actually a blessing in disguise. Let our response be to walk in the mind of God, and not only will we have a good testimony for ourselves, but the more we will have the Lord’s riches in our lives to provide for others.

(2) Becoming a new man in Christ (v2-6)

Paul believed that the Ephesus church had heard that God had entrusted to him the ministry of concern for them. Giving him gifts and revealing to him the mystery of the gospel. That is v6 that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel.

To the Jews of that time, this was a mystery unknown to them. But to us today, of course, we know that Gentiles and Jewish believers can be saved together and become one new person. Since we are inextricably linked to Israel, which is now under attacked by Iran. Have we prayed about the situation in Israel? Pray that God would help us to see that their damage is about the damage of the whole body of Christ and that we cannot stand by and do nothing.

(3) Becoming a deacon of the gospel of Christ (v7-11)

Paul says that he was received as a deacon of the gospel according to the gift of God, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable richness of Christ. Paul says that there are some mysteries that the prophets and apostles received and taught from the pulpit, and the angels watched from heaven, and then suddenly came to their understanding. What an important mystery this is. That is why the performance of the church is so important. Because angels and devils are watching, we should take the responsibility entrusted to us by God seriously.

As the church of God, we should bless the government with prayers, practise godly thinking, do justice, have good mercy, and walk with God in humility. Let us take action tonight and tomorrow. Join the ‘Day of His Power’ to pray for Singapore with the churches.

(4) The ultimate purpose of the gospel of Christ (v12-13)

Paul was imprisoned for articulating the truth to the Ephesian believers. But he would never be deterred by this. He wanted his readers to understand that he became a prisoner for their benefit.

What is the purpose of the equipping course for today when we evangelise and there are many ministries in the church? It’s all to teach us that after we have been benefited, we can go and edify others. This is the ultimate purpose of the mystery of Christ. Sometimes group members feel as if they are forced by the leader to go to classes and prayer meetings. There is no freedom, and they disliked it. But when we look back, isn’t that what we need? If we don’t have it for ourselves and we don’t want to be equipped, how can we bless others? Are we willing to be imprisoned for the gospel of the Lord? It seems like a lot to learn and no freedom, but it is so that we can better rise up and bless others.

Next the Apostle Paul is going to come and pray for the church, this new community. That the believers understand the source of power for believers to understand that they are to be the head of all?

2. Transformation brought about by the gospel (v 14-19)

(1) Bowing the knee in humble prayer (v14-15)

Prayer is the key to unlocking the fulfilment of all God’s promises. Bowing the knee’ represents deep reverence, thanksgiving and humility.

Throughout the ages, there are many characters in the Bible who often prayed on knees, like Solomon and Ezra who knelt down on both knees and prayed to God (Ezra 9:5), Daniel who knelt down on both knees and prayed (Dan. 6:10), and Luke 22:41 Jesus also set an example by kneeling down and praying to God the Father. Brothers and sisters, how long has it been since you have bowed down on your knees and prayed to God? Prayer is an important source of power for believers. Pray more and you will have more power.

Participating in His Day of Power is not an event. It is an opportunity for us to participate in God’s calling and plan. It is an opportunity for us to bless the nation that provides us with jobs, lodging, and the necessities of life. It is also an opportunity for God to give us the opportunity to expand our spiritual lives so that we can have a Kingdom mindset and not self-centred.

(2) Desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit (v16)
Being filled with the Holy Spirit is not about shouting slogans or making ourselves feel spiritual. The purpose of being filled with the Holy Spirit is to help us to make Christ the centre of our lives, to rely on the Holy Spirit’s guidance in all things, and to allow Christ to reign in our hearts so that we can live more and more like Him.

(3) Live out the love of Christ (v17-19)

Love is the foundation of Christian power, for God is love. Paul is not praying about whether we have love or not. For all of us who are children of God are more or less loving. Paul asks God to make us understand how long and deep is the love of Christ. For our love is often without foundation and cannot stand the test. For a man to truly grasp the love of Christ, and to be rooted and grounded in it, he must be practically grounded in the body of Christ with all the saints, so as to reach unity.

