## INTRODUCTION.

The purpose of this study is to become familiar with the work and teachings and character of Jesus Christ so that we may please him and have his help for effective living. These lessons are simply to guide our thoughts. They are to help us find out what the Bible says about Christ and the Christian life. The daily personal study of the Bible is more important than the study of these notes. We must think over what we find in the Bible until we get its full meaning.

The meetings of a Bible study group should be happy and helpful. There should be a reverent atmosphere as all present prayerfully seek the illumination of the Holy Spirit. Every member of the group should do his own thinking and make some contribution to the discussion. Keep in mind the bearing of these questions on real life. Every discussion

should lead up to some conclusion. Answers to questions should be put down in writing. Drawings like those in this book might be put on a blackboard.

Let us use our minds and our hearts and our wills in this study of Jesus Christ. As we truly come to know him we shall surely come to love him. Knowing and loving Jesus means following him step by step. "Light obeyed increaseth light; light rejected bringeth night." As we stay in his presence he confronts us with certain challenges about out way of living. Doubtless he wants to see a change in some of our habits. But people say that human nature cannot be changed. In that case there is no hope for society. To hope to change human nature may seem visionary; but to hope to reform society without a change in the hearts of individuals is absolutely absurd. Try cooperating heartily with the Lord Jesus Christ. Give him an opportunity to show what he can do for an individual and so for society.

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本書的目的，在使研究者熟悉耶穌基督的事工，教訓和他的品格，達到這個目的，我們便蒙他的喜悅，得他的幫助。諸課無非是引導我們的思想，幫助我們曉得聖經論到基督說甚麽及基督化的生活是怎樣的研究者當以研讀課內所列的逐日經文為比討論的話更為重要。我們必須思索揣摩我們從聖經中所得的意思，直到能完全了解。

一個查經班的聚會，應有活潑愉快互助的精神，並應有虔敬的空氣，更應有大衆同心的祈禱以求聖靈的光照。每一個會員應自行運用他的思想，將心得供獻給大家作討論的材料。要注意討論的問題，對我們日常的生活，有甚麽關係。每一次的討論都應有個結論，來歸納一切問題的答案，最好寫在空白的地方。倘有須要圖解的地方，可以把書上的插圖畫在黑板上。

上。

我們要研究耶穌基督的言行，必須用盡我們的智力，心情和意志，才能達到我們的目的。如若我們是真正的認識了耶穌，自然的也要愛他。我們認識他，愛他，也就包括了要跟隨他。「接受光的，他的光也要擴大，拒絕光的，夜黑就要臨到他。」耶穌是我們生命的光，我們應當怎樣待他？當我們和耶穌相遇時，他要提出重要的問題，來質問我們私下的生活。無疑的他是提醒我們，盼望我們的習慣大大的改善。但有些人是這樣的說，人的本性是無改變的可能。如果真的如此，那麼社會也沒有甚麽希望了！改變人心似乎是一件不可成功的幻想，然而想改良社會，而不改良人心，這種思想豈不是更加荒謬嗎？請你認真的試與耶穌合作一下，給他一個機會，看他對你個人和社會能做出甚麽事來？

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## LESSON I

# THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

### Daily Readings

1. Lu. 1:26-38. What promise did God make to Mary?

2. Lu. 1:46-56. What was Mary's idea of God?

3. Lu. 2:1-16. What did the shepherds see and hear?

4. Mt. 1:18-25. What prophecy was here fulfilled?

5. Mt. 2:1-12. What did the wise men do when they found the child Jesus?

6. Jn. 1:1-14. What was John's idea of Jesus?

7. Jn. 1:15-34. What was John the Baptist's idea of Jesus?

### Topics for Discussion

1. In the Old Testament men were told that God would send his Son into the world. In the New Testament we learn about what God's Son did when he came, and about some experiences of his followers. Jesus was born over 1900 years ago in Palestine, a small country in Asia. The Jews living there were under the rule of Rome. They hoped that when God's promised representative would come, he would restore their national independence. However, Jesus was more concerned about spiritual freedom than about political freedom. If Jesus were to come into the world again now as he did then, what do you suppose he would do?

2. Jesus' mother's name was Mary. Her husband's name was Joseph. Before Jesus was born, both Mary and Joseph were told by an angel that Jesus was to come

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## 第一課 耶穌基督的誕生

### 逐日經文：

(一)路一：26-38 神對馬利亞有甚麼應許？

(二)路一：46-56 馬利亞對神有甚麼觀念？

(三)路二：1-16 牧人有甚麼見聞？

(四)太一：18-25 有何預言在此應驗？

(五)太二：1-12 東方博士尋見耶穌有何舉動？

(六)約一：1-14 約翰對耶穌有甚麼觀念？

(七)約一：15-34 施浸約翰對耶穌有甚麼觀念？

### 討論：

(一)舊約內說神要差遣他的兒子到世上來，新約裏則顯明神的兒子到世上來所有的動作，以及他門徒的情況。一千九百多年以前，耶穌生在西亞的一個小國帕勒斯坦（猶太國）的地方。那裏的猶太人，是處在羅馬帝國治理之下。他們希望神所應許的一位代表降臨，馬上恢復他們國家已失去的自由。可是耶穌對屬靈的自由，比政治上的自由更為注意。假使耶穌是在今天降臨，你想他將要怎樣做？

(二)耶穌的母親叫作馬利亞，馬利亞的丈夫叫作約瑟。當耶穌未誕生的時候，有天使默示他們，所以他們就知道耶穌的誕生是特異的。神做了他的父親，馬利亞做了他的母親。因此神為父而人為母，人可稱他是「神子」，亦可稱他是「人子」。如此而言，耶穌是否僅僅做了人們一位大師，傳像孔子一樣？

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(三)耶穌誕生在一個村子伯利恆中，這個地方是他最著名的一位祖上大衛王的故鄉。在耶穌誕生的時候，連一間空房子都沒有，所以他就誕生在一切世馬棚裏。一直到了今天，世人心中都是滿裝了一切世俗，少有人肯為耶穌留點空的地方。耶穌降生的好消息，神通知了兩種人，就是卑微的牧人和東方的博士。現在基督徒把這個好消息傳給全地各種的人。（路二：10）耶穌到世上來的目的是：建設神的國在地，上，但這國並沒有甚麼國界的標示。有人說：「基督教是洋教」對否？

（四）耶穌來了，做一個孩童，所以他的門徒特別注意孩童的幸福；他來了做一個平民，所以我們應該重視平民。他經過平民的生活，所以他樣樣都能體諒平民。他既是從神而來，所以他就做了神的代表，能代表神說話，而有權力。如此看來，我們對這個特殊的人格，有甚麼態度？

in a supernatural way; that God was to be his father. Thus having a divine father and a human mother he is called both "The Son of God" and "The Son of Man". Is Jesus, then, just another great teacher like Confucius?

3. Jesus was born in the village of Bethlehem, the home of his famous ancestor, King David. At the time of his birth there was no room for him in a house, so he was born in a stable. Ever since then it has too often happened that men's hearts were so fully occupied with less worthy matters that they had no room for Jesus. God made known the good news of Jesus' birth to two classes of people; to humble shepherds and to wise men from the East. Today Christian people publish the good news to all sorts of people in all lands. (Lu. 2:10) The Kingdom of God which Jesus came to establish does not recognize national boundaries. Is it correct to call Christianity a foreign religion?

4. Jesus came as a little child, and so his followers care especially for the welfare of children. He came as one of the common people and so we must respect the common people. Sharing the life of the masses he was able to sympathize with them in every experience. Coming from God he was able to speak with authority as God's representative. What then shall be our attitude to such a unique personality?

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## LESSON II
# THE BOYHOOD OF JESUS

### Daily Readings

1. Lu. 2:21-39. What did devout people think of the child Jesus?

2. Mt. 2:13-23. Why was Jesus taken to Egypt?

3. Lu. 2:40-52. Describe the visit of the boy Jesus to the temple.

4. Lu. 4:14-24. What was Jesus' message to the people of his boyhood home?

5. Mt. 12:46-50. Who compose Jesus' larger family?

6. Eph. 6:1-9. Describe the home relationships where Jesus is in control.

7. Eph. 6:10-24. How may one be a successful follower of Jesus?

### Topics for Discussion

1. While Jesus was still very young godly people were led by the Holy Spirit to recognize him as the Savior of the whole world; "a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel." (Lu. 2:32). But rulers like King Herod were full of jealousy, fearing that he might set up a rival kingdom. Was there any occasion for such fears? What was the result of Herod's jealousy?

2. Jesus grow up in the home of an humble carpenter. No doubt he helped in the work of the house and shop and looked after his younger brothers and sisters. He was taught about God in the home and in the school that met in the Jewish synagogue or church. What connection do you see between the discipline of his boyhood and the work of his manhood?

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## 第二課 童年時代的耶穌

### 逐日經文：

(一) 路二： 21-39 虔敬的人以為耶穌是誰？

(二) 太二： 13-23 耶穌為何下到埃及去？

(三) 路二： 40-52 試述耶穌朝謁聖殿的情形？

(四) 路四： 14-24 耶穌對他的故鄉負了甚麼使命？

(五) 太十二： 46-50 那些人可以在耶穌的大家庭中有分？

(六) 弗六： 1-9 試述一個家庭在耶穌管理之下的情況？

(七) 弗六： 10-24 有甚麼方法可以成功一個

耶穌的門徒？

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### 討論：

(一) 耶穌還在很小的時候就有聖靈示引的虔誠人認識了他是全世的救主「是照亮外邦人的光」又是你民以色列的榮耀。〔路二： 32〕但當時的統治者都充滿了忌嫉的心優希律王就是其中之一。他懼怕耶穌要起來和他爭稱王位這種無謂的杞憂是否應該希律的忌嫉有甚麼結局？

(二) 耶穌生長在一個卑微的木匠家裏無疑的工作，並且照顧他那些幼小的弟弟妹妹他所受的宗教教育一部分是在家中一部分在學校內。這些學校都是附設在猶太人的會堂內或禮拜堂裏。他童年所受的訓練對他成人的工作有甚麼關係？

(三) 耶穌到了十二歲的時候，照著遺傳跟了家

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3. As a twelve-year old boy, Jesus naturally went to Jerusalem with the family for the Feast of the Passover. His heart was stirred by what he saw and heard in the temple. He forgot about other matters as he talked earnestly with the religious teachers. They were amazed at the depth of his questions and answers. When at last Joseph and Mary found him he explained that it was natural for him to be concerned with the things of his Heavenly Father. Yet he willingly went home with them and lived in obedience to them. What do you suppose their family life was like?

4. What do we mean when we speak of people as having a one-sided development? The boy Jesus had an all-around development. Jesus grew in wisdom (intellectual development) and in stature (physical development) and in favor with God (spiritual development) and in favor with man (social development). (Lu. 2:52)

Such a life is possible for us all. It is full of joy and satisfaction and promise. Shall we surrender every sector of our life to Jesus Christ to be lived under his guidance?

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人到耶路撒冷去過逾越節。他在聖殿裏看見聽見許多的事物，很是激動了他的心絃。當他很誠懇的和那些宗教大師談論宗教上種種問題的時候，他就忘記其他的一切。那些大師們也都很希奇他深奧的問答。最後當約瑟和馬利亞找着他的時候，他就說明他的天職是要注意他父神的事，可是仍然很快樂的和他們一道歸家，而且很順服他們，以你想來，他們家庭的生活是怎樣的？

（四）我們說人的發展是片面的，有甚麼意義？孩子耶穌的發展乃是全部的。他在智育上（智慧）體育上（體格）靈育上（神喜愛他的心—靈心）和羣育上（人喜愛他的心—社交）都是一齊的增長。（路二：52）這種生活我們大家都可享受的。這種生活是富有喜樂和希望的。我們肯把我們各部的生活降服在耶穌基督領導之下嗎？

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## LESSON III

# THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS

### Daily Readings

1. Mk. 1:1-13. How did Jesus prepare for his life work?

2. Mt. 4:1-11. What three temptations did Jesus meet?

3. Lu. 4:1-13. How does Luke's account of Jesus' temptations differ from Matthew's account?

4. Jas. 1:1-15. What should be our attitude in times of temptation?

5. I Pet. 1:1-9. What is the value of temptation?

6. Heb. 4:9-16. What encouragement do we find here?

7. Lu. 22:24-34. What does Jesus do for us in times of temptation?

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### Topics for Discussion

1. When Jesus was faint from fasting the devil told him to turn stones into bread. But Jesus was willing to share the hunger of humanity. He was not willing to use his divine power to escape it. What was the meaning of the Scripture passage that he used in answering Satan?

2. Beginning again with the question "If you are the Son of God" the devil took Jesus to the pinnacle of the temple and challenged him to jump down to the ground. But he refused because that would not be in the path of duty for him. It would be only a foolish show of power to gain popularity. He wanted men to follow him because of what he was and what he taught; not because of his ability to do wonders.

3. The third temptation was still more serious. Satan proposed that Jesus gain his ends by compromise.

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## 逐日經文：

(一) 可一：1—13 耶穌如何去預備他終身的工作？

(二) 太四：1—11 耶穌遇到三種甚麼試探？

(三) 路四：1—13 路加對耶穌所受的試探的敘述和馬太的敘述有何不同？

(四) 各一：1—15 我們遇到試探時應抱甚麼態度？

(五) 彼前一：1—9 試探有甚麼價值？

(六) 來四：9—16 在此我們可找到甚麼勉勵的話？

(七) 路廿二：24—34 當我們受試探時耶穌為我們作甚麼？

## 討論：

(一) 當耶穌因禁食感受飢疲之時，魔鬼就趁機前來告訴他用石變餅拿來充飢。但是耶穌甘願分嘗人類飢餓的滋味，不願意用他特有的神權來除免飢餓的痛苦。耶穌答復撒但所用的經文有甚麼意義。

(二) 跟着這開始的問題：「你若是神的兒子，」魔鬼再來向耶穌挑戰，把他帶到聖殿的頂上，叫他從殿頂跳到地上；但耶穌不聽，因這不是他分內的事，乃是他本分以外的事。這不過是一種愚昧的舉動，想藉權力來得人心的。他要人來跟從他是因他的人格和教訓，並不是爲了他能行奇事。

(三) 第三個試探是來的更加利害。撒但想叫耶穌知道略爲讓步一點，就可達到他所抱的志願。雖然撒但拿整個的世界當作鈎餌，只要耶穌向牠一拜即可，耶穌也不肯向牠屈膝。耶穌要建立他的天國，可不

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But Jesus could not bow down to Satan even to gain the whole world. He must establish the Kingdom of Heaven not by free bread; not by a show of power; not by joining with the enemy. How then?

4. Jesus met these conflicts with the enemy alone. Afterwards he shared these deep inward experiences with his friends. Jesus wants us to understand that he can help us in any temptation that we may meet. If we are living in union with him we need not fear temptation. Rather let us welcome it. Like tests in school, temptation gives us a chance to develop and to prove our powers. A certain general claimed that he never lost a battle. The reason was because he always kept away from danger. Are we willing to live dangerously, to live adventurously?

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仰賴那不勞而獲的物質、或特異的權力；更不想藉着和他仇敵（惡魔或惡勢力）妥協的方法。那嗎怎樣去建設他的天國呢？

(四)耶穌是單槍匹馬的和他的仇敵抗戰以後並將這次高深的經驗分與別人和朋友共同享受。耶穌要我們知道在碰到試探的時候他是能幫助我們的。假如我們的生活和耶穌發生了關係，有了連絡，就是遇到試探，也無須再有懼怕，而且是歡迎試探。這好像學校的考試是能幫助學生進步的。試探來了，就是給我們一個機會去發展和顯出我們所有的能力。從前有一軍官嘗自誇說：「我從未打過一次敗仗！」這原由不過是因他常常逃避危險。我們敢否大膽的在危難中過生活？

第十一課圖（文見四二頁）

博廣等何愛的你

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第四課 耶穌召門徒
逐日經文：

(一)可一：14—28 耶穌所召的是那一種人？

(二)路五：27—39 一般人對耶穌所召的人有
何意見？

(三)約一：35—51 耶穌用何法以得門徒？

(四)路六：12—19 耶穌怎樣去預備揀選那十
二位使徒？

(五)可六：1—13 耶穌叫他的使徒出去做甚
麼？

(七)路一：1—11 耶穌又差遣這更多的門徒
出去做甚麼？

(七)徒九：1—18 耶穌怎樣去呼召掃羅？
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討論：

(一)耶穌要人離開所有的罪惡，並要人將整個的生命身心完全的交給他。他要那一般門徒一同的出去，叫他們可以學習生活上的榜樣，以預備他們之後工作的基礎。他揀選平民，是爲了平民易於教導，而且他們也熟悉平民生活的狀況。他揀選了罪人，是爲了他們特別需要一位朋友和救主。你對他這種一個一個召人的計劃有何感想？你有否注意這般人是怎樣的受感激，馬上響應了他的呼召？

(二)這一般人作了耶穌的門徒以後，他們第二步的工作是甚麼？耶穌門徒數目的激增，不是像加法式的增加，乃是乘法式的增加。這般人的生活，在和耶穌接觸以後，是大大的改善了。他希望這樣的好信息能藉看他們傳給另外的人，如若我們能完全的去實行耶穌的計劃，將有甚麼結果？

LESSON IV

JESUS CALLS MEN TO FOLLOW HIM

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1. Mk. 1:14-28. What kind of men did Jesus call?

2. Lu. 5:27-39. What did some men think of Jesus'
choice of followers?

3. Jn. 1:35-51. What was Jesus' method of winning disciples?

4. Lu. 6:12-19. How did Jesus propaør to choose his twelve apostles?

5. Mk. 6:1-13. What did Jesus tell his apostles to do?

6. Lu. 10:1-11. What larger company did Jesus send out?

7. Acts 9:1-18. How did Jesus call Saul (later known as Paul)?

Topics for Discussion

1. Jesus wanted men to forsake sin and to commit their lives whole-heartedly to him. He invited them to go about with him that they might learn his way of life. He chose common men because they were teachable and knew the life of the common people. He chose sinful men because they specially needed a Friend and Savior. What do you think of his plan of calling men one by one? Did you notice how promptly they responded to his call?

2. When people became Jesus' disciples what was their next step to be? The company of Jesus' disciples increased by multiplication, not merely by addition. Those whose lives were changed by contact with him were expected to pass on the good news to others. What might happen amongst us if Jesus' plan were fully carried out?

