經文：路 2:51-52; 弗 4:11-16; 腓 3:12-14; 提後4:13
Scripture:
Luke 2:51-52; Ephesians 4:11-16; Philippians 3:12-14; 2 Timothy 4:13
背誦經文：路 2:52 耶穌的智慧和身量（註：或作：“年紀”），並 神和人喜愛他的心，都一齊增長。
Memory Verse: Luke 2:52
Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and
men.
回應詩歌：H278但願耶穌的美麗從我顯現 Let the Beauty of Jesus Be
Seen in Me
陳明
信息綱要：
Outline:
Growing up is God’s will for His children
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羅 12:2 不要效法這個世界，只要心意更新而變化，叫你們察驗何為 神的善良、純全、可喜悅的旨意。
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And
do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of
God. (Romans 12:2)
Jesus is
our example regarding growing up
聖經中關於 .
The
scriptural record of Jesus between the ages 12 and 30
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(路 2:51)
Obedience (Luke 2:51)
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(路 4:16)
As His custom (Luke 4:16)
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(Luke 2:52)
Four areas of wholesome growth
o 智慧
Wisdom
o 身量
Stature
o 神喜愛他的心
God’s favor
o 人喜愛他的心
Men’s favor
Not only
to grow from bad to good, but from good to better
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保羅個人的榜樣 (腓 3:12-14；提後4:13)
Paul’s personal example (Phil 3:12-14; 2 Timothy 4:13)
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保羅對提摩太的勸勉 (提前4:12 -15)
Paul’s exhortation for Timothy (1 Timothy 4:12-15)
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在我們個人的身上，但願耶穌的美麗從我顯現， 。
As for us individuals, we hope the beauty of Jesus be seen in
me, in all areas of life
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在團體的方面，盼望教會越來越成熟， (弗 4:11-16)
Corporately, we hope the church will grow to maturity, to the
measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-16)