Brothers and sisters, do you long to be a vessel of God’s love? Do you long for God to use you to bring His love to the needy, so that people can have all the fullness of God?

Conclusion: God who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all (v20-21)

-What does the heart ask for? What do you want?
-Spiritual fulfillment and the advancement of God’s kingdom? He will even give you the smoothness of life and earthly blessings that you did not ask!
-Glorify God alone for all generations, forever and ever!

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箴言 第13|Proverb 13

12/08/2024

箴言第 13 章

1 智慧子听父亲的教训。亵慢人不听责备。
2 人因口所结的果子,必享美福。奸诈人必遭强暴。
3 谨守口的,得保生命。大张嘴的,必致败亡。
4 懒惰人羡慕,却无所得。殷勤人必得丰裕。
5 义人恨恶谎言。恶人有臭名,且致惭愧。
6 行为正直的,有公义保守。犯罪的被邪恶倾覆。
7 假作富足的,却一无所有。装作穷乏的,却广有财物。
8 人的赀财,是他生命的赎价。穷乏人却听不见威吓的话。
9 义人的光明亮。(明亮原文作欢喜)恶人的灯要熄灭。
10 骄傲只启争竞。听劝言的,却有智慧。
11 不劳而得之财,必然消耗。勤劳积蓄的,必见加增。
12 所盼望的迟延未得,令人心忧。所愿意的临到,却是生命树。
13 藐视训言的,自取灭亡。敬畏诫命的,必得善报。
14 智慧人的法则,(或作指教)是生命的泉源,可以使人离开死亡的网罗。
15 美好的聪明,使人蒙恩。奸诈人的道路,崎岖难行。
16 凡通达人都凭知识行事。愚昧人张扬自己的愚昧。
17 奸恶的使者,必陷在祸患里。忠信的使臣,乃医人的良药。
18 弃绝管教的,必致贫受辱。领受责备的,必得尊荣。
19 所欲的成就,心觉甘甜。远离恶事,为愚昧人所憎恶。
20 与智慧人同行的,必得智慧。和愚昧人作伴的,必受亏损。
21 祸患追赶罪人。义人必得善报。
22 善人给子孙遗留产业。罪人为义人积存赀财。
23 穷人耕种多得粮食,但因不义有消灭的。
24 不忍用杖打儿子的,是恨恶他。疼爱儿子的,随时管教。
25 义人吃得饱足。恶人肚腹缺粮。

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箴言 第12|Proverb 12

11/08/2024

箴言第 12 章

1 喜爱管教的,就是喜爱知识。恨恶责备的,却是畜类。
2 善人必蒙耶和华的恩惠。设诡计的人,耶和华必定他的罪。
3 人靠恶行不能坚立。义人的根,必不动摇。
4 才德的妇人,是丈夫的冠冕。贻羞的妇人,如同朽烂在她丈夫的骨中。
5 义人的思念是公平。恶人的计谋是诡诈。
6 恶人的言论,是埋伏流人的血。正直人的口,必拯救人。
7 恶人倾覆,归于无有。义人的家,必站得住。
8 人必按自己的智慧被称赞。心中乖谬的,必被藐视。
9 被人轻贱,却有仆人,强如自尊,缺少食物。
10 义人顾惜他牲畜的命。恶人的怜悯,也是残忍。
11 耕种自己田地的,必得饱食。追随虚浮的,却是无知。
12 恶人想得坏人的网罗。义人的根,得以结实。
13 恶人嘴中的过错,是自己的网罗。但义人必脱离患难。
14 人因口所结的果子,必饱得美福。人手所作的,必为自己的报应。
15 愚妄人所行的,在自己眼中看为正直。惟智慧人,肯听人的劝教。
16 愚妄人的恼怒,立时显露。通达人能忍辱藏羞。
17 说出真话的,显明公义。作假见证的,显出诡诈。
18 说话浮躁的,如刀刺人。智慧人的舌头,却为医人的良药。
19 口吐真言,永远坚立。舌说谎话,只存片时。
20 图谋恶事的,心存诡诈。劝人和睦的,便得喜乐。
21 义人不遭灾害恶人满受祸患。
22 说谎言的嘴,为耶和华所憎恶。行事诚实的,为他所喜悦。
23 通达人隐藏知识。愚昧人的心,彰显愚昧。
24 殷勤人的手必掌权。懒惰的人必服苦。
25 人心忧虑,屈而不伸。一句良言,使心欢乐。
26 义人引导他的邻舍。恶人的道,叫人失迷。

