约翰福音［第7章］
[从神而来的教训你信吗？]
主讲: 陈炎明牧师
17/04/2025
昨天第六章的经文发生于逾越节，耶稣说祂的肉是可以吃的···，有人不信，听不下去，门徒中就多有离开主的（约6:66）。今天第七章的经文发生于住棚节，会众之中同样有不同见解的人，你又如何呢？
1.不信异己动杀机（V1-2）
这里所谓的“犹太人”是指哪些在犹大与耶路撒冷的宗教人士，他们因为传统的信念根深蒂固。而耶稣的与众不同，尤其对熟悉律法的宗教领袖，大大地被耶稣的教导和神迹给比下去了，因而引发嫉妒且让他们原形毕露，动了杀机！显明他们不但违背诫命，甚至还随从了魔鬼的诡计。
2.自家兄弟都不信（V3-5）
家人对你“太熟悉”，往往因此而很难“敬重”你。尤其当平起平坐的你，有一天灵性见解大大超越他人的时候，更容易引起他人的不适和不信，进而显出奇怪的反应。属神的人就是有谦卑和忍耐啊！即或有不信的，我们还是要坚信啊！
3.不信真理显罪性（V6-7）
罪人被指正就会恼羞成怒，不但不信，甚至还要对付传讲真理的人。这不也是现实社会的常态吗？越是恶人越不能被讲，因为他们的恶会彰显出来啊！
1.人既不信就不必多说（V8-10）
对不信的人，耶稣真的也懒得多说。因为说了也没有用，只让对方要更用力去寻找反驳的机会。因此，越是单纯相信的人越是有福啊！
2.总说纷云却怕失利益（V11-13）
在住棚节期间，在耶路撒冷过节的人很多。但是大家对主的认识各有不一，正负两面的观点都有，但是众人之所以不敢直言，因为怕哪些宗教领袖。他们知道这些领袖有权柄把人逐出会堂，而会堂几乎是他们生活的中心，一旦失去进会堂的机会，就失去了生活中得利益的机会啊！你敢大胆传讲耶稣的福音吗？
1.与众不同的教导（V14-18）
耶稣的教导乃出于神，因此显得大有能力、与众不同。你“学过”吗？若是出于圣灵，必然与众不同。
这事如何分辨是否真出于神呢？原来当人立志要遵行神的旨意的时候，圣灵会亲自感动人去明白事情的真或伪？
2.与众不同的神迹（V19-27）
当人心没有真理的时候，人是很容易被蒙蔽的！很简单的是非黑白都可以分不清。结果规矩条例比行善医病还更重要。这就是看不到神恩典的神迹，而只看到神迹的发生违背了传统规范好的时间。因此就显出罪性的本能，无法分辨真伪？
3.与众不同的见证（V28-36）
耶稣是从神哪里差来的，以后还要往神哪里去，这是何等与众不同的使者，我们岂能等闲视之？如今我们也是成为主所差遣的使者不是吗？要继续传扬祂的教导。
住棚节最大的庆典高峰就是经历圣灵活水的浇灌。在读《约翰福音》第三章的时候，谦卑寻求主的法利赛人尼哥低母，得知水与圣灵的重生之道。如今他再次听见关于领受圣灵赐下的活水江河，这也是永恒神国降临时的写照啊！可惜对于硬心而不肯相信的人，他们是被罪所咒诅的！
你既然参加晨祷，知道你必然相信耶稣所说的是从神而来的教训。但是知道并不等于做到？因此，行道显然比知道更重要。听了神的道就去行的，这人必然蒙福。
John 7
Do You Believe the Teaching from God?
17/04/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Rev David Tan
Yesterday, John 6 took place during the Passover, where Jesus said His flesh was food… Some couldn't accept it and stopped following Him (John 6:66). Now in John 7, during the Feast of Tabernacles, we see similar divisions among the crowd. What about you?
1. Unbelief breeds murderous intent (V1–2)
The “Jews” here refer to the religious leaders in Judea and Jerusalem. Their deep-rooted traditions made them resistant to Jesus’ teachings and miracles, which exposed and surpassed their own understanding. Jealousy surfaced and they plotted to kill Him—showing they had not only broken the commandments but fallen into Satan’s schemes.
2. Even His own brothers didn’t believe (V3–5)
Familiarity often breeds contempt. When someone close to us suddenly displays spiritual insight beyond our own, it can provoke discomfort, disbelief, and strange reactions. Those who belong to God respond with humility and patience. Even when surrounded by unbelief, we must continue to trust in God.
3. Unbelief reveals sinful nature (V6–7)
When sin is exposed, people often respond with anger. They not only disbelieve but attack those who speak the truth. Isn’t this still true today? The more evil a person is, the less they want their darkness exposed.
1. Jesus didn’t waste words on unbelief (V8–10)
Jesus didn’t argue with unbelievers—because it’s often fruitless and only stirs up more resistance. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they are the ones who will believe!
2. Fear of losing benefit leads to silence (V11–13)
During the Feast, many had differing opinions about Jesus. But few dared to speak openly for fear of the religious leaders, who had the power to expel people from the synagogue—central to their lives and livelihood. Are you willing to boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus despite opposition?
1. A teaching unlike any other (V14–18)
Jesus taught with power and authority because His message came from God. How can we discern if a teaching is from God? If one is truly willing to do God's will, the Holy Spirit will reveal whether the teaching is true.
2. Signs that set Him apart (V19–27)
Without truth in our hearts, we can be easily misled—even confusing right and wrong. Rules were seen as more important than healing and doing good. People missed the grace of God’s miracles simply because they didn't fit into their traditions.
3. A witness like no other (V28–36)
Jesus was sent by God and would return to Him. Such a unique messenger should not be taken lightly. We too are now sent by the Lord—let us continue to proclaim His truth boldly.
The climax of the Feast of Tabernacles was the pouring out of water—symbolizing the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. In John 3, the humble Pharisee Nicodemus learned of being born of water and the Spirit. Now, he hears again of the living water given by the Spirit—a glimpse of the coming Kingdom of God. Sadly, those with hardened hearts who refuse to believe remain under the curse of sin.
Since you’re attending morning devotion, it shows you believe Jesus’ teachings come from God. But knowing isn’t the same as doing. Obedience is more important than knowledge. Those who hear and act on God's word will surely be blessed.