經文
35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, he asked, "How is it that the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David?36 David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: "'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet." '
37 David himself calls him 'Lord.' How then can he be his son?" The large crowd listened to him with delight.
38 As he taught, Jesus said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the marketplaces,
39 and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.
40 They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely."
41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts.
42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.
43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.
44 They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything--all she had to live on."
35耶穌在殿裡教訓人，就問他們說：文士怎麼說基督是大衛的子孫呢﹖
36大衛被聖靈感動，說：主對我主說，你坐在我的右邊，等我使你仇敵作你的腳凳。
37大衛既自己稱他為主，他怎麼又是大衛的子孫呢﹖ 眾人都喜歡聽他。
38耶穌在教訓之間，說：你們要防備文士；他們好穿長衣遊行，喜愛人在街市上問他們的安，
39又喜愛會堂裡的高位，筵席上的首座。
40他們侵吞寡婦的家產，假意做很長的禱告。這些人要受更重的刑罰！
41耶穌對銀庫坐著，看眾人怎樣投錢入庫。有好些財主往裡投了若干的錢。
42有一個窮寡婦來，往裡投了兩個小錢，就是一個大錢。
43耶穌叫門徒來，說：我實在告訴你們，這窮寡婦投入庫裡的，比眾人所投的更多。
44因為，他們都是自己有餘，拿出來投在裡頭；但這寡婦是自己不足，把他一切養生的都投上了。
單字片語
- delight: 高興
- flowing robes: 長袍
- be greeted in: 被迎接
- synagogues: 猶太教堂
- banquets：宴會
- devour: 吞沒
- punished: 懲罰
- severely: 嚴重地
- treasury: 財庫
- wealth: 財富
Reflection
Beware False Teachers! (12:35~40)
We all know that just because a teacher sounds good does not mean that they know what they are talking about. But sometimes, because their words are long and sound professional, or because they have a position and title, we automatically accept what they teach as true and accurate. Certainly, there are plenty of good teachers out there who are intelligent men and women of integrity. However, there are also teachers who are not; they abuse their position and title and teach what they think will make themselves look good. As Jesus teaches the crowds, He warns them about such hypocrites. May God give you a discerning heart and a sharp mind so you will not be fooled by false teachers!- Do you study God’s Word privately, or do you merely believe whatever is taught to you? Be actively engaged with God’s Word when you listen to sermons and participate in Bible studies.
單字片語
- accurate: 準確的
- abuse: 濫用
- discerning: 有辨別能力的
- sharp mind: 敏銳的頭腦
- merely: 只不過
- sermons: 講道
Everything You Have (12:41~44)
God does not need our money; He created everything. He does not need our time; He is eternal. He asks us to give because it reveals to us, and demonstrates to others, the true condition of our hearts. It also stretches our faith. When we give out of our wealth, we give because we can afford to do so. When we give out of our poverty, we give because there is an implicit trust in God’s providence and an acknowledgement that all that is ours is truly His. This is the right attitude to have in our offerings. In wealth or in poverty, may we always give the best that we have with a grateful and cheerful heart.- God is able to create anything out of nothing, so clearly, He is not out to count pennies. When you bring everything you have to Him, God can use it for His glory. Pray and watch Him work.
單字片語
- afford: 擔負得起費用
- implicit: 隱含的
- acknowledgement: 承認
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