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98英翻中 (約翰福音一章) GOD IS HERE! 上帝在這裡! 6/25/2025

98英翻中 (約翰福音一章)             GOD IS HERE!              上帝在這裡!                   6/25/2025

愛我們的天父上帝, 1976年, 是祢的旨意, 要我們來到美國, 孩子將家安定好後, 就申請神學院, 蒙恩准予入學, 後因種種原故未能入學, 是孩子未遵祢的旨意祈求, 祢知道我不夠資格加入祢的事工.  因孩子有驕傲的罪.  謝謝祢的啟示, 使我能以祢賜所學英文語言的才能, 將英文聖經, 逐一的翻成中文, 使14億的中國人能讀祢的聖言, 因此信靠祢.  奉主耶穌基督的名禱告.  阿們.

編輯者在達拉斯恩友堂共與主內兄弟姊妹, 同研討約翰福音三次.  深深領悟本書卷是一本啟示的聖經書卷, 其中包括七個 "我是" : 一.“我是生命的糧” · 二.“我是世界的光” · 三.“我是門” · 四.“我是好牧人” · 五.“我是復活,我是生命” · 六.“我是道路,真理,生命” · 七.“我是真葡萄樹”.  求主開我們的心門, 共同了解約翰福音的深奧.  同時約翰福音也容易淺顯, 就是小孩們也能在其中玩耍(註: 有聖經學者體會, 約翰福音的作者藉這卷福音書使讀的人 "認識祂"  故其含義深不可測, 就是博士也得費很多功夫研讀來    "認識祂" ; 但又很淺顯, 就是小孩童也可在其中嬉水.) 和七個神蹟 : 變水為酒、醫治大臣之子、畢士大池邊醫病、餵飽五千人、在水面行走、使瞎子重見、拉撒路從死裡復活. 

CHAPTER ONE    第一課                                                                                                                            John 1                     約翰福音一章                                                                                                                GOD IS HERE!      上帝在這裡! 

But will God indeed dwell on the earth?” asked Solomon as he dedicated the temple (1 Kings 8:27). A good question, indeed! God’s glory had dwelt in the tabernacle (Ex. 40:34), and in the temple (1 Kings 8:10–11), but that glory had departed from disobedient Israel (Ezek. 9:3; 10:4, 18; 11:22–23).                          但上帝真的會住在地上嗎?所羅門在奉獻聖殿時問道(列王紀上 8:27)。這的確是個好問題!上帝的榮耀曾居住在聖幕(出 40:34)和聖殿(列王紀上 8:10-11),但那榮耀離開了悖逆的以色列(結 9:3;10:4、18;11:22-23)。

        Then a marvelous thing happened: the glory of God came to His people again, in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ. The writers of the four gospels have given us “snapshots” of our Lord’s life on earth, for no complete biography could ever be written (John 21:25). Matthew wrote with his fellow Jews in mind and emphasized that Jesus of Nazareth had fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies. Mark wrote for the busy Romans. Whereas Matthew emphasized the King, Mark presented the Servant, ministering to needy people. Luke wrote his gospel for the Greeks and introduced them to the sympathetic Son of Man.                                                                                                                                                                      然後奇妙的事發生了:上帝的榮耀再次臨到祂的子民,藉著祂的兒子耶穌基督。四福音書的作者為我們提供了主在世生活的 “快照”,因為沒有完整的傳記可以寫出來(約翰福音 21:25)。馬太寫作時考慮到他的猶太同胞,並強調拿撒勒人耶穌應驗了舊約的預言。馬可福音是為忙碌的羅馬人所寫的。馬太強調君王,而馬可則展現僕人,服事有需要的人。路加寫福音書是為了希臘人,並把這位富有同情心的人子介紹給他們。

        But it was given to John, the beloved disciple, to write a book for both Jews and Gentiles, presenting Jesus as the Son of God. We know that John had Gentiles in mind as well as Jews, because he often “interpreted” Jewish words or customs for his readers (John 1:38, 41–42; 5:2; 9:7; 19:13, 17; 20:16). His emphasis to the Jews was that Jesus not only fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies, but He also fulfilled the types. Jesus is the Lamb of God (John 1:29) and the Ladder from heaven to earth (John 1:51; and see Gen. 28). He is the New Temple (John 2:19–21), and He gives a new birth (John 3:4ff.). He is the serpent lifted up (John 3:14) and the Bread of God that came down from heaven (John 6:35ff.).                                                                                                                                                                  但約翰,這位主所愛的門徒,卻被賦予寫一本既面向猶太人也面向外邦人的書卷,將耶穌介紹是上帝的兒子。我們知道約翰不僅考慮到猶太人,也考慮到外邦人,因為他經常為讀者「解釋」猶太人的話語或習俗(約翰福音 1:38、41-42;5:2;9:7;19:13、17;20:16)。他向猶太人強調,耶穌不只應驗了舊約的預言,也應驗了舊約的預表。耶穌是上帝的羔羊(約翰福音 1:29),是從天上到地上的梯子(約翰福音 1:51;參考創世記 28章)。祂是新聖殿(約翰福音 2:19-21),祂賜下新生(約翰福音 3:4 比照研讀)。祂是被舉起的銅蛇(約翰福音 3:14),是從天上降下來的上帝的糧。(約翰福音 6:35 比照研讀)。

         Whereas the first three Gospels major on describing events in the life of Christ, John emphasized the mean ing of these events. For example, all four gospels record the feeding of the five thousand, but only John records Jesus’ sermon on “The Bread of Life,” which followed that miracle when He interpreted it for the people.                                                                                                                                  前三本福音書主要描述基督生平的事件,而約翰則強調這些事件的意義。例如,四本福音書都記錄了五千人吃飽的事,但只有約翰記錄了耶穌關於「生命的糧」的講道,這講道是在神蹟之後,耶穌向人們解釋了這事。

        But there is one major theme that runs throughout John’s gospel: Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and if you commit yourself to Him, He will give you eternal life (John 20:31). In this first chapter, John recorded seven John 20:19–31 The Power of His Resurrection John 21 Transformed to Serve 313 316 names and titles of Jesus that identify Him as eternal God.                                                                                  但有一個主要主題貫穿約翰福音:耶穌基督是上帝的兒子,如果你把自己交託給祂,祂就會賜給你永生(約翰福音 20:31)。在第一章中,約翰記錄了耶穌的七個名字和稱號,表明祂是永恆的上帝。 

The Word (1:1–3, 14)                                                                                                                                道(1:1-3、14)                                                                                                                                      Much as our words reveal to others our hearts and minds, so Jesus Christ is God’s “Word” to reveal His heart and mind to us. “He that hath seen me hath seen the Father” (John 14:9). A word is composed of letters, and Jesus Christ is “Alpha and Omega” (Rev. 1:11), the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. According to Hebrews 1:1–3, Jesus Christ is God’s last Word to mankind, for He is the climax of divine revelation.                                                                                                                                    正如我們的言語向他人揭示我們的內心和思想,耶穌基督也是上帝的“道”,向我們揭示祂的心意。 「人看見了我,就是看見了父」(約翰福音 14:9)。一個字是由字母組成的,耶穌基督是「阿拉法和俄梅戛」(啟示錄 1:11),即希臘字母表的第一個和最後一個字母。根據希伯來書 1:1-3,耶穌基督是上帝對人類的最後話語,因為祂是神聖啟示的頂峰。

         Jesus Christ is the eternal Word (vv. 1–2). He existed in the beginning, not because He had a begin ning as a creature, but because He is eternal. He is God and He was with God. “Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58).                                                                                                                                           耶穌基督是永恆的道(1-2 節)。祂存在於太初,不是因為祂作為受造物有一個開始,而是因為祂是永恆的。祂是上帝,並且祂與上帝同在。 「還沒有亞伯拉罕之前,就有了我」(約翰福音 8:58)。

         Jesus Christ is the creative Word (v. 3). There is certainly a parallel between John 1:1 and Genesis 1:1, the “new creation” and the “old creation.” God created the worlds through His word: “And God said, ‘Let there be …’”/ “For he spake, and it was done; he com manded, and it stood fast” (Ps. 33:9). God created all things through Jesus Christ (Col. 1:16), which means that Jesus is not a created being. He is eternal God.                                                                                                                                         耶穌基督是創造的道(3 節)。約翰福音 1:1 和創世記 1:1 之間肯定存在著「新創造」和「舊創造」的對應關係。上帝藉著祂的話語創造了世界:「祂說:『要有…』」/「因為祂說有,就有;命立,就立」(詩篇 33:9)。上帝藉著耶穌基督創造了萬物(西 1:16),這意味著耶穌不是被造物。祂是永恆的上帝。

