Lesson For The Week (Nov. 2)

The Parable of the lowest Seat at the Feast
筵席中末位的比喻

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Introduction導引
Who do you try to impress the most? What types of things do you do to impress this person?
你最想讓誰對你有深刻的印象？你會做哪類的事來讓這人對你有印象？
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Vocabulary字彙 (沒按照順序)
wedding feast (n) 婚筵
blind (adj) 瞎眼的
embarrassed (adj) 使困窘
repay (v) 報答
humble (v) 謙卑
recognition (n) 受讚賞
relative (n) 親戚
spotlight (n) 注目的中心
crippled (adj) 殘廢的
status (n) 地位；身分
lame (adj) 瘸腿的

hinder (v) 妨礙；阻止

Selected reading 選讀經文:

Luke 14:7-14 路加福音14:7-14

(Good News 版)

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7 Jesus noticed how some of the guests were choosing the best places, so he told this parable to all of them: 8 "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place. It could happen that someone more important than you has been invited, 9 and your host, who invited both of you, would have to come and say to you, "Let him have this place.' Then you would be embarrassed and have to sit in the lowest place. 10 Instead, when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that your host will come to you and say, "Come on up, my friend, to a better place.' This will bring you honor in the presence of all the other guests. 11 For those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great." 12 Then Jesus said to his host, "When you give a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your rich neighbors or they will invite you back, and in this way you will be paid for what you did. 13 When you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind; 14 and you will be blessed, because they are not able to pay you back. God will repay you on the day the good people rise from death."

Questions for Discussion 問題討論
1. Where was Jesus at this time? Why did he decide to teach this parable? (Luke 14:1, 7)

耶穌這時身在何處？為何祂決定要教導這個比喻？(路14:1, 7)

2. What did Jesus tell the people they should not do when they are invited to a wedding feast? Why? (Luke 14:8-9)

耶穌告訴眾人當他們被邀請到婚筵時，他們不應該做什麼？為什麼？(路14:8-9)

3. What did Jesus tell the guests to do instead? Why? (Luke 14:10)

耶穌告訴客人應該要做什麼？為什麼？(路14:10)

4. What was the main point Jesus was trying to make to the guests? (Luke 14:11)

耶穌要對客人們指出的重點是什麼？(路14:11)

5. Who did Jesus tell the host not to invite to a feast? Why? (Luke 14:12)

耶穌告訴主人不要邀請何種人到筵席中？為什麼？(路14:12)

6. What type of people should the host invite? Why? (Luke 14:13-14a)

主人應該邀請哪種人？為什麼？(路14:13-14a)

7. If they followed this teaching, where would their reward and recognition come from? (Luke 14:14b)

若他們遵守這個教導，他們將從何處得到報答及讚賞？(路14:14b)

8. What lesson about the Kingdom of heaven can we learn from this parable?

從這個比喻中我們可以學到什麼有關天國方面的功課？

9. Read Philippians 2:3-11 for the greatest example of humility.

請讀腓立比書2:3-11有關謙卑的最佳榜樣。

A time to reflect 回應
1. How important is it for you to be in the spotlight or to receive recognition from others?

對你而言，成為眾人注目的焦點或得到他人的讚賞有多重要？
2. Does your need for status or recognition ever hinder your relationships or your ability to serve others?

你對地位或褒獎的需要曾否攔阻你和別人的關係？或是你服事人的能力？

Past Lessons:
http://www.ortv.com/english/ebs_c/ebs_e.htm

Keven's Riddle Time (Oct.26)

What is put on a table,

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But never eaten?

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Lesson For The Week (Oct. 26)

The Rich Man and Lazarus
財主和拉撒路

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Introduction導引
If you were a poor beggar where would you choose to do your begging? Why?
若你是可憐的乞丐，你會選擇在何處行乞？為什麼？
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Vocabulary字彙 (沒按照順序)
luxury (n) 奢侈
prophet (n) 先知
sores (n) 瘡
rise from death (phr) 從死裡復活
lick (v) 舔
convince (v) 說服
Hades (n) 地獄
qualified (adj) 合格
take pity on someone (phr) 可憐某人
sufficient (adj) 足夠的
pit (n) 深淵；地獄
circumstance (n) 情形；景況