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(三)耶穌不但召了我們來跟從他，他也願意我們在畢生的事業上能遵行他的意旨。你是否相信他在你的生活上已有一個相當的計劃？這個相當的計劃是很重要的，比方你要蓋一所房屋，你不能毫無計劃就去進行，最好是有一位建築師先替你通盤計劃一下。你肯否在你一生的事業上找出神的計劃，接受之而去實行？

(四)假如你要定規你的職業，要遵守神的旨意，神一定要給你十足的引導，可是你必須先放棄你自己的私利的偏見，去留心他對你的吩咐才好，如若你的朋友有受了神的引導的，那末你就當把你所要走規的和他商榷商榷。也要揣想揣想你自己的特長，試思在你的四週有很多的人，是需要如何的幫助。如果你是真正將你的生命奉獻給神，去為你的同胞謀福利，這樣終久對你個人的生活也可以得到絕大的造就。以你看來，那種生活最有價值？

3. Jesus Christ calls us to follow him, and also desires to call us to our particular life-work. Do you believe that he has a plan for your life? Have you a good plan? This is an important matter. You would not begin to build a house without having a plan, preferably an architect's plan. How about discovering and adopting God's plan as to your life-work?

4. If you purpose to do God's will concerning your vocation he will surely give you adequate guidance. Surrender your own selfish ambitions. Listen for God's voice. Confer with God-guided friends. Consider your own gifts. Think of the needs of the people around you. If you truly give your life to God for the good of your fellow-men, that surely will be in the long run the happiest life for you. What would you call a successful life?

“Behold, I have set before thee an open door which no man can shut.” (Rev. 3:8)

“Where God guides he also provides.”

“God's commands are God's enablings.”

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第五課 新生命

逐日經文：

(一) 約三：一11 耶穌所講述進天國有什麼條件？

(二) 約三：12—21 在這段經文中那一節最好？

(三) 約四：1—15 耶穌所說的活水有何意義？

(四) 約四：16—30 耶穌給了這位婦人甚麼新思想？

(五) 約四：31—42 這個婦人的見證有甚麼結果？

(六) 約五：17—29 耶穌說那些人是「出死入生」？

七、五·七—九 耶穌為門徒禱告所講的經文？

LESSON V

THE NEW LIFE
Daily Readings

1. Jn. 3:1-11. What did Jesus say is necessary for entering the Kingdom of God?

2. Jn. 3:12-21. What is the best verse in this paragraph?

3. Jn. 4:1-15. What did Jesus mean by "living water"?

4. Jn. 4:16-30. What new thoughts did Jesus give this woman?

5. Jn. 4:31-42. What was the result of this woman's witnessing?

6. Jn. 5:17-29. Who did Jesus say "is passed from death into life"?

7. Jn. 6:47-59. How is this new life to be sustained?

Topics for Discussion

1. Here we find Jesus revealing his new way of life to people one by one. In his view an upright official and an immoral Samaritan woman were equally in need of a fundamental change. Moral reform and joining the church and doing good deeds are valuable, but cannot take the place of the new birth. Jesus used simple illustrations to explain this profound experience of being born again. Have we understood it and experienced it?

2. No doubt Nicodemus was a good man, highly respected. He wanted to please God. But he could never satisfy God by just trimming down and patching up the old nature. There must be a clean break with all that was evil in his past life, and an opening up of his heart to receive Jesus in full control. As the movement of the trees shows that the wind is blowing, so our im-

（一）我們在此看出耶穌將新生命的道理向人一個一個的顯示出來。照他的眼光看來，那個正直的官和那個下流的撒瑪利亞婦人，同樣的需要一個根本的改變。像那道德改良，加入教會，和行善事，雖然都有一可貴的價值，但這些都不能拿來代替重生。耶穌用了簡單的比方，來解釋這個深奧的重生經驗。我們是否瞭解這個問題，有無這樣的閱歷？

（二）無疑的，尼哥底母是一位良善的君子，很受人的敬重和蒙神的喜悅。但他這種依靠自己的能力在他個人的品格上，「截長補短」的努力，永不能使神滿意。他必須對以往生活中所有屬乎罪惡的事斷絕關係，並且還要敞開心門，整個的接受耶穌的管理。看見樹枝動搖，就知道有風吹來，照樣我們在言行上有

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proved behavior shows that there is a new life in the heart. What difference does being born again make in times of temptation?

3. The Samaritan woman had physical life, but spiritually she was dry and dead. Jesus gave attention to her and asked of her a favor. He compared his new way of life to the refreshment a thirsty person feels after taking a drink of water. How did Jesus make her aware of her need? She tried to cover up her shame with theological arguments; but Jesus finally overcame her doubts and difficulties, and she went around telling her neighbors about him. From that day onward what change do you suppose was apparent in that woman's life?

4. Any one may set out on this Christian way of life at any time by repentance and faith. Then comes

the important matter of nourishing this new life. Jesus spoke of our eating his flesh and drinking his blood. By this he meant that we should always be thinking about him and looking to him for guidance and salvation. Receiving him into our hearts strengthens our spiritual life just as taking food strengthens our physical life. When one becomes a Christian there is no room for self-complacency, since any virtue we possess is due to our vital mystical union with our Savior. Is this new life finished when we die?

The grafting of a good branch into an inferior tree may suggest what occurs when we take Jesus into our hearts.

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在受試探的時候，重生叫我們顯出甚麼兩樣來？

(三)撒瑪利亞的婦人，雖有肉體上的生命，可是她在靈性上是非常枯燥，毫無生氣。耶穌向她請求施惠的時候，就對她下了一個特別的注意。談話間，耶穌將新生命的真諦，比作口乾者喝水以後的爽快。耶穌用甚麼方法叫她知道她自己的需要呢？她用宗教上的老問題和耶穌辯駁以圖遮掩她的醜事；但耶穌卻慢慢的給她勝過她的困難和疑問，因此她就回去把耶穌對人傳開了。你想從那天起，在那個婦人的生命上起了甚麼變化？

(四)無論何人何時要想在基督化人生的道上出發前進，有兩層門是必須要經過的，這兩層門就是悔改和相信出發以後還有一步更重要的工作，就是培養這個新的生命，培養的資料乃是耶穌所說的：「食我的肉，喝我的血」這話的意思就是要我們常常

常思念他並仰望他的引領和救恩。我們在心裏接受耶穌後，我們屬靈的生命上就得着健康，正像我們的肉體得了食物後的健康一樣。一個人做了基督徒便沒有餘地自誇了，因為我們所有一切的美德，都是從耶穌在我們生命中所產生的。這個新生命是否在我們死的時候就完結了？

舉例：一個好的枝子，接在不好的樹上，可以解釋我們接受耶穌進入我們內心的情形？

在受試探的時候，重生叫我們顯出甚麼兩樣來？

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## LESSON VI
### JESUS' MIRACLES

#### Daily Readings

1. Lu. 5:17-26. What double miracle did Jesus perform?

2. Mk. 9:14-29. Jesus wanted what cooperation in performing a miracle?

3. Lu. 7:11-23. What did Jesus' miracles prove?

4. Mk. 1:21-34. What was the effect of Jesus' miracles?

5. Jn. 9:1-17. Why did Jesus' miracles sometime arouse opposition?

6. Lu. 8:40-56. Note Jesus' comforting spirit in working miracles.

7. Mk. 4:30-41. What two kinds of fear did the disciples show?

#### Topics for Discussion

1. The various needs of men moved Jesus to pity and he was always ready to use his powers to help them. He cared for both their bodily and their spiritual welfare. The paralyzed man mentioned in Luke's fifth chapter desired to be made well. What in addition did Jesus do for him? Note the order of Jesus' gifts. Neither Confucius or Lao-tze or Sakya Muni or Mohamed claimed the power to forgive sins. Compare the helpless man the helpful friends, the criticizing Pharisees and the wonder-working Jesus. Whom shall we imitate?

2. Jesus worked miracles for men not to make them lazy, but to supplement their efforts and to stimulate their faith. (Mk. 9:23,29) He wants us to cooperate with him in working miracles today. Why does he want our cooperation? We pray for others and work for others.

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## 第六課 耶穌所行的神蹟
### 逐日經文：

(一) 路五：17-26 耶穌在此行了甚麽雙重式的神蹟？

(二) 可九：14-29 耶穌行神蹟時需要何種合作？

(三) 路七：11-23 耶穌行的神蹟是證明了甚麽？

(四) 可一：21-34 耶穌行的神蹟有了甚麽效果？

(五) 約九：1-17 耶穌行神蹟爲甚麽受人反對？

(六) 路八：40-56 注意耶穌行神蹟時所給人心靈上的安慰？

(七) 可四：30-41 門徒們在此顯出兩種甚麽

#### 討論：

(一) 耶穌見人有許多的苦難和需要，就動了憐憫的心，而願常常使用他的能力來幫助他們。幫助的時候，不但眷顧他們肉體上的幸福，心靈上他也眷顧的。就如路加五章所記的那個癱子以誠懇的心求主醫治，而得了痊愈。耶穌另外又替他做了甚麽就此注意耶穌賞賜人恩惠的次序。世上幾般人所尊仰的教主，無論是孔子，是老子，是釋迦牟尼，是穆罕默德，都沒說他們有赦罪的權柄，也就是沒有赦罪的權柄。請比較：(1) 不能自助的病人；(2) 援助病人的朋友。 (3) 批評人的法利賽人和(4) 行神蹟的耶穌。在這四種人中，誰是我們應該效法的呢？

(二) 耶穌所行的神蹟，不是叫人有所依賴，就忘掉了，乃是幫助他們能力的不足和發展他們的信心。

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各樣的神蹟，像他在從前所行的一樣。爲甚麼他需要我們的合作？我們所能做的像替人禱告、爲人勞心、我們都應盡力的去做；而我們所不能做的不論有甚麼基督都能爲我們成就。你看見過耶穌所行的奇事嗎？

（三）耶穌所行的神蹟，不是爲要叫人驚奇，乃是有一時出於他的憐憫，有時是要證明他是神的兒子。他的先鋒約翰也曾懷疑他是不是神的兒子，而叫人去探探耶穌的口氣。可是當他聽見耶穌所行的一切時，他有了甚麼感想？如若耶穌是超出天然界的，你還用想望他行超出天然界的事麼？

（四）有些人是不信神蹟的。他們以爲凡事都有個自然的定律。但是有很多自然的定律，是超乎我們知識範圍的；我們所不能了解的，我們可不可以照我們自己所能了解的，來限制神的動作呢？假定在百

怕是沒有一人會相信的。爲甚麼？因爲當時的人還不懂電的定律啊！現在我們對於電話，不會再把他當作希奇的了。既然人都能作這樣的工作，難道神不能作比人所作更奇妙的事嗎？

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and Christ does what we could not do unaided. Have you ever observed any miracles?

3. Jesus did not perform miracles just to cause wonder. Sometimes he did them out of compassion and sometimes he did them as proof that he was the Son of God. His forerunner John was in doubt as to who Jesus was. What would be his conclusion when he heard about Jesus' remarkable deeds? If Jesus was supernatural would you expect him to do supernatural works?

4. Some people do not believe in miracles because everything in the world is under fixed laws. But there are countless laws which we do not understand, higher than the laws which we do understand. May we limit God to activities within our own comprehension? Suppose that 100 years ago some one had said that it might some day be possible to talk with people 100 miles away. No

one would have believed him. Why? Because then people did not understand the laws of electricity. Now we do not regard a telephone as a miracle. If men can do this, cannot God do things ever so much more wonderful?

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第七課 真福

逐日經文：

(一) 太五：１—１２ 依耶穌所說那一等人是有福的？

(二) 太五：１３—２６ 比求福更重要的還有何事？

(三) 太六：１９—３４ 免除憂慮的方法是甚麼？

(四) 路六：２０—３６ 耶穌的人生觀和普通的人有何不同？

(五) 路十二：１３—２８ 唯物主義有甚麼危險？

(六) 徒十六：１９—３４ 人能否在苦難中得到福樂？

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討論：

(一) 你得了真福沒有如若不然那一定是有了甚麼錯誤人們都在求福可是方法各有不同有的是名利場中追尋有的是從和神密切的交通去找耶穌在登山寶訓(太五，六，七章)中把天國人民有福的生活說得非常詳細他說在天國裏人格比名利權勢更為重要他對福的標準和普通的標準十分不同假使你想得到耶穌所說的諸福你肯不肯遵守他所說的各種條件？

(二) 我們在生活的普通經驗裏獲得真福內心較重於外面的。若是我們對基督完全降服我們的心便沒有意念的衝突乃是有了定準的傾向這樣就容易對待我們外面各樣的情況在這樣的生活中國我們不感覺甚麼懼怕了因為我們是常常處在基督的

LESSON VII
TRUE HAPPINESS

Daily Readings

1. Mt. 5:1-12. What people did Jesus call happy?

2. Mt. 5:13-26. What is more important than seek happiness?

3. Mt. 6:19-34. What is the cure for anxiety?

4. Lu. 6:20-36. How did Jesus' view of life differ from the common view?

5. Lu. 12:13-28. What is the danger in materialism?

6. Acts 16:19-34. Is it possible to be happy in affluence?

7. Rev. 22:1-9. What is the Christian's prospect of future happiness?

Topics for Discussion

1. Do you enjoy true happiness? If not, then you must be something wrong. All are looking for happiness, whether from worldly success, or from intimacy with God or from other sources. In the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5, 6 and 7) Jesus describes the happy life in the Kingdom of God where character counts for more than wealth or fame or power. His standards for happiness are quite different from the popular standards. If you desire his type of happiness, are you prepared to conform to his requirements?

2. The ability to extract happiness from the common experiences of life depends more upon our inward condition than upon outward circumstances. If we are fully surrendered to Christ then there is no internal conflict, and it is easy to adapt ourselves to external conditions.

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注意乃是在乎基督。我們能否同時也有依靠也有憂慮呢？

(三) 假如現在你所有的錢財，增加了十倍，是不是你所有的福也增加了十倍？你是依靠貨財得福廢？那樣你就多了還要多，在這樣的情況裏，你就要覺出你不是貨財的主人，貨財乃是你主人，你的靈魂也要縮矮了。如若你心裏定規要得到許多的東西歸於你自己，那麼驕傲啊，嫉妒啊，紛爭啊，也要在你的心裏一一發展起來，你倚靠神，敬拜神的心也要減少了。要去掉這種貪心，最安當救濟的辦法，就是受託主義。你應當知道你所有的都是神所託付給你的，照着他在的指導使用這些。無論他賜給你多少，你都應遵照這話：「所求於管家的，是要他有忠心」。有比這更快

ditions. We feel no fear; for we are living always under divine guidance. Our attention is fixed not on difficulties around us, but on Christ. Can we trust a worry at the same time?

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3. If you had ten times as much money as you have now would you be ten times as happy as you are now. Are you depending upon things for your happiness. Then you may get to wanting more and more things. You may find that instead of possessing your possessions they possess you and dwarf your soul. If your heart set on getting things for yourself, pride and jealousy and strife will increase, while dependence upon God and devotion to God will decrease. The remedy lies in sense of stewardship. Whatever you have has been entrusted to you by God, to be used under his direction. Whether he gives you much or little, "It is required (

stewards that a man be found faithful". Is there an happier life than this?

4. Did Jesus ever promise that those who follow him would never meet trouble? He himself could not escape suffering. All through the centuries Christians have suffered affliction with courage and even with joy. The main thing is that Jesus Christ goes with us through these bitter experiences and shows us how to get benefit from them. Thus we may give a clear witness for the benefit of others. Is there any occasion to pity one for being a Christian?

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否？他自己也不能免受苦難。在這許多世紀以來，基督徒們勇敢的經受了許多苦難；而且在苦難中仍是安寧喜樂。原因就在耶穌基督和我們一同經過這些艱難的歷程，並指教我們怎樣從苦難中得裨益。如此我們也自然的能夠為別人的利益明明白白的作見證。可否因為人做了基督徒就可憐他？

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## LESSON VIII
### TWO KINDS OF MEN

#### Daily Readings

1. Mt. 7:1-12. Why should we not criticize others?

2. Mt. 7:13-20. What may we learn from observing the tree and its fruits?

3. Mt. 7:21-29. What may we learn from observing the two kinds of houses?

4. Mt. 25:31-46. How will Christ judge mankind?

5. Ro. 2:1-13. What are the consequences of the two ways of life?

6. II Cor. 6:14-18. Why the call for separation?

7. Gal. 5:16-26. What is the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit?

#### Topics for Discussion

1. We have a saying "You can deceive men, but you cannot deceive God." Jesus could see beyond outward appearances into men's hearts. His terms of discipleship are strict. If we want to bear good fruit we must be like good trees. We must forsake sin and be born again. It is not enough to call Jesus "Lord, Lord." We must obey him, and obedience may be hard. We cannot serve both God and the world. Did you ever hear of a man standing in two boats at once?

2. We need to guard against being self-deceived. If we are hazy and lazy in our thinking we may suppose that our approving of Jesus' teachings may be enough. But he looks for performance. If we are in the habit of doing God's will in addition to hearing about it, then when the storms of trouble and temptation come we can stand

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## 第八課 兩等人

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### 逐日經文：

(一) 太七：1-12 為甚麽我們不應當議論人？

(二) 太七：13-20 兩種果樹的比喻有何寓意？

(三) 太七：21-29 兩種房子的比喻有何寓意？

(四) 太廿五：31-46 基督將來要怎樣審判世界？

(五) 羅二：1-13 這兩種生活的結局有何不同？

(六) 林後六：14-18 這裏為甚麽說要與世界分別出來？

(七) 加五：16-18 肉體和聖靈之間有甚麽相

### 討論：

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(一) 我們有句俗語：「瞞得過人，瞞不過神！」所
以我們無論甚麽都瞞不過耶穌，因為他能看透我們
的內心。他對人願作他的門徒，條件是嚴格的。如若我
們要結好果子，我們一定要像一棵好的樹才可。而且
我們必須離去所有的罪惡，蒙主的重生，然後才配作
一個基督徒。只稱耶穌說：「主呀，主呀！」那是不夠的，
要緊的是要順服他。雖然順服並不容易，但仍須服的。
我們不能一方面事奉神，一方面又事奉世界。你聽過
人腳踏兩隻船的危險麼？

(二) 我們要小心防備自己欺騙自己。假如我們的思想不求確切，而模模糊糊的，就恐怕我們一定以為贊成耶穌的教訓就夠了；但是耶穌乃是要我們去實行他的教訓，單單的贊成還是不夠的。如若我們對

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難和試探，也能站立得穩。在這兩個房子的比喻中，為甚麽一所穩立，一所倒塌呢？

（三）我們每人都有個討神喜悅的天性。我們到禮拜堂的目的就是為此。我們崇拜神當然是一件合宜的事，但他既是我們衆人的天父，他就要我去關念我們的同胞。這兩件事是有連帶的關係而不能分開的。有些基督徒，以為守了宗教的儀式，做做禮拜，就算盡了基督徒的責任；其實一位眞實的基督徒，除了崇拜神並關念同胞以外，還要為基督的原故而去服事人。你肯否兩件都行？

（四）耶穌所說的兩種樹和兩種房子，是要證明兩種不同的根基。這個意思，保羅在加拉太五章中（16-26）說得更加仔細。他分別了屬肉體的和屬聖靈的。這兩種工作，如果聖靈不來管理我們的內心，我

劣性，就要趁機而起戕害我們的品格了。如何才能防禦這個危險？每人應在這肉體和聖靈的工作中選擇一種，我們要讓誰來管理我們的生命？

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firm. In the story of the two houses why did one stand and one fall?