27 懒惰的人,不烤打猎所得的。殷勤的人,却得宝贵的财物。
28 在公义的道上有生命。其路之中,并无死亡。

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箴言 第11|Proverb 11

10/08/2024

箴言第 11 章

1 诡诈的天平,为耶和华所憎恶。公平的法码,为他所喜悦。
2 骄傲来,羞耻也来。谦逊人却有智慧。
3 正直人的纯正,必引导自己。奸诈人的乖僻,必毁灭自己。
4 发怒的日子,赀财无益。惟有公义能救人脱离死亡。
5 完全人的义,必指引他的路。但恶人必因自己的恶跌倒。
6 正直人的义,必拯救自己。奸诈人必陷在自己的罪孽中。
7 恶人一死,他的指望必灭绝。罪人的盼望,也必灭没。
8 义人得脱离患难,有恶人来代替他。
9 不虔敬的人用口败坏邻舍。义人却因知识得救。
10 义人享福合城喜乐。恶人灭亡,人都欢呼。
11 城因正直人祝福便高举。却因邪恶人的口就倾覆。
12 藐视邻舍的,毫无智慧。明哲人却静默不言。
13 往来传舌的,泄漏密事。心中诚实的,遮隐事情。
14 无智谋,民就败落。谋士多,人便安居。
15 为外人作保的,必受亏损。恨恶击掌的,却得安稳。
16 恩德的妇女得尊荣。强暴的男子得赀财。
17 仁慈的人,善待自己。残忍的人,扰害己身。
18 恶人经营,得虚浮的工价。撒义种的,得实在的果效。
19 恒心为义的,必得生命。追求邪恶的,必致死亡。
20 心中乖僻的,为耶和华所憎恶。行事完全的,为他所喜悦。
21 恶人虽然连手,必不免受罚。义人的后裔,必得拯救。
22 妇女美貌而无见识,如同金环带在猪鼻上。
23 义人的心愿,尽得好处。恶人的指望,致干忿怒。
24 有施散的,却更增添。有吝惜过度的,反致穷乏。
25 好施舍的,必得丰裕。滋润人的,必得滋润。
26 屯粮不卖的,民必咒诅他。情愿出卖的,人必为他祝福。

27 恳切求善的,就求得恩惠。惟独求恶的,恶必临到他身。
28 倚仗自己财物的,必跌倒。义人必发旺如青叶。
29 扰害己家的,必承受清风。愚昧人必作慧心人的仆人。
30 义人所结的果子,就是生命树。有智慧的必能得人。
31 看哪,义人在世尚且受报,何况恶人和罪人呢?

