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提多书2章|Book of Titus 2

【做个爱主的领袖】

主讲：陈炎明牧师

21/02/2024

引言：其实每一个人都可以“提很多”…！

一、要传讲正道（2:1-6）

1.以真道引入正道（V1）

根据英文扩张版的翻译：“至于你，你要教导符合纯正教义的事情（这会产生品格良好的男女，他们的生活方式使他们成为真正的基督徒）。”
你可以成为另一个“提多”，以身教言教带出更多真正的基督徒。

2.提醒长者的言行（V2-3）

我们的生活中有长辈，在敬重之余，也要帮助他们成长、成熟、成为健全的人。我们常说老人家很难改变，尤其是作晚辈的更难去改表长辈！这话不尽然，只要我们智慧的善用真道，人都可以被改变。

3.相夫教子好榜样（V4-5）

对于妇女的角色，最荣耀的职分莫过于成为贤妻良母，智慧又有才得的妇人。这又是离不开顺服真道，活出信仰。姐妹要有这样的见证，弟兄要帮助姐妹成为这样的人。

4.年轻人要有节制（V6）

当说到少年人，这代表了年轻气盛的新世代。他们有过人的学问和知识，但是缺乏人生的经验和相处之道。因此，在众多真理中，若要说什么能够成为最有见证和影响力的人，莫过于有节制，谨守己心、温柔而不冲动。众人一看就会觉得这年轻人很懂事，就会刮目相看。

二、要活出真理（2:7-12）

1.成为行真理的完全人（V7-8）

前面说了教导别人活出真道，然而更重要的是自己要活出美好见证的榜样。在达到无可指责之前，先是善于快速的悔改。最大的善行莫过于成为周遭人群中的‘好好人’。

2.活出顺服与忠诚见证（V9-10）

如果你是相对的年轻人或晚辈、小辈，就要竭力成为一个好的晚辈或下属。做个忠诚的见证人，活出尊荣的生命，以致荣神又益人。

3.活出分别为圣的人生（V11-12）

基督徒本来就应该是与众不同，有别于世人。因为我们有世人所没有的真理，又有世人所没有的圣灵来帮助我们。只要你愿意顺服真理，过敬畏神的人生，生命一定会与众不同。

三、要盼望主来（2:13-15）

要过一个得胜和荣耀的生活，一定有很多需要忍耐、放下、牺牲和付出的代价。既然大家都在世上过生活，为什么基督徒要受委屈去迁就别人，谦卑到甚至受苦呢？因为有主再来的荣耀盼望！那时主的奖赏将是我们永远的定案，永恒的赏赐啊！

总结：我们都是基督的见证人

基督徒是基督的代言人与见证人，世人都需要我们成为蒙福的管道。你不要小看自己的存在使命！因为神把你放在你的家庭、职场、社会，岂不是因为神要用我们吗？

Titus 2 Be a leader who loves the Lord
GK611 Morning Devotion
21 Feb 2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Rev David Tan

Introduction: In fact, everyone can “take up a lot”…!

1. Preach about the right path (2:1-6)

(1) Introduce the right path with the truth (V1)

According to the English Expanded Version translation, “As for you, you are to teach what is in accordance with pure doctrine (which produces men and women of good character who live in such a way that they become true Christians).”
You can be another “Titus” and bring out more true Christians by teaching by example.

(2) Remind elders of what they say and do (V2-3)

We have elders in our lives. We need to honour them and help them grow, mature and become a complete human beings. We often say that it is hard for the elderly to change, and it is especially hard for those who are younger to change their elders! This is not true, but as long as we are wise and utilise the truth, all people can be changed.

(3) A Good Example of Husband and Motherhood (V4-5)

There is no more honorable role for a woman than to be a good wife and mother, a wise and talented woman. Again, this cannot be done without obedience to the truth and living out the faith. Sisters are to be such witnesses, and brothers are to help their sisters to be such person.

(4) Young people should have self-control (V6)

When it comes to the young people, this represents the new generation that is young and vigorous. They have excessive learning and knowledge, but lack life experience and ways of getting along. Therefore, among the many truths, if there is anything that can be the most witnessing and influential, it is to have self-control, to guard one’s heart, to be gentle and not impulsive. The people will be impressed when they look at this young man and think he is sensible.

2. To Live the Truth (2:7-12)

(1) A perfect person who does the truth (V7-8)

It was said earlier to teach others to live the truth, yet it is more important to live the example of a good testimony yourself. Good and quick repentance precedes the attainment of blamelessness. There is no greater than to be a ‘good person’ to those around you.

(2) Live out a testimony of obedience and faithfulness (V9-10)

If you are a relative young person or a late bloomer or junior, make every effort to be a good junior or subordinate. Be a faithful witness and live a life of honour so that you may glorify God and benefit others.