3. We have a natural instinct to try to please God. We go to church for this purpose. It is fitting for us to worship God; but since God is the Father of all men, he wants us to feel a concern for our fellows. The two things go together. Some Christians are content to satisfy their religious instincts with formal religious exercises. True Christians also serve men as a service to Christ. Why not do both?

4. Jesus' talk about the two kinds of trees and the two kinds of houses revealed fundamental differences. Paul carried the thought farther in Gal. 5:16-26. He distinguished between the works of the flesh or natural man and the works of the Holy Spirit. What if the Holy Spirit is not in control of our hearts? Then self-pity,

self-will, self-indulgence and self-complacency are likely to mar our characters. How may we avoid this danger? We have the power of choice and we must use it. Who is to control our lives?

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## LESSON IX

### LIBERTY

#### Daily Readings

1. Jn. 8:1-11. What did Jesus do for this sinning woman?

2. Jn. 8:28-40. How may we obtain true freedom?

3. Jn. 11:32-44. What did Jesus do for Lazarus?

4. Lu. 4:14-24. The "captives" and the "blind" present whom?

5. Lu. 13:6-17. What did Jesus do for this suffering woman?

6. Ro. 6:11-23. What kind of servants were we, and what kind of servants may we be now?

7. Rev. 3:14-22. Are we aware of our needs?

#### Topics for Discussion

1. We wish now to study about three great principles dear to the hearts of all men; liberty, equality and brotherly love. All three are emphasized in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Can you name some men who have given their lives for liberty? The need for watchfulness to preserve our liberty is constant. There are various kinds of liberty to be preserved. More urgent than the desire for political freedom is the longing for freedom from the enslaving power of sin. Do you know of people who are slaves to sin? Do you know of people who enjoy a life of victory? How may we become "free indeed"?

2. Jesus' heart was full of pity for all sinning men. His power to release was exercised in various ways; as (1) on behalf of a sinful woman about to be stoned to

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## 第九課 自由

### 逐日經文：

(一) 約八：一 11 耶穌為這個犯罪的女人作何事？

(二) 約八：28 40 我們如何方能得到真的自由？

(三) 約十一：32 44 耶穌為拉撒路作了甚麼？
(四) 路四：14 24 「被擄的」和「瞎眼的」代表甚麼人？

(五) 路十三：6 17 耶穌為這受苦的女人作何事？

(六) 羅六：11 23 從前我們做那種奴僕，現在可做那種奴僕？

(七) 示三：14 22 我們應到有所需要否？

### 討論：

(一) 我們現在要研究人類心中共同願望的三大要素，就是自由、平等和博愛。這三樣也是耶穌基督平生教訓的中心。你能指出幾位為爭自由而犧牲生命的人麼？我們對已得的自由，是要常常謹慎的保守牠。有幾種自由我們是要保守的。我們看脫離罪惡的綱紀比政治上的自由更為緊要。你知道不知道誰是罪的奴隸？你知道不知道誰是得勝罪惡的我們如何方能的確的自由？

(二) 耶穌看見那受罪苦的人，他的心中就充滿了憐憫，他所釋放的人有好幾種像那：(一) 釋放一位犯罪的女人，救他脫離法利賽人的礫刑。(二) 釋放他的朋友拉撒路，叫他復活。(三) 他不畏衆宗教領袖的非難，去釋放一個多年生病的女人，救他脫離多年的痼疾。這種儀的釋放多着呢！這不過是舉幾個例子。耶

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death by hypocritical Pharisees; (2) on behalf of his friend Lazarus whom he brought back from death to life; and (3) on behalf of a long-afflicted woman in spite of the opposition of the religious leaders. Jesus cared for the whole man. He wanted to see people free in body, mind and spirit. With the passing of the years his power has not declined. Why not try and see what he can do for you?

3. In America, President Lincoln set free the negro slaves; but many in remote places still remained in slavery because they did not know that they could be free. It is too bad that so many people are still held in slavery to sin and ignorance and passion and superstition. They regard this as their normal state of life and become hardened to it. They say "No matter" or "No way out." They need to be aroused from their stupor and to be inspired to accept Jesus' offer of liberation. Do

you believe his power is sufficient if they will trust and obey?

4. What is the secret for turning captivity into freedom, and defeat into victory? It is clearly set forth in Paul's words, "Reckon yourselves to be dead unto sin, but alive unto God in Christ Jesus." (Ro. 6:11.) That is to say, we break off relations with our former master and experience a new loyalty to a new Lord. In this service we are set free to live the highest type of life.

The motto of the "free man in Christ Jesus";—
"Fellowship with Jesus, the joy of my life;
Service for Jesus, the vocation of my life;
The salvation of Jesus, the glory of my life;
The will of Jesus, the law of my life."

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耶穌眷顧人，是眷顧那人整個的人生。他要人在身體上，思想上和靈性上都能得到自由。他這樣的權力，並不因年代的過去而減少。你肯否一試，看看他能替你做甚麼？

(三)從前美國的總統林肯釋放了黑奴，使他們自由。但那時在僻遠的地方，仍有很多的黑人，因為不知道有自由的可能，仍然過着奴隸的生活。可惜現在有許多的人做罪惡，愚蠢，情慾和迷信的奴隸，不能自由。他們對這奴隸的生活，已成為根深本固的習慣。「不要緊」或「沒辦法」，就是他們的口號。我們應當喚醒他們的迷夢，而鼓勵他們去接受耶穌所給與的釋放。假如他們肯依靠順服耶穌，那麼你相信他的權力，夠足應答他們的需要麼？

(四)要使被擄的得釋放，失敗的能得勝，有何祕訣？這個問題保羅在羅馬書上(六：11)講的很清楚，

「向罪當看自己是死的，向神在基督耶穌裏當看自己是活的。」換句話說：就是我們要和舊日的主人脫離了一切的關係，而有了個新的忠心待這新的主人，在這樣的服務中，我們就覺到是享受最高的人生。

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逐日經文：

(一)可十：32—45 耶穌對真的偉大有何觀念？

(二)可十二：35—44 耶穌是不是嫌貧愛富？

(三)太五：38—48 耶穌盼望我們怎樣去待仇敵？

(四)太廿三：1—15 耶穌警誡他的門徒防備甚麼？

(五)徒二：42—47，四：32—37 試述原始基督徒團契的情形？

(六)各二：1—13 可以不可以依外貌待人？

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(二)世人都應該自由平等，但是現在世界上到底有多少人能自由平等？假使人都能依照耶穌的主義做去，那麼社會上將要有怎樣的改變？耶穌降世，做了一個平民，他對屬世的榮華富貴，從未抱過野心。他受了千萬人的愛戴和敬仰，並不是靠着甚麼地位，乃是完全憑着高尚的人格。耶穌雖然常和罪人往來，可是並沒有甚麼不潔沾染了他的人格。如若有人坐了三等火車，是不是這人就成了一個三等品格的人？

(二)耶穌深愛世人，總不對他們失望。他只是呼男男女女來跟隨他，並不問他們有沒有甚麼財富和地位。他說財富能妨礙人進天國。做財主是不對麼？錢財有甚麼用處？錢財多了有甚麼試探？有了權勢又有甚麼試探？法利賽人是拿自己的勢力高抬自己來

LESSON X

EQUALITY

Daily Readings

1. Mk. 10:32-45. What is Jesus' idea of true greatness?

2. Mk. 12:35-44. Did Jesus despise the poor and favor the rich?

3. Mt. 5:38-48. How does Jesus expect us to treat our enemies?

4. Mt. 23:1-15. Against what did Jesus warn his disciples?

5. Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37. Describe the fellowship of the early Christians.

6. Jas. 2:1-13. May we judge people by outward appearances?

7. Acts 10:1-16. What lesson did Peter have to learn?

Topics for Discussion

1. All men should be free and equal. But how much of freedom and equality is there in the world at present? How would conditions be changed if the principles of Jesus were generally practised? Jesus came as one of the common people, and he had no ambition for worldly glory. He won the respect and affection of the masses not because of his position but because of his personality. He could associate with sinners without injury to his character. Does riding in a third-class railway coach make one a third-class person?

2. Jesus sincerely loved all sorts of people, and never gave up hope for them. He called upon men and women to follow him regardless of wealth and social position. He said that the love of money might be a hindrance to entering his Kingdom. Is it wrong to be rich? What

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is wealth for? What temptations lie in the possession of wealth? What temptations lie in the possession of power? The Pharisees used their authority in exalting themselves and oppressing the common people. Jesus told his disciples that real advancement lies in the path of lowly service. How did he prove this in his own life?

3. We have observed that the Christian is supposed to be “dead to sin”. Death is a great leveler. The people in a graveyard are all equally dead. Paul said that he lived his new life. “by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself up for me.” Since we are living on this basis we have no right to take an attitude of superiority to others. Anything that hinders our loving relations with our brother-man is sin. Why are people so easily offended? What makes people unwilling to see others get a little advantage over them? When a Christian is holding a grudge against some one

he would do well to remember how much God has forgiven him. To insist on blaming other people may satisfy our ego, but it does little good. How long could family quarrels last if each member of the family would think about Christ on the cross? A constant sense of gratitude to God is the best remedy for friction in human relationships.

4. Once a poor working-man went into a church to worship God. After sitting down he discovered that the man by his side was the Duke of Wellington. He made a move to leave; but the great man detained him, saying, “Keep your place, my friend, we are all equal here.”

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微裏服務在他的生活中是如何證明了此事？

(三)我們已經知道基督徒「對罪是死了」死亡是能使人平等的。那在墳墓中的人，他們的死都是一樣的。死保羅說他能活在新生命中乃是：「因信神的兒子而活，他是愛我、為我捨己!」我們的生活既是如此，我們就沒有權柄看自己比別人高。有甚麼能阻碍我們對弟兄的好感，這就是罪。何以人都容易發怒爲甚麼不願意別人得他一點便宜？當一個基督徒要向別人報仇的時候，他應該想到神饒恕了他有多少。假如一定要快私意斥責他人的，不是，那就顯明自己是對的，但那不過是滿足了我們自我的主義，一點好處也沒有。有時一個家庭中失了和氣，頂好每人能想想在十字架上的基督，那麼這家庭中的不幸不久也就消逝了。感恩的心可以免除人類的互相傾轧。

(四)有一次美國有國工人到美國堂去改革中。

當他坐下以後，他發見他的隣座是一位赫赫有名的偉人威靈吞公爵；他就想移到另外的座位上去，可是這位偉人就留住他說：「我的朋友，不必動，在神的面前，我們都是平等的。」

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逐日經文：

(一) 路十：25-37 耶穌藉着這個故事提出甚麽教訓？

(二) 太十九：13-30 耶穌對兒童和富人有甚麽態度？

(三) 哥前十三章：如若我們的愛心是充分的，那麼有甚麽舉動？

(四) 弗五：22-33 基督怎樣的愛教會？

(五) 雅二：14-26 信心和行為有甚麼關係？

(六) 約壹三：11-24 實際的愛和口頭的愛有何分別？（注意十八節）

(七) 約壹四：7-21 注意第二十節。

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(一) 我們的本分第一就是要愛神。如若我們是愛神，自然的我們也是愛人。愛我們的人，我們去愛他，並非難事；但神卻要幫助我們去愛那些不愛我們的人。我們愛人是出於內心的自動，並非出於一種甚麽酬報的希望。耶穌看見我們去服務人，好像去服事他一樣。(太廿五：34-40)神既是愛世人，我們可以輕看別人嗎？我們去服務人，到底是出自本分呢，還是出於愛心？

(二) 在這個故事裏說：有一個人被強盜打傷了，丟在路旁，一個祭司和一個利未人都從路那邊過去，而對他咲也不咲。有很多的人被自己的事務所佔有，不能顧到別人，你見過嗎？這第三個人並非宗教專家，乃是人(猶太人)所輕視的族類撒馬利亞人。如若是

LESSON XI

BROTHERLY LOVE

Daily Readings

1. Lu. 10:25-37. What did Jesus mean to teach by this story?

2. Mt. 19:13-30. What was Jesus' attitude to little children? to the rich?

3. 1. Cor. 13. How does a person act whose heart is full of love?

4. Eph. 5:22-33. How does Christ love the church?

5. Jas. 2:14-26. What is the relation between faith and works?

6. 1 Jn. 3:11-24. What is the difference between loving in word and loving in deed? (verse 18)

7. 1 Jn. 4:7-21. Consider the twentieth verse.

Topics for Discussion

1. Our first duty is to love God. As a result of loving God we naturally love people. It is not hard to love those who love us; but God can help us to love the unlovely. Our love for others is to be spontaneous, and apart from any hope of a reward. Jesus regards our loving service to men as a service to him. (Mt. 25:34-40). Since God loves every man may we desipse any man? Are we to serve men from a sense of duty or because of love?

2. In the story of the man who was attacked by robbers we see the priest and the Levite pass him by on the other side of the road. Have you observed people too occupied with their own affairs to give time and thought to those in need? The third man to come along was not a professional religionist, but a member of the despised Samaritan race. If a Samaritan had been in

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trouble a Jew would probably have paid no attention to him. This Samaritan showed real love for this unfortunate Jew. How? He (1) took notice of him, (2) had a feeling of pity, (3) went to him, (4) bound up his wounds, (5) used his oil and wine, (6) put him on his own beast, (7) took him to a hotel, (8) took care of him there, (9) paid out money for him, and (10) promised more money if needed. Is your love as practical and thoroughgoing as that?

3. Jesus' regard for women and children is worthy of special attention. In those days they did not count. (Mt. 14:21). Jesus' concern for them was connected with his ideas on liberty and equality. He healed and forgave women, and women were among his most devoted followers. He loved little children and set them forward as a model for those who would enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Moreover, his interest in people went beyond

racial barriers. He loved and served Gentiles as well as Jews. What can Jesus teach us about reverence for human life, about the worth of the individual?

4. Jesus said that a mark of being his disciples would be that we love one another. Then what about our broken relationships with other people? May we just excuse ourselves and throw all the blame on them? That is not Jesus' way, the way of love. Better to consider our own faults and see how to make allowance for other people's actions. If we approach the estranged friend in humility and sincerity and love, there is hope of a reconciliation. Then God is able to "break down the middle wall of partition" between us. (Eph. 2:14). If we feel enmity toward a person, it is not likely that we can help him. True Christian love will help us to understand his real situation and to be a real friend to him.

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注意他吧！這個撒馬利亞人顯出他是實在的愛這個不幸的猶太人，有甚麼憑據？（一）注意他，（二）動了慈心（三）走上前來，（四）用酒和油倒在他的傷處（五）包裹他的傷處（六）讓他騎在自己的驢上（七）把他送到一個客店中（八）小心的照顧他（九）替他代付費用（十）又應許補償他的不足。你的愛心是否如此的實在和澈底？

（三）注意：耶穌對於婦女和兒童，是特別的眷顧。在當時他們是算不得數的。（太十四：21）耶穌眷顧他們是出於他自由平等的觀念。在他的門徒中最熱心的就是這般婦女。他重視兒童，而且把他們當作要進入天國者的標準。他看顧人類，沒有種族和國界的分別，乃是打破了人類所有一切的隔閡。他不但愛猶太人亦愛及外邦人。耶穌尊重人類和個人，對我們有

（四）耶穌說過：「彼此相愛」就是他門徒的一個標識。那麼我們同別人斷絕關係呢還是這樣？可不可以專門見怪別人而對自己原諒這不是耶穌的方法。他的方法就是愛。頂好我們要常常想到自己的過失，也要原諒別人錯誤的行為。如若我們的朋友和我們有了甚麼隔膜，就當用謙卑，坦白和愛心去待他。這樣我們的感情就可恢復了。如此，神就能夠把我們中間隔斷的一堵牆撤去。（弗二：14）如果我們對別人有了惡感，那麼我們不能去幫助他。基督的愛在我們心裏，能幫助我們明瞭別人實在的情形，並且去和他做一個真實的朋友。

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LESSON XII

HOW TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN

Daily Readings

1. Lu. 13:1-9. Is there any one who does not need to repent?

2. Lu. 3:1-14. What proofs of repentance did John call for?

3. Lu. 19:1-10. How did Zacchaeus show the genuineness of his conversion?

4. Mt. 16:13-28. After we recognize Jesus as the Son of God what hard thing remains for us to do?

5. Ro. 6:1-14. What does baptism signify?

6. Mt. 21:28-32. How did Jesus teach the value of obedience?

7. Acts 2:37-47. How effective was the apostles' witnessing?

Topics for Discussion

1. Does being a Christian seem to you to be desirable? Why? The qualities described in the last three lessons are certainly desirable. In order to obtain these qualities we must be changed by the power of Jesus Christ dwelling in our hearts. To respect his character and to approve his teachings are not enough. Nor is it enough to strive to imitate his example. We must also surrender to him and receive him into our hearts. We worship him as one worthy of our love and loyalty. What are the steps for becoming a disciple of Jesus?

2. The self-satisfied person must recognize his own failure in comparison with the absolute honesty and love and purity of Christ. He admits that he is a sinner in need of a divine Savior. He asks God for forgiveness on the basis of Jesus' death on the cross for him. He gives to God his sins, his possessions, his affection, his life-

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## 逐日經文：

### 第十二課 如何做基督徒

(一) 路十三：１—９ 有沒有人不需要悔改？

(二) 路三：１—１４ 約翰說悔改的人該有甚麼證據？

(三) 路十九：１—１０ 撒該怎樣表示他真正的改變？

(四) 太十六：１３—２８ 我們在承認耶穌是神的兒子後還有甚麼難事要去做成？

(五) 羅六：１—１４ 受浸有甚麼意義？

(六) 太十一：２８—３２ 耶穌用甚麼比喻證明服從的價值？

(七) 徒二：３７—４７ 使徒的見證發生若何的效應？

## 討論：

(一) 你看做個基督徒值得不值得為甚麼？在這最近三課所講論的各種德性的，確是值得羨慕的。如果我們要得到這些好德性，必須有徹底的改變才能。這種改變乃是藉着耶穌基督住在我們心中的能力。尊崇他的道德，贊成他的教訓，是不夠的努力效法他榜樣，也是不夠的；我們更要降服他，而且接納他進入我們的內心。我們崇拜他，是因他配得我們的愛戴和忠心。作耶穌的門徒有甚麼步驟？

(二) 自滿自足的人，一定得承認他自己的失敗，而來比較耶穌基督絕對的誠實、慈愛和清潔。他應該承認自己是個罪人，需要一位救主。他要懇求神因着耶穌為他死在十字架上赦免他所有的罪。他應該把他的罪，財產、愛情和畢生的計劃交給神；然後他要從神的方面得到赦罪的救恩，極大的能力，寬宏的愛和

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一生的新計劃。可是這必須先倒空自己，然後才能得到主的充滿。此種舉動是否太難？是否不合理？

(三)我們接受浸禮，就是宣布對罪死了，而且復活在基督的新生命中。如此我們就能和其他重生的人在基督自己所建立的教會中，進入美好的團契。我們領受主的晚餐（聖餐）就是宣布說：耶穌替我們死了，我們要依靠他養活我們靈心的生命。這種外表的舉動就是表明我們內心實在的經驗。我們也要接受聖靈作我們基督徒旅程中的指導員和安慰師。（或保惠師）如此我們一天一天的就更要像基督了。

(四)耶穌生活的計劃是十分嚴格的。如果我們有了過失，就應該立即對神和我們所得罪的人認罪；而且從這個過失中得到教訓。雖說我們的得救，不是

plans. In return he receives from God his forgiving grace, his supernatural power, his loving fellowship, his new life-plans. There must be an emptying before there can be a filling. Does this seem too difficult? Does it seem unreasonable?