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箴言 第10|Proverb 10

09/08/2024

箴言第 10 章

1 所罗门的箴言。智慧之子,使父亲欢乐。愚昧之子,叫母亲担忧。
2 不义之财,毫无益处。惟有公义,能救人脱离死亡。
3 耶和华不使义人受饥饿。恶人所欲的他必推开。
4 手懒的要受贫穷。手勤的却要富足。
5 夏天聚敛的,是智慧之子。收割时沉睡的,是贻羞之子。
6 福祉临到义人的头。强暴蒙蔽恶人的口。
7 义人的纪念被称赞。恶人的名字必朽烂。
8 心中智慧的,必受命令。口里愚妄的,必致倾倒。
9 行正直路的,步步安稳。走弯曲道的,必致败露。
10 以眼传神的,使人忧患。口里愚妄的,必致倾倒。
11 义人的口是生命的泉源。强暴蒙蔽恶人的口。
12 恨能挑启争端。爱能遮掩一切过错。
13 明哲人嘴里有智慧。无知人背上受刑杖。
14 智慧人积存知识。愚妄人的口速致败坏。
15 富户的财物,是他的坚城。穷人的贫乏,是他的败坏。
16 义人的勤劳致生。恶人的进项致死。(死原文作罪)
17 谨守训诲的,乃在生命的道上。违弃责备的,便失迷了路。
18 隐藏怨恨的,有说谎的嘴。口出谗谤的,是愚妄的人。
19 多言多语难免有过。禁止嘴唇是有智慧。
20 义人的舌,乃似高银。恶人的心,所值无几。
21 义人的口教养多人。愚昧人因无知而死亡。
22 耶和华所赐的福,使人富足。并不加上忧虑。
23 愚妄人以行恶为戏耍。明哲人却以智慧为乐。
24 恶人所怕的必临到他。义人所愿的必蒙应允。
25 暴风一过,恶人归于无有。义人的根基却是永久。
26 懒惰人叫差他的人,如醋倒牙,如烟薰目。

27 敬畏耶和华,使人日子加多。但恶人的年岁必被减少。
28 义人的盼望,必得喜乐。恶人的指望,必至灭没。
29 耶和华的道,是正直人的保障。却成了作孽人的败坏。
30 义人永不挪移。恶人不得住在地上。
31 义人的口,滋生智慧。乖谬的舌,必被割断。
32 义人的嘴,能令人喜悦。恶人的口,说乖谬的话。

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以弗所书 第二章 |Book of Ephesians 2

【从罪人到神家里的人】

主讲：林国晶传道

07/08/2024

引言：保罗思想耶稣的复活大能对我们生命的影响。

一、从死而入生的改变 (V1-7)

1. 罪中活过来 (V1-3)

虽然基督徒现已活过来，但我们绝不可忘记自己曾是怎样的光景。曾有一段时间，我们活在过犯罪恶中，随从今世的风俗，就是撒旦所主导的风俗，如反对神的思想和价值观支配，自以为「如神能知道善恶」。

2. 显明神的爱 (V4-5)

神的爱始于当我们死在过犯中的时候。只有神主动使灵命已死的人活过来，人才能与神恢复交通。

3. 与基督同活 (V6-7)

从基督得着新的生命，使我们的价值观焕然一新。我们虽然还活在地上，却已经成为天上的国民，不再受属地的风俗文化、思想价值和名利荣辱的捆绑，而是站在天上看透万事，用属天的生命接触一切。

二、因恩典与信而得救 (V8-10)

救恩的基础是恩典，途径是信心。救恩完全根据神白白的恩典，出于神的大爱和怜悯，是人所不配得、也赚不到的。凡是倚靠行为得到的，也会因着行为失去；只有本乎恩典的，才有可能永存。

三、在基督里成为一体 (V11-22)

1. 从隔绝到亲近 (V11-13)

从前，我们都是远离神的外邦人，但现在却可以亲近神了。那是因为基督耶稣的到来，使人人都可以亲近神。

2. 基督带来和平 (V14-18)

基督拆毁了中间隔断的墙，使犹太人和外邦人成为一体。十字架的挽回祭挽回了神对罪人的公义怒气，使人与神和好。

3. 成为神家里人 (V19-22)

今天，我们不再是外人和客旅，而是与圣徒同国，是神家里的人。神建造教会，使我们在基督里成为一个整体，成为神居住的所在。

总结：

我们从前是外人，现在靠着主耶稣基督成为上帝家里的人。我们要感恩神的恩典，并在教会中彼此相爱，合一共建神的家。愿我们每一个人都能在基督里经历从死到生的改变，并在教会中彼此扶持，成为神家里的重要成员。

Ephesians 2 From Sinners to Members in God’s Family
GK611 Morning Devotion
07 August 2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella Ling

Introduction: Paul thinks about the impact of Jesus’ resurrection power on our lives.