(3) Live a life of sanctification and holiness (V11-12)

Christians are supposed to be distinct and different from the world. Because we have the truth, which the world does not have, and the Holy Spirit, which the world does not have, to help us. If you are willing to obey the truth and live a life that honours God, life will certainly be different.

3. Hope for the coming of the Lord (2:13-15)

To live a victorious and honourable life, there must be a lot of patience, letting go, sacrifices, and paying the price. Since we all live our lives in the world, why should Christians be condemned to accommodate others and humble themselves to the point of even suffering? Because there is the glorious hope of the Lord’s return! The Lord’s reward at that time will be our eternal verdict, our eternal reward!

Conclusion: We are all witnesses of Christ!

Christians are Christ’s spokesmen and witnesses, and the world needs us to be channels of blessing. You should not underestimate the mission of your existence! Because God has placed you in your family, workplace, and society, is it not because God wants to use us?

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提多书1章|Book of Titus 1

【属灵领袖的品质和使命】

主讲：丘均发传道

20/02/2024

引言：

提多书是使徒保罗写给年轻同工提多的一封信。提多书不但提到教会领袖的要求，也对所要的信徒，都有十分具体的教导。提多书第一章，让我们深刻理解了属灵领袖的品质和使命。

一、使徒保罗的使命 (V1-4)

这封信是写给提多的，但是也是写给革哩底岛上的信徒的。因此在书信的开头，保罗告诉当地的基督徒他的凭据是神，并说明他身为神的仆人和使徒的使命：就是按着神的命令要他传道，使神的子民有信心、有真理的知识、又有永生的盼望。

保罗是我们应该学习的好榜样，我们都要视自己为神的仆人，主的使者，传扬福音赢得他人归向基督！

二、敬虔领袖的品质（V5-9）

保罗把提多留在革哩底的目的，是要提多使革哩底各教会的事务办好，并在每个城市任命长老。保罗在这里列出了教会长老的品质：

1. 好丈夫和好父亲（V6）

保罗特别强调，长老应该只有一位妻子。除了有合神心意的婚姻以外，长老也要带领儿女信主，要管教儿女，使他们的行为检点。长老首先必须是一个好丈夫和好父亲！

2. 无可指责的品格（V7-8）

保罗对长老的品格要求‘无可指责’：不任性，不暴躁，不因酒滋事，不打人，不贪无义之财，乐意接待远人，好善，庄重，公平，圣洁，自持。

3. 坚守真理的责任（V9）

敬虔的领袖牧者必须履行坚守真理的责任，首先自己坚守神的话语，就能用神的话语来劝勉人；并且驳倒那些反驳真理的人。

在现今充斥着各种声音和信息的世界里，我们需要扎根于正确的教义，具备辨别真理和坚守真理的能力，并引导他人走上正道。

三、严厉责备假教师（V10-16）

保罗强调要提多必须严严责备那些违背正确教义的人。这些假教师误导了革哩底岛的信徒，把信徒引入歧途，败坏人的全家！

保罗指示责备的命令，不是惩罚性的审判，而是纠正性的爱。目的不单单是谴责，而是要引导被误导的人，回到正确的信仰上。我们不要把纠正的责备，当作一种惩罚，而是当作成长的途径。

总结：

今天的教会，就像革哩底的教会一样，需要敬虔的领袖，致力于使一切事情井然有序，确保教义正确。这项任务不仅是牧师或教会领袖的事，也是我们所有基督徒的使命！

Titus 1 Qualities and Mission of Spiritual Leaders
GK611 Morning Devotion
20 Feb 2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel Kew

Introduction：

The Epistle to Titus is a letter written by the apostle Paul to his young co-worker Titus. The book of Titus not only mentions the requirements for church leaders, but also has very specific instructions for the believers it requires. The first chapter of Titus gives us a deep understanding of the character and mission of spiritual leadership.

1. The mission of the Apostle Paul (V1-4)

This letter was written to Titus, but it was also written to the believers on the island of Crete. Therefore, at the beginning of the letter, Paul told the local Christians that his credentials were God and explained his mission as God’s servant and apostle: to preach according to God’s command so that God’s people have faith and the truth, knowledge, and the hope of eternal life.

Paul is a good example that we should learn from. We should all regard ourselves as servants of God and messengers of the Lord, preaching the gospel and winning others to Christ!

2. The qualities of a godly leader (V5-9)

Paul’s purpose in leaving Titus in Crete was so that Titus could manage the affairs of the churches in Crete and appoint elders in each city. Paul lists the qualities of church elders here:

(1) Good husband and good father (V6)

Paul specifically emphasised that elders should have only one wife. In addition to having a marriage that is in line with God’s heart, elders must also lead their children to believe in the Lord and discipline their children so that they behave appropriately. An elder must first be a good husband and father!

