如下是宣讀經文: 念這書上預言的和那些聽見又遵守其中所記載的, 都是有福的 啟示錄1:17-18 我一看見,就仆倒在他腳前,像死了一樣。 他用右手按著我, 說:不要懼怕!我是首先的, 我是末後的,又是那存活的; 我曾死過,現在又活了,直活到永永遠遠; 並且拿著死亡和陰間的鑰匙。 Psalm 145:10-17 MSG Creation and creatures applaud you, GOD; your holy people bless you. They talk about the glories of your rule, they exclaim over your splendor, Letting the world know of your power for good, the lavish splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is a kingdom eternal; you never get voted out of office. GOD always does what he says, and is gracious in everything he does. GOD gives a hand to those down on their luck, gives a fresh start to those ready to quit. All eyes are on you, expectant; you give them their meals on time. Generous to a fault, you lavish your favor on all creatures. Everything GOD does is right— the trademark on all his works is love. 報告事項: 7/5“愛尼泊爾”義賣活動12點至5點。教會主堂。歡迎提 供義賣物品及邀請朋友們來參加活動。On July 5 at EN church office we have a fund raising for Nepal from 12:00noon to 5pm. 7/5(六)敬拜之夜七點開始。On July5 we have our English worship night at 7pm at the church 7/20教會週年慶,歡迎大家邀請親朋好友一同來參加。On July 20 we will be celebrating our 5th year Church anniversary, invite your friends to join and celebrate with us “認識聖經的八堂課”讀書會 方式:我們將以一個月一次的進度完成本書的學習及討論。學員在課前必 須完成每章閱讀及回答問題。 作者:本書是教會一代宗師斯托得(John Stott)的精心傑作。他不僅是英 國名牧,也是著作等身的神學家及作家。 對象:本課程針對剛決志的基督徒和多年的基督徒。慕道友也歡迎。 目的:呈現聖經的背景,以便我們能掌握耶穌豐盛的榮耀,也能與人分享, 帶門徒。 日期:7/26,8/23,9/20,10/18,11/22(週六2:30-5:30) 內容: 聖經的寫作目的/聖經地理環境/ 舊約聖經的故事/新約聖經的故事/ 聖經的信息/聖經的權威/聖經的解釋/聖經的運用 歡迎大家報名參加 8/2 週六,一日屬靈家庭郊遊: 游泳、溫泉、步道、籃球、山土產 歡迎闔家參與 請早報名 8/2 Church hiking day: swimming, hot spring, trail, etc. 序慈姊妹可以開鍵盤課,節奏課,打擊課等等,有需要的 人請留下資訊。”英文:Xu Ci in our Church could offer classes for keyboard, rhythm, and percussion. Leave your contact info if interested. 下週日中午12:30中文組長月會。 羅馬書12章 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。 3 我憑著所賜 我的恩對你們各人說:不要看自己過於所當看的;要照 著神所分給各人信心的大小,看得合乎中道。 4 正如我 們一個身子上有好些肢體,肢體也不都是一樣的用處。 5 我們這許多人,在基督裏成為一身,互相聯絡作肢體, 也是如此。 6 按我們所得的恩賜,各有不同。或說預 言,就當照著信心的程度說預言; 7 或作執事,就當 專一執事;或作教導的,就當專一教導; 8 或作勸化 的,就當專一勸化;施捨的,就當誠實;治理的,就當 殷勤;憐憫人的,就當甘心。 Romans 12:2-8 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.3 For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. 4 For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; 7 if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; 8 or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 超我 THE SUPER SELF 可能的你The true and fake you: 1.身體的你Your body 2.肉體/血氣的你Your flesh 3.別人眼中的你You as in others’ eyes 4.超我The super self 5.新生的你The new you 6.你感受的自己Your perceived self 超我The super self 每個人心中都有超人的形象、夢想,或幻想 Everyone has a superman in his heart. “超我”就是對自我形象所設定的目標,努力讓自 己成為某種人。Super self is the goal you set for self image, someone you tried to be. 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。 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. 神的旨意是什麼呢 What is God ' s will? 首先就是要我們看自己看得合乎中道。 First is to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. 3 我憑著所賜我的恩對你們各人說: 不要看自己過於所當看的, 要照著神所分給各人信心的大小,看得合乎中道 For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. 假超人來自The fake super self comes from: 社會化、父母的期望、社會的期望、道德的理想、 羨慕他人,邪靈魔鬼,甚至來自於宗教的律法… Socialization, parents' expectation, social expectation, moral ideal, admiring others…etc. 超我的問題在於對自我形象設定了錯誤的目標The problem with Super self is we set the wrong goal for self image. 宗教的假超人Religious super self:不是聖經的形 象,不是聖靈的感動,而是自己的印象,或是普遍 宗教的印象 Not from God/Bible, but from religion 越不真實的超我,越活得辛苦,越不喜歡自己,容 易自責,容易受挫,The more unrealistic your super ego is, the harder to live your life, to like yourself, and easier to condemn yourself, and feel frustrated. 4 正如我們一個身子上有好些肢體,肢體也不都是一 樣的用處。For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, 看自己要用耶穌的身體做參考座標, 不是以自我為座標,或是世界為座標。 Jesus' body is our reference frame, not the world nor self. 什麽是真超人What is the real superman? 就是神對我們每個人的夢想! Your true superman is God's dream for you! 耶穌就是我們的真超人! Jesus is your true self! 腓立比1:21 因我活著就是基督,我死了就有益處。 Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 5 我們這許多人,在基督裏成為一身,互相聯絡作肢 體,也是如此。so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 認同於基督,認同於大我。 Identify with Christ, with the big self. 6 按我們所得的恩賜,各有不同。或說預言,就當 照著信心的程度說預言; 7 或作執事,就當專一執事; 或作教導的,就當專一教導;8 或作勸化的,就當專 一勸化;施捨的,就當誠實;治理的,就當殷勤;憐 憫人的,就當甘心。Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 真實的超我不是靠自己達成高尚的道德目標,而是信 靠聖靈的力量,遵從聖經的法則,與教會眾聖徒一同 活出基督。The super self is not attained by your own work to achieve noble moral standards, but to simply put your trust in the power of the Holy Spirit, the guidance of the Bible, and together with the saints/Church to live out Christ. 應用問題Application questions 1.你要如何才能活出真實的超我? How can you achieve the true super self? 2.你是否有看到心中錯誤的超我?奉主的名,從這錯 誤的目標中釋放出來! Have you seen the wrong super ego in you? May the Lord set you free from it! 3.你今天學到什麼? What have you learned today? 4.你是否有什麼疑問?我們可以如何為你禱告 Do you have any questions? How could we pray for you?