3. In receiving baptism we declare that we have died to sin and risen to a new life in Christ. Thus we enter into fellowship with other born-again people in the church which Jesus himself established. In taking the Lord's Supper we declare that Jesus died for us and that we depend upon him to nourish our spiritual life. These external acts have value only as they represent our internal experience. We receive the Holy Spirit who is our guide and comforter throughout our Christian pilgrimage. Thus day by day we grow in likeness to Christ.

4. Jesus' way of life is most exacting. If we slip we must immediately confess our sin to God and to any one whom we may have injured, and seek to profit by the mistake. Although we are not saved by our own effort, we put forth effort because we are saved. Growth in the Christian life requires diligence in Bible-study, in prayer, and in attending meetings of fellow-Christians. We are not living for ourselves alone. It is our duty and privilege to share with others the blessings of the Spirit-filled life. A religion that is not worth passing on is not worth having. We give our witness in all humility to glorify God and to help our fellows. Will not our own lives be enriched by the sharing process?

In the next three lessons we shall see how we may grow in the Christian life by means of Bible-study, prayer and Christian service.

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前的一個基督徒要他的生命有長進，必需殷勤的讀經，祈禱，並參加基督徒的聚會。我們不是單爲自己的利益，做人乃是：要使人分享我們生命中豐富屬靈的福氣，這才是我們的本分和特別的權利。一個宗教，如果不值得傳給別人，那麼也不值得我們的保存。我們在謙卑中作見證，是要榮耀我們的神，和幫助我們的同胞。我們靈心上的富餘，分給別人，那麼我們有沒有甚麼損失？

以後的三課：我們是要研究基督徒的生命，怎樣藉着讀經，祈禱和服務而增長。

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## 第十三課 如何認識神 (甲)讀經· 逐日經文：

(一) 太四：1-11 耶穌如何使用聖經？

(二) 太五：13-26 耶穌對聖經有甚麼觀念？

(三) 約五：30-47 照三十九節而言聖經對耶穌有甚麼關係？

(四) 約十四：1-14 注意！認識耶穌是幫助我們認識神。

(五) 提後三：10-17 聖經能替我們作甚麼？

(六) 彼後一：12-21 預言是怎樣產生的？

(七) 哥前二章 注意：我們瞭解聖經是需要聖

### 討論：

(一) 人類的天性，都願意認識一位比自己高的神。許多人因為不認識真神，而去崇拜他們自己造出的神；而且有時把過去的偉人當作神而崇拜之。可能是這位獨一無二的真神我們的天父，是藉了他的獨生子耶穌基督向世人顯現。我們則是藉着讀經才能認識這位基督。因此讀經是有最大的價值。聖經能答復世人一代一代的一個問題：「神是像甚麼？」這樣我們認識了神，也能幫助別人認識神的。假如你每天能用一刻鐘的工夫去研究聖經，你想有甚麼結果？

(二) 當耶穌受試探的時候，他引證舊約的經文來對付撒但的攻擊。自然他是從小就有背誦經文的習慣，所以到他遇到危急的時候，就能用他所熟悉的經文，來應付撒但的攻擊。他好像大衛所說的：

## LESSON XIII

### HOW WE MAY KNOW GOD. (A) BY BIBLE STUDY

#### Daily Readings

1. Mt. 4:1-11. How did Jesus use the Holy Scriptures?

2. Mt. 5:13-26. What was Jesus' idea about the Scriptures?

3. Jn. 5:30-47. According to verse 39 what is the relation of the Bible to Jesus Christ?

4. Jn. 14:1-14. Observe how knowing Jesus means knowing God.

5. 2 Tim. 3:10-17. What can the Bible do for us?

6. 2 Pet. 1:12-21. How were the old prophecies given?

7. 1 Cor. 2. Note the need of the Holy Spirit's help for understanding the Bible.

#### Topics for Discussion

1. All men have a natural desire to know and trust a Being higher than themselves. Not recognizing the True God, men worship gods made by their own hands. Or they deify great and good men. But the One True God, our Heavenly Father, has made himself known to the world in the person of his Son Jesus Christ with whom we may become acquainted by reading the Bible. Here lies the value of Bible study. It furnishes an answer to the question of the ages, "What is God like?" It helps us both to know God and to make God known to others. What do you suppose might result if you were to spend fifteen minutes with your Bible every day?

2. When Jesus was severely tempted he resisted the attacks of Satan with quotations from the Old Testament scriptures. No doubt from childhood he had been ac-

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：11）污穢的思想，進入人心有甚麼辦法？有的人是把牠發表出來有的人卻是把牠壓制下去，但神則是把牠除掉。依你看來讀經有無真實的價值？

(三)你以爲神是恍惚而邈遠的嗎？你想怎樣能夠親近神呢？有個青年爲了求學或經商的原故，離開了家鄉，覺得依依戀戀，捨不得他的父母。當他接到父母的信時，他非常的快樂，把信讀了又讀，就更覺到父母愛心的寶貝。照樣我們讀經是使我們對神更加親密。讀經也能使我們察覺神要我做甚麼。這樣我們天下的研究和順服，我們的德性就要變化像基督一樣。這是終身的工作，不是暫時的程序。

(四)聖經好比一盏燈(詩一、九：105)，或火或錘(耶廿三：29)，或食物(結三：1－3)，或一把劍(第十六章等)。

customed to memorizing the sacred writings. In
emergency he could easily make use of this famil-
 weapon. He was like David who said, "Thy word ha-
I hid in my heart that I might not sin against the
(Ps. 119:11). What is to be done when evil thoug-
enter one's mind? Some people express them. So
people repress them. God is able to remove them.
you find that reading the Bible has practical value to yo-

3. Does God seem to you vague and remote? He
can you come into closer touch with him? A you
person leaving home to study or to do business feels
need of his parents. When he gets a letter from th-
he is very happy. He reads it again and again. It ma-
them seem more near and dear to him. So we be-
more intimate with God as we read his Holy Word.
discover, too, what he wants us to do. Daily study
and obeying, our characters are transformed into

likeness. This is a life-long process.

4. The Bible may be compared to a lamp (119:105), to a fire, to a hammer (Jer. 23:29), to a scale (Ezek. 3:1-3), to a sword (Eph. 6:17) etc. James cnpares it to a mirror (Jas. 1:22-25). What does a mirror do for you? What does the Bible do for you? What needful in addition to our looking? Let us be thank for this wonderful book which helps us to understa God and also helps us to understand ourselves.

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麼？
看 了 以 後，我 們 還 要 作 甚 間？
我 們 要 感 謝 神，用 這 本
聖 經 帮 助 我 們 認 識 他，而 且
也 明 瞭 我 們 自 己。

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第十四課 如何認識神 (乙) 祈禱

逐日經文：

(一) 太六：5－15 耶穌的模範禱告有何特點？

(二) 路十ー：1－13 耶穌用何比喻勸勉人祈禱要有恆心？

(三) 路十八：1－14 耶穌用何比喻勸勉人祈禱要有謙卑的心？

(四) 約十五：7－20 神是喜歡答應誰的祈禱？
(注意 14－16)

(五) 可十四：32－42 在耶穌的祈禱中有甚麼足為我們效法的？

(六) 詛四：1－13 在六、七兩節中你想有什麼足為我們生活的表率？

(七) 雅五：7－20 你信不信病人能因祈禱而痊癒？

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(一) 在我們讀經的時候，是神對我們說話。在祈禱中我們是和神交談。如此我們和神的交誼，就一天一天的加增。我們祈禱每一次的應驗，乃是使我們和神的交誼更加堅固。神既是我們的天父，自然他願意和我們來往。他是我們最好的朋友，所以這種在禱告中的交際，是我們奇妙的權利。我們忽略了祈禱，是否可惜？

(二) 可不可以說無論何人，禱告神無論何事都能得到？有效的禱告有甚麼條件？應有誠實、順服、恆心、謙卑、感恩的態度，寬大的態度，信心、敬虔和信徒合作，及與基督合作。我們可以說，祈禱的習慣，不但能使我們和神親近，也能使我們與人同情，而且在我們的生活上，也能產出高尚的道德。試一試，把你每一個問題先在神的面前禱告，然後再行定規，看看有甚麼效力？

LESSON XIV

HOW WE MAY KNOW GOD (B) BY PRAYER
Daily Readings

1. Mt. 6:5-15. What are some notable points in Jesus' model prayer?

2. Lu. 11:1-13. Repeat the story by which Jesus taught persistence in prayer.

3. Lu. 18:1-14. How did Jesus teach humility in prayer?

4. Jn. 15:7-20. Whose prayer does God answer? (verses 14-16)

5. Mk. 14:32-42. What is there for us to imitate in this prayer of Jesus?

6. Phil. 4:1-13. What do you think of the type of life set forth in verses 6 and 7?

7. Jas. 5:7-20. Have you ever heard of sick people being healed in answer to prayer?

Topics for Discussion

1. In our study of the Bible God speaks to us. In prayer we are holding conversation with God. Thus our intimacy with him is deepened from day to day. Every answer to prayer strengthens this bond of friendship. Since God is our Heavenly Father he desires to have fellowship with us. He is our best friend, and fellowship with him through prayer is a wonderful privilege. Is it not too bad that we so often neglect it?

2. Is it true that any one can ask anything from God and get it? What are some of the conditions of successful prayer? Sincerity, obedience, persistence, humility, a thankful spirit, a forgiving spirit, faith, reverence, cooperation with others, cooperation with Christ. We may say that the habit of prayer not only keeps us in contact with God; it also keeps us in sympathy

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with people, and produces in us a high grade of character. Try bringing every problem to the Lord in prayer before deciding on a course of action. What a difference it would make!

3. Jesus said, "Your Father knoweth what things you have need of before you ask him." (Mt. 6:8) Then is prayer useless? No, for prayer is not telling God something he did not know, nor is it overcoming his reluctance. It is recognizing his hand in our affairs and cooperating with him. Prayer is not just begging for good things for ourselves, thus saving effort. Prayer includes adoration, thanksgiving, confession and intercession for others. If we are deliberate and attentive in our quiet time we may hear God speaking to us, giving us directions upon various matters. The more faithfully we follow his guidance, the clearer it becomes. There is also the habit of religious meditation which is well worth

cultivating.

4. Some people say that prayer is merely a superstition, baseless and useless. That may be true of a certain kind of prayer which is used as a charm. But is it true of the genuine tpye of prayer that we are considering? The prayer that fulfills the ten conditions mentioned above has broad foundations in reason and in experience. This kind of prayer is very exacting and also very fruitful. Above all, it brings us to know God. Suppose a man tells you that he does not believe in the telephone. You need not argue with him. Just ask him to try using it to talk with your distant friend. After a few experiments he comes to believe in the telephone and in the friend whom he may have never seen.

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### (三) 耶穌說：「

「你們所需要的，你們的父早已知道。」(太六：8)這樣看來祈禱是無用的嗎？因為祈禱不是把神所不知道的告訴他，也不是勉強他的成就，乃是要認識他，並在我們一切的事業上和他合作。祈禱不是單求自己的好處，想省些勞力。祈禱乃是包括了稱讚、感恩、認罪和為別人代禱。如果我們是儆醒等候而安靜的祈禱，那麼我們才能聽到神對我們所說的話，指導我們各種的工作。我們越發認真順服他的指導，那麼他的指導是越發清楚。此外還有一步工作是值得我們注意的，就是對心靈的默想。

### (四) 有人說祈禱不過是一種迷信，

無根據又無實用。如若是一種符咒式的祈禱，那就是迷信。但我們現在所討論的這種真的祈禱，是否如此？倘若我們的祈禱是照上面十種高尚的條件，那麼在我們的理論上經驗上都有了很堅固的根基，這種祈禱是非常認

真的，而且也非常有效的。最要緊的，祈禱乃是引導我們認識神。比方說，有個人說：「我不相信電話這樣東西。」你不必和他辯論甚麼，只要請他試試用電話和你遠處的朋友交話；他試了幾回，就會漸漸的相信電話，並且也要相信你這位朋友了。

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第十五課 如何認識神 (丙)服務

逐日經文：

(一) 約十三：１—１７ 耶穌在這件事上有何教訓？

(二) 太九：２７—３８ 耶穌對人類行了那幾種服務？

(三) 太二十：１７—３４ 甘心服務的人能得甚麼賞賜？

(四) 路十：２５—３７ 我們的服務可否存着種族和階級的界限？

(五) 徒二十：１７—３２ 保羅有何服務的履歷？

(六) 哥後十一：２２—３３ 保羅為何忍受這樣的痛苦？

(七) 腓二：１—１１ 耶穌的服務態度如何？

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(一) 一般人行善不是為要得面子，乃是為來生
滿德。耶穌服務的動機是甚麼？耶穌在世時，服務在他
的生活中佔了甚麼地位？他常常想到是從神而來，所
以他常常吸引人歸向父神。如若他是認真的尋求自
己的舒適，那末世人老早的就把他忘記了。他雖是屢
次的挨餓，可是他却使幾千人喫飽；他雖屢次的疲乏，
然而仍是應許人在他裏頭得安息；雖然人說他是鬼
附着的，但他卻趕掉别人身上的鬼；他雖被仇人殺害，
但他卻為世人勝了死亡！

(二) 我們怎樣能說基督化的服務，能幫助我們認識神？據說穆德博士在大學求學時代，他對神有很
多地方是懷疑的。但他仍然覺得他應當為世人做些事情來改造這個世界。所以他要每禮拜一次的到牢獄中去幫助那些囚犯。他查覺那些人有極大的需要，

LESSON XV

HOW WE MAY KNOW GOD. (C) BY CHRISTIAN SERVICE

Daily Readings

1. Jn. 13:1-17. What lesson was Jesus teaching by this act?

2. Mt. 9:27-38. What kinds of service did Jesus do for humanity?

3. Mt. 20:17-34. What is the reward for those who are willing to serve?

4. Lu. 10:25-37. Should service be limited by racial and social barriers?

5. Acts 20:17-32. What was Paul's service record?

6. 2 Cor. 11:22-33. Why did Paul endure such hardships?

7. Phil. 2:1-11. What was the spirit of Jesus' service?

Topics for Discussion

1. Some men do good deeds to make a show or to lay up merit for the future life. What prompted Jesus to serve? What was the place of service in Jesus' life upon earth? Always remembering that he came from God, he was always working to attract men to God. Had he been seeking his own comfort he would have been forgotten long ago. Although often hungry he fed the multitudes. Although often weary he promised men rest. He was called a devil and yet he cast out demons. He was put to death by his enemies and yet he conquered death for us all.

2. In what way does engaging in Christian service helps us to know God? It is said that when John R. Mott was a college student he had many doubts about God. Still, he knew that he should be doing something

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to make the world better. So he went once a week to the prison to try to help the prisoners. There he discovered that in order to meet their deepest needs he must show them how to get God's power in their lives. But he could not impart to them something that he had not experienced. Thus he discovered the need of cultivating a deeper acquaintance with God.

3. Poverty, ignorance, sickness and sin are terrible enemies to human happiness. What are we doing to conquer these monsters? What is our position in human society? Are we parasites? Are we just ornaments? Have we a mission in the world? Does God want to use us in changing people's lives? Are we willing to let God have his way with us? If so, then when a question arises as to our course of action, we may well ask ourselves, "If I do thus and so, will it hinder me or help me in being used to the maximum for life-changing?"

Jesus said "For their sakes I sanctify myself." (Jn. 17:19).

4. It is more important to do God's will than to do God's work. Our manner of service may be more important than the mere act of service. We must avoid attracting attention to ourselves. We must avoid an attitude of superiority that looks down upon those whom we would serve. It is not safe to think about any sort of reward coming to ourselves. Here again Jesus is our model. With the utmost humility he washed his disciples' feet. In the same spirit he went all the way to the cross. What exaltation followed his voluntary self-abasements?

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是他要應付的，他必須指示他們怎樣能在他們生活
中得到神的能力。但是他不能把他所未曾經驗過的
分給他們。於是他覺他有一個需要，就是他必須與神
有更深密的交通。

(三)人類幸福最大的仇敵，就是貧窮，愚蠢，疾病和罪孽。我們怎樣行方能勝過這些怪物？我們在社會上佔甚麼地位？我們是否寄生者？我們是否擺飾品？我們在世上有一個使命麼？神用不用我們去幫助人改良生活？我們願不願讓神照着他的計劃行在我們心裏。如若這樣，那末有甚麼問題發生時，我們可以自己問問自己看：「倘若我們這樣做，對我最高尚的感化力，有指呢還是有益呢？」耶穌說過：「我為他們的原故，自己分別為聖」（約十七：19）。

(四)遵行神的旨意，比作自己的工作還來得要緊。我們服務的態度比服務的行爲更是重要。我們一

定要小心，免得使人注意你們自己。我們也要小心，免得有高傲的態度，藐視我們所服務的人。也萬不可盼望將來得到任何賞賜為我們自己。在此耶穌是我們的好榜樣；他是極度的謙卑至於為門徒洗足；他以同樣的精神，走完到十字架的道路。他情願自己降卑，以後得到甚麼高陞？

範模的務服督基

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## LESSON XVI

# JESUS SATISFIES MEN'S NEEDS

### Daily Readings

1. Jn. 6:1-14. How were the needs of the multitude satisfied?

2. Jn. 6:15-35. What is the meaning of the 35th verse?

3. Jn. 4:1-14. What is the meaning of the 14th verse?

4. Jn. 10:1-14. How is Jesus like a good shepherd?

5. Lu. 14:15-30. What is the feast to which Jesus invites us?

6. Acts 8:1-13. Why were the early Christians so eager to spread the good news about Jesus?

7. Rev. 7:9-17. How is the Christian's final satisfaction portrayed?

### Topics for Discussion

1. Here we find Jesus after a busy day of preaching and healing faced with the needs of 5,000 hungry people. Yet he is not worried or hurried or perplexed. His disciples wanted to send them home tired and hungry. However, Andrew, who at the first had brought to Jesus his brother Simon Peter, now brings to Jesus a little boy with five biscuits and two fish.

2. What do you think of the spirit of this boy? He might have said that he could not spare anything from the lunch that his mother had given him. But no, he gladly handed over all that he had to Jesus, trusting him to supply his need along with the need of the crowd. He did not refuse to give because of having so little to give. What have we that we can hand over to Jesus? Is there any sector of our lives that we are unwilling to surrender

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## 逐日經文：

第十六課 耶穌滿足人類的需要

(一) 約六：一 14 耶穌如何滿足這羣衆的需要?