1. The change from death to life (V1-7)

(1) Survive from Sin (V1-3)

Although Christians are now alive, we must never forget how we once were. There was a time when we lived in sin and evil, following the customs of this world, which are dominated by Satan, such as opposing God’s thoughts and values and thinking that ” you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”

(2) Demonstrating God’s Love (V4-5)

God’s love begins when we are dead in trespasses. It is only when God takes the initiative to bring the spiritually dead to life that one can be restored to fellowship with God.

(3) Raise up with Christ (V6-7)

New life from Christ refreshes our values. Although we are still living on earth, we have become citizen of heaven, no longer bound by earthly customs and cultures, ideological values, fame and honour, but standing in heaven and seeing all things, and touching all things with a heavenly life.

2. Salvation by grace and faith (V8-10)

The basis of salvation is grace and the way is by faith. Salvation is based solely on God’s free grace, out of God’s great love and mercy, which no man deserves or can earn. What is gained by works will be lost by works; only what is by grace can last forever.

3. Becoming one in Christ (V11-22)

(1) From isolation to intimacy (V11-13)

Once upon a time we were all Gentiles far from God, but now we can draw near to Him. That is because of the coming of Christ Jesus so that all may draw near to God.

(2) Christ brings peace (V14-18)

Christ broke down the middle wall of partition and made Jew and Gentile one. The redemptive sacrifice of the cross redeemed God’s righteous wrath against sinners and reconciled man to God.

(3) Becoming members of God’s family (V19-22)

Today we are no longer outsiders and travellers, but we are one nation with the saints and members of God’s family. God builds the church so that we may become one in Christ and become the dwelling place of God.

Conclusion:

Brothers and sisters, we used to be outsiders, but now we have become members of God’s family through the Lord Jesus Christ. We should be thankful for God’s grace, and love one another in the church, and build God’s house together in unity. May each one of us experience the change from death to life in Christ, and support each other in the church to become an important member of God’s family.

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以弗所书 第一章 |Book of Ephesians 1

【在基督里的属灵宝藏】

主讲：丘均发传道

06/08/2024

引言：

以弗所书第一章，强调神赐给基督徒在基督里的各样属灵福气。让我们一起探索在基督里的属灵宝藏。

一、天国银行的存款（V1-6）

使徒保罗写信给在以弗所的圣徒，就是在基督耶稣里有忠心的人。神在创立世界之前就拣选了我们，使我们成为圣洁，无有瑕疵，并预定我们得儿子的名分。这是神的恩典！

保罗像是为基督徒打开了一扇通往天国银行的大门，这里充满了神的恩惠和平安。我们天国的账户里已经存满了天国的福气。这些福气是神在创世之前就为我们预备的，我们被选中成为神的儿女，并每一天都能从这银行中取出这些宝贵的祝福，分享给身边的人！

二、通往宝藏的指引（V7-10）

我们借着基督的血得蒙救赎，过犯得以赦免，这是按着神丰富的恩典赐给我们的。神也将祂的旨意和智慧启示给我们，使我们能明白祂在基督里的终极计划–在基督里面同归于一！

神的恩典就是通往属天宝藏的地图，通过基督的宝血，我们得到了救赎和赦免。宝藏的地图也揭开了神的终极计划：天上地上的一切都会在基督里团聚。让我们期待这个美好的未来，并在生活中神在我们生命中的旨意。

三、得神基业的凭据（V11-14）

保罗强调了圣灵作为信徒得基业的凭据。神按照祂的旨意预定了我们，使我们能够荣耀祂。

神说明了我们在基督里的基业，是祂按自己的旨意为我们预定的。想象一下，天国的财产清单上有我们的名字！圣灵是神给我们的印章，证明我们是祂的孩子。我们要依靠圣灵的引导，过一个充满信心和盼望的生活，成为神荣耀的见证人。

