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【小基督大世界】沒有受難,就沒有復活!

 

今年大溫哥華地區的冬天似乎異常的暖和,印象中只有去年的十一月下過一場雪,就沒再下過雪了,而且在二月中,有些花似乎早早就準備好,蓄勢待放了。果真,不到三月,就陸陸續續看到花朵綻放,今年的櫻花樹更是在三月上旬,就滿樹開花,美不勝收!

BigWorld每年到春天,在北美大家最期盼的節日就是「復活節」。在加拿大,許多人快樂地期待 Easter Day(復活節),甚至是 Good Friday(受難節)的到來,因為可以有連續四天的假期。但是在慶祝「受難」、「復活」節的同時,又有多少人知道或紀念這兩個假期的來源,及背後真正的意義呢?

神照著自己的形象「造人」,本著祂愛的本性「愛人」,因著祂的公義「管教人」,藉著祂的仁慈、憐憫「護理、安慰人」。神給人最大的禮物,對人類最大的愛的表現,就是在兩千多年前來到世上來,成為人的樣式,取名叫「耶穌」,在世上活了三十三年半,目的是「犧牲自己,以拯救世人」!

但是,如果名叫「耶穌」的那個人,因為他偉大的理念為我們(普世的人)死了,而且故事僅到此為止的話,那他的死,對我們有什麼意義呢?充其量不過是又一個「特別」值得「被人欽佩」的偉大人物,因他為所愛的人﹐或所堅持的理念﹐或信仰壯烈犧牲而已。

不只是耶穌,在歷世歷代,也耳聞有這樣的壯士豪傑啊,如同南宋時期的文天祥,他為自己所效忠的朝廷寧死不屈,還留下:「人生自古誰無死,留取丹心照汗青」的千古名言!但是深深思考,耶穌為「我們」死的目的,到底是為了什麼?耶穌獻上祂火紅炙熱的心(丹心)只是為了光照千秋,在史書上被留名紀念(照汗青)而已嗎?

自從耶穌死後,距今雖已有近兩千年,人們還是繼續紀念耶穌的死,的確是達到「照汗青」,史冊留名的目的。而且這樣的紀念,不是只在一家或一國,卻是跨國際性的呢!只不過人們不只在紀念耶穌的死,三天後,也紀念耶穌的「復活」!耶穌從死裡復活,是那些拋頭顱灑熱血的壯士們做不到的!

耶穌被釘死在十字架上,三天後從死裡復活,這是千真萬確歷史的事件。如同文天祥為國捐軀一事被記載下來一般,耶穌的事蹟也被小心謹慎地收錄在「聖經」,這本被保存最完整,全世界發行量最大的「史冊裡」。

那些當初跟隨耶穌的人,在耶穌被捕後,都逃逸無蹤,只剩使徒約翰在十字架底下等候,他清楚地目睹了耶穌在十字架上發生的事,事後也詳實地記載了所發生的細節。至於那些膽小,怕被牽連的門徒們,在耶穌死後短短的幾星期內,為何一個個好像脫胎換骨般,勇敢了起來呢?原來,他們最初雖然因為膽小怕死,棄耶穌於不顧,逃匿躲藏起來,沒有親自目睹耶穌的「受難」,三天之後卻目睹了耶穌的復活!他們不僅目睹了耶穌從死裡復活的身體,在耶穌復活後的四十天裡,還數次與祂有近距離的接觸,繼續接受祂的教導。

耶穌在向他們顯現四十天後,在眾目睽睽下升天不見了(這事被詳實地記載在聖經的四福音書裡),但十天後,照祂被釘十字架前的應許,降下聖靈,澆灌在願意相信祂的人的身上。從此,祂的信徒們(相信或目睹耶穌的「所是」及「所為」的人)不僅變得不膽怯怕死了,還冒著生命的危險,到處傳講耶穌在世時對他們的教導,也開始為耶穌做見證,見證耶穌的受死及死裡復活的事實,及他們自己從聖靈領受能力,得到神的恩賜後,所行出來的事蹟。

聖經舊約的律法書裡說到人犯罪的話,「要以命償命,以眼還眼,以牙還牙,以手還手,以腳還腳。」(申命記十九章21節)耶穌受死的目的,是要以命還命,以祂完全的生命(沒有犯過罪的生命),來換取我們這有瑕疵會犯罪的生命,目的是要為我們贖罪,藉由祂的代贖,我們「被算為無罪」,給我們一個重新開始的機會。耶穌降世,是為了要助我們成全律法的要求!

聖經約翰福音記載:「神愛世人,甚至將祂的獨生子賜給他們,叫一切信祂的不致滅亡,反得永生」(約翰福音三章十六節)。聖經記載這些事,是要叫我們知道相信耶穌的人,會因為耶穌代贖的緣故,生命被轉換,而有永恆的生命!耶穌的受難,是為我們贖罪,耶穌的從死裡復活,是要宣告祂已戰勝死亡!我們相信祂的人,就算是死了,也必定會復活,而且這復活的身體,將如同耶穌死而復活的身體般,耶穌已事先向我們顯明了!

不僅如此,相信耶穌為我們的救主,投靠祂的人有福了!「因為這應許(聖靈)是給你們,和你們的兒女,並一切在遠方的人,就是主我們 神所召來的」(使徒行傳二章39節)祂不僅應許將「聖靈」賜給親眼目睹祂在世時,願意接受祂的救恩的人,也應許給我們現代願意接受這救恩的人!而且藉由聖靈(就是神的靈,也是耶穌基督的靈)內住在我們裡面,我們時時與神同在,時時接受祂的光照、引導與護理!接受造物主的看顧與引導,使我們不致走叉路,這是何等安全穩妥的事!

一年一度紀念耶穌的受難和復活的日子又要到了,盼望即將到來的節日帶給我們的,不只是連續的假日﹐讓我們可以好好安排休假旅遊而已。沒有耶穌的受難,就沒有復活;沒有復活,我們就只有今生的盼望,可是偏偏「我們一生的年日是七十歲,若是強壯可到八十歲;但其中所矜誇的,不過是勞苦愁煩,轉眼成空,我們便如飛而去。」(詩篇九十篇10節)

感謝神的憐憫與慈愛,藉著相信耶穌耶穌基督,而來到神面前的人,祂都能拯救到底,因為耶穌長遠活著,而且為我們代求!(希伯來書七章25節)。

願這大地復甦,從嚴冬轉為鳥語花香,百花綻放之際,我們都能深思「受難」與「復活」的真義!

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

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。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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