(二) 約六：一 15—35 第三十五節的意義是甚麼?

(三) 約四：一 14 第十四節的意義是甚麼?

(四) 約十：一 14 耶穌如何像一個好牧人?

(五) 路十四：一 15—30 耶穌請我們赴甚麼筵席?

(六) 徒八：一 13 原始的基督徒為何如此的熱切宣傳耶穌的福音?

(七) 示七：一 9—17 在此如何描述基督徒最後的滿足?

## 討論：

(一) 在此我們看到耶穌在最忙的一天傳道醫病之後有五千人是需要吃的東西但他並非心慌意亂毫無頭緒他仍是很安靜的應付一切他的門徒是要遣散那些又疲乏又飢餓的羣衆各回各家但在這時有一位安得烈就是從前曾把他的哥哥西門彼得帶來見耶穌的現在他卻帶了一個有五個餅兩條魚的小孩子到耶穌的面前來。

(二) 你想這個小孩子的精神如何可說他是不能把他的母親給他的東西省下一點分給別人但是不他是很快樂的把他手中所有的都給了耶穌他依靠了耶穌他和羣衆的晚饭都得了飽足他沒有推辭說：「我所有的太少」我們有甚麼可以交給耶穌我們的生活中是否有一部分不願降服主施衣施食和義務教育都是好事但一個人除了身體思想以外還有靈

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to the Lord? It is a fine thing to give people food and
clothing and education. But man is more than body and
mind; he is spirit also. We want to help the whole man,
as Jesus did. Spiritual help is of the highest value.

3. How abundant was Jesus' provision? The best that Philip could imagine was "that every one may take a little." Yet he could not see how even that could be done. On the other hand, when Jesus gave them food every man had enough and more than enough. Each man was limited only by his own willingness to eat. So in spiritual matters, have we met the conditions for receiving God's richest blessings? He is ready to bestow abundant grace upon us. Would you agree with the statement that it is dishonoring to God to ask too little from him?

4. Compare the hungry crowd, the generous boy, the

wonder-working Jesus and the cooperating disciples.
Jesus did not hand out the food all by himself. He pre-
ferred to ask his disciples to assist in the distribution.
So now he expects us to testify to men for him by word
and deed. He wants to depend upon us for lifting the
burdens of a needy world. Does the figure of the lever
and the fulcrum illustrate this truth?

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魂，我們要效法耶穌的行為，去幫助人整個的人生。幫助人屬靈方面，是有最高的價值。

(三)耶穌的設備是如何的豐富，照腓力想來，這些人「每人只吃一點二十兩銀子的餅也不夠」甚至使他不知道如何行才好。然而耶穌分給他們的食物都是足夠而有餘。每人所得食物的限度乃以他們能吃多少而定。至於屬靈方面的恩賜也是如此。我們願不願照着主的條件接受神豐富的祝福？我們向神所求的太少，算是不尊敬神，你想此話對否？

(四)比較這般飢餓的羣衆，慷慨的孩童，行奇事的耶穌和合作的門徒。耶穌不是親手把食物分給羣衆，乃是叫他的門徒協助而分的。照樣他現在也盼望我們用言行去對人作主的見證。他要把世人的缺乏和需要信託我們去肩負。在這個槓桿和支點的圖中能否表明這個道理？

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## LESSON XVII
# JESUS' TEACHING BY PARABLES

### Daily Readings

1. Lu. 8:1-15. What four kinds of soil did Jesus mention?

2. Mt. 13:16-30. What two kinds of seed did Jesus mention?

3. Mt. 13:31-43. What did the mustard seed signify?

4. Mt. 13:44-58. What did the net signify?

5. Mt. 20:1-16. What was Jesus teaching here about God's love?

6. Mk. 12:1-12. What was Jesus teaching here about himself?

7. Lu. 19:11-27. What was Jesus teaching here about stewardship?

### Topics for Discussion

1. Jesus told stories about farming, fishing, business life, home life etc., to illustrate spiritual truths. His stories showed that he was familiar with men's environment, and with men's deepest needs. He also understood man's place in God's plan for the world. Jesus' parables influenced some men deeply and others not at all. Why is it that two students can sit in the same class-room, hearing the same teaching, but one passes and one fails? It may be because one is interested and the other is not giving attention. Jesus observed a similar difference in men's response to his preaching. So he said "Take heed how you hear."

2. In the parable of the sower the different kinds of soil represent different types of human nature; some inattentive, some superficial, some preoccupied, and some

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## 第十七課 耶穌所講的比喻 逐日經文：

(一) 路八：1-15 耶穌講到那四種泥土?

(二) 太十三：16-30 耶穌講到那兩種種子?

(三) 太十三：31-43 芥菜種的意義是甚麼?

(四) 太十：1-16 綱的意義是甚麼?

(五) 太二十：1-16 在此耶穌論及神的慈愛

有何教訓?

(六) 可十二：1-12 在此耶穌論及他自己有

甚麼教訓?

(七) 路十九：11-27 在此耶穌論及受託主義

有何教訓?

### 討論：

(一) 耶穌所講的比喻大都關於農事,打魚,商務和家庭日常生活等,目的是在說明屬靈的真理。他的故事指明他對人類的環境和需要都很熟悉的。他也很透徹神為這個世界對他所有的計劃和地位。耶穌的比喻深使一般人大受感動,可是另外一般人則於心無所動。兩個學生同在一個教室,同上一樣的課程,可是結果,一個及格,一個留級,這是為甚麼?恐怕一個因有興趣而留心,而另一則毫不注意吧!人對耶穌宣傳的反響也有如此的分別。所以他說:「你們应当小心如何的聽!」

(二) 在撒種的比喻中,各種泥土,是表明人類天性的不同。有的是不注意,有的只是表面,有的是偏執己見,而也有是誠心悅服的。如若你怕現在你不是在第四種內,那末你對此有甚麼辦法?你不是環境的奴

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sincere. If you fear that you are not now in class four, what can you do about it? You are not the slave of circumstances. Your character depends not upon your environment, but on that part of your environment to which you pay attention. Thank God, you are free to turn your attention from one direction to another. With the same current and wind two boats may be going in different directions. Why? Because of the different purposes of the rudder-men. Determine what port you wish to make. Then keep your heart open to Christian influences and closed to the evil influences around you.

3. In the parable of the tares the wheat and the tares grew together until the harvest. Then there was a sifting process. In the parable of the drag-net all sorts of fish, big and little, good and bad, were gathered in. Afterward, men preserved the good and threw away the bad. So the Christian church includes a great variety

of people, good, bad and indifferent. In the Judgement Day God will deal with every man according to his just deserts. The presence of unworthy people in the church today cannot be avoided. May we for this reason refuse to give our support to the church?

4. In the parable of the laborers, those who began work early in the day complained because those hired later in the day received pay equal to theirs. Had they any right to complain? What if the landlord out of the goodness of his heart chose to give the late comers a day's pay for an hour's work? Consider the bearing of this on situations familiar to you.

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僕。你的品格不滿在你所處的環境，乃是憑在你所注意的那一部分環境。感謝神，他使你自由的從這不好的環境換個方向轉到另一好的方面去。比方有兩隻船，在同向的水流，同向的風力，但牠們駛行的方向則不同，爲甚麼？這是因爲舵手的目標各有不同的原故。只要決定你所到的碼頭就是了。要守好你的心門，對基督的感化要把牠敵開；對惡的誘惑要把牠緊閉。

(三)在稗子的比喻中，麥子和稗子是一齊生長直到收割的日子，至時要有一個分篩的工作。在撒網的比喻中，打在網內是有各種的魚，大的、小的、好的、壞的，都一齊打進。以後人要把好的留下，把壞的丟去。照樣在教會中也包涵了各樣的人：好的，壞的，和平庸的都有。到了審判的日子，神要憑照各人應得的應付各人。現在教會中難免有些不相配的人，可否就爲此而不去維持教會？

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(四)在園丁的比喻中，那些早來工作的人，爲了那些運到的和他們得到同樣的工資，而發怨言。他們的不平之鳴，合理否？如若園主發出愛心給了那遲到僅作工一小時的人，一天的工資，算不算是他的錯？請揣想這個意思對我們日常生活所有的關係。

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## LESSON XVIII
# JESUS AND PEACE
### Daily Readings

1. Jn. 14:18-31. What was Jesus' promise about peace?

2. Jn. 16:22-33. Can we have peace even amid trouble?

3. Lu. 6:27-38. What should be our attitude to our enemies?

4. Mt. 10:28-42. What hinders peace on the earth?

5. Mk. 13:1-13. How did Jesus prepare his disciples to meet calamities?

6. Jas. 4:1-12. What causes war?

7. Ro. 12:9-21. What is the relation between love and peace?

### Topics for Discussion

1. One of the titles of Jesus is “Prince of Peace.” We might also say that Jesus was the world’s greatest revolutionist. But he was not a military revolutionist. War is quite contrary to his spirit. Could you imagine Jesus carrying a gun? If all the Christians in the world should renounce war and whole-heartedly follow Jesus Christ do you suppose God would let them be destroyed? If we hate war then we must work for peace. Even if we do not expect to see universal peace in our day we must work to promote good-will just the same. What can the Christian propose as a remedy for war? Many superficial remedies have been tried. We want to get at the root of the trouble. Men cry “Peace, peace, when there is no peace.” (Jer. 6:14). War has been called the world’s greatest corporate sin. The roots of war are in the hearts of men; in envy, hatred, pride, fear and

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# 第十八課 耶穌與和平

## 逐日經文：

(一) 約十四：18—31 耶穌對和平有甚麼應許？

(二) 約十六：22—33 我們在患難中仍能平安嗎？

(三) 路六：27—38 我們對我們的仇人應有甚麼態度？

(四) 太十：28—42 有甚麼能阻礙人間的和平？

(五) 可十三：1—13 耶穌如何教訓門徒應付所遇到的患難？

(六) 雅四：1—12 戰爭的起源是甚麼？

(七) 羅十二：9—21 慈愛與和平有甚麼關係？

## 討論：

(一) 耶穌的名稱，其中有一個叫作「和平君王」。我們也可以說他是世上最大的革命家，不過他的革命並不是靠着武力。戰爭和耶穌的主義是相反的。假如耶穌是在現在，你想他有沒有看重武器的觀念？如果世上一切的基督徒，都是拒絕戰爭，並且專心順服，耶穌基督，你想神是否任之滅亡而不相顧？如若我們恨惡戰爭，那麼我們必須為和平而努力。或者我們雖不能希望在這個時代有完全的和平，但我們仍須努力為和平而工作。一個基督徒能夠提倡甚麼，來代替戰爭？許多的人都是用治標的方法以求廢除戰爭。我們應先尋出牠的病根所在，然後拿治本的方法應付牠。人雖喊着說：「平安了！」「平安了！」「其實沒有平安」！(耶六：14)戰爭可說是世界上最大的罪惡，牠的來源是在人的心中；像忌嫉，怨恨，驕傲，懼怕，貪婪等等。這

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greed. Then what is necessary in order to get rid of war?

2. We desire to live at peace with other nations. But the first step is to maintain peace among ourselves. Civil war weakens us and gives other nations a chance to take advantage of us. We are strong on family loyalty. We need to go a step farther and strengthen our loyalty to our nation. Then beyond that is an enthusiasm for all mankind. We can best serve our own country by being good world-citizens. What is God's view of nationalism? Of internationalism? We have a duty to all men regardless of race or religion or position. Since Jesus loved men enough to die for them we should certainly love men enough to live for them.

3. Suppose now we consider the warfare in our own hearts. We must ask God to subdue this internal conflict

and then we may have internal peace. How do some people strive for internal peace? By vegetarianism, by meditation, by chanting prayers and by doing good deeds. But we believe in a more fundamental process. As we accept the Holy Spirit's control, our lives are integrated. No crossed wires, no deceptions, no estrangements, no fears, no grievances. We forgive others and are forgiven. Restlessness gives way to equanimity. Pettiness gives way to magnanimity. Ill-will is overcome by "the expulsive power of a new affection." Thus we are prepared to lead others into a life of peace.

4. "In me you may have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." (Jn. 16:33) This was Jesus' personal promise to his disciples. Here is the secret of a happy life in a world of strife and wickedness. Has the Christian any assurance that he can escape trouble? If he is

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樣說來必須怎樣才能廢除戰爭？

(二) 我們希望國際能夠和平，但第一步我們要保守我們國內的和平。內戰是使我們軟弱而且給別國一個侵略的機會。我們對家庭的忠心，是我們的特點，但是還要進一步的忠心於國家，更要忠心於國際。我們要想維持我們的本國，最好要作國際間的好國民。神對愛國主義有甚麼觀念，對國際主義有甚麼觀念。我們對人類盡職務是不問種族、宗教和他的地位的。耶穌既是憐愛世人，甚至捨命，那麼我們也應該愛人，甚至為人而活。

(三) 我們現在要思索在我們自己內心的戰爭，我們要求神制服我們內心的紛擾；然後內部才能得平安。一般人用甚麼方法為內心的平安而努力？吃素，打坐，念經，行善，夠不夠？但是我們應該有個更徹底的辦法，就是要接受聖靈來管理我們整個的生活；如此

我們的生活，才能有頭有緒，而不紛擾。我們的思想應該沒有衝突、欺騙和人疏遠，以及畏懼和惡感。凡事我們都應設身處地，想這樣才能寬恕別人。我們應該使不安靜的心得到安靜，小器而成大量。藉着新的能力，驅盡一切不好的心術，如此我們才能準備好領人進入和平的生活。

(四) 「在我裏面有平安，在世上你們有苦難，但你們可以放心，我已經勝過世界！」（約十六：33）這是耶穌親口應許門徒的人在這個萬惡世界中，能夠享受一切的祕訣，就是在此。一個基督徒敢不敢盼望免除一切的苦難？如果他是和基督有了聯絡，在患難時又有甚麼盼望？主所賜的平安和屬世的平安，有甚麼分別？好不好用這句「毫無罣慮，完全靠神」的話，做我們的口號？

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living in union with Christ what may he expect in time of trouble? What is the difference between the peace the Lord gives and the peace the world gives? Suppose we take for our motto, "Care-free because God-sure."

Illustration;—Two artists were asked to paint a picture representing peace. One portrayed a desert at sunset with no vegetation, no activity, no life apparent. The other pictured a violent storm, high wind, driving rain, black clouds streaked with lightning. Turbulent waters were rushing over a cliff. Behind the waterfall in a cleft of the rock was a little bird singing. Which artist had the better idea?

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有個故事：兩個美術家，要畫一張圖，來象徵和平。一個畫了一張沙漠落日，毫無生物的存在；一個畫了一幅極大的風雨圖，黑雲如墨，電光閃耀。這時有一道瀑布，從高山飛奔下流，飛瀑的後面，有一個小鳥，停在裂開的石縫內歌唱。那位美術家的寓意最好？

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## 第十九課 耶穌尋找失喪的人

### 逐日經文：

(一)路十五：１—１０ 試述這段中的兩個故事。

(二)路十五：１１—３２ 在此可以看出神對失喪者有甚麼情感？

(三)路五：１８—３２ 耶穌來要拯救甚麼人？

(四)路十九：１—１０ 撒該怎樣的表示他的誠懇？

(五)路廿三：２２—４３ 耶穌怎樣拯救失喪的人？

(六)約十：１—１６ 這個好牧人如何表明基督？

(七)弗二：８—２２ 得救的人有些甚麼結果？

## LESSON XIX

### JESUS SEEKING THE LOST
Daily Readings

1. Lu. 15:1-10. Narrate the two stories in this section.

2. Lu. 15:11-32. What do we discover here about God's feeling toward his lost children?

3. Lu. 5:18-32. Whom did Jesus come to save?

4. Lu. 19:1-10. How did Zacchaeus show his earnestness?

5. Lu. 23:32-43. How did Jesus save the lost?

6. Jn. 10:1-16. How does the good shepherd typify Christ?

7. Eph. 2:8-22. What are some of the results of being saved?

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### Topics for Discussion

1. Do worshippers of idols think of their deities as yearning after them? Humanism, Materialism, Communism give us no assurance of a Being higher than ourselves who cares about us. Jesus' concern for the individual was in marked contrast to the indifference of the religious leaders of his day. He came as God's representative "to seek and to save that which was lost." Surely if men realized how much God cares about their well-rounded development they would be willing to let God have his way with them. "Eye hath not seen; ear hath not heard; neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." (1 Cor. 2:9).

2. In the story of the lost son, why did he go home? Perhaps it was more because he was hungry than to please his father. Our repentance should be on a higher plane

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(一) 偶像能否懷念敬拜他的人人道主義，唯物主義，共產主義，都不承認在人類之上有一位神來看顧我們。耶穌對人是一個一個的留心當日的宗教領袖和基督不同，他們對普通人是不留心的。耶穌來是代表了天父「為要尋找失喪的人」真的。如若人知道神如何記罪其子民完全的發展，那末他們就要讓神照着神的方法在他生活中施行一切。「神為愛的人所預備的，是眼睛未曾看見，耳朵未曾聽見，人心也未曾想到的。」(哥前二：９)。

(二) 在浪子悔改的故事中，浪子為甚麼要回家？恐怕他是為了飢餓，而不是特意要叫他的父親滿意。欣慰吧！我們的悔改，應當比他高一等。雖然我們沒有像他犯了那樣大的罪，可是拒絕基督就是我們的基本罪。所以現在根本的辦法，就是要悔改接受基督。耶

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than his. We may not have sinned as he did. But the fundamental sin is the sin of rejecting Christ, and the fundamental remedy for this is repentance and accepting Christ. Jesus said "Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness." If he is worthy of our primary loyalty, dare we offer him second place in our lives? Although our natural tendency is to give self first place, there is a better way. Instead of declaring "I am master of my fate" we can pray "Thy will be done." Instead of boasting "I am captain of my soul" we may resolve "that in all things He may have the preeminence."

3. God wants to save us "that we may be conformed to the image of his Son." That is a far-reaching process. It requires our whole-hearted cooperation. Confessing sin and cutting loose from it may be a painful procedure. Then from time to time as we discover further unsurrendered areas in our lives we must reaffirm our

loyalty to Christ our King. Who can say what this may lead to? It takes a mighty venture of faith. We want to test and prove Jesus' wonderful promises. We cannot comprehend the full value of his way of life until we have actually experienced it.

4. It is a great mistake to suppose that being saved is just to make us feel good and get us ready for heaven. Jesus sought and found men that he might send them out as his witnesses. He expected people to be changed through his disciples' sharing of a new-found joy. This process goes on and on. It means more than just helping people to improve their economic condition. Christ is able "to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him." His plan involves a revolution more extensive and thorough-going than any other revolution, bloody or bloodless, that men have ever tried.

