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1. 口2. 機會分享: 使徒行傳8:31-35, 經文:
2. 他說、沒有人指教我、怎能明白呢。於是請腓利上車、與他同坐。
3. 他所念的那段經、說、『他像羊被牽到宰殺之地、又像羊羔在剪毛的人手下無聲、他也是這樣不開口。
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他卑微的時候、人不按公義審判他．〔原文作他的審判被奪去〕誰能述說他的世代、因為他的生命從地上奪去。』太監對腓利說、請問、先知說這話、是指著誰、是指著自己呢、是指著別人呢。腓利就開口從這經上起、對他傳講耶穌。
解經: Acts 8:31-35
靠近馬車聽到太監讀 書，腓利就問他明白他所讀的嗎？ 一開始，聲音聽來是沒有禮貌的，向一位社會高級分子, 有能力、財富和文學能力的人發問，但是這位太監的回應沒一點點生氣，而且表示希望有人領導他，並且邀請腓利上來馬車上同坐，腓利就有機會與太監分享福音。
3. 使改觀之門打開:
使徒Acts 8:36-40，二人正往前走、到了有水的地方．太監說、看哪、這裡有水、我受洗有甚麼妨礙呢。〔有古卷在此有若是一心相信〕
〔腓利說你可以，他回答說我信耶穌基督是 神的兒子〕
於是吩咐車站住、腓利和太監二人同下水裡去、腓利就給他施洗。
從水裡上來、主的靈把腓利提了去、太監也不再見他了、就歡歡喜喜的走路。後來有人在亞鎖都遇見腓利、他走遍那地方、在各城宣傳福音、直到該撒利亞。
解經: 使徒8:36-40,
猶如上帝安排太監與腓利在一起，有水的供應太監受洗和腓利的領導又是一個上帝安排的確據，還有太監的身體情況，太監的受浸供給他的改觀。當腓利隨從聖神的領導，這景與景的會和，腓利執行了下一步與太監的講道和太監的被呼召。對於腓利，是沒有猶豫做太監的浸洗禮，甚至若受阻礙把太監逐出上帝救他的門外。腓利指出救贖已括展到全人類了！太監受洗以後是何等快樂回家！他不只是喜樂的回到埃提阿伯，他在旅途中已加入了社區信仰之一員。
腓利和太監分享神的愛因為二人都順從上帝的引導和恩惠。那就是説，有時候我們要跟隨耶穌走，去伸展我們的手，或是對某人説出恩惠的話，或走出舒適的環境去傳福音。這段時間，我們可能經驗到使徒行傳所頌揚的見證。
想一想: 本週何處是神要領導您分享 福音的地方！
Richard P. Thompson 他是新約聖經的牧師，又是北西拿撒勒大學神學和宗教部的系主任 ， 他也是新約使徒解經的作者。
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4. 結論:
1) 一位順從的僕人: 使徒8:26-30
當聖靈引導腓利站在太監的馬車邊，您想腓利感覺如何呢？(雖是
確然無疑的畏懼，腓利順從了。)
2) 機會分享: 使徒8:30-36，
為何耶穌基督的故事對太監是
好消息呢？(雖是太監被會堂開除，但耶穌完成了彌賽亞的預言及歡迎
和接受每個人，甚至像太監那樣已
被逐出的人。)
3) 使改觀之門打開: 使徒8: 36-40，
腓利和埃提阿伯太監在沙漠地旅行。聖靈用以賽亞五十三章作腓利和埃提阿伯太監的開始對話，上帝的話使人改觀之門打開。腓利深深了解這個章節是耶穌要助他完成分享的好消息。重要的是，有信主的人要讀經，當聖靈要引領您傳福音時，您好可預備分享信仰。
禱告:
求神幫助我們對聖靈感覺靈敏。
上帝能賜於祂的百姓智慧和勇氣
去分享他們在基督裏的喜樂。
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2. An Opportunity to Share: Reading the Scriptures of Acts 8:31-35, "How can I," he said, "unless
someone explains it to me?" So he invited Philip to come up and sit
with him. The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: "He was
led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is
silent, so he did not open his mouth. In his humiliation he was deprived of
justice. Who can speak of his descendants? For his life was taken from the
earth." The eunuch asked Philip, "Tell me, please, who is the
prophet talking about, himself or someone else?"
Then Philip began with
that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.
Commentary: Acts 8:31-35 Being near the chariot and hearing the eunuch
reading prompted Philip to ask whether he understood what he read.
Initially, this sounds like an offensive question, especially from someone
who appeared out of nowhere, not to mention that he asked it of someone of
high social standing, who was powerful, wealthy, and literate. Yet the
eunuch’s response suggests no hint of offence. By expressing the hope that
someone would “lead the way” and then inviting Philip into the chariot, Philip
had opportunity to share the gospel.
3. An Opening for Transformation
Reading the Scripture
of Acts 8:36-40, As they traveled along the road, they came to
some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I
be baptized?" And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip
and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they
came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away,
and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. Philip,
however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all
the towns until he reached Caesarea.
Commentary: Acts 8:36-40
Just as God brought these two together, the
available water was another sign of God’s provision and guidance. Given the
eunuch’s physical condition, the baptism of the eunuch provided the
concluding sign of his transformation. Just as Philip followed divine leading that
orchestrated their meeting, he took the next logical steps with the eunuch,
who was ready to be immersed in all that the gospel meant and called for. For Philip, there was no hesitation to baptize
him, even if there were barriers that kept the eunuch outside the people of
God. By baptizing him, Philip indicated that salvation extends to all! The
eunuch’s response was joyful all the way home! Not only was he returning to
Ethiopia, he now continued on “the Way” as part of the community of faith.
Philip and the eunuch shared a divine moment
because both were open and obedient to God’s guidance and grace. Sometimes,
that means being willing to go where Jesus would go, to extend a hand, or
offer a word of grace to someone or in a situation outside our comfort zone
for spread the gospel. In such moments, we may experience the power of witness
that Acts itself proclaims.
Reflect:
Consider where God might be leading you to
share the gospel this week. by
Richard P. Thompson, he is professor of New
Testament and chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at
Northwest Nazarene University. He is also author of the Acts commentary for
the New Beacon Bible Commentary.
4. Conclusion:
1) An Obedient Servant:
Acts 8:26-30 How do you think
Philip felt when the Spirit told him to stand by the eunuch of chariot?
(Even though it was undoubtedly intimidating,
Philip obeyed.)
2) An Opportunity to Share:
Acts 8:30-36 Why would Jesus’ story have been good news to the
eunuch? (The eunuch worshiped
God even though he was excluded from the temple. Jesus fulfilled the
prophecy of a Messiah and welcomed and accepted everyone, even outcasts
like eunuchs.)
3) An
Opening for Transformation: 36-40 Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch were
traveling along a desert road. The Spirit used Isaiah 53 as the initial
connection between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. God’s Word
opened the door for the life-transforming encounter. Philip’s deep understanding
of Jesus’ fulfillment of this passage helped him share the good news. It is
essential for believers to study the Bible, so they are ready when the
Spirit guides them to share their faith with others.
Close in prayer,
Asking God to help us be sensitive to
the Spirit. May God grant His people wisdom and courage to share their joy
in Christ.
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“引導他人認識基督Leading Others to Christ” 10/19/19