        The verb was made is perfect tense in the Greek, which means a “completed act.” Creation is finished. It is not a process still going on, even though God is certainly at work in His creation (John 5:17). Creation is not a process; it is a finished product.                                                                                      動詞「被造」在希臘文是完成時態,意思是「完成的行為」。創造已經完成了。它不是一個仍在進行的過程,儘管上帝確實在創造萬物(約翰福音 5:17)。創造不是一個過程;它是一個完成的產品。

         Christ is the incarnate Word (v. 14). He was not a phantom or a spirit when He ministered on earth, nor was His body a mere illusion. John and the other disciples each had a personal experience that convinced them of the reality of the body of Jesus (1 John 1:1–2). Even though John’s emphasis is the deity of Christ, he makes it clear that the Son of God came in the flesh and was subject to the sinless infirmities of human nature. In his gospel, John points out that Jesus was weary (John 4:6) and thirsty (John 4:7), He groaned within (John 11:33) and openly wept (John 11:35). On the cross, He thirsted (John 19:28), died (John 19:30), and bled (John 19:34). After His resurrection, He proved to Thomas and the other disciples that He still had a real body (John 20:24–29), howbeit, a glorified body.                        基督是道成肉身的道(第 14 節)。祂在地上事奉時,不是幽靈或靈,祂的身體也不是幻象。約翰和其他門徒都擁有親身經歷,使他們確信耶穌身體的實存性(約翰一書 1:1-2)。儘管約翰強調基督的神性,但他明確指出,祂是上帝的兒子 "道成肉身",承受人性中無罪的軟弱。約翰在福音書中指出,耶穌疲乏(約翰福音4:6)口渴(約翰福音4:7),祂心裡嘆息(約翰福音11:33),並且公開哭泣(約翰福音11:35)。在十字架上,祂口渴(約翰福音19:28),死亡(約翰福音19:30),流血(約翰福音19:34)。復活後,祂向多馬和其他門徒證明祂仍然擁有真實的身體(約翰福音20:24-29),然而,是榮耀的身體。 

         How was the “Word made flesh”? By the miracle of the Virgin Birth (Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:18–25; Luke 1:26–38). He took on Himself sinless human nature and identified with us in every aspect of life from birth to death. “The Word” was not an abstract concept of philosophy, but a real Person who could be seen, touched, and heard. Christianity is Christ, and Christ is God.                                                              「道成肉身」是如何實現的?藉著童貞女生子的神蹟(以賽亞書 7:14;馬太福音 1:18-25;路加福音 1:26-38)。祂取了無罪的人性,在人生的各個層面與我們同在,從生到死。 「道」並非抽象的哲學概念,而是一位看得見、摸得著、聽得見的真實存在(Reality)。基督教就是基督,基督就是上帝。

        The revelation of God’s glory is an important theme in the gospel. Jesus revealed God’s glory in His person, His works, and His words. John recorded seven wonderful signs (miracles) that openly declared the glory of God (John 2:11). The glory of the old covenant of law was a fading glory, but the glory of the new covenant in Christ is an increasing glory (see 2 Cor. 3). The law could reveal sin, but it could never remove sin. Jesus Christ came with fullness of grace and truth, and this fullness is available to all who will trust Him (John 1:16).                                                                                                                    上帝榮耀的啟示是福音的一個重要主題。耶穌在祂的位格、祂的作為和祂的話語中彰顯了上帝的榮耀。約翰記錄了七個奇妙的神蹟,公開宣告上帝的榮耀(約翰福音 2:11)。舊約律法的榮耀是漸漸廢去的榮耀,但在基督裡的新約榮耀卻是日漸增長的榮耀(參考 哥林多後書  第3章)。律法可以顯明罪,但永遠無法除去罪。耶穌基督帶著豐盛的恩典和真理而來,這豐盛的恩典和真理賜給所有信靠祂的人(約翰福音1:16)。

The Light (1:4–13)                                                                                                                                       光(1:4-13)                                                                                                                                               Life is a key theme in John’s gospel; it is used thirty-six times. What are the essentials for human life? There are at least four: light (if the sun went out, everything would die), air, water, and food. Jesus is all of these! He is the Light of life and the Light of the world (John 8:12). He is the “Sun of righteousness” (Mal. 4:2). By His Holy Spirit, He gives us the “breath of life” (John 3:8; 20:22), as well as the Water of life (John 4:10, 13–14; 7:37–39). Finally, Jesus is the Living Bread of Life that came down from heaven (John 6:35ff.). He not only has life and gives life, but He is life (John 14:6).                                             生命是約翰福音的關鍵主題;他使用了三十六次。人類生命的必需品是什麼?至少有四種:光(如果太陽熄滅,萬物都會死亡)、空氣、水和食物。主耶穌就是這一切!祂是生命之光,也是世界的光(約 8:12)。祂是「公義的日頭」(瑪拉基書 4:2)。藉著聖靈,祂賜給我們「生命的氣息」(約翰福音 3:8;20:22),以及生命的水(約翰福音 4:10、13-14;7:37-39)。最後,耶穌是從天上降下來的生命之糧(約翰福音 6:35 比照研讀)。祂不只擁有生命,也恩賜生命,祂就是生命(約翰福音 14:6)。                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Light and darkness are recurring themes in John’s gospel. God is light (1 John 1:5), while Satan is “the power of darkness” (Luke 22:53). People love either the light or the darkness, and this love controls their actions (John 3:16–19). Those who believe on Christ are the “sons of light” (John 12:35–36). Just as the first creation began with “Let there be light!” so the new creation begins with the entrance of light into the heart of the believer (2 Cor. 4:3–6). The coming of Jesus Christ into the world was the dawning of a new day for sinful man (Luke 1:78–79).                                                                            光明與黑暗是約翰福音中反覆出現的主題。上帝是光(約翰一書1:5),撒旦是「黑暗的權勢」(路加福音22:53)。人們要麼愛光明,要麼愛黑暗,這種愛控制著他們的行為(約翰福音3:16-19)。相信基督的人是「光明之子」(約翰福音12:35-36)。正如最初的創造始於 “要有光!”,新創造也始於光進入信徒的心中(哥林多後書4:3-6)。耶穌基督來到世上,為罪人開啟了新的一天(路加福音1:78-79)。

        You would think that blind sinners would welcome the light, but such is not always the case. The coming of the true light brought conflict as the powers of darkness opposed it. A literal translation of John 1:5 reads, “And the light keeps on shining in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it or understood it.” The Greek verb can mean “to overcome” or “to grasp, to understand.” Throughout the gospel of John, you will see both attitudes revealed: people will not understand what the Lord is saying and doing and, as a result, they will oppose Him. John 7—12 records the growth of that opposition, which ultimately led to the crucifixion of Christ.                                                                                                  你可能會認為盲目的罪人會歡迎光明,但情況並非總是如此。真光的到來帶來了衝突,因為黑暗的權勢與之對抗。約翰福音1:5的直譯是:「光在黑暗裡照耀,黑暗卻沒有戰勝光,也不接受光。」這個希臘文動詞可以表示「戰勝」或「掌握、理解」。在約翰福音中,你會看到這兩種態度的體現:人們不明白主所說和所做的,結果,他們會反對他。約翰福音7-12章記錄了這種反對的增長,最終導致了基督被釘在十字架上。

        Whenever Jesus taught a spiritual truth, His listeners interpreted it in a material or physical way. The light was unable to penetrate the darkness in their minds. This was true when He spoke about the temple of His body (John 2:19–21), the new birth (John 3:4), the living water (John 4:11), eating His flesh (John 6:51ff.), spiritual freedom (John 8:30–36), death as sleep (John 11:11–13), and many other spiritual truths. Satan strives to keep people in the darkness, because darkness means death and hell, while light means life and heaven.                                                                                                                        每當耶穌教導一個屬靈的真理時,祂的聽眾都會以物質或物理的方式來解釋它。光無法穿透他們心中的黑暗。當耶穌講到祂的身體作為殿(約翰福音2:19-21)、新生(約翰福音3:4)、活水(約翰福音4:11)、吃祂的肉(約翰福音6:51 比照研讀)、屬靈的自由(約翰福音8:30-36)、死亡如同睡眠(約翰福音11:11-13)以及許多其他屬靈的真理。撒旦竭力將人們留在黑暗中,因為黑暗意味著死亡和地獄,而光明意味著生命和天堂。