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耶穌說過人：「要先求神的國和神的義。」若是耶穌配受我們首先的忠心，那末，我們可否在我們生活中給他一個二等的地位？雖然我們天然的傾向喜歡把自己放在第一，可是也有一個更好的辦法，就是不必說：「我能管自己的命運」我們可以禱告說：「願你的意旨成就」不必誇口說：「我是我靈魂的元帥」我們任誰可說：「願主一切的事上居首位」。

### (三)神拯救我們的目的，是要我們「效法他兒子的模樣」這個目的的達到，是改變我們全部生活的事情，需要我們傾心降服的與神合作。就如認罪和脫離罪惡是改變生活中的一種痛苦的經過。但我們傾心降服的進行，就能從我們的生活中漸次發現不降服的行為，而對於我們的王基督重新表明我們的忠心。這樣的發展，誰叫我們有多少大的成就呢？但這發展是需要我們在信心上大有勇敢的。因為我們要

測驗證明耶穌奇妙的應許，要紧的是要有長期的冒進及經驗。我們若在基督化的生活上沒有真確的經驗，就不能了解祂全個價值。

### (四)人以爲得救，特爲使我們心中舒適，能夠預備將來進天堂；這種思想，乃是極大的錯誤！耶穌尋找人，找着人，爲了要差遣他們出去，爲他作見證。他希望人改變過來，去帮助人分享門徒所有新的喜樂。這種工作是繼續進展的，這不是單單去帮助人改善他們的經濟狀況；他改善的範圍是很大的。希伯來七章中的话：“凡靠主進到神面前的人，基督都能拯救到底。”他的計劃是包含了一個根本的革命，是比任何人所有的革命不論流血不流血都來得徹底。

（圖見前面，七四頁）

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## 第二十課 耶穌的勇敢

### 逐日經文：

(一) 太十：24-39 在此尋出三節叫我們不要懼怕。

(二) 可三：1-12 在這件事上耶穌如何顯出他的膽量？

(三) 可十：23-34 耶穌的主義有甚麼特點？

(四) 約十八：1-11 你想耶穌在危難中怎樣有這種自制的能力？

(五) 約十八：28-40 比較耶穌的勇敢和彼拉多的膽怯？

(六) 徒四：13-31 門徒求主加給他們膽量有無蒙允？

(七) 弗六：10-24 試述基督徒對屬靈戰爭所有的準備。

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### 討論：

(一) 耶穌知道到了耶路撒冷是有十字架的痛苦等着他，而且要死在十字架上，可是他仍「定意向耶路撒冷去」(路九：51)後來使徒保羅也明知到了耶路撒冷是有監禁的捆鎖等着他，他也舊定意向耶路撒冷去！(路廿：22-24；廿一：10-14)主耶穌和保羅都有一個目標，就是成就他們一生的工作。一個人感覺到他在世界上有個使命，對勇敢有無關係？

(二) 耶穌生來就有溫和平的天性，然而他並不是一個懦弱無能的人。有時他表示他偉大的勇敢和能力，當他的門徒灰心時，他还是很堅定不移的。他確知道他工作的原由，方法和目的。他用了全副的精神去反抗罪惡的勢力，他並不爲了有甚麼危險而受阻止。他深深知道神是和他同在，所以在佢的一生中沒

## LESSON XX

### JESUS’ COURAGE

#### Daily Readings

1. Mt. 10:24-39. Find three verses here which tell us not to fear.

2. Mk. 3:1-12. How did Jesus display courage in this incident?

3. Mk. 10:23-34. In what respect were Jesus' ideas unusual?

4. Jn. 18:1-11. How do you explain Jesus' self-control in time of danger?

5. Jn. 18:28-40. Compare the courage of Jesus with the cowardice of Pilate.

6. Acts 4:13-31. Was the disciples' prayer for boldness answered?

7. Eph. 6:10-24. Describe the Christian's equipment for spiritual warfare.

### Topics for Discussion

1. We read in Luke 9:51 that Jesus “steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem” even though he knew that death on the shameful cross awaited him there. Later his apostle Paul expressed his determination to go to Jerusalem even though he knew that imprisonment awaited him there. (Acts 20:22-24; 21:10-14) In each case there was the desire to complete one’s life-work. Does a sense of having a mission in the world have any connection with the matter of courage?

2. Jesus' nature was gentle and peaceable. Yet he was no weakling. At times he showed great courage and forcefulness. He used spiritual force rather than material or political or military force. When his disciples were discouraged he was confident. He was sure of the reason and method and object of his undertakings.

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He was whole-heartedly contending against the forces of evil. Personal danger did not deter him. He knew that God was on his side. Does a sense of being in the right have any connection with the matter of courage?

3. We can see many wrong conditions in the social order of today. Conditions were worse in Jesus' day. But with a few lowly followers he started a new way of life which he called The Kingdom of God. He did not despair and say that human nature could not be changed. He did not make the popular excuses "It doesn't matter" or "It can't be helped". He said that he had overcome the world. Do we dare to take our stand in the conflict with prevalent evils? If we are living in union with Christ may we stand idly by? Well may we say with Paul "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". (Phil. 4:13).

4. The pathway of the victorious life is difficult. It is beset with stumbling-blocks. However, with Christ's help we may turn these stumbling-blocks into stepping-stones. With every advance we are in a better position to surmount the next difficulty. What are the obstacles in your upward way that you need to overcome?

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有甚麼畏懼和膽怯。如果我們覺到我們所作的都是對的，對勇敢有無關係？

(三)眼前我們看出社會上有許多錯誤的情形，可是在耶穌的時候社會上的一切，比現在更爲腐壞。但耶穌招集了幾位低微的朋友，發起一個新生命的運動，就是叫作天國（神國）運動。他沒有灰心說人類的天性是不能改變的，他不像平常的人推説：「不要緊，或者沒辦法！」他說他是勝過了世界，在這個善惡衝突的社會中，我們不敢站牢，立穩，抱定一個美好的志願：如若我們的生活和基督有了聯絡，我們對善惡的鬥爭，可以袖手旁觀嗎？我們任誰可像保羅一樣說：「我靠着那加給我力量的基督，凡事都能作。」

(腓四：13)

(四)在得勝的路程上前進是不容易的，這裏有很多的絆腳石要妨礙我們的，但我們靠着基督的相

助，就可使每一塊絆腳石變成一個搭步（石階）每一次的進展，都是使我們對以後的困難更易克服。在你的路程中你需要勝過甚麼障礙？

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 驕傲 愁慘 悔恨 痛苦 世俗 神志 無私 嫉恨

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## LESSON XXI
### JESUS' MAGNANIMITY

#### Daily Readings

1. Lu. 6:27-38. How would Jesus have us treat our enemies?

2. Lu. 7:36-50. What results come from being forgiven?

3. Mk. 10:32-45. How did Jesus' view differ from his disciples' view?

4. Mt. 18:1-14. What type of person is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?

5. Mt. 18:21-35. What truth was Jesus teaching in the story of the two debtors?

6. Mt. 26:44-56. What did Jesus call Judas?

7. Lu. 23:27-43. How did Jesus show magnanimity on the cross?

#### Topics for Discussion

1. Jesus taught humility and forgiveness by precept and by example. He taught his followers to consider themselves happy if they were persecuted for righteousness' sake. He was grieved when they quarreled among themselves. Once he sadly told the Jews that he longed to help them, but they were unwilling to be helped by him. (Lu. 13:34) Even though they were unresponsive he was patient with them. He prayed for his murderer and forgave them. He called his betrayer "Friend". He was so intent on helping others that he was not at all sensitive about his dignity. He endured insults in silence. Have any of us met such cruel and unjust treatment as Jesus received? Jesus set a high standard of patience and generosity quite different from current standards. Do you consider Jesus' way of life practical for us?

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## 第廿一課 耶穌的寬大

### 逐日經文：

(一) 路六：27-38 耶穌叫我們如何待仇敵？

(二) 路七：36-50 受饒恕有何結果？

(三) 可十：32-45 耶穌的眼光和門徒的眼光有何不同？

(四) 太十八：1-14 在天國中那種人是最大的？

(五) 太十八：21-35 耶穌在兩個欠債的故事中有何教訓？

(六) 太廿六：44-56 耶穌如何稱呼猶大？

(七) 路廿三：27-43 耶穌在十字架上如何的顯出他的寬大？

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### 討論：

(一) 耶穌藉着言語和模範教訓人要謙卑饒恕，他會對他的門徒說過：「為義受逼迫的人有福了！」當門徒紛爭的時候他是非常的悲傷。有一次他對猶太人說：「他很願意幫助他們，可是他們並不接受他的幫助（路十三：34）。」他的門徒雖然是忘恩負義的，他仍是很忍耐的待他們。他為殺害他的人祈禱，而且饒恕他們。他稱那賣他的人是「朋友」，他很認真的幫助人，所以他也不再注意到他自己的尊嚴。他受盡人類的戲弄而無怨。我們有沒有碰到像耶穌所遇到的殘酷和不公的待遇？耶穌忍耐和慷慨的標準高過當時的人的標準。你看耶穌生活的方法，我們能實行否？

(二) 如果有人害我們，可不可用怨恨去待他們？為甚麼我們要在我們和別人之間築起一座石頭的墙來，這種障礙物有甚麼結果？如若我們和一個人友

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2. If some one has injured us, is it all right to hold a grudge against him? Why do we put up stone walls between ourselves and others? What is the effect of these barriers? If we have broken off friendly relations with a person can our Christian witness help that person? Why did Jesus tell the story of the two debtors in Mt. 18:23-35? It is said that when Leonardo da Vinci was making his painting of The Last Supper he quarreled with a friend and to spite him put his face into the picture to represent Judas. Then he found that with this hatred in his heart he could not properly paint the face of Jesus. So he forgave his friend and then he received the in- spiration to make a wonderful painting of the face of Jesus.

3. Now, as in Jesus' day, many people are unwilling to take a loss; to let some one get an advantage over them. They suppose that they must always fight for their

rights for fear lest some one might impose upon them. Thus society is kept in a state of suspicion, jealousy and strife. All about us we see faces that are hard and bitter and sad. How can people be happy when they are afraid of each other? How can the state prosper when politicians are working against each other? Jesus set forth the little child as possessing the spirit for entering his kingdom. Whence come sensitiveness, hardness of heart, bad temper, stinginess, strife, envy? The root sin is pride, the exaltation of self. How far-reaching are the evil consequences of pride?

4. What is the remedy for this abominable pride? The Cross of Christ. Simply resolving to be humble is not enough. We might be proud of our humility. Spiritual pride is most difficult to remove. But thinking how Christ died to save us prompts a sense of gratitude, and gratitude leaves no room for pride. Our salvation

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諒的關係決裂了，那末我們為耶穌所作的見誦對他還能幫助嗎？在馬太十八章廿三至三十五節中耶穌為甚麼要講到這兩個欠債的故事？傳說：意大利的美術家杜萬芝先生在畫他的名畫「耶穌最後的晚餐」時，他是和他的朋友發生了口角，因他要侮辱他的朋友，所以就在這幅圖中畫他朋友的面孔代表猶大後來他覺到在他的心中有了嫌恨，他就不能把耶穌的聖容畫出來；因此他就趕快的原諒他的朋友同他和好；當即他就得了神的靈感，而畫出一副容儀非常可悅的耶穌基督。

(三) 現在也好像耶穌的時代，許多的人是不肯受點損失，而讓人得點便宜。他們以為他們一定要時常為他們的權利去鬥爭，以免受了別人的欺侮。如此社會上就充滿了猜疑，妒忌和鬥爭。我們到處可以看到人類嚴厲的苛刻的，和悲哀的面孔。人們既是這樣

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彼此的畏懼，怎樣能夠得到喜樂呢？如果政治家也是如此的，彼此傾軋，國家能能得到進步呢？耶穌說起人必須像一個小孩子的樣式，才能進入他的國度。這些過敏、硬心、暴燥、客氣、紛爭，妒忌等等，從那裏來的這種罪根，就是驕傲，自高自大。驕傲的結果是有多未大？

(四) 要除去這可厭惡的驕傲有甚麼辦法？唯一的辦法，就是要高舉基督的十字架，單單立志要謙卑，是不夠的。有的人是因他的謙卑而起了驕傲靈心上的驕傲，更是難以除去的。但是細細的，想到基督是如何的捨身拯救我們，就能提醒我們如何的感恩，在感恩中是沒有驕傲的地位的。我們的得救，是從外面而來，不是單從內心的造詣。這得救的根基，是憑在耶穌的工作。保羅曾經說過：「在我裏頭沒有良善」（羅七：18）。如果我們的得救，是在乎恩典，那末我們就没有甚麼良善可以自誇，而且也不能輕看別人了。請

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LESSON XXII
JESUS' SINCERITY
Daily Readings

1. Mt. 6:1-15. What are we warned against here?

2. Mt. 8:14-27. Did Jesus try to win disciples by ceasing the difficulties of discipleship?

3. Mt. 23:1-15. What faults had the Pharisees?

4. Mk. 7:1-13. What other faults had the Pharisees?

5. Lu. 22:54-71. Contrast Peter's insincerity with Jesus' sincerity.

6. Jn. 8:31-47. What does the truth do for us?

7. Eph. 4:17-32. Describe the difference between “the old man” and the new man.”

Topics for Discussion

1. Jesus Christ loved the truth and lived the truth. His sincerity was the basis of his courage and magnanimity. He could look calmly into the faces of his enemies and say “Which of you convicteth me of sin?” (Jn. 8:46) Do you suppose that in all his life Jesus ever spoke or acted an untruth? He hated deception as coming from the devil. He would not gain popularity by letting people think it was easy to be his disciple. He would not lie even to save himself from death. He said “I am the way, the truth and the life.” Men have recognized that he was the embodiment of truth and have entrusted their welfare to him for this life and the future life. Could you reverence him if he were not absolutely true?

2. Jesus warned people against giving to charity for show or saying prayers for show. Such acts done for men to see have no value with God. Indeed they are an

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逐日經文：

(一) 太六：１—１５ 這裏對我們有甚麼儆誡的話？

(二) 太八：１４—１７ 耶穌曾否為要多吸引人作他的門徒而把作門徒所有的難處隱藏起來？

(三) 太廿三：１—１５ 法利賽人有甚麼過犯？

(四) 可七：１—１３ 法利賽人還有甚麼過犯？

(五) 路廿二：５４—７１ 比較彼得的虛僞和耶穌的誠實。

(六) 約八：３１—４７ 真理為我們做甚麼？

(七) 弗四：１７—３２ 舊人和新人有甚麼不同？

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(一) 耶穌愛真理，而且他的生活就是真理。他的勇敢和寬大的根基就是他的誠實。他能坦然無懼的對着仇人說：「你們中間誰能指證我有罪呢？」（約八：４６）請你想想，耶穌一生有否說過一句謊話，或行一件詭詐的事呢？他是恨惡詭詐，因為詭詐是從魔鬼來的。他不願為了要得人心，而准人想作他的門徒是很容易的。他不說謊，雖然說了能救他自己脫離死亡，他也不肯的。他曾說過：「我是道路，真理，生命」所以有千千萬萬的人認他是真理的泉源，而且為今生來生都依靠他。如若他不是絕對的誠實，能不能得到你的尊敬和欽佩？

(二) 耶穌儆誡人不要在外表去施捨或祈禱，要使人看見在神看來，這樣的行爲，是毫無甚麼價值的，反而還要得罪於他的。神是不是喜歡我們誇口說

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offence to him. Is it pleasing to God when we claim
higher type of Christian living than we have really ex-
perienced? Is it honest to testify that we have given
ourselves wholly to the Lord when we know that we are
holding something back? What about being two-faced.
Contemplating the sincerity of our Savior should inspire
us to be absolutely honest in our relations with people.
No hypocrisy, no trickery, no evasion, no double-dealing
"You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you
free"—free from the bondage imposed by any form of
deceit.

3. Ever since the time of Christ the church has
been injured by people coming into it with wrong motives.
Have you not seen people make a show of being a church-
member for the sake of gaining worldly advantage?
They may deceive themselves and deceive some other
people, but they cannot deceive God. He sees through
us like an X-ray. It does not pay to win the praises of

men and lose the approval of God. Why did Jesus
rebuke the Pharisees so severely? He declared that they
honored him with their lips but their hearts were far
from him. (Mk. 7:6)

4. Is it permissible for one student to help another
in an examination when he sees him in danger of failing?
Is a lie ever justifiable? Jesus said that the devil is the
father of lies; so lies must belong in the devil's sphere. Thus
there are no good lies. When we put our faith in lies
even for a good end, we are taking ourselves out of God's
hands and going over to the side of the enemy. Resort-
ing to a lie means that we think we have met a problem
beyond the Lord's power to solve. We declare that in
this case Jesus' way of life will not work. Yet we read
in 1 Cor. 10:13 "God will not allow you to be tempted
beyond your strength, but will with the temptation also
make a way to escape."

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我們屬靈的生活是高於我們實際的經驗；人若要表示他是完全的，奉獻給主，但仍有一部分是捨不得的。這樣的見證，是不是誠實的人有兩張面皮如何？試揣想我們救主的誠實，就能勉勵我們對人在一切的關係內都能絕對的誠實。我們應該凡事毫不假冒偽善，毫不詭詐，毫不推諉；毫不兩面挑唆。「你們必曉得真理，真理必叫你們得以自由」……自由就是脫離詭詐的捆綁。

(三)從耶穌基督的時代起，教會就受到一般出
於錯誤動機而進入教會的影響。你有否看見過有人
表示他是一個教友為了要得些屬世的好處嗎？他們
可以欺騙自己和別人，可是欺騙不了神，因為神能看
透我們的內心，像愛克斯（X）光一樣，得到人的稱讚，
而失去神的稱讚？是不合算的。耶穌爲甚麼這樣嚴厲
的斥責法利賽人？他曾說過：「這百姓用嘴唇尊敬我，

心却遠離我！（可七：6）

(四)一個學生可不可在考試中看到別的學生有落選的危險時，而去幫助他？有沒有一個時候可以說，說謊算是正當的。耶穌說過：魔鬼是說謊言的父親，所以說謊是屬乎魔鬼範圍以內的。如此看來，沒有甚麽好的謊話的。當我們相信謊言的時候，雖然有一個好的結果，可是我們算是離開了神的範圍，而歸向我們的仇敵撒但的一邊了。我們求助於謊言的意思，就是我們想神的能力不能解決我們所遇到的問題吧！我們如此的宣告，那是因耶穌的辦法在這些事上是不行的吧！但是我們可以看看聖經上是怎樣講的。」神必不叫你們受試煉過於你們所能受的，在受試煉的時候，總要給你們開一條出路」（哥前十：13）

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Church is not (1) a foreign organization; (2) a promoter of superstition; or (3) a means of escaping all trouble. The church is (1) the body of Christ; (2) the training school of believers; and (3) the light of the world. Many church members have serious faults. True Christians realize this and deeply regret it. This condition should prompt us to cooperate with all those who love the Lord in seeking to purify the church he loves. He is using the church as a channel of blessing to men. We can help our fellows more through the church than by staying outside and criticizing. What religious organization is doing more for the world than the Christian church? What would this world be like if the church were abolished?