Selected reading 選讀經文:

Luke 16:19-31 路加福音16:19-31

(Good News 版)

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19 "There was once a rich man who dressed in the most expensive clothes and lived in great luxury every day. 20 There was also a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who used to be brought to the rich man's door, 21 hoping to eat the bits of food that fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs would come and lick his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to sit beside Abraham at the feast in heaven. The rich man died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, where he was in great pain, he looked up and saw Abraham, far away, with Lazarus at his side. 24 So he called out, "Father Abraham! Take pity on me, and send Lazarus to dip his finger in some water and cool off my tongue, because I am in great pain in this fire!' 25 But Abraham said, "Remember, my son, that in your lifetime you were given all the good things, while Lazarus got all the bad things. But now he is enjoying himself here, while you are in pain. 26 Besides all that, there is a deep pit lying between us, so that those who want to cross over from here to you cannot do so, nor can anyone cross over to us from where you are.' 27 The rich man said, "Then I beg you, father Abraham, send Lazarus to my father's house, 28 where I have five brothers. Let him go and warn them so that they, at least, will not come to this place of pain.' 29 Abraham said, "Your brothers have Moses and the prophets to warn them; your brothers should listen to what they say.' 30 The rich man answered, "That is not enough, father Abraham! But if someone were to rise from death and go to them, then they would turn from their sins.' 31 But Abraham said, "If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone were to rise from death.'0

Questions for Discussion 問題討論
1. Describe the rich man’s life on earth. How does his life compare to Lazarus? (Luke 16:19-21)

描述財主在世上的生活情形。他的生活和拉撒路相比之下如何？(路16:19-21)

2. What happened to the two men after they died? (Luke 16:22-25)

這兩人死了之後結局怎樣？(路16:22-25)

3. What did the rich man want Lazarus to do for him? Could Lazarus help the rich man? Why or why not? (Luke 16:24-26)

財主要拉撒路為他做什麼事情？拉撒路能夠幫助財主嗎？為什麼能或為什麼不能？(路16:24-26)

4. What did the rich man want Abraham to do for his family? Did he himself have a warning about what would happen after he died? (Luke 16:27-29)

財主要求亞伯拉罕為他的家人做什麼？他本人是否曾被警告有關死後將會發生的事？(路16:27-29)

5. What final request did the rich man make of Abraham? What was Abraham’s answer? (Luke 16:29-31)

財主向亞伯拉罕最後的請求是什麼？亞伯拉罕如何回答他？(路16:29-31)

6. What relationship do you think there is between verse 13 and this parable?

你想這個比喻和第13節的經文有什麼關聯？

7. Why do you think Lazarus was qualified to enter heaven while the rich man was not? (II Corinthians 5:10)

你想為什麼拉撒路有資格進入天堂而財主不能？(林後5:10)

A time to reflect 回應
1. How much does your knowledge of heaven and hell affect your life now?

天堂和地獄的知識對你目前的生活有多少影響？

2. Do you think you’ve been given sufficient warning about the circumstances you will face after death?

對於死後將會面對的景況你想你得到足夠的警告了嗎？

Past Lessons:
http://www.ortv.com/english/ebs_c/ebs_e.htm

Lesson For The Week (Oct. 19)

The Parable of the Shrewd Manager
不義管家的比喻

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Introduction導引
Have you ever felt like someone was taking advantage of you or using you? How did you feel? What did you do?
你曾否覺得被人占了便宜或被人利用？你的感受如何？你的反應又是如何？

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Vocabulary字彙 (沒按照順序)
account (n) 帳戶
dishonest (adj) 不誠實的
dismiss (v) 解雇
shrewd (adj) 精明的
ditches (n) 排水溝
affairs (n) 事務
ashamed (adj) 感到羞恥
eternal (adj) 永恆的
in debt (phr) 負債
slave (n) 奴僕
barrels (n) 大桶
despise (v) 輕蔑

Selected reading 選讀經文:

Luke 16:1-15 路加福音16:1-15

(Good News 版)