         This fact helps explain the ministry of John the Baptist (John 1:6–8). John was sent as a witness to Jesus Christ, to tell people that the Light had come into the world. The nation of Israel, in spite of all its spiritual advantages, was blind to their own Messiah! The word witness is a key word in this book; John uses the noun fourteen times and the verb thirty-three times. John the Baptist was one of many people who bore witness to Jesus, “This is the Son of God!” Alas, John the Baptist was martyred and the Jewish leaders did nothing to prevent it.                                                                                                                 這一事實有助於解釋施洗約翰的事工(約翰福音 1:6-8)。約翰被差遣為耶穌基督作見證,告訴人們光已經來到世上。以色列國儘管擁有一切屬靈優勢,卻對自己的彌賽亞視而不見! 「見證」一詞是本書的關鍵字;約翰使用了十四次當名詞用和三十三次當動詞用。施洗約翰是眾多為耶穌作見證的人之一,「這是上帝的兒子! 」可惜的是,施洗約翰殉道了,而猶太領袖卻沒有採取任何措施阻止。

         Why did the nation reject Jesus Christ? Because they “knew him not.” They were spiritually ignorant. Jesus is the “true Light” 一 the original of which every other light is a copy 一 but the Jews were content with the copies. They had Moses and the law, the temple and the sacrifices, but they did not comprehend that these “lights” pointed to the true Light who was the fulfillment, the completion, of the Old Testament religion.                                                                                                                                          為什麼這個國家拒絕耶穌基督?因為他們「不認識祂」。他們在靈性上無知。耶穌是「真光」—— 其他所有光都是其原版 —— 但猶太人滿足於這些複製品。他們有摩西和律法、聖殿和祭祀,但他們不明白這些「光」所指向的真光是舊約宗教的成全和補充。

        As you study John’s gospel, you will find Jesus teaching the people that He is the fulfillment of all that was typified in the law. It was not enough to be born a Jew; they had to be born again, born from above (John 3). He deliberately performed two miracles on the Sabbath to teach them that He had a new rest to give them (John 5; 9). He was the satisfying manna (John 6) and the life-giving Water (John 7:37–39). He is the Shepherd of a new flock (John 10:16), and He is a new Vine (John 15). But the people were so shackled by religious tradition that they could not understand spiritual truth. Jesus came to His own world that He had created, but His own people, Israel, could not under stand Him and would not receive Him.                                                                                                                                                    當你學習約翰福音時,你會發現耶穌教導人們,祂是律法所預表一切的成全。生為猶太人是不夠的;他們必須重生,從上頭生(約翰福音 3 章)。祂特意在安息日行了兩個神蹟,教導他們祂有新的安息要賜給他們(約翰福音 5 章;9 章)。祂是使人滿足的嗎哪(約翰福音 6 章)和賜生命的水(約翰福音 7:37-39 章)。祂是新羊群的牧人(約翰福音 10:16),祂是新葡萄樹(約翰福音 15 章)。但人們被宗教傳統束縛得無法理解屬靈的真理。耶穌來到祂自己創造的世界,但祂自己的人民以色列人無法理解祂,也不願接受祂。                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        They saw His works and heard His words. They observed His perfect life. He gave them every           opportunity to grasp the truth, believe, and be saved. Jesus is the way, but they would not walk with Him (John 6:66–71). He is the truth, but they would not believe Him (John 12:37ff.). He is the life, and they crucified Him!                                                                                                                                                他們看見祂的作為,聽見祂的話。他們見證了祂完美的生命。祂給了他們一切機會去領悟真理、相信並得救。耶穌是道路,但他們卻不與祂同行(約翰福音 6:66-71)。祂是真理,但他們卻不願信靠祂(約 12:37 比照研讀)。祂是生命,但他們卻將祂釘在十字架上!

        But sinners today need not commit those same blunders. John 1:12–13 gives us the marvelous promise of God that anyone who receives Christ will be born again and enter the family of God! John says more about this new birth in John 3, but he points out here that it is a spiritual birth from God, not a physical birth that depends on human nature.                                                                                                        但今天的罪人不必犯下同樣的錯誤。約翰福音 1:12-13 給了我們上帝奇妙的應許:凡接受基督的人都將重生,並進入神祂的家!約翰在約翰福音第三章更多地談到了這種新生,但他在這裡指出,這是一種從上帝而來的屬靈的誕生,而不是依賴人性的肉體的誕生。

        The Light is still shining! Have you personally received the Light and become a child of God?                光仍在照耀!你是否已經親自領受了這光,成為上帝的兒女?

I. OPPORTUNITY (1:15—6:71) GOD IS HERE!                                                                                      一、機會(1:15-6:71)上帝就在這裡!

The Son of God (1:15–28, 49)                                                                                                                   上帝的兒子(1:15-28, 49)                                                                                                                        John the Baptist is one of the most important persons in the New Testament. He is mentioned at least eighty nine times. John had the special privilege of introducing Jesus to the nation of Israel. He also had the difficult task of preparing the nation to receive their Messiah. He called them to repent of their sins and to prove that repentance by being baptized and then living changed lives.                                        施洗約翰是新約中最重要的人物之一。他至少被提及了八十九次。約翰有幸將耶穌介紹給以色列國。他也肩負著艱鉅的任務,讓這個國家準備好迎接他們的彌賽亞。祂呼籲他們悔改他們的罪,並透過受洗和過改變的生活來證明他們的悔改。

       John summarized what John the Baptist had to say about Jesus Christ (John 1:15–18). First, He is eternal (John 1:15). John the Baptist was actually born six months before Jesus (Luke 1:36), so in this statement he is referring to our Lord’s preexistence, not His birth date. Jesus existed before John the Baptist was ever conceived.                                                                                                                                  約翰總結了施洗約翰對耶穌基督的看法(約翰福音 1:15-18)。首先,祂是永恆的(約翰福音 1:15)。施洗約翰其實比耶穌早出生六個月(路加福音 1:36),所以在這句話中,他指的是我們主的先存,而不是他的出生日期。耶穌在施洗約翰受孕之前就已經存在了。

        Jesus Christ has fullness of grace and truth (John 1:16–17). Grace is God’s favor and kindness bestowed on those who do not deserve it and cannot earn it. If God dealt with us only according to truth, none of us would survive, but He deals with us on the basis of grace and truth. Jesus Christ, in His life, death, and resurrection, met all the demands of the law; now God is free to share fullness of grace with those who trust Christ. Grace without truth would be deceitful, and truth without grace would be condemning.                                                                                                                                                          耶穌基督擁有豐盛的恩典和真理(約翰福音 1:16-17)。恩典是上帝賜給那些不配得、也無法賺取的人的恩惠和慈愛。如果上帝只按真理對待我們,我們誰也活不下去;但祂卻以恩典和真理為基礎對待我們。耶穌基督的生、死和復活,滿足了律法的一切要求;如今,上帝可以自由地將豐盛的恩典賜給信靠基督的人。沒有真理的恩典是虛假的,沒有恩典的真理是定罪的。

         In John 1:17, John did not suggest that there was no grace under the law of Moses, because there was. Each sacrifice was an expression of the grace of God. The law also revealed God’s truth. But in Jesus Christ, grace and truth reach their fullness, and this fullness is available to us. We are saved by grace (Eph. 2:8–9), but we also live by grace (1 Cor. 15:10) and depend on God’s grace in all that we do. We can receive one grace after another, for “He giveth more grace” (James 4:6). In John 1:17, John hinted that a whole new order had come in, replacing the Mosaic system.                                                          在約翰福音1:17中,約翰並沒有暗示摩西律法之下沒有恩典,因為律法之下確實有恩典。每一次獻祭都是上帝恩典的彰顯。律法也啟示了祂的真理。但在耶穌基督裡,恩典和真理達到了圓滿,而這圓滿的恩典是我們可以得到的。我們得救是本乎恩(弗 2:8-9),但我們也靠恩典而活(哥林多前書15:10),並且在我們所做的一切事上都依靠上帝的恩典。我們能領受一份又一份的恩典,因為「祂賜更多的恩典」(雅各書 4:6)。在約翰福音 1:17 中,約翰暗示一個全新的秩序已經到來,取代了摩西體系。