四、属灵的能量泉源（V15-23）

1. 祈求心眼被光照（V15-18）
保罗不断为信徒祷告，求神赐他们智慧和启示的灵，并且心眼得明亮，使他们真认识神，知道神呼召的盼望。

我们的心眼需要被光照，就像需要一副灵性的眼镜。这样，我们才能看清神给我们的盼望和荣耀，清晰地看到神的作为！

2. 知道神的大能力（V19-23）
保罗祈求信徒们能够知道神的大能大力，就是使基督从死里复活，并将祂升到天上坐在神右边的大能。

基督复活的大能不仅仅是历史事件，也是我们今日生活的动力泉源。我们要相信这大能在我们生命中运行，并依靠它战胜生活中的一切挑战，彰显神的大能。

总结：发现属灵宝藏的旅程

通过这章经文，我们看到神在基督里赐给我们的各样福气。
愿我们每一个人都能珍惜属天的宝藏，活出充满喜乐和力量的生活，成为神恩典和荣耀的见证人。

Ephesians 1 Spiritual Treasures in Christ
GK611 Morning Devotion
06 Aug 2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel Kew

Introduction：

Ephesians Chapter 1 emphasises the various spiritual blessings God has given to Christians in Christ. Let’s explore the spiritual treasures in Christ together.

1. Deposit into the Bank of Heaven (V1-6)

The Apostle Paul wrote to the saints in Ephesus,the faithful people in Christ Jesus. God chose us before the foundation of the world to make us holy and without blemish and predestined us to have the name of a son. This is God’s grace!

Paul seems to have opened a door to the bank of heaven for Christians, a place filled with God’s grace and peace. Our heavenly account is already filled with heavenly blessings. These blessings were prepared for us by God before the creation of the world. We were chosen to become God’s children, and we can take out these precious blessings from this bank every day and share them with the people around us!

2. Guide to the treasure (V7-10)

We have redemption through the blood of Christ, the forgiveness of our sins, which is given to us according to the riches of God’s grace. God also reveals His will and wisdom to us so that we can understand His ultimate plan in Christ—to be united in Christ!

God’s grace is the map to the heavenly treasure through which we receive redemption and forgiveness through the blood of Christ. The map of the treasure also reveals God’s ultimate plan: that everything in heaven and on earth will be reunited in Christ. Let’s look forward to this wonderful future and live God’s will for our lives.

3. Evidence of gaining God’s inheritance (V11-14)

Paul emphasises the Holy Spirit as the believer’s evidence for the foundation. God has predestined us according to His will so that we can glorify Him.

God has explained our inheritance in Christ, which He has predestined for us according to His will. Imagine having our names on the property inventory in heaven! The Holy Spirit is God’s seal to us, proving that we are His children. We must rely on the guidance of the Holy Spirit, live a life of faith and hope,and become witnesses of the glory of God.

4. Spiritual energy source (V15-23)

(1) Pray for the eyes of the heart to be enlightened (V15-18)

Paul constantly prayed for believers, asking God to give them a spirit of wisdom and revelation, and to have their eyes opened, so that they could truly know God and know the hope of God’s calling.

Our inner eyes need to be illuminated, just like we need a pair of spiritual glasses. Only in this way can we clearly see the hope and glory God has given us, and clearly see God’s deeds!

(2) Know the power of God (V19-23)

Paul prayed that believers would know the power of God, the power that raised Christ from the dead and raised Him to heaven to sit at the right hand of God.

The power of Christ’s resurrection is not only a historical event, but also the source of motivation for our lives today. We must believe in this power operating in our lives and rely on it to overcome all challenges in life and manifest the power of God.

Conclusion: A journey to discover spiritual treasures

Through this chapter, we see the various blessings God has given us in Christ.
May each of us cherish the heavenly treasures, live a life full of joy and power, and become a witness of God’s grace and glory.

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