(2) A blameless character (V7-8)

Paul’s character requirements for elders are to be “blameless”: not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, hospitable, a person of good and kind, dignified, fair, holy, and self-controlled.

(3) The responsibility of holding the truth (V9)

Godly leaders and pastors must fulfil the responsibility of adhering to the truth. First, they must adhere to God’s Words themselves, and then they can use God’s Words to exhort and convict those who contradict them.

In today’s world filled with voices and messages, we need to be rooted in sound doctrine, equipped with the ability to discern and stand for truth, and to guide others on the right path.

3. Severely rebuke false teachers (V10-16)

Paul emphasised the need for Titus to severely rebuke those who were contrary to sound doctrine. These false teachers misled the believers in Crete, led them astray, and ruined their families!

Paul’s command to rebuke is not punitive judgment, but corrective love. The purpose is not just to condemn, but to guide misguided people back to the correct belief. We should not think of corrective rebuke as a punishment, but as a way to grow.

Conclusion：

The church today, like the church in Crete, needs godly leaders who are committed to keeping everything in order and ensuring correct doctrine. This task is not just for pastors or church leaders, it is the mission for all Christians!

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诗篇 第89篇 |Psalm 89

19/02/2024

诗篇89

(以斯拉人以探的训诲诗。)
1 我要歌唱耶和华的慈爱,直到永远。我要用口将你的信实传与万代。
2 因我曾说,你的慈悲,必建立到永远。你的信实,必坚立在天上。
3 我与我所拣选的人立了约,向我的仆人大卫起了誓。
4 我要建立你的后裔,直到永远,要建立你的宝座,直到万代。
5 耶和华啊,诸天要称赞你的奇事。在圣者的会中,要称赞你的信实。
6 在天空谁能比耶和华呢?神的众子中,谁能像耶和华呢?
7 他在圣者的会中,是大有威严的神,比一切在他四围的更可畏惧。
8 耶和华万军之神啊,哪一个大能者象你耶和华?你的信实,是在你的四围。
9 你管辖海的狂傲。波浪翻腾,你就使他平静了。
10 你打碎了拉哈伯似乎是已杀的人。你用有能的膀臂打散了你的仇敌。
11 天属你,地也属你。世界和其中所充满的,都为你所建立。
12 南北为你所创造。他泊和黑门都因你的名欢呼。
13 你有大能的膀臂。你的手有力,你的右手也高举。
14 公义和公平,是你宝座的根基。慈爱和诚实,行在你前面。
15 知道向你欢呼的,那民是有福的。耶和华啊,他们在你脸上的光里行走。
16 他们因你的名终日欢乐,因你的公义得以高举。
17 你是他们力量的荣耀。因为你喜悦我们,我们的角必被高举。
18 我们的盾牌属耶和华。我们的王属以色列的圣者。
19 当时你在异象中晓谕你的圣民,说,我已把救助之力,加在那有能者的身上。我高举那从民中所拣选的。
20 我寻得我的仆人大卫,用我的圣膏膏他。
21 我的手必使他坚立。我的膀臂也必坚固他。
22 仇敌必不勒索他,凶恶之子,也不苦害他。
23 我要在他面前打碎他的敌人,击杀那恨他的人。
24 只是我的信实,和我的慈爱,要与他同在。因我的名,他的角必被高举。
25 我要使他的左手伸到海上,右手伸到河上。
26 他要称呼我说,你是我的父是我的神,是拯救我的磐石。
27 我也要立他为长子,为世上最高的君王。
28 我要为他存留我的慈爱,直到永远。我与他立的约,必要坚定。
29 我也要使他的后裔,存到永远,使他的宝座,如天之久。
30 倘若他的子孙离弃我的律法,不照我的典章行。
31 背弃我的律例,不遵守我的诫命。
32 我就要用杖责罚他们的过犯,用鞭责罚他们的罪孽。
33 只是我必不将我的慈爱,全然收回,也必不叫我的信实废弃。
34 我必不背弃我的约,也不改变我口中所出的。
35 我一次指着自己的圣洁起誓。我决不向大卫说谎。
36 他的后裔要存到永远,他的宝座在我面前,如日之恒一般。
37 又如月亮永远坚立,如天上确实的见证。(细拉)
38 但你恼怒你的受膏者,就丢掉弃绝他。
39 你厌恶了与仆人所立的约,将他的冠冕践踏于地。
40 你拆毁了他一切的篱笆。使他的保障,变为荒场。
41 凡过路的人,都抢夺他。他成为邻邦的羞辱。
42 你高举了他敌人的右手。你叫他一切的仇敌欢喜。
43 你叫他的刀剑卷刃,叫他在争战之中站立不住。
44 你使他的光辉止息,将他的宝座推倒于地。
45 你减少他青年的日子。又使他蒙羞。(细拉)
46 耶和华啊,这要到几时呢?你要将自己隐藏到永远吗?你的忿怒如火焚烧,要到几时呢?
47 求你想念我的时候是何等的短少。你创造世人,要使他们归何等的虚空呢?(细拉)
48 谁能常活免死,救他的灵魂脱离阴间的权柄呢?(细拉)
49 主啊,你从前凭你的信实向大卫立誓,要施行的慈爱在哪里呢?
50 主啊,求你记念仆人们所受的羞辱,记念我怎样将一切强盛民的羞辱存在我怀里。
51 耶和华啊,你的仇敌,用这羞辱,羞辱了你的仆人,羞辱了你受膏者的脚踪。
52 耶和华是应当称颂的,直到永远。阿们,阿们。

