*HEART OF GOD 神的心意 LUKE 路加福音 15
*HEART OF GOD 神的心意 WHAT IS GOD LIKE? 神是个怎样的个体? HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE LIKE GOD? 作为神是怎样的一回事?
*OCCASION 场合 (Luk 15:1) Then drew near unto Him all the publicans and sinners for to hear Him. ( 路 15:1) 众税吏和罪人都挨近耶稣, 要听他讲道 (Luk 15:2) And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. ( 路 15:2) 法利赛人和文士私下议论说 : 这个人接待罪人, 又同他们吃饭
*PARABLE 比喻 1. A PARABLE IS AN EVERYDAY STORY WITH A SPIRITUAL MEANING. 比喻是具有属灵意思的日常生活里故事 2. THIS PARABLE SHOWS THE HEART OF GOD FOR PEOPLE THAT WILL LIVE FOREVER. WE ARE TO CULTIVATE SUCH A HEART. 这比喻显明的神心意是要人永远活着 我们应该培养同样的心志 3. IT IS ONE PARABLE WITH FOUR ASPECTS, MAKING A COMPOSITE AND COMPLETE PICTURE OF THE HEART OF GOD. 这比喻有四个层面, 组合起来能够充分勾画出神的心意
*MAIN STORY LINE 故事的主线 THE LOSS - THE PURSUIT - THE CELEBRATION 失丧者 追寻者 欢庆 1. THE LOSER S SENSE OF LOSS 感失丧者的失落 2. THE COST OF RE-DISCOVERY 寻找的代价 3. THE SCENE OF CELEBRATION 欢庆的场面
*VALUE OF SOUL 灵魂的价值 IT IS SERIOUS TO LOSE A SHEEP, WORSE TO LOSE MONEY AND WORST OF ALL TO LOSE A SON/SONS. 丢失了一只羊是很严重的事, 更何况是丢失了钱财 更糟糕的是失去了孩子 (Mat 16:26) For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? ( 太 16:26) 人若赚得全世界, 赔上自己的生命, 有什么益处呢? 人还能拿什么换生命呢?
*Shepherd sheep. Economic value and valued as a pet. 牧羊人 绵羊 有经济价值和当宠物的价值 *Woman coin. Economic value and as dowry (cf. Mal. 3:17) 妇人 硬币 有经济价值并充当嫁妆 ( 参玛 3:17) *Father two sons. Economic value, heir and fellowship. 父亲 两个儿子 有经济价值, 继承人和团契的对象 *LOSS- WHO IS THE LOSER? 损失 谁是输家?
*LOSS- WHO IS THE LOSER? 损失 谁是输家? *God s loss - If a soul is missed, the result will be, not only missing for himself, but someone lost for God. * 神的损失 若失丧了一个灵魂, 结果不单是失丧了这个人, 更是神的亏损 * God is robbed of the glory of His created human beings, while man is robbed of his own human dignity (Gen. 1:27; Ps. 8:4-6). 亏缺了神创造人的荣耀, 亏缺了人本身的尊严 ( 创 1:27; 诗 8:4-6) * God is robbed of the glory of His eternal sacrificial salvation in Christ (Heb. 2:3; 10:29). 亏缺了神借着基督设立的牺牲救恩而有的荣耀 ( 来 2:3; 10:29) * God is robbed of the worship and pleasure for all eternity (Ps. 139:14; Rev. 4:11; 7:9,10). 亏缺了神从亙古到永恒所配受的敬拜与该得的满足 ( 诗 139:14; 启 4:11; 7:9-10)
*PURSUIT 寻找 *Shepherd sheep. 牧羊人 - 绵羊 1. Taking of risks and the giving of self. 冒险并且自我牺牲 2. Issue of comfort, care and control. 涉及安慰, 关心与掌控 3. Main problem selfishness. 主要问题 自私自利 4. How far did Jesus come (Luke 19:10; John 10:11)? 耶稣的付出有多少?( 路 19:10; 约 10:11)
*PURSUIT 寻找 Woman coin. 妇人 硬币 1. Investing of resources and an intentional search. 投下资源, 刻意地去寻找
*PURSUIT 寻找 Woman coin. 妇人 - 硬币 1. Investing of resources and an intentional search. 投下资源, 刻意地去寻找 2. Needed an examination of life and ministry. 需要查验生命与事奉 A. Busy here and there 忙忙碌碌 (1 Kings 王上 20:40). B. Evil servants 恶仆 (Matt. 太 24:45-51). 3. Needed principles, purposes and processes. 需要原则, 目的与程序