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1 Jesus said to his disciples, "There was once a rich man who had a servant who managed his property. The rich man was told that the manager was wasting his master's money, 2 so he called him in and said, "What is this I hear about you? Turn in a complete account of your handling of my property, because you cannot be my manager any longer.' 3 The servant said to himself, "My master is going to dismiss me from my job. What shall I do? I am not strong enough to dig ditches, and I am ashamed to beg. 4 Now I know what I will do! Then when my job is gone, I shall have friends who will welcome me in their homes.' 5 So he called in all the people who were in debt to his master. He asked the first one, "How much do you owe my master?' 6 "One hundred barrels of olive oil,' he answered. "Here is your account,' the manager told him; "sit down and write fifty.' 7 Then he asked another one, "And you, how much do you owe?' "A thousand bushels of wheat,' he answered. "Here is your account,' the manager told him; "write eight hundred.' 8 As a result the master of this dishonest manager praised him for doing such a shrewd thing; because the people of this world are much more shrewd in handling their affairs than the people who belong to the light." 9 And Jesus went on to say, "And so I tell you: make friends for yourselves with worldly wealth, so that when it gives out, you will be welcomed in the eternal home. 10 Whoever is faithful in small matters will be faithful in large ones; whoever is dishonest in small matters will be dishonest in large ones. 11 If, then, you have not been faithful in handling worldly wealth, how can you be trusted with true wealth? 12 And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to someone else, who will give you what belongs to you? 13 "No servant can be the slave of two masters; such a slave will hate one and love the other or will be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." 14 When the Pharisees heard all this, they made fun of Jesus, because they loved money. 15 Jesus said to them, "You are the ones who make yourselves look right in other people's sight, but God knows your hearts. For the things that are considered of great value by people are worth nothing in God's sight.0

Questions for Discussion 問題討論
1. Besides Jesus’ disciples, who heard Jesus teach this parable? (Luke 16:14)
除了耶穌的門徒之外，還有誰聽到耶穌教導這個比喻？(路16:14)

2. Why did the master plan on dismissing his manager? (Luke 16:1)
為什麼主人打算把他的管家解雇？(路16:1)

3. When the manager heard that he was to be dismissed, what did he do? (Luke 16:4-7)
當管家聽到他將被解雇時，他做了什麼事？(路16:4-7)

4. Why did the master praise the manager? (Luke 16:8)
主人為何要稱讚管家的作法？ (路16:8)

5. What point was Jesus trying to make?? (Luke 16:9) Do verses 10-12 help you understand this point better?
耶穌所要指出的要點是什麼？(路16:9) 10-12經文中是否幫助你更明白這個要點？

6. What is the problem with trying to serve two masters? (Luke 16:13)
想要同時服事兩個主人的問題在哪裡？(路16:13)

7. How were the Pharisees deceiving people? (Luke 16:14)

法利賽人如何欺騙人？(路16:14)

8. How did Jesus want the Pharisees to change? (Luke 16:15)

耶穌要法利賽人如何改變？(路16:15)

A time to reflect 回應
1. Have you been faithful with the small things the master has given you? Money, resources, talent?

你是否在主人給你的小事上忠心？在金錢上、資源上、才幹上是否都忠心？
2. Are you a slave to money, or have you made God master and Lord?

你是否為金錢的奴隸，還是你已讓上帝掌管你，作你的主？

Past Lessons:
http://www.ortv.com/english/ebs_c/ebs_e.htm

Keven's Riddle Time (Oct.12)

The land is white,

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The sea is black.

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It will take a good scholar,

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To ridle me that.

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Lesson For The Week (Oct. 12)

The Parable of the Lost Son
浪子的比喻

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Introduction導引
When you were a little child, did you eve run away from home? Where did you go? What made you return home?
你小時是否曾經逃家？你到哪裡去？是什麼事使你回家？

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Vocabulary字彙 (沒按照順序)
property (n) 財產
come to one’s senses (phr) 醒悟過來
reckless (adj) 不顧一切的
starve (v) 餓死
severe (adj) 嚴厲的
pity (v) 憐憫
famine (n) 飢荒
prize calf (n) 肥牛犢
citizens (n) 居民
safe and sound (phr) 安然無恙
bean pods (n) 豆莢

prostitutes (n) 娼妓

Selected reading 選讀經文:

Luke 15:11-32 路加福音15: 11-32

(Good News 版)