         Finally, Jesus Christ reveals God to us (John 1:18). As to His essence, God is invisible (1 Tim. 1:17; Heb. 11:27). Man can see God revealed in nature (Ps. 19:1–6; Rom. 1:20) and in His mighty works in history; but he cannot see God Himself. Jesus Christ reveals God to us, for He is “the image of the invisible God” (Col. 1:15) and “the express image of his person” (Heb. 1:3). The word translated “declared” gives us our English word exegesis, which means “to explain, to unfold, to lead the way.” Jesus Christ explains God to us and interprets Him for us. We simply cannot understand God apart from knowing His Son, Jesus Christ.                                                                                                                              最後,耶穌基督將上帝啟示給我們(約翰福音 1:18)。就上帝的本質而言,祂是看不見的(提摩太前書 1:17;希伯來書 11:27)。人可以在自然界中(詩篇 19:1-6;羅馬書 1:20)以及上帝在歷史中的大能作為中看到祂的顯現;但卻看不見上帝本身。耶穌基督將上帝啟示給我們,因為祂是「那不能看見之上帝的像」(歌羅西書 1:15)和「上帝本體的真像」(希伯來書 1:3)。翻譯為「宣告」的字衍生了英文單字 exegesis,意思是「解釋、展現、引領道路」。耶穌基督向我們解釋上帝,並為我們詮釋上帝。如果不認識上帝的兒子耶穌基督,我們就無法理解上帝。

        The word Son is used for the first time in John’s gospel as a title for Jesus Christ (John 1:18). The phrase “only-begotten” means “unique, the only one of its kind.” It does not suggest that there was a time when the Son was not, and then the Father brought Him into being. Jesus Christ is eternal God; He has always existed.                                                                                                                                             「人子」一詞首次出現在約翰福音中,用作耶穌基督的稱號(約翰福音1:18)。 「獨生子」一詞的意思是「獨特的,獨一無二的」。這並不意味著曾經有一段時間聖子不存在,然後父神創造了祂。耶穌基督是永恆的上帝;祂一直存在。

          At least nine times in John’s gospel, Jesus is called “the Son of God” (John 1:34, 49; 3:18; 5:25; 10:36; 11:4, 27; 19:7; 20:31). You will recall that John had as his purpose in writing to convince us that Jesus is the Son of God (John 20:31). At least nineteen times, Jesus is referred to as   “the Son.” He is not only the Son of God, but He is God.  Even the demon admitted this (Mark 3:11; Luke 4:41).                      在約翰福音中,耶穌至少有九次被稱為「上帝的兒子」(約1:34, 49;3:18;5:25;10:36;11:4, 27;19:7;20:31)。你一定記得,約翰寫作的目的是要讓我們相信耶穌是上帝的兒子(約翰福音20:31)。耶穌至少十九次被稱為「人子」。祂不只是上帝的兒子,祂就是上帝。連魔鬼也承認這一點(可3:11;路4:41)。

        John the baptist is one of six persons named in the gospel of John who gave witness that Jesus is God.  The others are Nathanael (John 1:49), Peter (John 6:69), the blind man who was healed (John 9: 35-38).  Martha (John 11:27), and Thomas (John 20:28),  If you add our Lord Himself (John 5:25;10:36), then you have seven clean witness.                                                                                                   施洗約翰是約翰福音中提到的六個見證耶穌是上帝的人之一。其他五位分別是拿但業(約翰福音1:49)、彼得(約翰福音6:69)、被醫治的瞎子(約翰福音9:35-38)、馬大(約翰福音11:27)和多馬(約翰福音20:28)。如果加上我們的主本人(約翰福音5:25;10:36),那麼就有七個潔淨的見證人。

         John gave the record of four days in the life of John the Baptist , Jesus, and the first disciple.  He continues this sequence in John 2 and presents, as it were, a "week" in the "new creation" that parallels the creation week in Genesis 1.                                                                                                                               約翰記錄了施洗約翰、耶穌和第一個門徒一生中四天的經歷。約翰在約翰福音第二章延續了這個順序,並呈現了“新造”中的 “週”,與創世記第一章中的創造週相對應。

         On the first day (John 1:19 - 24), a committee from the Jewish religious leaders interrogated John the baptist.  These men had every right to investigate John and his ministry, since that were the custrodians and quardians of the faith.  They asked him several questions and he clearly answered them.                                                                                                                                                                       第一天(約翰福音1:19-24),由猶太宗教領袖組成的委員會審問了施洗約翰。這些人完全有權利調查約翰和他的事工,因為他們是信仰的守護和維護者。他們問了他幾個問題,他也都清楚地回答了。

        "Who are you?" the was a logical question. Was he the promised Messiah? Was he the prophet Elijah who was supposed to come before the Messiah appeared (Mal. 4:5)? Great crowds had gathered to hear John, and many people had been baptized. Though John did no miracles (John 10:41), it was possible the people thought that he was the promised Messiah.                                                                          「你是誰?」這個問題合乎邏輯。祂是應許的彌賽亞嗎?他是預言中在彌賽亞出現之前降臨的先知以利亞嗎? (瑪拉基書 4:5)大批人群聚集聆聽約翰講道,許多人受洗。雖然約翰沒有行任何神蹟(約翰福音 10:41),但人們可能認為祂就是應許的彌賽亞。

         John denied being either Elijah or the Messiah. (In one sense, he was the promised Elijah. See Matt. 17:10–13.) John had nothing to say about himself because he was sent to talk about Jesus! Jesus is the Word; John was but “a voice”—and you cannot see a voice! John pointed back to Isaiah’s prophecy (Isa. 40:1–3) and affirmed that he was the fulfillment.                                                                                          約翰否認自己是以利亞或彌賽亞。 (從某種意義上說,他就是應許的以利亞。參考馬太福音 17:10-13。)約翰對自己沒什麼好說的,因為他被差遣來傳講耶穌!耶穌是道;約翰只是「聲音」— 而聲音是看不見的!約翰回顧以賽亞的預言(賽 40:1-3),並肯定他是預言的應驗。

        Having ascertained who John was, the committee then asked what he was doing. “Why are you baptizing?” John got his authority to baptize, not from men, but from heaven, because he was commissioned by God (Matt. 21:23–32). The Jewish religious leaders in that day baptized Gentiles who wanted to adopt the Jewish faith, but John baptized Jews!                                                                                    委員會確認約翰是誰後,便問他做什麼。 「為什麼施洗?」約翰施洗的權柄並非來自人,而是來自天上,因為祂是受上帝委任的(太 21:23-32)。當時的猶太宗教領袖為想要皈依猶太教的外邦人施洗,但約翰為猶太人施洗!

        John explained that his baptism was in water, but that the Messiah would come and baptize with a spiritual baptism. Again, John made it clear that he was not establishing a new religion or seeking to exalt himself. He was pointing people to the Savior, the Son of God (John 1:34). We shall learn later that it was through baptism that Jesus Christ would be presented to the people of Israel.                                     約翰解釋說,他的洗禮是在水中,但彌賽亞會來,用靈的洗禮來施洗。約翰再次明確表示,他並非在建立新的宗教,也不是在尋求高舉自己。他乃是將人引向救主,上帝的兒子(約 1:34)。我們稍後會了解到,耶穌基督正是透過洗禮來介紹給以色列人。

         Lamb of God (1:29–34) This is the second day of the week that the apostle John recorded, and no doubt some of the same committee members were present to hear John the Baptist’s mes sage. This time, he called Jesus “the Lamb of God,” a title he would repeat the next day (John 1:35–36). In one sense, the message of the Bible can be summed up in this title. The question in the Old Testament is, “Where is the lamb?” (Gen. 22:7). In the four gospels, the emphasis is “Behold the Lamb of God!” Here He is! After you have trusted Him, you sing with the heavenly choir, “Worthy is the Lamb” (Rev. 5:12).                                                                                                                                                                       神的羔羊(1:29-34)這是使徒約翰所記錄的一週的第二天,毫無疑問,一些相同的委員會成員也在場聆聽施洗約翰的信息。這次,他稱耶穌為“神的羔羊”,第二天他又重複了這個稱號(約翰福音1:35-36)。從某種意義上說,聖經的信息可以用這個稱號來概括。舊約中的問題是「羔羊在哪裡?」(創22:7)。在四福音書中,強調的是「看哪,神的羔羊!」他就在這裡!在你信靠祂之後,你會與天上的合唱團一起唱「羔羊是配得的」(啟示錄5:12)。