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诗篇 第88篇 |Psalm 88

18/02/2024

诗篇88

(可拉后裔的诗歌,就是以斯拉人希幔的训诲诗,交与伶长。调用麻哈拉利暗俄。)

1 耶和华拯救我的神啊,我昼夜在你面前呼吁。

2 愿我的祷告达到你面前。求你侧耳听我的呼求。

3 因为我心里满了患难,我的性命临近阴间。

4 我算和下坑的人同列,如同无力的人一样。(无力或作没有帮助)

5 我被丢在死人中,好像被杀的人,躺在坟墓里。他们是你不再记念的,与你隔绝了。

6 你把我放在极深的坑里,在黑暗地方,在深处。

7 你的忿怒重压我身。你用一切的波浪困住我。(细拉)

8 你把我所认识的隔在远处,使我为他们所憎恶。我被拘困,不得出来。

9 我的眼睛,因困苦而干瘪。耶和华啊,我天天求告你,向你举手。

10 你岂要行奇事给死人看吗?难道阴魂还能起来称赞你吗?(细拉)

11 岂能在坟墓里述说你的慈爱吗?岂能在灭亡中述说你的信实吗?

12 你的奇事,岂能在幽暗里被知道吗?你的公义,岂能在忘记之地被知道吗?

13 耶和华啊,我呼求你。我早晨的祷告要达到你面前。

14 耶和华啊,你为何丢弃我。为何掩面不顾我。

15 我自幼受苦,几乎死亡。我受你的惊恐,甚至慌张。

16 你的烈怒漫过我身。你的惊吓,把我剪除。

17 这些终日如水环绕我,一齐都来围困我。

18 你把我的良朋密友隔在远处,使我所认识的人,进入黑暗里。

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诗篇 第87篇 |Psalm 87

17/02/2024

诗篇87

(可拉后裔的诗歌。)
1 耶和华所立的根基在圣山上。

2 他爱锡安的门,胜于爱雅各一切的住处。

3 神的城啊,有荣耀的事乃指着你说的。(细拉)

4 我要提起拉哈伯,和巴比伦人是在认识我之中的,看哪,非利士,和推罗,并古实人,个个生在那里。

5 论到锡安必说,这一个那一个都生在其中。而且至高者必亲自坚立这城。

6 当耶和华记录万民的时候,他要点出这一个生在那里。(细拉)

7 歌唱的,跳舞的,都要说,我的泉源都在你里面。

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诗篇第27篇|Book of Psalm 27

【有神，就有路】

主讲：郑伟健同工

16/02/2024

引言：诗人大卫面对困境的选择是敬拜神。

一、有神，我不怕！

1. 祂是光 （V1a）

2. 祂是拯救 (V1a)

3. 祂是保障（避难所）(V1b-6)

诗人大卫当时候的情景是一边要躲避敌人的追杀，一边不停地赞美神，向神呼求。在他逃避敌人的时候，或许常常要躲在洞穴里的黑暗之处。虽然如此，他仍然选择相信神是唯一的出路。身边的敌人就如猛兽一样，要吃他的肉，但他仍然相信神是他的拯救。大卫坚信的是在难处中不是急着寻找出路，而是选择来到神的殿中寻求神。

我们在工作、家庭、学校或服事上遇到挑战困难的时候，感觉非常黑暗没有出路。但是要记得耶和华是我们的亮光，我们的拯救，所以不用惧怕。当我们可以放下自己，将我们的眼目从困难中转向神、单单仰望祂、寻求祂、与祂亲近的时候，神必会让我们的心仍旧安稳，祂必赐我们平安。

二、有神，我不孤单！

1. 我们可寻求祂 (V7-8)

2. 祂不离弃我们 (V9-10)

3. 祂必指引我们 (V11-12)

大卫不但是用声音呼吁神，他更是用心回应神的吩咐。大卫的祷告是用心与神亲密交谈，是用心回应神的呼唤。当我们的心是真心归向神的时候，神必垂听我们的呼求。

凡是真心求告神的人，神必不离弃他，神也必指引他的道路。我们要留心的是，并不是神离弃我们，而是我们自己很可能选择离开神。求圣灵光照我们，让我们都可以放下我们自己，来到神的面前，全心全意交托给神，我们就能进入真正的放松。