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11 Jesus went on to say, "There was once a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to him, "Father, give me my share of the property now.' So the man divided his property between his two sons. 13 After a few days the younger son sold his part of the property and left home with the money. He went to a country far away, where he wasted his money in reckless living. 14 He spent everything he had. Then a severe famine spread over that country, and he was left without a thing. 15 So he went to work for one of the citizens of that country, who sent him out to his farm to take care of the pigs. 16 He wished he could fill himself with the bean pods the pigs ate, but no one gave him anything to eat. 17 At last he came to his senses and said, "All my father's hired workers have more than they can eat, and here I am about to starve! 18 I will get up and go to my father and say, "Father, I have sinned against God and against you. 19 I am no longer fit to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired workers." ' 20 So he got up and started back to his father.

"He was still a long way from home when his father saw him; his heart was filled with pity, and he ran, threw his arms around his son, and kissed him. 21 "Father,' the son said, "I have sinned against God and against you. I am no longer fit to be called your son.' 22 But the father called to his servants. "Hurry!' he said. "Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and shoes on his feet. 23 Then go and get the prize calf and kill it, and let us celebrate with a feast! 24 For this son of mine was dead, but now he is alive; he was lost, but now he has been found.' And so the feasting began. 25 "In the meantime the older son was out in the field. On his way back, when he came close to the house, he heard the music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him, "What's going on?' 27 "Your brother has come back home,' the servant answered, "and your father has killed the prize calf, because he got him back safe and sound.' 28 The older brother was so angry that he would not go into the house; so his father came out and begged him to come in. 29 But he spoke back to his father, "Look, all these years I have worked for you like a slave, and I have never disobeyed your orders. What have you given me? Not even a goat for me to have a feast with my friends! 30 But this son of yours wasted all your property on prostitutes, and when he comes back home, you kill the prize calf for him!' 31 "My son,' the father answered, "you are always here with me, and everything I have is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and be happy, because your brother was dead, but now he is alive; he was lost, but now he has been found.' " 0

Questions for Discussion 問題討論
1. What does the younger son ask from his father? What does he do with it after a few days? (Luke 15:11-14)

小兒子向他的父親要求什麼？過了不久，他拿著所得到的做了什麼？(路15:11-14)

2. Why do you think the younger son asked for his inheritance early? Why do you think he wanted to leave home?

你想為何小兒子要提早繼承他的財產？他為何要離家？

3. Describe the stages the lost son goes through. What makes him come to his senses? (Luke 15:13-17)

描述浪子所歷經的階段，是什麼事使他醒悟過來？(路15:13-17)

4. With what kind of attitude does the son approach the father? (Luke 15:18-20a)
浪子是以何種態度來就近他的父親？ (路15:18-20a)

5. How does the father react when he sees his son? (Luke 15:20b-24)

父親見到他的兒子時反應如何？(路15:20b-24)

6. Does the elder son share his father’s excitement? Why or why not? (Luke 15:25-30)

大兒子是否也分享了父親的興奮之情？為什麼？(路15:25-30)

7. What reasons does the father give to the elder son for his actions? Do you think the father loved both sons equally? How do you know? (Luke 15:28-30)

父親為他的行動給大兒子一個什麼樣的理由？你想父親是否對兩個兒子有一樣的愛？你怎麼知道？(路15:28-30)

8. What does Jesus want to teach the Pharisees and teachers of the law through this parable? (Luke 15:2, 25-31)

耶穌透過這個比喻教導法利賽人和律法師什麼事？(路15:2, 25-31)

9. What do you think this parable teaches us about sin, repentance and the Father’s love?

你想這個比喻如何教導我們有關罪、悔改和父神的愛？

A time to reflect 回應
1. Who are you most like in this parable? The rebellious younger son or the quiet, resentful elder son?

在這個比喻中你最像哪一位？是那位悖逆的小兒子或是那位安靜但卻懷有憤恨的大兒子？
2. Where are you now on your spiritual journey? At home, but unhappy? In a far away land? On your way home? Just arrived and celebrating?

在你屬靈的旅程中，目前你是處在何種狀況？在家，但是卻不快樂？或在遙遠的他鄉？還是正在回家的路上？還是剛到家正在慶祝中？

Past Lessons:
http://www.ortv.com/english/ebs_c/ebs_e.htm

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