路加福音［第13章］
Book of Luke 13
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路加福音［第13章］|Book of Luke 13【悔改要及时 努力进神国】
14/11/2023
引言:
这章经文是关于悔改和神国奥秘的探索。这些真理是要激起自我反省，并激发对神国的理解与信心，唤醒我们：悔改要及时 努力进神国！
一、及时悔改以免灭亡（V1-9）
1.不定人罪及时悔改 (V1-5)
主耶稣用两个当时的事件：彼拉多屠杀献祭的加利利人，和西罗亚塔倒塌压死18人的意外死亡，传达关于悔改要及时，而不是看受难者更有罪。
人往往喜欢谈论，谁比谁更有罪，很喜欢去定人的罪。主耶稣将他们拉回关注自己的生命，说：你们若不悔改，都要如此灭亡！我们是习惯对别人的错误指指点点，觉得罪有应得？还是愿意在神面前好好地省察自己？
2.悔改结果以免被砍 (V6-9)
耶稣用无花果树不结果子的比喻，回应前面二个天灾人祸的事件，清楚地传达，不悔改的人，就像是不结果子的无花果树。要让我们知道‘悔改’之后，才有可能结出‘果子’。
神对人是有不放弃的耐心和爱心，会一再地给人机会悔改。如果人一再错过神给的机会，最终就要面临审判。
二、主显明律法的本质（V10-17）
主耶稣在安息日医治了18年弯腰的妇人，但却是受到管会堂的责备。对当时的宗教领袖来说，一个人得到医治似乎并不重要，重要的是对律法的严格遵守。
主耶稣向我们显明了律法的本质是‘爱’！律法绝不是要使人成为冷漠无情的人，而是要让人感受到神的爱，让人在真理中得释放！得自由！
三、主揭开神国的奥秘（V18-21）
主耶稣通过芥菜种和面酵的两个比喻，揭开了神国的奥秘和发展，这两个神国比喻的共同点是‘由小变大’。
我们看到主耶稣的门徒们，原本是一群不受社会重视的人，但在神的国度里却可带来广大而深远的影响。这也提醒我们，神国对我们生命的影响，我们也可以给这个世界带来的影响！
四、要努力进神国窄门（V22-30）
当主耶稣被问到得救的人数时，祂只是回答了‘你们要努力进窄门’。窄门就是神国永生的门，到了家主起来关门，就没有任何人可以进去。
努力进神国不是修行，不是靠自己的力气。努力的意思是需要付上代价，认真听从神的话，可能会有挣扎痛苦，但不改变跟随神的心志。在这个时代，有许多干扰我们跟随神的诱惑，主的教导提醒我们专注于永恒，并尽一切努力走在神的道路上，得以有分在神国的坐席！
五、为神国度甘心舍己（V31-35）
主耶稣说：今天、明天、后天，我必须向前走。这表明耶稣仍会继续祂的使命，朝着耶路撒冷前进并被杀，应验神的拯救计画！主耶稣的话显明了慈爱救主的心，愿意为神国、为祂子民的救赎，甘心舍己！
主耶稣所走的路、所经历的事，也是今天我们要走的窄路、是必须要舍己，才能好好地跟从主。
总结：
我们信主不代表就与神很有关系，不代表我们便是合神心意。我们是要努力才能进入神国！
Luke 13: Repent in time and strive to enter the Kingdom of God!
GK611 Morning Devotion
14/11/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps. Daniel
Introduction：
This chapter is about repentance and the exploration of the mysteries of the Kingdom of God. These truths are meant to inspire self-reflection, inspire understanding and confidence in the Kingdom of God, and awaken us: to repent and work hard to enter the Kingdom of God in a timely manner!
1. Repent in time to avoid destruction (V1-9)
1) Don’t condemn people and repent promptly (V1-5)
The Lord Jesus used two events at that time: Pilate massacred the Galileans who were offering sacrifices, and the accidental death of 18 people when the Tower of Siloam collapsed and killed them, to convey the message that repentance should be timely, rather than looking at the victims as more sinful.
People often like to talk about who is more sinful than others, and they like to condemn others. The Lord Jesus drew them back to their own lives and said: Unless you repent, you will all perish in this way! Are we used to pointing out other people’s mistakes and feeling that they deserve it? Or are you willing to examine yourself well before God?
2) Result of repentance to avoid being cut down (V6-9)
Jesus used the parable of a fig tree that bears no fruit to respond to the previous two natural and man-made disasters. He clearly conveyed that people who do not repent are like a fig tree that bears no fruit. Let us know that only after repentance can we bear ‘fruit’.
God has patience and love for people who never give up and will repeatedly give people opportunities to repent. If a person repeatedly misses the opportunities given by God, he will eventually face judgment.
2. The Lord reveals the nature of the law (V10-17)
The Lord Jesus healed a woman who had been bent down for 18 years on the Sabbath but was rebuked by the synagogue ruler. To the religious leaders of those days, it did not seem to matter that a person was healed; what mattered was strict observance of the law.
The Lord Jesus showed us that the essence of the law is ‘love’! The law is never meant to make people indifferent, but to make people feel the love of God and to be released in the truth! Be free!
3. The Lord reveals the mystery of the kingdom of God (V18-21)
The Lord Jesus revealed the mystery and development of the Kingdom of God through the two parables of the mustard seed and leaven. What these two parables of the Kingdom of God have in common is ‘from small to large’.
We see that the disciples of the Lord Jesus were originally a group of people who were not valued by society, but they can bring vast and far-reaching influence in the kingdom of God. It also reminds us of the impact God’s Kingdom has on our lives and the impact we can have on this world!
4. We must strive to enter the narrow gate of the kingdom of God (V22-30)
When the Lord Jesus was asked about the number of people who would be saved, He simply answered, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate.” The narrow gate is the eternal door of the kingdom of God. When the owner of the household gets up and closes the gate, no one can enter.
Striving to enter the Kingdom of God is not cultivation, and it is not about relying on one’s own strength. Effort means that you need to pay a price and listen carefully to God’s words. You may struggle and suffer, but you shall not change your determination to follow God. In this era, there are many temptations that interfere with our following God. The Lord’s teachings remind us to focus on eternity and make every effort to walk in God’s way so that we can participate in the Kingdom of God!
5. Willingly sacrifice yourself for the kingdom of God (V31-35)
The Lord Jesus said: today, tomorrow, and the day following, I must move forward. This shows that Jesus will continue His mission, march towards Jerusalem and be killed, fulfilling God’s plan of salvation! The words of the Lord Jesus reveal the heart of the loving Savior, who is willing to sacrifice Himself for the kingdom of God and the salvation of His people!
The path that the Lord Jesus walked and the things that he experienced are also the narrow path that we must walk today. We must deny ourselves to follow the Lord well.
Conclusion：
Just because we believe in the Lord does not mean that we have a close relationship with God, nor does it mean that we are in line with God’s will. We must work hard to enter the Kingdom of God!
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