三、有神，我放心！（V13-14）

最后这两节经文就像是大卫对自己的勉励，他在对他的心说话。大卫一生不断经历神的恩惠与慈爱，他的信心也因此而不断成长。即便他不知道当时候的出路是什么，他仍然选择以信心等候神的时候。

我们没有办法选择未来会是怎样，更没有办法改变未来。但是我们可以选择相信祂的信实，祂如何帮助大卫，也必如何帮助我们。

总结：

让神成为我们的保障，全心交托给祂，一切再难的路，在祂手中必有出路。

Psalm 27: “With God, there is a way”
GK611 Morning Devotion
16/2/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Co-worker Asher Chang

Introduction：The psalmist David’s choice when faced with a difficult situation was to worship God.

1. With God, I am not afraid!

(1). He is the light (V1a)

(2). He is salvation (V1a)

(3). He is a refuge (V1b-6)

The psalmist David was in a situation where he was trying to avoid being pursued by his enemies, while at the same time he was praising God and calling out to God. When fleeing from enemies, he may often hide in the darkness of caves. Despite this, he still chose to believe that God was the only way out. The enemies around him were like wild beasts, trying to eat his flesh, but he still believed that God was his salvation. David firmly believed that when faced with difficulties, he did not rush to find a way out, but chose to come to the temple of God to seek God.

When we face challenges at work, at home, at school, or in ministry, it can feel very dark and there is no way out. But remember that the Lord is our light and our salvation, so there is no need to fear. When we can lay down ourselves, turn our eyes from difficulties to God, and only look to Him, seek Him, and get close to Him, God will make our hearts still, and He will give us peace.

2. With God, I am not alone!

(1). We can seek Him (V7-8)

(2). He will not abandon us (V9-10)

(3). He will guide us (V11-12)

David not only appealed to God with his voice, but he also responded to God’s instructions with his heart. David’s prayer was an intimate conversation with God with his heart, and he responded to God’s call with his heart. When our hearts truly turn to God, God will hear our cry.

Anyone who sincerely calls on God will not abandon him, and God will guide his path. What we need to pay attention to is that it is not that God has abandoned us, but that we may choose to leave God. Ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten us, so that we can lay down ourselves, come before God, and surrender to God wholeheartedly so that we can enter true relaxation.

3. With God, I can be at rest! (V13-14)

The last two verses are like David’s encouragement to himself. He is speaking to his heart. David continued to experience God’s grace and love throughout his life, and his faith continued to grow as a result. Even though he didn’t know what the way out was at that time, he still chose to wait for God’s timing with faith.

We have no way to choose what the future will be like, let alone change the future. But we can choose to trust His faithfulness, and that just as He helped David, He will also help us.

Conclusion:

Let God be our protection and trust Him wholeheartedly. No matter how difficult the road is, there will be a way out in His hands.

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诗篇第26篇|Book of Psalm 26

【行事纯全者的盼望】

主讲：林国晶传道

15/02/2024

引言:

当面对别人不实的指控和冤枉，内心极度的痛苦与挣扎之际，可祷告求神伸冤，从神得着极大的安慰和力量！

一、冤屈得申诉（V1-3）

大卫坚信神会为他伸冤，他坚定的依靠独一的真神。他的信靠是建立在对神的认识上，他深信他所信的神是信实的。因此，当我们受到毁谤诬告时，内心痛苦难受，无法自辩的时候，来到神明前，向神呼求，依靠神，相信神必为我们主持公道，因着他信实的应许必为我们伸冤。

二、辩护的明证（V4-7）

大卫借着他与罪人分别开来并与敬拜神的人认同，来证明自己的正直。他决不认同恶人和虚谎人。他没有与他们同坐，也没有随从他们的计谋。他也凭着无愧的良心向耶和华神献上感谢和赞美。

三、殿中得保护（V8-12）

大卫在困苦中目光转向神，切切的呼求，就是因为他站在平坦的地方。这个坚实的基础就是耶和华神的信实。虽然有困苦，有不理解，有毁谤，但他依然充满信心在神的殿中喜乐称颂神。我们也当像大卫一样，常常来到神的面前欢喜称颂祂，因知道神必垂顾并搭救我们。

总结:

大卫那行事纯全的生命，使他虽在困境中，他仍能肯定地、满怀信心的仰望神为他伸明公正。

但愿我们都行事纯全，使我们在任何困境中都可以在基督里得着平安！

Psalm 26 Hope of walking in integrity and uprightness
GK611 Morning Devotion
15/2/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella Ling

Introduction:

When faced with false accusations and wrongful accusations from others, and in the midst of great inner pain and struggle, one can pray to God for redress of grievances, and receive great comfort and strength from Him!

