讓主居首位(19) 在資源的運用上(1) -『機會

That He May Have the First Place (19) - The Utilization of Resources(1) - Opportunities

經文:林前 2:9;羅 8:32;腓 3:7 - 83:13 - 14 4:15b;腓 4:13;林後12:9 - 10;羅 8:37;腓1:20b - 21a;林後2:14

Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 2:9; Romans 8:32; Philippians 3:7-8, 3:13-14; Ephesians 4:15b; Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Romans 8:37; Philippians 1:20b-21a; 2 Corinthians 2:14

 背誦經文 15你們要謹慎行事,不要像愚昧人,當像智慧人。16 要愛惜光陰,因為現今的世代邪惡。17 不要作糊塗人,要明白主的旨意如何( 5:15 - 17)

Memory Verse: 15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. (Ephesians 5:15-17)

 

1.          真知道『神的上好就是       

1. Truly know that the utmost of God is               

            -「É神為愛祂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(林前 2:9) 

            -「...Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man.  The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.(1 Corinthians 2:9) 

-「神既不愛惜自己的兒子,為我們眾人捨了,豈不也把                       一同白白地賜給我們嗎?」( 8:32)

-「He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not                   also freely give us                   ? (Romans 8:32)

2.                   真看見『           是一切,又在一切之內』(西 3:11另譯)

2. Truly see that                  is all and in all(Colossians 3:11)

a. 得著清楚且最上好的標竿

a. Obtain the clear and utmost goal

                                                為至寶 ( 3:7 - 8) +「我只有一件事( 3:13 - 14)

      Excellence of the                                             ...                                            .

 (Philippians 3:7 - 8) +「but one thing I do(Philippians 3:13 - 14)

b. 積極地追求與不停地長進

b. Actively pursue and grow continuously

                    惜光陰(redeeming the time / making the most of every opportunity)

                    redeeming the time / making the most of every opportunity

                                 」長進,連於元首基督 ( 4:15b)

                    grow up                       into Him who is the head—Christ (Ephesians 4:15b)

  請參見【回饋問題】中其它幾個重要的「凡事

  Refer to feedback questionsÕs list of all things

3.                   真活出『不再是我、乃是           

3. Truly live out no longer I, but              

a.      靠主得勝

a. Triumph through Christ

-「我靠著                                 ,凡事都能做」( 4:13) + 恩典夠用 (林後12:9-10)

-「I can do all things through                                          (Philippians 4:13) + grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)

-「然而,靠著                             ,在這一切的事上已經得勝有餘了。( 8:37)

-「Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through                                      .(Romans 8:37)

b.     活出基督

b. Live out Christ

        -「É無論是生是死,總叫基督在我身上                       21 因我活著就是             É(1:20b - 21a)

        -「Éso now also Christ will be                        in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is                 É(Philippians 1:20b - 21a)

        -「 感謝 神!常率領我們                        誇勝,並藉著我們在              顯揚那因認識基督而有的香氣。(林後2:14)

       -「Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in                 , and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in                        .(2 Corinthians 2:14)

    回饋問題

    Feedback Questions

       1) 你是如何面對生活中大大小小的遭遇?真的是從『神所給的機會』這個角度來看待它們嗎?聽完這篇信息後,你最大的心得和最想改變的人生態度是什麼?

         1) How do you face the big and small encounters in life?  Have you truly viewed them from the lens of God given opportunities?  After hearing this message, what is your biggest reflection?  What attitude towards life do you most want to change?

       2) 信息裡提及其它幾個聖經中有關『凡事』的重要教導,請從下列10項中至少挑出一項來作為你未來兩週的操練-把它應用在生活中的每一個遭遇【或作:『機會』】裡,並與組員分享你的心得。請至少五位組員有簡短的分享 (1-2 minute)

       2) The message talked about several teachings in the Bible about all things.  From the 10 items below at least pick one to practice over the next two weeks - apply it to all the encounters in life or:『opportunities.  Share with your members your reflections.  Have short sharing from at least five members (1-2 minute).

1)凡事蒙 祂喜悅(西 1:10)

1)Fully pleasing Him(Colossians 1:10)

2)「使 祂可以在凡事上居首位(西 1:18)

2)In all things He may have the preeminence(Colossians 1:18)

3)要按著 神所賜的力量服事,叫 神在凡事上因耶穌基督得榮耀(彼前 4:11)

3)If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.(1 Peter 4:11)

4)要凡事察驗;善美的要持守É(帖前 5:21)

4)Test all things; hold fast what is goodÉ(1 Thessalonians 5:21)

5)凡事不怕敵人的驚嚇( 1:28)

5)Not in any way terrified by your adversaries(Philippians 1:28)

6)凡事都不可虧欠人( 13:8)

6)Owe no one anything(Romans 13:8)

7) 凡事都當造就人(林前 14:26)

7) Let all things be done for edification(1 Corinthians 14:26)

8) 我凡事給你們作榜樣É( 20:35)

8) In all things I gave you an exampleÉ(Acts 20:35, ASV)

9) 應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴 神。( 4:6)

9) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.(Philippians 4:6)

10)凡事謝恩(帖前 5:18)

10)In everything give thanks(1 Thessalonians 5:18)