3. There are two distinct uses of the word Church in the New Testament. The word more commonly indicates a local body composed of believers in Jesus Christ.

As differences of interpretation of Scripture have

arisen, groups of people have come together into denominations, each with its particular emphasis. Thus we may have unity in diversity if we are loyal to Jesus Christ.

The word is also used to indicate the universal, invisible, eternal, triumphant Church. When used in this sense, it is practically identical with the Kingdom of God, which includes all true believers of all times.

4. It is interesting to observe the various figures used in John's gospel and in the epistle of Paul to the Ephesians to portray the intimate relationship between Christ and his church. (1) the shepherd and the flock (Jn. 10:11), (2) the vine and the branches (Jn. 15:5), (3) the king and the kingdom (Jn. 18:36,37), (4) the head and the members (Eph. 1:22,23), (5) the cornerstone and the temple (Eph. 2:20-22), (6) the husband and the wife (Eph. 5:25-27).

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不應爲了自私自利，乃應爲了克己與服務。真的如此，那末你就要得到想不到的好處。基督教會並不是（一）洋教（二）迷信（三）擔保人不遇甚麽災難的基督教會乃是（一）爲基督的肢體（二）基督徒的訓練所（三）世界的光。許多的教友有了重大的錯誤，而真的基督徒深知如此，而也深深的爲了這事悼惜。這種情形能提醒我們去和那些愛主的人合作，叫主所愛的教會聖潔起來。現在他正是用教會爲人們得福的機會。我們如果要幫助我們的同胞，那末最好是加入教會，不必只在外面加以批評。有無甚麼宗教機關比教會更爲認真的去帮助社會。如果教會消滅了，那末世界上要受到多未大的影響？

### (三)「教會」這個名詞在新約有兩個用法。最普遍的用法是指某地方的信徒在耶穌基督裏所組織的團體說。信徒們對聖經的解釋有不同的地方，因而

發生了宗派的結合，各有持定的特點。這樣，我們若對耶穌基督忠心，可以在不同宗派的景况上有聯絡一致的精神。「教會」這個名詞在新約也指一普通的、無形的、永遠的、得勝的教會說。在這樣的用法上，就和指神的國說一樣。

### (四) 在約翰福音和以弗所書信中有六個比方，
爲要表明基督和教會所有一切密切的關係：
1. 牧人與羊羣（約十：11）
2. 葡萄樹與枝子（約十八：5）
3. 君王與王國（約十八：36-37）
4. 頭與肢體（弗一：22-23）
5. 基石與聖殿（弗二：20-22）
6. 丈夫與妻子（弗五：25-27）

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## LESSON XXIV
# JESUS' POPULARITY
### Daily Readings

1. Mt. 21:1-9. How did the crowd receive Jesus as he entered Jerusalem?

2. Mt. 21:10-17. How did Jesus manifest his kingly power?

3. Mk. 14:1-11. What two attitudes to Jesus do you see here?

4. Acts 14:8-22. What two attitudes to Paul do you see here?

5. Eph. 1:15-23. What is stated here concerning Jesus' position?

6. Col. 1:9-23. Why is Jesus Christ worthy of our worship?

7. Rev. 21:1-8. Consider the glories of the new heaven and new earth.

### Topics for Discussion

1. What is the general opinion of your friends about Jesus Christ? When he was going about among men, some believed upon him; some opposed him; and most were careless toward him. Some of his followers were very changeable in their attitude toward him. From then till now it has ever been that way. As for us, we must individually determine our attitude toward him according to the facts we know about him, without regard to the opinion of the people around us; and then stand by our convictions.

2. How does Jesus differ from other kings? Five hundred years before his birth there was a prophecy of his coming into the Holy City, Jerusalem, as a king, meek and riding on an ass. (Zech. 9:9) The horse is a noble animal used for war; but the ass is a humble animal, used for work. Jesus chose the latter. That particular one will always be remembered because on that day he bore

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## 第廿四課 耶穌得一般人的愛戴

### 逐日經文：

(一) 太廿一：１／９ 耶穌進耶路撒冷時羣衆如何的接待他？

(二) 太廿一：１０／１７ 耶穌如何顯示他的王權？

(三) 可十四：１／１１ 你看在此人對耶穌有那兩樣的態度？

(四) 徒十四：８／２２ 你看在此人對保羅有那兩樣的態度？

(五) 弗一：１５／２３ 在此說出耶穌佔了甚麼地位？

(六) 西一：９／２３ 耶穌基督何以配得我們的崇拜？

(七) 示廿一：１／８ 揣想這新天新地的光榮。

### 討論：

(一) 你的朋友談到耶穌基督大概有甚麼意見？耶穌在世時，有般人是相信他的；有般人是反對他的；可是大多數的人是忽略他的。從那日直到今天還是如此的，我們各人必須要憑照我們所知道的事實來規定我們對於耶穌的態度。我們不要注意別人的意見；並要在信服上站立得穩。

(二) 耶穌和其他的王有何分別？在他五百年以前就有位先知預言他要像一位君王騎着驢子進入聖城耶路撒冷（亞九：９）一匹馬能助人戰爭，算是貴重的牲口，可是驢子乃是個卑賤的牲口，而做苦工。耶穌揀選驢子，是深有寓意在內的。因爲那匹驢子那天默過耶穌，所以到了今天，人還在記念着牠呢。在一課上說明耶穌到世上來雖然是一個君王，可是他的情形，是卑微的。照樣在這次，他受了人們的愛戴，不

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Jesus. We saw in our first lesson that Jesus came into
the world as a king, although in humble circumstances.
So on this occasion, his glory was in his personality, not
in his surroundings. Although a king, Jesus had no
military power, no financial power, no political power.
Yet through these nearly 2000 years his kingdom has been
spreading. He did not need worldly power because he
had God's power in his life. His rule over men has been
a rule of love.

3. What is your comment about Jesus' action after he entered Jerusalem? What made him so angry? We never read of Jesus getting angry over his own grievances. But he could not endure seeing men misuse God's holy temple. What was the effect of this incident upon the priests? Why? Compare the two types of anger.

4. What is your idea of success? What are the marks of a successful man? Is popularity a proof of success? Is it a sign of being in the right? What

different kinds of treatment did Jesus receive? Some of
the crowd who cried "Blessed is he that cometh in the
name of the Lord" a few days later cried, "Crucify him,
crucify him." Consider how he went straight forward
fulfilling his mission, regardless of men's treatment of
him. Are we prepared to go straight forward, recogniz-
ing Jesus as King of our lives, under all circumstances?
How may we show our loyalty to him?

Illustration. Sixty years before the birth of Christ
the Roman emperor returned to Rome from victorious
foreign wars. The people built for him a splendid
triumphal arch. In his wars he had seized countless
wealth; he had killed countless men, leaving countless
widows and orphans. He brought back in chains foreign
noblemen to be his slaves. The people welcomed him be-
cause they feared him or because they wanted his favor.
How does this entry into Rome compare with Jesus'
entry into Jerusalem.

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是爲了他的環境；乃在於他的品格。耶穌雖是一位君
王，可是他並沒有軍隊、經濟和政治的大權。但在這近
乎兩千年之久，他的國度是天天擴張的。他不需要屬
世的權柄，因他有神的能力在他的生命中。他是用愛
來管理世人的。

(三)你對耶穌進耶路撒冷以後的工作有何解釋?他爲何如此的發怒?耶穌一生沒有一次爲了自己原故發過怒。可是他心裏不忍看人污穢了神的聖殿。這件事使祭司們發生甚麼印象?爲甚麼比較這兩種的發怒。

(四)依你看來成功是甚麼一個成功的人有甚麼特別的記號得人的愛戴是不是成功的憑據這能否表明一個人是對的耶穌受了甚麼不相同的看待。有般人那天喊着說：「奉主名來的，是應當稱頌的！」可是過了幾天這般人又喊着說：「釘他在十字架上釘

他在十字架上！請揣想耶穌爲了他所負的使命，勇往直前向前邁進，而不管別人是怎樣的待他。我們願意如此的勇往直前，不論在甚麼環境中，認耶穌是我們的王。我們如何方能表示出我們對於基督耶穌的忠心？

有一個故事說：在基督降世六十年以前，有個羅馬的皇帝出去打仗，凱旋回來的時候，他的人民爲他特別蓋了一座非常華麗的凱旋門。在他打仗的時候，他搶却了很多的財產，殺了無數的人，留下無數的孤兒寡婦，更帶回來許多外國的貴族，身上帶着鎖鍊子，來做他的奴隸。人民歡迎他的原故，是爲了怕他，或者想要得他一些恩惠而已。現在我們可以比較這個皇帝進羅馬和耶穌進耶路撒冷的情形。

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## LESSON XXV
# JESUS' UNION WITH HIS DISCIPLES

### Daily Readings

1. Jn. 15:1-12. What is suggested by the figure of the vine?

2. Jn. 15:13-27. What did Jesus say about fruit-bearings?

3. Jn. 16:22-33. What comforting promises did Jesus give his disciples?

4. Jn. 17:13-26. What was Jesus' desire for his disciples?

5. 2 Cor. 5:14-21. What duty rests on Jesus' disciples?

6. Eph. 2:11-22. How may estrangements be overcome?

7. Col. 3:1-13. How do we show that we are living in union with our Lord?

### Topics for Discussion

1. For all these weeks we have been growing better acquainted with this wonderful Savior of the world, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is comforting to realize that he, the Son of God, is willing to live in the hearts of his sincere followers. It means that we must first be born again, and then that by Bible-study, prayer and obedience we must abide in him. In the fifteenth chapter of John's gospel Jesus mentions three results of our abiding in him; fruit-bearing, power in prayer and fulness of joy. What happens to the so-called Christian who does not abide in Christ?

2. We might say that being a Christian is imitating Jesus' example or learning of his teachings or seeking his help in our struggles. But why are these expressions inadequate? Why is the figure of the vine and the

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## 第廿五課 耶穌與信徒的聯合
### 逐日經文：

(一) 約十五：一—十二 葡萄樹的比喻有何暗示?

(二) 約十五：一—二七 耶穌有甚麼話論及樹結果子?

(三) 約十六：二二—三三 耶穌應許門徒有何安慰的話?

(四) 約十七：一三—二六 耶穌對他的門徒有何希望?

(五) 哥後五：一四—二一 耶穌的門徒應負甚麼義務?

(六) 弗二：一十一—二二 我們如何才能勝過一切的隔膜?

(七) 西三：一—十二 我們如何才能表示和耶穌聯合?

### 討論：

(一) 在這幾個禮拜裏，我們對這位奇妙的世界的救主是更加熟悉了。我們很快樂認清了這位神的兒子願意住在真實信徒的心裏。這樣，我們第一必須重生，以後還要藉了讀經、祈禱和順服住在他裏面。在約翰十五章內是提及住在主裏面的人，有三種好的結局：就是結好果子，祈禱有能力和有滿足的喜樂。那末不住在基督裏面掛名的教友要如何？

(二) 我們可以說做基督徒，就是要效法耶穌的榜樣，學習他的教訓，或者求他幫助我們勝過一切的困難；可是這樣的說法爲甚麼都不適當呢？爲甚麼這葡萄樹的比喻更爲適當呢？因為這是一個有生命的機體。這密切的、奇妙的，有根基的和基督的聯合，是做基督徒非常重要的原素。做好人，行好事，是這種生活自然的結果。我們敢不敢爲我們的美德而驕傲？枝子

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branches more satisfactory? Here we have a living
organism. The intimate mystical vital union of the be-
liever with Christ is the very essence of being a Christian.
To be good and to do good are the natural fruits of this
relationship. Have we then any right to be proud of our
goodness? How could the branch bear fruit apart from
the vine?

3. Christians are like the members of the body, with Christ as the head. The welfare of each member is a matter of concern to every other member. All are under the control of the head. Our being so closely related to Christ prompts us to feel a deep interest in all other people who are thus identified with him. Since they are dear to Christ and Christ is dear to them, can we be indifferent to them? Indeed, we must share his yearning for all men, since he died for all and spurns no one.

What is "the ministry of reconciliation" to which he has
appointed us? (2 Cor. 5:18)

4. To change the figure again, Jesus said that he
came as a light into this dark world. Then why are so
many people stumbling in darkness? The only thing
that can overcome darkness is light. He also called his
disciples the light of the world. He wants to shine
through us. Suppose you have an oil lamp. When the
wick is soaked in the oil and the oil permeates the wick,
then you may have light. How does this apply to our
relationship with Christ? Is all this just a beautiful
ideal, or is it practical?

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不與葡萄樹聯合，那末怎能結果子呢？

(三)基督徒們是像身體上的各部肢體，而基督就是頭。各部肢體都在頭管理之下，照樣我們信徒和基督的關係，也是如此的密切，而且更想到對別人的利害也是休戚相關的。既然他們對基督是相親相愛的，基督對他們也是相親相愛的，那末我們能不能淡然無關的待他們的確，我們一定要在主聖念一切人的事上有分，因為主是爲了衆人死的，而且他沒有輕看任何人。他託付我們「勸人與神和好的職分」(哥后五：18)是甚麽職分？

(四)耶穌說過，他來了像一個光進入黑晀的世
界。雖然如此，爲甚麼人類還顛躡在黑晀中呢？光是勝
過黑晀唯一的方法。耶穌也說他的門徒就是世上的
光，所以他要藉着我們發光。比方你有一盞煤油燈，當
燈芯浸在油裏而油也滲透了燈芯的時候，你就可以

有了一亮光。這個比方是怎樣的表明我們和基督的關
係？這種說法究是一個很美妙的理論呢，還是可以實
行的事實？

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## LESSON XXVI
# JESUS' BETRAYED AND DENIED

### Daily Readings

1. Mt. 26:14-30. Why do you think Judas planned to betray Jesus?

2. Mt. 26:31-46. What was Peter's boast? Did he mean it?

3. Mt. 26:47-58. Why did Jesus not resist arrest?

4. Mt. 26:59-75. How do you explain Peter's denial of Jesus?

5. Mt. 27:1-10. What should Judas have done when he felt remorse?

6. Jn. 21:12-25. How did Jesus show his forgiveness of Peter?

7. 2 Pet. 1:10-21. How did Peter in his old age show his loyalty to his Master?

### Topics for Discussion

1. We are now coming to the climax of Jesus' life, sad but victorious. Here we perceive the beauty of Jesus' character in contrast with the ugliness of men. Even his close friends went back on him. One of his twelve apostles betrayed him and one denied him. In his intense spiritual struggle in the garden his three best friends who should have been helping him in prayer went to sleep. Yet he loved them through it all. What did he call Judas when he brought a rough crowd to arrest him? He foretold the desertion of his disciples. Yet he promised that after rising from the grave he would meet them in Galilee. Was there anything of the defeatist attitude about Jesus?

2. Judas acted as treasurer for the disciples. This may have increased his love of money. He had been expecting Jesus to set up a worldly kingdom in which he

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## 第廿六課 耶穌被賣和被棄

### 逐日經文：

(一) 太廿六：14-30 猶大為何預謀賣耶穌?

(二) 太廿六：31-46 得到有何自負的話？他真是志願如此嗎？

(三) 太廿六：47-58 耶穌為何不拒捕？

(四) 太廿六：59-75 你對彼得三次不認主有甚麼解釋？

(五) 太廿七：1-10 當猶大懊悔的時候，他應該怎樣行？

(六) 約廿一：12-25 耶穌如何表示他饒恕了彼得？

(七) 彼後一：10-21 彼得年老的時候如何表示他對主的忠心？

### 討論：

(一) 現在我們研究耶穌的一生到了最高的一點，雖是憂愁但還是勝利的。在此我們可以看到耶穌的德性是何等的優美，而人類是多末醜惡連他最親愛的朋友也離棄了他！而且在他十二個使徒中，竟有一個要賣他，一個不認他！當他在客西馬尼園，心靈上有劇烈的戰爭時，他最好的三個朋友，應該在祈禱中幫助他，可是他們都睡着了！雖是這樣，他仍是愛他們。猶大帶了一隊粗魯的人來捉拿他的時候，他怎樣的稱呼他！他早已預言他的門徒要離棄他，但他仍應許他們在他從墳墓中復活以後，要在加利利和他們相會。你看耶穌有沒有失敗的態度？

(二) 猶大在門徒中是個司庫，恐怕在此就有愛財的傾向。他本來想望耶穌要建立一個屬世的國度，並且要給他一個高的位子；這事實的結果，是使他怎

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would be a high official. How was he disappointed in
the course of events? With wounded pride and hardened
conscience his gratitude toward his Savior vanished. He
sold himself to Satan before he sold his Master to the
Jews. How contemptible to use a kiss in the act of be-
trayal! How do some people betray the Lord in our day?

3. Peter also went down in this crisis. But his denial of Jesus was contrary to his customary attitude. It was not premeditated. Indeed, he had boasted that although all the other disciples might forsake Jesus he would be willing to go to death with him. Peter was over-confident, not heeding Jesus' plain warning. He missed this opportunity "to know the fellowship of his sufferings." He followed Jesus afar off, and sat warming himself among Jesus' enemies. Had he paid the price of staying close to Jesus he would have been kept from falling before the attacks of a servant-girl. After the first denial the second and third denials were

stronger, accompanied by oaths. But the crowing of the
cock reminded him of Jesus' words and sent him out into
the night with bitter tears of remorse. What contrast do
you observe between Judas and Peter?

4. Both Judas and Peter repented of their sins against their loving Lord, but with what different results? Judas, finding that the money he had received was scorching his soul, threw it down on the ground and committed suicide. He cut himself off from any opportunity to make amends. By this murder he added sin to sin. Peter was so truly penitent that Jesus both forgave him and charged him to care for his disciples. After being filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter excelled in boldly witnessing for the Lord, refusing to be silenced by the officials. He cheerfully endured imprisonment and died a martyr for the Savior he loved. What, then constitutes true repentance?