*PURSUIT 寻找 *Father younger son s self-discovery 父亲 小儿子的自我醒觉. 1. The son - Possessor, prodigal, pauper, penitent and pardoned. 儿子 - 产业拥有人, 败家子, 穷光蛋, 悔罪者, 得赦免 2. The prodigal father with compassion 父亲的慈心 : the release (letting him go), 释放 ( 让他离家 ) the patient waiting 耐心地等待 the unconditional acceptance. 无条件的接纳
当儿子到家时, 他的父亲冲出来与他相会 *
*PURSUIT 寻找 *Father younger son s self-discovery. 父亲 小儿子的自我醒觉 2. The prodigal father with compassion: 父亲的慈心 the unconditional acceptance. 无条件的接纳 a. Yet a great way off 相离还远 b. Saw and ran sense of haste 看见跑去 - 紧迫 c. Fell on neck and kiss 怀抱亲嘴
*CELEBRATION 欢庆 *Shepherd with sheep 牧人与羊 *on shoulder and a call to celebrate. 背在肩膀上, 齐来欢庆 JOY in Heaven! 天堂在欢庆! Yearning for us to bring in! 深切期盼我们领人进入!
*CELEBRATION 欢庆 Woman rejoicing 妇人在欢庆 desiring others to rejoice with her. 愿意与别人分享她的喜乐 Joy in presence of angels. 与天使同欢庆 (Mal 3:17) And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels. ( 玛 3:17) 万军之耶和华说 : 在我所定的日子, 他们必属我, 特特归我 我必怜恤他们, 如同人怜恤服事自己的儿子
*CELEBRATION 欢庆 Father younger son 父亲 小儿子. The prodigal father - the main host: 父亲 庆典的主人 1. Bring the best robe dignitary 上好的袍子 贵宾 2. Put a ring authority 戴上戒指 权柄 3. Put sandals sonship 穿上鞋子 儿子的位份 4. Kill fatted calf celebration 宰杀肥牛犊 欢庆 5. Party of music, dancing and fellowship 作乐跳舞
*CELEBRATION 欢庆 The prodigal father - the main host 父亲 庆典的主人 : *(Zep 3:17) The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; He will save, He will rejoice over thee with joy; He will rest in His love, He will joy over thee with singing. ( 西番亚书 3:17) 耶和华 你的神是施行拯救 大有能力的主 他在你中间必因你欢欣喜乐, 默然爱你, 且因你喜乐而欢呼 *(Rev 19:9) And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. ( 启 19:9) 天使吩咐我说 : 你要写上 : 凡被请赴羔羊之婚筵的有福了!
*CELEBRATION 欢庆 * OUR RESPONSE: God wants us to write down the ending. 我们的回应 : 神要我们把结局写下来 1. Will I enter into God s celebration by repentance and faith in Jesus? 我是否能够借着悔改与对耶稣的信心进入与神欢庆? (Gen 3:9) And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? ( 创 3:9) 耶和华神呼唤那人, 对他说 : 你在哪里? (Rev 22:17) And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. ( 启 22:17) 圣灵和新妇都说 : 来! 听见的人也该说 : 来! 口渴的人也当来 ; 愿意的, 都可以白白取生命的水喝
*CELEBRATION 欢庆 * OUR RESPONSE: God wants us to write down the ending. 我们的回应 : 神要我们把结局写下来 2. As I have entered, will I be rejoicing and inviting others into the feast? 我既然已在内, 是否有欢喜邀请他人一同享受这盛筵? *(Pro 11:30) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. ( 箴 11:30) 义人所结的果子就是生命树 ; 有智慧的, 必能得人 *(Dan 12:3) And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. ( 但 12:3) 智慧人必发光如同天上的光 ; 那使多人归义的, 必发光如星, 直到永永远远
*CELEBRATION 欢庆 * OUR RESPONSE: God wants us to write down the ending. 我们的回应 : 神要我们把结局写下来 PRE-COMMITMENT 预先承诺 : LORD JESUS, I BELIEVE, HELP MY UNBELIEF. 主耶稣, 我相信, 请帮助我的不信 HERE AM I, LORD, SEND ME! 主啊, 我在这里, 差遣我!