1. Redress of grievances (V1-3)

David firmly believed that God would redress his grievances, and he relied firmly on the one true God. His trust was based on the knowledge of God, and he was convinced that the God he believed in was faithful. Therefore, when we are slandered and falsely accused, and our hearts are in pain and we are unable to defend ourselves, we come to God, cry out to Him, and rely on Him, believing that He will do justice for us, and that He will redress our grievances because of His faithful promises.

2. The Clear Evidence of Defense (V4-7)

David proves his integrity by the fact that he separates himself from sinners and identifies himself with the worshippers of God. He in no way identified with the evildoers and wicked. He did not sit with them or follow their schemes. He also offered thanksgiving and praise to the LORD God with a blameless conscience.

3. Protection in the sanctuary (V8-12)

The reason David turned his eyes to God and cried out earnestly in the midst of his distress was that he stood on level ground. That firm foundation is the faithfulness of the Lord God. In spite of the hardship, lack of understanding, and slander, he remained confident in praising God with joy in the house of God. Like David, we too should always come to God and praise Him with joy, knowing that He will care for us and deliver us.

Conclusion:

David’s life of walking in integrity and uprightness enabled him to look to God for justice with certainty and confidence in spite of his difficulties.

May we all act with uprightness so that we may have peace in Christ in all our troubles!

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诗篇第25篇|Book of Psalm 25

【仰望主】

主讲：陈炎明牧师

14/02/2024

一、得胜在乎一心仰望主 (V1-5)

1 和华啊，我的心仰望你。
2 我的神啊，我素来倚靠你。求你不要叫我羞愧。不要叫我的仇敌向我夸胜。
3 凡等候你的必不羞愧。惟有那无故行奸诈的，必要羞愧。
4 耶和华啊，求你将你的道指示我，将你的路教训我。
5 求你以你的真理引导我，教训我。因为你是救我的神。我终日等候你。

二、靠主的慈爱怜悯维生 (V6-10)

6 耶和华啊，求你记念你的怜悯和慈爱。因为这是亘古以来所常有的。
7 求你不要记念我幼年的罪愆，和我的过犯。耶和华啊，求你因你的恩惠，按你的慈爱记念我。
8 耶和华是良善正直的。所以他必指示罪人走正路。
9 他必按公平引领谦卑人，将他的道教训他们。
10 凡遵守他的约和他法度的人，耶和华都以慈爱诚实待他。

三、认罪悔改为信仰基础（V11-20）

11 耶和华啊，求你因你的名赦免我的罪，因为我的罪重大。
12 谁敬畏耶和华，耶和华必指示他当选择的道路。
13 他必安然居住。他的后裔必承受地土。
14 耶和华与敬畏他的人亲密。他必将自己的约指示他们。
15 我的眼目时常仰望耶和华。因为他必将我的脚从网里拉出来。
16 求你转向我，怜恤我，因为我是孤独困苦。
17 我心里的愁苦甚多。求你救我脱离我的祸患。
18 求你看顾我的困苦，我的艰难，赦免我一切的罪。
19 求你察看我的仇敌，因为他们人多。并且痛痛的恨我。
20 求你保护我的性命，搭救我，使我不至羞愧，因为我投靠你。

总结：我们单单属于神（V21-22）

21 愿纯全正直保守我，因为我等候你。
22 神啊，求你救赎以色列脱离他一切的愁苦。

Psalm 25 Look upon the Lord
GK611 Morning Devotion
14/2/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Rev David Tan

1. Victory is about looking upon the Lord wholeheartedly (V1-5)

1 To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul.
2 O my God, I trust in You; let me not be ashamed; let not my enemies triumph over me.
3 Indeed, let no one who [a]waits on You be ashamed; let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.
4 Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.
5 Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; on You I wait all the day.

2. Rely on the Lord’s mercy and compassion as the vitamin (V6-10)

6 Remember, O LORD, Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindnesses, for they are from of old.
7 Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; according to Your mercy remember me, for Your goodness’ sake, O LORD.
8 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He teaches sinners in the way.
9 The humble He guides in justice, and the humble He teaches His way.
10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.

3. Confession and repentance as a foundation for faith (V11-20)

11 For Your name’s sake, O LORD, pardon my iniquity, for it is great.
12 Who is the man that fears the LORD? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses.
13 He himself shall dwell in prosperity, and his descendants shall inherit the earth.
14 The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant.
15 My eyes are ever toward the LORD, for He shall pluck my feet out of the net.
16 Turn Yourself to me, and have mercy on me, for I am desolate and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart have enlarged; bring me out of my distresses!
18 Look on my affliction and my pain, and forgive all my sins.
19 Consider my enemies, for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
20 Keep my soul, and deliver me; let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in You.