        The people of Israel were familiar with lambs for the sacrifices. At Passover, each family had to have a lamb, and during the year, two lambs a day were sacrificed at the temple altar, plus all the other lambs brought for personal sacrifices. Those lambs were brought by men to men, but here is God’s Lamb, given by God to men! Those lambs could not take away sin, but the Lamb of God can take away sin. Those lambs were for Israel alone, but this Lamb would shed His blood for the whole world!                    以色列人對用來獻祭的羔羊很熟悉。在逾越節,每個家庭都必須有一隻羔羊,一年之中,每天都有兩隻羔羊被獻在聖殿的祭壇上,此外還有所有其他為個人獻祭而帶來的羔羊。那些羔羊是由人帶給人的,但這是上帝的羔羊,由祂賜給人!那些羔羊不能除掉罪孽,但上帝的羔羊可以除掉罪孽。那些羔羊隻為以色列而生,但上帝羔羊要為全世界流血!

        What does John’s baptism have to do with Jesus as the Lamb of God? It is generally agreed by scholars of all denominations that, in the New Testament, baptism was by immersion. It pictured death, burial, and resurrection. When John the Baptist baptized Jesus, Jesus and John were picturing the “baptism” Jesus would endure on the cross when He would die as the sacrificial Lamb of God (Isa. 53:7; Luke 12:50). It would be through death, burial, and resurrection that the Lamb of God would “fulfill all righteousness” (Matt. 3:15).                                                                                                                  約翰的洗禮與耶穌作為上帝的羔羊有什麼關係?各教派的學者普遍認為,在新約聖經中,洗禮是浸入水中的。它像徵著死亡、埋葬和復活。當施洗約翰為耶穌施洗時,耶穌和約翰是在像徵耶穌作為上帝的羔羊而死時在十字架上所要忍受的「洗禮」(以賽亞書 53:7;路加福音 12:50)。上帝的羔羊將藉著死亡、埋葬和復活「盡諸般的義」(太3:15)。

          Perhaps John was mistaken. Perhaps John was not sure that Jesus of Nazareth was the Lamb of God or the Son of God. But the Father made it clear to John just who Jesus is by sending the Spirit like a dove to light on Him. What a beautiful picture of the Trinity!                                                                             或許約翰錯了。或許約翰不確定拿撒勒人耶穌是上帝的羔羊還是祂的兒子。但天父差遣聖靈像鴿子降臨在約翰身上,向約翰清楚地表明了耶穌的身份。這幅三位一體的圖畫多麼美麗!

The Messiah (1:35–42)                                                                                                                              彌賽亞(1:35-42)                                                                                                                                  This is now the third day in the sequence. The seventh day included the wedding at Cana (John 2:1), and since Jewish weddings traditionally were on Wednesdays, it would make this third day the Sabbath day. But it was not a day of rest for either John the Baptist or Jesus, for John was preaching and Jesus was gathering disciples.                                                                                                                              這是第三天。第七天包括迦拿的婚筵(約翰福音2:1),而猶太人的婚禮傳統上是在星期三舉行,所以第三天就是安息日。但這一天對施洗約翰和耶穌來說都不是休息日,因為約翰在傳道,耶穌在招聚門徒。

        The two disciples of John who followed Jesus were John, the writer of the gospel, and his friend Andrew. John the Baptist was happy when people left him to follow Jesus, because his ministry focused on Jesus. “He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30).                                                                             約翰的兩個門徒跟隨了耶穌,一個是福音書的作者約翰,另一個是他的朋友安得烈。施洗約翰很高興人們離開他去跟隨耶穌,因為他的事工專注於耶穌。 「他必興旺,我必衰微」(約翰福音3:30)。                                                                                                             

        When Jesus asked them, “What are you seeking?” He was forcing them to define their purposes and goals. Were they looking for a revolutionary leader to overthrow Rome? Then they had better join the Zealots! Little did Andrew and John realize that day how their lives would be transformed by the Son of God.                                                                                                                                                            當耶穌問他們:「你們尋求什麼?」時,祂是在迫使他們明確自己的目的和目標。他們是在尋找一位革命領袖來推翻羅馬嗎?那麼他們最好加入奮銳黨!那天,安得烈和約翰完全沒有意識到,上帝的兒子會如何改變他們的生命。 

         “Where are You dwelling?” may have suggested, “If You are too busy now, we can visit later.” But Jesus invited them to spend the day with Him (it was 10 a.m.), and no doubt He told them something of His mission, revealed their own hearts to them, and answered their questions. They were both so impressed that they found their brothers and brought them to Jesus. Andrew found Simon and John brought James. Indeed, they were their brothers’ keepers (Gen. 4:9)! Whenever you find Andrew in John’s gospel, he is bringing somebody to Jesus: his brother, the lad with the loaves and fishes (John 6:8), and the Greeks who wanted to see Jesus (John 12:20–21). No sermons from Andrew are recorded, but he certainly preached great sermons by his actions as a personal soul winner!                                            「你住在哪裡?」這句話或許暗示著「如果你現在太忙,我們可以晚點再去。」但耶穌邀請他們與祂共度一天(當時是上午10點),毫無疑問,祂告訴了他們一些祂的使命,向他們揭示了他們的內心,並回答了他們的問題。他們倆都印象深刻,找到了他們的兄弟,並把他們帶到耶穌面前。安得烈找到了西門,約翰帶來了雅各。事實上,他們是他們兄弟的守護者(創4:9)!在約翰福音中,每當你看到安得烈,他都會帶領一些人到耶穌面前:他的兄弟,帶著餅和魚的少年人(約翰福音6:8),以及那些想見耶穌的希臘人(約翰福音12:20-21)。安得烈沒有講道的記載,但他作為拯救靈魂的行動,無疑地傳講了偉大的道!

         “We have found the Messiah!” was the witness Andrew gave to Simon. Messiah is a Hebrew word that means “anointed,” and the Greek equivalent is “Christ.” To the Jews, it was the same as “Son of God” (see Matt. 26:63–64; Mark 14:61–62; Luke 22:67–70). In the Old Testament, prophets, priests, and kings were anointed and thereby set apart for spe cial service. Kings were especially called “God’s anointed” (1 Sam. 26:11; Ps. 89:20); so, when the Jews spoke about their Messiah, they were thinking of the king who would come to deliver them and establish the kingdom.                                                           「我們遇見彌賽亞了!」這是安得烈向西門作的見證。 “彌賽亞” 是一個希伯來語詞,意思是 “受膏者”,希臘語對應詞是“基督”。對猶太人來說,它等同於「上帝的兒子」 (參考馬太福音26:63-64;馬可福音14:61-62;路加福音22:67-70)。在舊約中,先知、祭司和君王都受膏,因此被分別出來,負責特殊的服侍。君王特別被稱為「上帝的受膏者」(撒母耳記上26:11;詩篇89:20);所以,當猶太人談到他們的彌賽亞時,他們想到的是一位將要來拯救他們、建立王國的君王。

         There was some confusion among the Jewish teachers as to what the Messiah would do. Some saw Him as a suffering sacrifice (as in Isa. 53), while others saw a splendid king (as in Isa. 9 and 11). Jesus had to explain even to His own followers that the cross had to come before the crown, that He must suffer before He could enter into His glory (Luke 24:13–35). Whether or not Jesus was indeed the Messiah was a crucial problem that challenged the Jews in that day (John 7:26, 40–44; 9:22; 10:24).                 猶太教師對彌賽亞的作為有些困惑。有些人認為祂是受苦的祭物(如以賽亞書53章),而有些人則認為祂是一位光輝的君王(如以賽亞書9章和11章)。耶穌甚至必須向自己的追隨者解釋,十字架必須先於冠冕,祂必須受苦才能進入榮耀(路加福音24:13-35)。耶穌是否真的是彌賽亞,是當時猶太人面臨的關鍵問題(約翰福音7:26、40-44;9:22;10:24)。

