马太福音［第二十章］
Book of Matthew 20

【天国的文化】

GK611 晨祷生命读经
主讲:郑伟健实习传道
03/01/2025

引言：

各个国家有各个国家的文化

一、葡萄园的比喻：恩典超越逻辑

1. 神更高的旨意与恩典（V1-10）

葡萄园主人不断雇用工人，从早到晚到的人都可以得一钱银子。这是天国的恩典，不是按劳取酬，而是神愿意每个人得着救恩。那些“闲站”的人就像是那没有目标的生命，但主的怜悯接纳他们进入祂的国度，赋予他们价值。这是神的恩典与旨意，有时候我们不明白，但是恩典不是竞争，而是感恩的起点。不要嫉妒他人的恩典，而要专注神给自己的使命。

2. 被召的多但选上的少 （V11-16)

经文提到“红眼”的原文指“邪恶”，提醒我们嫉妒的危险。天国文化是神的恩典与怜悯，不是比较。我们原本不配进神的国，却因恩典得拯救。因此，我们要常存感恩，而不是将眼光放在他人身上。

二、耶稣的牺牲：天国文化的榜样（V17-19）

耶稣第三次预言受难，特别提到上耶路撒冷是为了完成救赎的大工。祂甘愿背负十字架，为天国的异象舍命，这份牺牲是天国文化的核心。天国文化需要牺牲。愿意付上代价，才能真正活出神的心意。

三、伟大的定义：服事而非强权（V20-28)

西庇太的母亲请求耶稣让其儿子在天国中得高位，但耶稣指出，天国的伟大在于服事而非强权。祂强调“人子来不是要受服事，乃要服事人，并且舍命，做多人的赎价”。天国的文化颠覆地上的逻辑，真正的伟大在于谦卑和服事。

四、跟随耶稣：看见祂，回应祂（V29-34）

耶稣在这段经文中医治了两个瞎子，祂不仅恢复了他们的视力，也唤醒了他们的信心。天国文化的终极呼召，是让我们看见耶稣，并愿意跟随祂。祂的服事告诉我们：真正的生命意义在于认识神，并以行动回应祂的爱。

总结：
天国文化的反思与回应

主啊，求祢帮助我们明白天国文化的真意，并愿意付代价跟随祢。愿我们的生命因祢的恩典而改变，因服事他人而荣耀祢的名。

Matthew Chapter 20:

The Culture of the Kingdom of Heaven

GK611 Morning Devotion
03/01/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: IP Asher

Introduction:

Each country has its own culture.

1. The Parable of the Vineyard: Grace Transcends Logic

1) God’s higher purpose and grace （V1-10)

The owner of the vineyard kept hiring workers, and whoever arrived from morning to night would receive a denarius. This is the grace of heaven. It is not a reward based on work, but God’s desire for everyone to receive salvation. Those who "stand idle" are like lives without purpose, but the Lord's mercy accepts them into His kingdom and gives them value. This is God’s grace and will. Sometimes we don’t understand it, but grace is not competition, but the starting point of gratitude. Don’t be jealous of the grace of others but focus on your God-given mission.

2) Many are called but few are chosen （V11-16)

The scripture mentions that the original word for “red eye” means “evil,” reminding us of the dangers of jealousy. Heavenly culture is God’s grace and mercy, not comparison. We are not worthy to enter the kingdom of God, but we are saved by grace. Therefore, we should always be grateful instead of focusing on others. 2. The Sacrifice of Jesus: An Example of Heavenly Culture （V17-19)

Jesus predicted the crucifixion for the third time, specifically mentioning that he went to Jerusalem to complete the great work of redemption. He was willing to bear the cross and lay down his life for the vision of the kingdom of heaven. This sacrifice is the core of the culture of the kingdom of heaven. Heavenly culture requires sacrifice. Only when you are willing to pay the price can you truly live out God's will.

3. The definition of greatness: service rather than power （V20-28)

Zebedee’s mother asked Jesus to give her son a high position in the Kingdom of Heaven, but Jesus pointed out that the greatness of the Kingdom lies in service, not power. He emphasized that “the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” The culture of the kingdom of heaven subverts the logic of the earth. True greatness lies in humility and service.

4. Follow Jesus: See Him, Respond to Him （V29-34)

Jesus healed two blind men in this passage. Not only did He restore their sight, He also awakened their faith. The ultimate call of heavenly culture is for us to see Jesus and be willing to follow Him. His service tells us that the true meaning of life lies in knowing God and responding to His love with actions.

Conclusion:
Reflections and Responses of Heavenly Culture

Lord, please help us understand the true meaning of heavenly culture and be willing to pay the price to follow You. May our lives be transformed by Your grace and may Your name be glorified by serving others.

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