Conclusion: Preserve with integrity and uprightness (V21-22)

21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for You.
22 Redeem Israel, O God, out of all their troubles!

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约伯记［第41-42章］|Book of Job 41-42

【无敌大神赐恩福】

主讲: 陈炎明牧师

08/02/2024

引言：守得云开见月明！

山穷水尽疑无路，柳暗花明又一村！

一、人所不能但神能！（约伯41章）

1.有谁能制服海怪恐龙？（41:1-8）

你能用鱼钩钓上鳄鱼吗？如果是我们今天所认识的鳄鱼，确实有人用鱼钩钓过鳄鱼。

很显然，圣经这里所说的鳄鱼并非我们所知道的鳄鱼。

鳄鱼的原文 livyathan 海怪、龙、蛇（leviathan, sea monster, dragon）
(a) 一种巨大的海中动物 （large aquatic animal）
(b) 也许是已经绝种的恐龙、蛇颈龙 （perhaps the extinct dinosaur, plesiosaurus）

恐龙岂是可以当飞鸟给孩子玩？当货物让人拿来卖？牠何等惊人，无人能与对抗啊！

你是否看过超人大战恐龙的电影？虽然那是人编造的动画，原来圣经也如此形容恐龙。

恐龙的存在应该是真的，但是超人则绝对是想像出来的。
事实上，唯独基督徒有圣灵的帮助，就等于有了超人的能力不是吗？

2.神的能力超越这一切（41:9-34）

（1）神更是无人能敌挡（V9-10）

若说恐龙之力天下无敌，神就更加不用说，因为神是造万物、造恐龙的神啊！

（2）有谁能与神相争呢（V11）

谁能给神以致蒙神偿还而给予呢？万物都是来自神，有什么是所谓“奉献”给神呢？原来我们所能奉献的钱、摆上的时间、付出的生命代价···，其实都是从神来的。换言之，为神而活是理所当然的。

（3）对海怪恐龙的描述（V12-34）

—完美骨骼（V12-17）
—牠口能喷火（V18-23）
—牠刀枪不入（V24-34）

恐龙虽巨大无比，整个身体的结构都近乎完美。但是，兽性必然还是兽性，毫无人性可言。恐龙如今已经不存在与地上，但是龙、蛇、兽都是启示录对魔鬼的用词与形容。而且牠对世人的祸害与威胁，一点都不亚于恐龙。因此，我们如果不是紧紧依靠神，又如何能过得胜的人生呢？

二、得见神且福加倍（约伯42章）

1.经历苦难才亲眼见神（42:1-6）

面对神的质问，人真是无言以答；这才发现原来人根本就不认识神到底有多伟大？或说人所能认识的神，也许还不到百分之一。透过面对神的发问，人才能渐渐明白自己的不知道。约伯从前风闻有神，而如今亲眼见主，这是一个信仰的必经之路。正如未经历风雨就还不能见到彩虹。

2.神亲自判定友人不是（42:7-8）

约伯的朋友们批评论断约伯，原来神都在看！到了时候神果然出面说话。而且神力挺约伯，这是何等荣耀和安慰的事啊！能够忍耐等待到神出手，那才是最荣耀的得胜不是吗？

3.恢复清白且加倍蒙福（42:9-12）

当约伯经过极大的试验，而且保守自己不放弃信心、不离弃神的时候，果然神一出手就全然翻转。而且末后的荣耀远大过先前的荣耀。

4.得儿女为业是祝福啊（42:13-17）

在荣耀的大结局里，不是光有许多的产业，而是能有家庭儿女才是最大的祝福。而且圣经记载的不是儿子的名，而是三个美貌女儿的名。可见神造女人的美，原来是让完美的家庭更完美。

大总结：苦尽甘来庆团圆

人生在世有起伏，而且黑暗困苦的日子虽漫长，但是只要认定独一神、敬畏神、坚信到底才是最终的圆满得胜。而且得胜不是一个人，而是全家蒙恩，全家蒙福。

祝福大家新年蒙福大团圆！

Job 41-42 The invincible God who blesses
GK611 Morning Devotion
08 Feb 2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Rev David Tan

Introduction: After enduring hardships, one will see the light at the end of the tunnel. There is no way out of the mountain, but there is another village in the darkness!

1. What man cannot do but God can! (Job 41)

(1) Who can subdue the sea monster dinosaur? (41:1-8)

Can you catch a crocodile on a fishhook? It is true that some people have caught crocodiles with fishhooks if they were the crocodiles we recognise today.
Obviously, the crocodiles the Bible speaks of here are not the crocodiles we know.
The original text of crocodile is livyathan sea monster, dragon, serpent (leviathan, sea monster, dragon)

(a) a large aquatic animal
(b) perhaps the extinct dinosaur, plesiosaurus (蛇颈龙)

Wouldn’t a dinosaur be a bird for a child to play with? Can they be sold as merchandise? They were so amazing, no one could fight them!