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樣大大的失望？他的驕傲受傷了，他的良心剛硬了，他對基督感恩的心消滅了！他先賣了自己給撒但以後又賣了他的主給猶太人，他用了這親嘴的禮是多末卑鄙啊！現在有些人是怎樣的賣主？

(三)彼得到了危險的時候也跌倒了!可是他不
承認耶穌是和他平日的態度相反而且不是有所預
謀真的，他曾誇口說過，雖是別的門徒都離棄了耶穌，
他總願至死跟隨他的。彼得是過於自負，也不觀耶穌
對他所說的儆戒話。可惜他是錯過了這個「與他一
同受苦」的機會。彼得是遠遠的跟隨耶穌，而且在耶
穌的仇敵中烤火。如果他肯付了這個代價就是和耶
穌始終一塊，那末就能免去一個使女的攻訐。他再二
再三的極力否認他的主並且起誓，但雞叫時卻是提
醒了他，想到耶穌對他所說的話，就跑到外面喝處徠
那懊悔的眼淚了。在此猶大和彼得有甚麼比較？

(四)猶大和彼得都對達叛他們所愛的主的罪
懊悔了，可是結果有甚麼不同？猶大覺得他所接受的
錢好似火焚燒他的靈魂，就把牠丟了出去自盡，如此
他就失去一切受恩補過的機會，而且罪上加罪！彼得
真實悔改了，所以耶穌不但饒恕了他，而且還託付他
去照顧他的門徒。彼得受了聖靈充滿以後，就更勇敢
的特別去為主作見證，雖有官方的禁止，他也不怕他
很快樂的忍受了牢獄之苦，並為他所最敬愛的救主，
犧牲了生命。這樣看來，甚麼叫作真正的悔改？

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卻叫人鞭打耶穌。以後他怕失去猶太人的歡心，就讓他們照着他們的計劃去行。在這個節期之中，他們不肯釋放耶穌，甯願釋放甚麽樣的人？

(三)這些不同的特性，在此對比的表演出來。試比較猶大的貪婪、彼得的猶豫、民衆的怨恨、彼拉多的膽怯和耶穌的大量、穩定、博愛及勇敢。耶穌受了人的凌辱，就失去他的威嚴否？耶穌的品格是何等的輝煌、煥發？那些人以為他們是審判耶穌，其實呢？是耶穌審判他們。在這幾百年中，世人對這個審判有甚麼感想？

(四)彼拉多沒有他自己的主張，當他對大衆提出一個問題時，他應先去問問他自己的良心。他說：「這樣那稱為基督的耶穌，我怎樣辦他呢？」（太廿七：22）這個問題也是要我們每人答復的。如果不踩他的結果就是不歡迎耶穌。我們都有一個寶貴的恩賜，

就是自由的意志。我們要用這個特權去選擇一切。如果我們棄絕耶穌，就是把他重行釘在十字架上。如果我們肯接納主在我們的生活中作王，那麼在人神一切的關係上，算是適宜的。我們敢不敢冒冒險去受一般人的藐視？我們要在這似是而非屬世的幸福和千真萬確屬靈的安寧二者之中選擇其一。有甚麽主要的條件能幫助我們選擇一切呢？「這樣，那稱為基督的耶穌我怎樣辦他呢？」我是照目前的便利解決這問題呢？還是照對主耶穌的忠心呢？可以說耶穌好似等候我們的判斷，但究竟我們必需等候他來審判我們。

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“What is truth?” But was he honestly desiring the truth? Again and again Pilate declared “I find in him no fault at all.” Yet with cowardly inconsistency he ordered him to be beaten. Then fearing unpopularity with the Jews, he let them have their way. What kind of person did the mob ask to be released at this festival in preference to Jesus?

3. The various characters in this drama stand out in sharp contrast. Compare Judas' covetousness. Peter's vacillating, the mob's hatred and Pilate's cowardice with Jesus' magnanimity, steadfastness, love and courage. Did subjecting Jesus to indignities rob him of his dignity? What a winsome, radiant personality! The men who thought they were judging Jesus were really being judged by him. What has been the judgment of the world concerning this trial through the successive centuries?

4. Pilate in his indecision put a question to the crowd which he should have put to his own conscience. He said, "What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" (Mt. 27:22). This question confronts every one of us. To ignore it amounts to giving an unfavorable reply. We have the priceless gift of free-will. We must exercise this power of choice. To reject Jesus is to crucify him afresh. To accept his Lordship in our lives is to become properly adjusted to all the relationships of life, both divine and human. Do we dare risk being unpopular with some people? We may have to choose between apparent worldly benefit and real spiritual eternal welfare. What is our guiding principle? Shall false expediency prevail or loyalty to our Lord? "What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" We may say that Jesus is awaiting our judgment of him, but ultimately we must await his judgment of us.

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## LESSON XXVIII
# JESUS' DEATH ON THE CROSS
### Daily Readings

1. Mt. 27:32-44. What kinds of shame did Jesus suffer on the cross?

2. Mt. 27:45-54. What strange events occurred when Jesus died?

3. Mt. 27:55-66. Note the loyalty of Jesus' women disciples. How was Jesus' tomb made secure?

4. Ro. 3:21-31. What purpose was accomplished in Jesus' death?

5. Ro. 5:1-11. For whom did Jesus die?

6. Ro. 6:1-14. Explain the idea of our dying with Christ.

7. Heb. 9:11-22. Consider how Jesus was both our priest and our sacrifice.

### Topics for Discussion

1. We are now at the very heart of the gospel. With reverence we must consider Jesus' suffering on the cross. Crucifixion was the most shameful punishment of those days. The Jews whom he came to save took Jesus Christ, the sinless Son of God, "full of grace and truth" and nailed him on the cross like a criminal. In what various ways did these wicked men mock Jesus? How did he bear these reproaches? If he had so desired could he have escaped all this suffering? (Jn. 10:18)

2. In his lifetime Jesus often associated with evil men in order that he might help them. So it was fitting that in his death he should be placed between two lawbreakers. Being classed with evildoers did not blacken his character. Rather, it made his holiness stand out all the more clearly. In the crucifixion the love of God in

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## 第廿八課 耶穌被釘死在十字架上
### 逐日經文：

(一) 太廿七：32—44 耶穌在十字架上受了甚麼侮辱？

(二) 太廿七：45—54 耶穌在死時有甚麼奇異的大事發生？

(三) 太廿七 55—66 注意耶穌這般女門徒的忠心。他的墳墓做得多未堅固？

(四) 羅三：21—31 耶穌的死成就了甚麼宗旨？

(五) 羅五：1—11 耶穌為誰而死？

(六) 羅六：1—14 說明我們與耶穌同死的觀念。

(七) 來九：11—22 注意如何說耶穌是我們的大祭司又是我們的挽回祭？

### 討論：

(一) 耶穌十字架上的死就是福音的中心。我們需要用一個虔敬的心去細想耶穌在十字架上所受的痛苦！在那個時代釘十字架是一件極其羞恥的刑罰。神無辜的兒子耶穌基督是「充充滿滿的有恩典有真理」。特來拯救猶太人，可是他們不接納他，反把他當作一個罪犯，釘在十字架上。這般邪惡的人，是如何的嘲弄耶穌。耶穌如何的忍受了這些羞辱？如果他肯用他的特權，那末他能不能脫離這一切的痛苦？

(約十：18)

(二) 耶穌在生之時，常常和罪人同處，為的是要幫助他們；所以他與罪人同釘死，算是合宜的。雖然人說他是個罪人，可是這種侮慢對他的人格，是絲毫無損的；而且因此使他的人格更加顯得清白。在十字架上就看出神的愛和人類的罪惡兩相對較。倘耶穌單

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Christ appears in marked contrast with the baseness of men. If Jesus had cared only for righteous men, what chance would there be for us? Jesus' sacrifice of his life has direct relation to men's sin. Paying so great a penalty shows how grievous sin is in the sight of God.

3. Who can describe Jesus' bodily pain during those six hours before he died? But his spiritual suffering was much greater because he was bearing the penalty of the sins of the world. For a time the sun was darkened as if God's face was turned away from him. In the temple the Most Holy Place was made accessible to the people. This indicated that Jesus by his sacrifice was enabling all men at any time to go straight to God without the help of a priest or a preacher. Thus he could say with his last breath that his work was finished. It is no wonder that a Roman military official who observed all this declared, "Truly this was the Son of God." (Mt.

27:54). What impression do these facts make upon you?

4. Is it enough just to be familiar with the events that occurred on that day? Those bitter experiences of Jesus are of value to us only as we identify ourselves with him and regard his sacrifice as atoning for our sins. Then since our old nature with its evil tendencies has been crucified with Jesus, so to speak, we must also be united with Jesus Christ in a glad victorious life. Being on this basis, what is our reply to Satan, when he comes to tempt us? How can we say that we glory in the cross when it was originally an emblem of shame?

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單看顧義人，那末我們有甚麼得救的機會呢？耶穌的犧牲對人類的罪惡有密切的關係。他付了這樣重大的代價，是證明罪在神的眼光中是何等可惡的。

(三)誰能述說耶穌在臨死以前六小時內肉身上所受的痛苦？但他靈心上的痛苦還要來得重大，因為他知道全世界人類的罪惡這時統統底壓在他的肩頭？暫時的地上成了一個黑暗的世界，好像神對他轉臉不顧。這時聖殿至聖所的幔子忽然在中間從上到下分裂為二，使人可以進去。這是表示人從此可藉着耶穌的犧牲，無論何時都可直接的與神接洽一切，不用甚麼祭司或教牧的代辦了。所以耶穌在臨終的時候說，他的工作「成了」！難怪有個羅馬的軍官看見這奇妙的事蹟就說：「這真是神的兒子！」（太廿七：54）現在你揣思這些事，有何感想？

（四）我們只能透徹那天的事夠不夠？耶穌經過

那樣的痛苦，對我們有多少價值，是憑在我們肯不肯和他聯絡，並且以他的犧牲為我們罪惡的救贖。以後我們的老性情，更要好像和耶穌基督一同的釘死，而且要在他的快樂勝利的生命中有個聯絡。既是如此，當撒但來引誘試探我們時怎樣答復牠，十字架本是一個羞恥的標識，那末怎樣說牠，是我們的榮耀呢？

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第廿九課 耶穌的復活
逐日經文：

(一) 太廿八：１—１０ 試述這兩個婦女在空墓前所有的感覺。

(二) 太廿八：１１—２０ 耶穌最後有甚麼話吩咐他的門徒？

(三) 約廿：１９—３９ 我們如何方能比多馬好些？

(四) 路廿四：１３—３２ 耶穌提醒門徒記起甚麼話？

(五) 路廿四：３３—５３ 耶穌怎樣的離開了他的門徒？

(六) 哥前十五：１—１４ 耶穌復活後曾向那些人顯現？

(七) 哥前十五：２０—２６，５０—５８ 基督的復活與信徒的復活有甚麼關係？

討論：

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(一) 當耶穌被捉被殺的時候，在他的門徒看來好像他們的仇人是完全的勝利了，然而在三天以内，神卻使他從死中復活過來，而他們所有的愁苦變爲奇妙的死是一貫適宜的。他復活後時常的在不同的時間和地點向他的朋友們顯現。他和他們來往談話，而在末了臨別贈言裏給了他們一個使命。耶穌的復活叫他們得了一番真切而有力量的經驗，大大的奮興了他們，他們爲了護衛這個真理的原故，甘受猶太人一切的逼害，便是得了這番經驗的明證。耶穌的復活就是他們見證的中心。基督復活如何的鼓勵了他的門徒？

(二) 填上蓋印的封條和兵丁的看守，不能阻止神的兒子羅馬帝國的權勢是早已烟消雲散了。可是

LESSON XXIX

JESUS’ RESURRECTION

Daily Readings

1. Mt. 28:1-10. Describe the feelings of the two women at the empty tomb.

2. Mt. 28:11-20. What last command did Jesus give to his followers?

3. Jn. 20:19-31. How can we do better than Thomas did?

4. Lu. 24:13-32. Of what did Jesus remind his disciples?

5. Lu. 24:33-53. How did Jesus part from his disciples?

6. 1 Cor. 15:1-14. To whom did Christ appear after his resurrection?

7. 1 Cor. 15:20-26; 50-58. What is the relation between Christ's resurrection and the Christian's resurrection?

Topics for Discussion

1. When Jesus was seized and put to death it seemed to his disciples that their enemies had won a complete victory. Yet within three days God called him back to life and their grief was changed to joy. His wonderful resurrection was in keeping with his wonderful birth, his wonderful life, and his wonderful death. He showed himself alive to his friends at various times and places. He walked and talked with them and gave them his parting commands. Jesus' resurrection must have been a real and powerful experience to them, because in defense of this truth they suffered so much persecution at the hands of the Jews. It was the outstanding thought in their testimony. How did it inspire them?

2. The seal on the tomb and the guard of soldiers could not restrain the Son of God. The power of that

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Roman Empire has long since faded out. But Christ in his resurrection entered into a more abundant life. He accomplished what no one else has ever accomplished. We believe that the once crucified and now living Christ shall live forevermore; and that 'the kingdoms of this world shall become the kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.' (Rev. 11:15)

3. The followers of Mohamed go to worship at his tomb in Arabia. People like to visit the tomb of Confucius in Shantung. But we are not much concerned about the tomb that Jesus once occupied. We worship not a dead teacher, but the living Christ. He lives in our hearts now. The last words in Matthew's gospel are "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." These words have been fulfilled in the lives of many Christians in many lands through many centuries. Here is the best possible proof of Jesus' resurrection.

Why argue about the resurrection? Just consider the people whose lives have been transformed by the risen Christ who dwells in their hearts!

4. Before Jesus was in danger of being killed he had said to his friends, "I am the resurrection and the life. He that believes on me, though he die, yet shall he live." (Jn. 11:25). He anticipated victory over death and promised his disciples such a victory. What should be the Christian's attitude to death? To the sufferings of the present? If we take the long view we can better explain the inequalities of this life. Surely death does not end all. The hope of life after death is a stabilizing force. It increases the significance of what we are doing now. How shall we live now so as to prepare for the larger life to come?

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基督的復活是使他進入更豐盛的生命。他成就了從來人所不能成就的。我們深信這位釘死而復活的基督是永遠的活着；而且「世上的國度要成爲我主基督的國度。他要作王直到永永遠遠。」(示十・15)

### (三) 積罕默德的信徒要到亞拉伯去朝拜他的墳墓；

有很多的人歡喜到山東去看看孔子的聖陵；可是我們對耶穌曾暫時藏身的墓穴是不大注意的。我們所崇拜的不是一個死的老師，乃是一位活的基督，而且他如今仍是住在我們心裏的。在馬太最末了有句話說：「我要和你們同在直到世界的末了。」這話已是應驗在許多時代，許多地方的信徒的生命中。這是耶穌復活頂妥實的證據。復活的真理何必辯論呢。只要細細的思維有許多人大大的改變，就是因為有復活的基督住在我們心裏。

### (四) 耶穌在沒有遇到死險之前，告訴他的朋友

們說：「復活在我生命也在我，信我的人，雖然死了，也必復活」(約11：25)。他預先知道要勝過死亡，也應許他的門徒，照樣的勝過死亡。基督徒對死亡有何觀念？對今生的苦惱有何觀念？如若我們抱了一個遠大的眼光，那麼我們對今生的寬抑就容易瞭解了。確實死是不能完結一切的。我們既有這在死後還有生命 的指望，如此我們的信心就要穩立而不搖了。這樣看來，我們現在的工作更加有意義了。我們現在如何去準備為那將來更豐盛的生命而做人？

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## LESSON XXX
# JESUS' PROMISES
### Daily Readings

1. Acts 1:1-14. What two promises do you find here?

2. Acts 2:1-13. What phenomena attended the coming of the Holy Spirit?

3. Mt. 24:37-51. How shall we prepare for Jesus' return?

4. Mt. 25:1-13. What is the teaching of this parable?

5. Jn. 14:1-18. How many promises do you find in this paragraph?

6. Jn. 16:1-14. What is the work of the Comforter, the Holy Spirit?

7. 1 Thess. 4:9-18. How did Paul describe Jesus' second coming?

### Topics for Discussion

1. Jesus often talked with his friends about future events, as his death on the cross, his resurrection, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and his second coming to the earth. He wanted them to feel that his care for them would never cease. After his resurrection Jesus lived for forty days among his friends, proving his victory over death. Then one day before their eyes he ascended into heaven. After ten days more the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples, even as Jesus had promised.

2. What are some of the names used for the Holy Spirit? Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would awaken in men a sense of sin, would remind them of him, would teach, guide, and comfort them. The indwelling Holy Spirit brings about a fundamental change in the individual, giving power to live a holy life.

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## 第三十課 耶穌的應許 -
### 逐日經文：

(一) 徒一：1-14 你在此尋出兩種甚麼應許？

(二) 徒二：1-13 聖靈降臨的時候有何奇蹟發現？

(三) 太廿四：37-51 我們對耶穌的再來應當怎樣準備？

(四) 太廿五：1-13 這個比喻有何教訓？

(五) 約十四：1-18 在這段經文中你尋出幾個應許？

(六) 約十六：1-14 聖靈保惠師的工作是甚麼？

(七) 帖前四：9-18 保羅如何述說耶穌第二次的再來？

### 討論：

(一) 耶穌屢次和他的朋友談到將來之事就是他要如何被釘死在十字架上，如何復活；聖靈如何降臨和他第二次如何再來。他如此的談論，是要使他們知道他的眷顧是無限量的。耶穌復活以後，他又在他们的朋友中間住了四十天。這是顯明他已经勝過了死亡，一天他在他們的眼前就被接升天去了。過了十天之後，聖靈就照着耶穌的應許降臨在門徒的身上。

(二) 聖靈有甚麼不同的名稱？耶穌應許聖靈來了，是要提醒人覺得有罪，要使人想到他；也要教訓人，引導人和安慰人。聖靈常常住在人的心中，使人個別的、根本的改變過來。他賜給人成聖生活的能力和服務的能力。我們若忠心的跟隨聖靈的率領，就能領受他的引導，而且更能幫助人勝過一生所有的艱難。有甚麼能阻礙聖靈在我們心裏的工作？聖父聖子聖靈

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是三位一體的，即是分而為三合則為一的。

(三)耶穌又應許了升天以後還要第二次親自到世上來。他第一次的降臨是很卑微的；第二次他卻要在大榮耀大權柄之中降臨。他沒有說明何時來；如此一代「代的信徒從那日直到如今都在仰望他的再來。人有了這指望，就因此要努力，謹守，祈禱，去準備他的來臨。(約乙三：3)倘若你確知道耶穌明天再來，那末你今天要做甚麼？

(四)在這幾個禮拜之內，我們是研究了許多關於耶穌做人的方法。這些新知識對我們有甚麼關係？但是這不過是一個開端，而他那無比的人格，更是我們所要繼續追求的。要服從我們所能覺到的，然後就能越發領會主的真理了。我們一步一步的跟隨他，就對他格外的瞭然，更充分的認識了他的價值，而敬重他。在我們面前常有一個問題，就是「耶穌是誰」有許

多人先回答了「我的先生，我的模範」可是最後他不能不宣布說：「我的主，我的神！」

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and power for service. By faithfully following the leading of the Holy Spirit we may receive guidance that is more and more adequate for all the vicissitudes of life. What may hinder the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts? The Holy Spirit with the Father and the Son compose the Triune God.

3. Jesus also promised that after returning to heaven he would come again in person to the earth. The first time he came in humility. The second time he will come in glory and power. He did not say when he would come; so all these years his disciples have been looking for his return. Having this hope causes men to work, watch and pray in order to be ready for his coming. (1 Jn. 3:3). Suppose you were sure that Jesus would come tomorrow, then what would you do today?

4. During these weeks we have learned much about Jesus and his way of life. What difference has this made

to us? But this is only a beginning of what there is to know about this matchless personality. Obedience is the organ of perception. As we follow on, we may expect to understand him more clearly and to appreciate him more fully. The ever-present question confronts us, "Who is this Jesus?" Many who at first answered "my teacher and my example" Have at last been constrained to declare "my Lord and my God."

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