        Simon’s interview with Jesus changed his life. It also gave him a new name—Peter in the Greek, Cephas in the Aramaic that Jesus spoke—both of which mean “a rock.” It took a great deal of work for Jesus to transform weak Simon into a rock, but He did it! “Thou art …thou shalt be” is a great encouragement to all who trust Christ. Truly, He gives us the “power to become” (John 1:12).                          西門與耶穌的會面改變了他的一生,也讓他獲得了一個新名字——希臘語是彼得,耶穌所說的亞拉姆語是磯法——這兩個名字的意思都是「磐石」。耶穌費了很大的勁才把軟弱的西門變成磐石,但祂做到了! 「你是……你將是」對所有信靠基督的人來說都是極大的鼓勵。的確,祂賜給我們「成為」的能力(約翰福音1:12)。

        It is worth noting that Andrew and John trusted Christ through the faithful preaching of John the Baptist. Peter and James came to Christ because of the compassionate personal work of their brothers. Later on, Jesus would win Philip personally, and then Philip would witness to Nathanael and bring him to Jesus. Each man’s experience is different, because God uses various means to bring sinners to the Savior. The important thing is that we trust Christ and then seek to bring others to Him.                                     值得注意的是,安得烈和約翰是透過施洗約翰忠心的傳道而信靠基督的。彼得和雅各是因為 他們弟兄們充滿愛心的善行而歸向基督的。後來,耶穌親自贏得腓力,腓力向拿但業作見證,帶他歸向耶穌。每個人的經驗都不同,因為上帝使用各種方法帶領罪人歸向救主。重要的是,我們要信靠基督,然後努力帶領他人歸向祂。

The King of Israel (1:43–49)                                                                                                                    以色列王(1:43-49)                                                                                                                                Jesus called Philip personally and Philip trusted Him and followed Him. We do not know what kind of heart preparation Philip experienced, for usually God pre pares a person before He calls him. We do know that Philip proved his faith by seeking to share it with his friend Nathanael.                                    耶穌親自呼召腓利,腓利信靠祂、跟隨祂。我們不知道腓利經歷了怎樣的內心預備,因為上帝通常在呼召一個人之前,會先預備好他。我們知道,腓利透過努力與他的朋友拿但業分享他的信心,證明了他的信心。

        John 21:2 suggests that at least seven of our Lord’s disciples were fishermen, including Nathanael. Fishermen are courageous and stick to the job, no matter how difficult it may be. But Nathanael started out a doubter: he did not believe that anything worthwhile could come out of Nazareth. Our Lord was born in Bethlehem, but He grew up in Nazareth and bore that stigma (Matt. 2:19–23). To be called “a Nazarene” (Acts 24:5) meant to be looked down on and rejected.                                                                       約翰福音21:2表明,我們主的門徒中至少有七個是漁夫,其中包括拿但業。漁夫勇敢無畏,無論多麼艱難,都會堅持自己的工作。但拿但業起初是個懷疑者:他不相信拿撒勒能出什麼有價值的東西。我們的主出生在伯利恆,卻在拿撒勒長大,背負著那污名(馬太福音  2:19-23)。被稱為「拿撒勒人」(使徒行傳24:5)意味著被人看不起和拒絕。

        When Nathanael hesitated and argued, Philip adopted our Lord’s own words: “Come and see” (John 1:39). Later on, Jesus would invite, “Come … and drink” (John 7:37) and, “Come and dine” (John 21:12). “Come” is the great invitation of God’s grace. When Nathanael came to Jesus, he discovered that the Lord already knew all about him! What a shock! By calling him “an Israelite in whom is no guile,” Jesus was certainly referring to Jacob, the ancestor of the Jews, a man who used guile to trick his brother, his father, and his father-in-law. Jacob’s name was changed to “Israel, a prince with God.” The reference to “Jacob’s ladder” in John 1:51 confirms this.                                                            拿但業猶豫不決,爭辯不休,腓利引用了主的話:「你來看」(約翰福音1:39)。後來,耶穌又邀請他們:「來…喝」(約翰福音7:37)和「來吃飯」(約翰福音21:12)。 「來」是上帝恩典的偉大邀請。拿但業來到耶穌面前,發現主早已了解祂!多麼令人震驚!耶穌稱他為“一個心裡沒有詭詐的以色列人”,他指的肯定是猶太人的祖先雅各,一個用詭計欺騙兄弟、父親和岳父的人。雅各的名字改為「以色列,在神面前作王子」。約翰福音1:51中提到的「雅各的梯子」證實了這一點。

         When Jesus revealed His knowledge of Nathanael, where he had been and what he had been doing, this was enough to convince the man that Jesus indeed was “the Son of God, the King of Israel.” His experience was like that of the Samaritan woman at the well. “When he [Messiah] is come, he will tell us all things.… Come, see a man who told me all things that ever I did” (John 4:25, 29). The revealing of the human heart should also take place in the ministry of local churches (1 Cor. 14:23–35).          當耶穌啟示祂對拿但業的認識,以及祂去過哪裡、做過什麼事時,這足以使拿但業確信耶穌確實是「上帝的兒子,以色列的王」。他的經歷就像井邊的撒瑪利亞婦人一樣。 「祂(彌賽亞)來了,必將一切的事都告訴我們…你們來看,有一個人將我素來所行的一切事都給我說出來了。」(約翰福音4:25, 29)人心的啟示也應該在地方教會的事工中進行(哥林多前書14:23-35)。                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            When Philip witnessed to Nathanael, the evidence he gave was Moses and the prophets (John 1:45). Perhaps Jesus gave Philip a “quick course” in the Old Testament messianic prophecies, as He did with the Emmaus disciples (Luke 24:13ff.). It is always good to tie our personal witness to the Word of God.                                                                                                                                                                        當腓力向拿但業作見證時,他所舉的證據是摩西和先知(約翰福音1:45)。或許耶穌給腓力上了舊約彌賽亞預言的“速成課”,就像祂對以馬忤斯門徒所做的一樣(路加福音24:13比照研讀)。將我們個人的見證與上帝的話語連結起來總是好的。 

         “King of Israel” would be a title similar to “Messiah, anointed One,” for the kings were always God’s anointed (see Ps. 2, especially vv. 2, 6–7). At one point in His ministry, the crowds wanted to make Jesus king, but He refused them (John 6:15ff.). He did pres ent Himself as King (John 12:10ff.), and He affirmed to Pilate that He was born a king (John 18:33–37).                                                                   「以色列王」這個稱號類似於“彌賽亞,受膏者”,因為君王總是神的受膏者(參考詩篇2章,特別是2、6-7節)。在祂的服事中,眾人曾想立耶穌為王,但祂拒絕了他們(約翰福音6:15比照研讀)。祂確實自稱是王(約翰福音12:10比照研讀),並向彼拉多確認祂生來就是君王(約翰福音18:33-37)。

        Some students believe that Nathanael and Bartholomew are the same person. John never men tions Bartholomew in his gospel, but the other three writers name Bartholomew and not Nathanael. Philip is linked with Bartholomew in the lists of names (Matt. 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:14), so it is possible that the two men were “paired off” and served together. It was not unusual in that day for one man to have two dif ferent names.                                                                                                                                              有些學者認為拿但業和巴多羅買是同一個人。約翰在他的福音書中從未提及巴多羅買,但其他三位作者提到了巴多羅買,而不是拿但業。腓利在名字列表中與巴多羅買聯繫在一起(太10:3;可3:18;路6:14),因此這兩個人可能是「配對」並一起服侍的。在那個時代,一個人有兩個不同的名字並不罕見。

The Son of Man (1:50–51)                                                                                                                        人子(1:50-51)                                                                                                                                      “Son of man” was one of our Lord’s favorite titles for Himself; it is used eighty-three times in the Gospels and at least thirteen times in John. The title speaks of both the deity and humanity of Jesus. The vision in Daniel 7:13 presents the “Son of man” in a definite messianic setting, and Jesus used the title in the same way (Matt. 26:64).                                                                                                                「人子」是我們的主最喜歡用來稱呼自己的稱號之一;它在福音書中使用了83次,在約翰福音中至少使用了13次。這個稱號同時說明了耶穌的神性和人性。但以理書7:13中的異象將「人子」置於明確的彌賽亞背景中,耶穌也以同樣的方式使用了這個稱號(太26:64)。