Have you ever seen the movie Superman vs. Dinosaurs? Although it was animated, the Bible describes dinosaurs in the same way.

Dinosaurs are supposed to be real, but Superman is definitely imaginary.

As a matter of fact, only Christians who have the help of the Holy Spirit that is to have the power of Superman, don’t they?

2. God’s power surpasses all this (41:9-34)

(1) God is unrivaled (V9-10)

If the power of the dinosaurs is invincible, God is even more so, for God is the God who made all things and the dinosaurs!

(2) Who can compete with God (V11)

Who can give to God so as to be repaid and given by God? All things come from God, so what is there to “pay” to God? It turns out that all the money we can give, all the time we can spend, all the price we can pay for our lives – all of it comes from God. In other words, it is only natural to live for God.

(3) Descriptions of sea monster dinosaurs (V12-34)

-Perfect bones (V12-17)
-Its mouth breathed fire (V18-23).
-It was invulnerable to weapons (V24-34).

Dinosaurs were huge, and their entire bodies were nearly perfect. However, the beastly nature was necessarily still beastly, and there was nothing human about it. Dinosaurs no longer exist on earth, but dragon, serpent, and beast are all words and descriptions of the devil in the book of Revelation. And they are no less a scourge and threat to the world than the dinosaurs. Therefore, how can we live a victorious life if we do not rely on God?

2. Seeing God and being doubly blessed (Job 42)

(1) Seeing God through suffering (42:1-6)

In the face of God’s question, man is speechless; he realises that he does not know how great God is. Or perhaps less than one percent of God is known to man. Through facing God’s questions, man can gradually realise what he does not know. Job had heard about God, but now he saw the Lord with his own eyes, which is a necessary part of faith. This is a necessary part of faith, just as one cannot see the rainbow until one has experienced the storm.

(2) God Himself judges friends’ fault (42:7-8)

Job’s friends criticised and judged Job, but it turned out that God was watching! When the time came, God did step in and speak. And what an honur and comfort it was that God stood up for Job! It is the most glorious victory to be able to wait patiently for God to do something, isn’t it?

(3) Restored to innocence and doubly blessed (42:9-12)

When Job went through a great trial and kept himself from giving up his faith and forsaking God, he was completely turned around by God’s hand. The glory of this latter shall be greater than the former.

4. What a blessing to have children as an inheritance (42:13-17)

In the great end of glory, it is not the mere possession of many estates that is the greatest blessing, but it is the possession of a family of children that is the greatest blessing. Moreover, the Bible records not the name of a son, but the names of three beautiful daughters. This shows that the beauty of God’s creation of women is to make the perfect family even more perfect.

Grand finale: Celebrating Reunion after hardtimes

Life on earth has its ups and downs, and although the days of darkness and hardship are long, the ultimate victory is achieved by recognising the Only God, fearing Him, and believing to the end. Moreover, victory is not for one person, but for the whole family to be blessed.

I wish you all a blessed and Happy New Year!

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诗篇 第86篇 |Psalm 86

13/02/2024

诗篇86

(大卫的祈祷。)

1 耶和华啊,求你侧耳应允我,因我是困苦穷乏的。

2 求你保存我的性命。因我是虔诚人。我的神啊,求你拯救这倚靠你的仆人。

3 主啊,求你怜悯我,因我终日求告你。

4 主啊,求你使仆人心里欢喜。因为我的心仰望你。

5 主啊,你本为良善,乐意饶恕人,有丰盛的慈爱,赐给凡求告你的人。

6 耶和华啊,求你留心听我的祷告,垂听我恳求的声音。

7 我在患难之日要求告你。因为你必应允我。

8 主啊,诸神之中,没有可比你的。你的作为也无可比。

9 主啊,你所造的万民,都要来敬拜你。他们也要荣耀你的名。

10 因你为大,且行奇妙的事。惟独你是神。

11 耶和华啊,求你将你的道指教我。我要照你的真理行。求你使我专心敬畏你的名。

12 主我的神啊,我要一心称赞你。我要荣耀你的名,直到永远。

13 因为你向我发的慈爱是大的。你救了我的灵魂,免入极深的阴间。

14 神啊,骄傲的人起来攻击我,又有一党强横的人寻索我的命。他们没有将你放在眼中。

15 主啊,你是有怜悯有恩典的神,不轻易发怒,并有丰盛的慈爱和诚实。

16 求你向我转脸,怜恤我,将你的力量赐给仆人,救你婢女的儿子。

17 求你向我显出恩待我的凭据,叫恨我的人看见,便羞愧,因为你耶和华帮助我,安慰我。

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