        As Son of Man, Jesus is the “living link” between heaven and earth. This explains His reference to “Jacob’s ladder” in Genesis 28. Jacob the fugitive thought he was alone, but God had sent the angels to guard and guide him. Christ is God’s “ladder” between heaven and earth. “No man cometh to the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). Often in this gospel, you will find Jesus reminding people that He came down from heaven. The Jewish people knew that “Son of man” was a name for their Messiah (John 12:34).                                                                                                                                                                    身為人子,耶穌是天地之間「活的連繫」。這解釋了祂在創世記28章中提到「雅各的天梯」。逃亡的雅各以為自己孤單一人,但上帝差遣天使守護並引導他。基督是上帝在天地之間所設立的「天梯」。 「若不藉著我,就沒有人能到父那裡去」(約翰福音14:6)。在這本福音書中,你會發現耶穌常常提醒人們祂是從天上降下來的。猶太人知道「人子」是他們彌賽亞的名字(約翰福音12:34)。

        At the close of that fourth day, Jesus had six believ ing men who were His disciples. They did not immediately “forsake all and follow him”; that was to come later. But they had trusted Him and experienced His power. In the three years that lay ahead, they would grow in their faith, learn more about Jesus, and one day take His place on the earth so that the Word might be carried to all mankind.            在第四天結束時,耶穌已經有六個信主的人,他們是祂的門徒。他們沒有立即  “撇下一切來跟從祂”,那是以後的事。但他們信靠祂,並經歷了祂的大能。在接下來的三年裡,他們的信心會不斷增長,更認識耶穌,有一天會取代祂來到世上,將祂的道傳給全世人。

        Jesus of Nazareth is God come in the flesh. When Philip called Him “the son of Joseph,” he was not denying Jesus’  virgin birth or divine nature. That was merely His legal identification, for a Jewish person was identified according to who his father was (John 6:42). The witness of this entire chapter is clear: Jesus of Nazareth is God come in flesh!                                                                                                      拿撒勒人耶穌是道成肉身的上帝。腓利稱祂為“約瑟的兒子”,並非否認耶穌由童貞女所生或祂的神性。那只是祂的法定身份,因為猶太人的身份是根據其父親來認定的(約翰福音6:42)。整章經文的見證清晰可見:拿撒勒人耶穌是道成肉身的上帝!祂就在這裡!                                                                                                                                                                                                     God is here!                                                                                                                                                    上帝就在這裡!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                  

Monday, June 23, 2025

95 英翻中 (以賽亞書第13章) The kindom and the glory 國度與榮耀 6/23/2025

95 英翻中 (以賽亞書第13章)        The kindom and the glory    國度與榮耀                6/23/2025

CHAPTER THIRTEEN   第13章                                                                                                                  Isaiah 60—66                以賽亞書          60—66                                                                                          THE KINGDOM AND THE GLORY    國度與榮耀

Grace is but glory begun,” said Jonathan Edwards, “and glory is but grace perfected.” Whatever begins with God’s grace will lead to God’s glory (1 Peter 5:10), and that includes the nation of Israel. Isaiah began his “Book of Consolations” (chaps. 40—66) by promising that “the glory of the Lord shall be revealed” (40:5). Now he concludes by describing that glory for us. In these seven chapters, he used the word glory in one form or another at least twenty-three times. When God’s glory is on the scene, everything becomes new.                                                                                                                            喬納森‧愛德華茲說:「恩典不過是榮耀的開始,榮耀不過是恩典的成全。」凡始於上帝恩典的,必導向祂的榮耀(彼得前書5:10),這包括以色列國。以賽亞在祂的《安慰之書》(40-66章)的開頭就應許說:「主的榮耀必然顯現」(40:5)。現在,祂以向我們描述這榮耀作為結束。在這七章經文中,他至少23次以各種形式使用了「榮耀」一詞。當上帝的榮耀顯現時,一切都煥然一新。

The Dawning of a New Day (60:1–22)                                                                                                     “Arise and shine!” is God’s “wake-up call” to Jerusalem (v. 14), because a new day is dawning for Israel. This light is not from the sun but from the glory of God shining on the city.                                    新一天的破曉(60:1-22)                                                                                                                         「興起發光!」是對耶路撒冷的「警鐘」(14節),因為以色列的新一天即將到來。這光並非來自太陽,而是來自照耀在城裡上帝的榮耀。

        God’s glory had once dwelt in the tabernacle (Ex. 40:34–38), only to depart because of Israel’s sin (1 Sam. 4:21). God’s glory then came into the temple (1 Kings 8:11), but it departed when the nation turned to idols (Ezek. 9:3; 10:4, 18; 11:22–23). The glory came to Israel in the person of Jesus Christ (John 1:14), but the nation nailed that glory to a cross. Today, God’s glory dwells in His church (Eph. 2:20–22) and in His people individually (1 Cor. 6:19–20); but one day His glory will be revealed to the earth when He answers His people’s prayer: “Thy kingdom come.”                                                                 上帝的榮耀曾住在聖幕裡(出埃及記  40:34-38),卻因以色列人的罪而離開(撒母耳記上4:21)。祂的榮耀曾臨到聖殿(列王紀上  8:11),但當以色列民轉向偶像時,榮耀就離開了(以西結書  9:3;10:4, 18;11:22-23)。榮耀藉著耶穌基督來到以色列(約翰福音 1:14),但以色列民卻把這榮耀的主釘在十字架上。今天,子上帝的榮耀住在祂的教會裡(以弗所  2:20-22),也住在祂每個子民裡(哥林多前書 6:19-20);但終有一天,祂的榮耀會回應祂的子民的呼求,必顯明在地上。人們的祈禱:「願你的國降臨。」

        The Babylonian captivity had been the nation’s darkest hour, but that was not the darkness Isaiah was describing. He was describing the awful darkness that will cover the earth during the day of the Lord (Amos 5:18), when God punishes the nations of the earth for their sins (Isa. 2:12ff.; 13:6ff.). But the prophet was also describing the glorious light that will come to Israel when her Messiah returns to reign in Jerusalem. Then “the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea” (Hab. 2:14). Israel’s sons and daughters will come home again (Isa. 60:4, 8–9), and all of them will know the Lord.                                                                                                                      巴比倫之囚是以色列民族最黑暗的時刻,但那並非以賽亞所描述的黑暗。他描述的是耶和華的日子(阿摩司書5:18)將籠罩大地的可怕黑暗,當時上帝將因地上列國的罪孽懲罰他們(以賽亞書2:12及後;13:6及後)。但先知也描述了當以色列的彌賽亞回到耶路撒冷統治時,榮耀的光明將降臨以色列。那時,「認識耶和華榮耀的知識要充滿遍地,好像水充滿洋海一般」(哈巴谷書  2:14)。以色列的兒女將重返家園(以賽亞書60:4、8-9),他們都將認識主。

        It will be the dawning of a new day for the nations of the world as well as for Israel (vv. 3, 10–13). The Gentiles will come to Jerusalem to worship the Lord and to share their wealth (2:2–4; 11:9; 27:13; 56:7; 57:13; 65:25; 66:20). Some people “spiritualize” these promises and apply them to the Gentiles coming to Christ and His church today, but that is not the basic interpretation. Isaiah saw ships and caravans bringing people and wealth to Jerusalem (60:5–7), and the nations that refuse to honor the Lord and His city will be judged (v. 12). Even Israel’s old enemies will submit and help to serve the Lord (vv. 10, 14).                                                                                                                                                    這將是世界列國和以色列新時代的曙光(3、10-13節)。外邦人將來到耶路撒冷敬拜耶和華,並分享他們的財富(2:2-4;11:9;27:13;56:7;57:13;65:25;66:20)。有些人將這些應許“靈性化”,並將它們應用於今日歸向基督和祂教會的外邦人,但這並不是基本的解釋。以賽亞看見船隻和商隊將人和財富帶到耶路撒冷(60:5-7),那些拒絕尊崇耶和華和祂聖城的列國將受到審判(12節)。連以色列的宿敵也要順服,並幫助事奉耶和華(10、14節)。

        In verses 15–22, the Lord describes some of the joys and wonders of the glorious kingdom. The nation will no longer be forsaken but will be enriched by the Gentiles and nursed like a beloved child (vv. 4, 16; 49:23; 61:6). As in the days of King Solomon (1 Kings 10:21, 27), precious metal s will be plentiful. It will be a time of peace and safety. “I will make peace your gover nor and righteousness your ruler” (Isa. 60:17 niv). John used some of the characteristics of the mil lennial Jerusalem when he described the Holy City (Rev. 21—22): The sun never sets; there is no sorrow; the gates never close; etc. But the city Isaiah described is the capital city of the restored Jewish nation, and Jesus Christ shall sit on the throne of David and judge righteously. The Jewish “remnant” will increase and fill the land (Isa. 60:22; 51:2; 54:3).                                                                                                                                          在15-22節中,主描述了榮耀國度的一些喜樂和奇妙。這個國家將不再被拋棄,而是會因外邦人而富足,並像愛子一樣被撫養(4、16節;49:23;61:6)。正如所羅門王時代(列王紀上10:21, 27),貴重金屬將會豐富。這將是一個和平與安全的時代。 「我要立平安為你的政治家,立公義為你的主」(賽60:17,新國際版)。約翰在描述聖城(啟示錄21-22)時,用到了千禧年耶路撒冷的一些特徵:太陽永不落下;沒有悲傷;城門永不關閉;等等。但以賽亞所描述的城市是復興的猶太民族的首都,耶穌基督將坐在大衛的寶座上,並按公義審判。猶太「餘民」將會增多,遍滿全地(賽60:22;51:2;54:3)。

The Beginning of a New Life (61:1–11)                                                                                                      The Lord speaks (vv. 1–9). Jesus quoted from this pas sage when He spoke in the synagogue in Nazareth, and He applied this Scripture to Himself (Luke 4:16–21). (Note that Isa. 61:1 names the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.) However, He did not quote, “And the day of vengeance of our God” from verse 2 because that day is yet to come (34:8; 35:4; 63:4). 

新生命的開始(61:1-11)                                                                                                                        主說話(1-9節)。耶穌在拿撒勒會堂講話時引用了這段經文,並將這節經文應用在自己身上(路加福音4:16-21)。 (請注意,以賽亞書61:1提到了聖父、聖子和聖靈。)然而,他並沒有引用第2節中的“我們神報仇的日子”,因為那日子尚未來到(34:8;35:4;63:4)。

        The background of this passage is the “Year of Jubilee” described in Leviticus 25:7ff. Every seven years, the Jews were to observe a “sabbatical year” and allow the land to rest. After seven sabbaticals, or forty nine years, they were to celebrate the fiftieth year as the “Year of Jubilee.” During that year, all debts were canceled, all land was returned to the original owners, the slaves were freed, and everybody was given a fresh new beginning. This was the Lord’s way of balancing the economy and keeping the rich from exploiting the poor.                                                                                                                                這段經文的背景是利未記25:7及以下所描述的「禧年」。每七年,猶太人要守一個“安息年”,讓土地休耕。七個安息年,即四十九年之後,他們要慶祝第五十年為「禧年」。在那一年,所有的債務都被取消,所有的土地都歸還給了原主,奴隸們獲得了自由,每個人都獲得了一個全新的開始。這是主平衡經濟、防止富人剝削窮人的方式。

         If you have trusted Christ as your Savior, you are living today in a spiritual “Year of Jubilee.” You have been set free from bondage; your spiritual debt to the Lord has been paid; you are living in “the acceptable year of the Lord.” Instead of the ashes of mourning, you have a crown on your head, for He has made you a king (Rev. 1:6). You have been anointed with the oil of the Holy Spirit, and you wear a garment of righ teousness (Isa. 61:3; 10).                                                                                                              如果你已經信靠基督為你的救主,那麼你今天就活在屬靈的「禧年」中。你已經從捆綁中被釋放;你欠主的屬靈債已經償還;你正生活在「耶和華悅納人的禧年」。你頭上不再有哀慟的灰燼,而是戴上冠冕,因為他已經立你為王(啟 1:6)。你已被聖靈的油膏抹,你穿上了公義的衣服(以賽亞書 61:3;10)。

        In her days of rebellion, Israel was like a fading oak and a waterless garden (1:30), but in the kin   gdom, she will be like a watered garden (58:11) and a tree (oak) of righteousness (61:3). But all of God’s people should be His trees (Ps. 1:1–3), “the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified” (Isa. 61:3).                                                                                                                                                                      在悖逆的日子裡,以色列就像一棵枯萎的橡樹和一座無水的園子(1:30),但在神的國度裡,她將像一座澆灌的園子(58:11)和一棵公義樹(橡樹)(61:3)。但神所有的子民都應該是祂的樹(詩篇 1:1-3),「是耶和華所栽種的,叫祂得榮耀」(以賽亞書 61:3)。

         In their kingdom Year of Jubilee, the Jewish people will rebuild, repair, and restore their land, and the Gentiles will shepherd Israel’s flocks and herds and tend to their crops. Instead of being farmers and shep herds, the Jews will be priests and ministers! God will acknowledge them as His firstborn (Ex. 4:22) and give them a double portion of His blessing (Isa. 61:7; Deut. 21:17).                                                    在他們的國度禧年裡,猶太人民將重建、修復和恢復他們的土地,外邦人將牧養以色列的羊群和牛群,照顧他們的農作物。猶太人不再是農夫和牧羊人,而是司祭和傳道人!神會承認他們是祂的長子(出 4:22),並賜給他們雙倍的祝福(以賽亞書 61:7;申命記 21:17)。

        The “everlasting covenant” of Isaiah 61:8 is described in Jeremiah 31:31–37 and includes the bless ings of the new covenant that Jesus Christ instituted by His death (Heb. 10:1–18; Matt. 26:28). Note that Isaiah 61:9 speaks of the Jews’ “descendants.” Those who enter into the millennial kingdom will marry, have families, and enjoy God’s blessings on the earth for a thousand years (Rev. 20:1–5). They will study God’s Word from generation to generation (Isa. 59:21).                                                                       以賽亞書61:8中的「永約」在耶利米書31:31-37中有所描述,其中包括耶穌基督藉著祂的死所設立的新約的祝福(希伯來書10:1-18;馬太福音26:28)。請注意,以賽亞書61:9提到了猶太人的「後裔」。進入千禧年國度的人將結婚生子,並在地上享受上帝一千年的祝福(啟20:1-5)。他們將世世代代研讀上帝的話語(以賽亞書59:21)。

         The prophet speaks (vv. 10–11). Isaiah is speak ing on behalf of the remnant who are praising God for all He has done. They rejoice that He has cleansed them and clothed them and turned their desert into a fruitful garden (55:10). They have gone from a funeral to a wedding!                                             先知說話了(10-11節)。以賽亞代表那些讚美上帝所作所為的餘民說話。他們因上帝潔淨了他們,給他們穿上衣服,並將他們的沙漠變成了豐饒的花園而歡喜(55:10)。他們已經從葬禮走向婚禮了!

The Bestowing of a New Name (62:1–12)                                                                                                賜予新名(62:1-12)                                                                                                                              God will not hold His peace (vv. 1–5).                                                                                                        上帝不會保持沉默(1-5節)。  

         The “I” in verse 6 indicates that the Lord is the speaker. God promises to keep speaking and working till His purposes for Jerusalem are fulfilled. This is not only for the sake of Zion but also for the sake of the nations of the world. There will be no righteousness and peace on this earth till Jerusalem gets her new name and becomes a crown of glory to the Lord.                                                             第6節的「我」顯示耶和華是說話者。上帝應許祂會繼續說話、行事,直到祂對耶路撒冷的旨意得以實現。這不僅是為了錫安,也是為了世界各國。除非耶路撒冷獲得新名,成為主的榮耀冠冕,否則這地上不會有公義與和平。

         As an unfaithful wife, Israel was “forsaken” by the Lord, but not “divorced” (50:1–3). Her trials will all be forgotten when she receives the new name, “Hephzibah,” which means “my delight is in her.” God delights in His people and enjoys giving them His best. The old name “Desolate” will be replaced by “Beulah,” which means “married” (see also 54:1). When a bride marries, she receives a new name. In the case of Israel, she is already married to Jehovah, but she will get a new name when she is reconciled to Him.                                                                                                                                                   以色列作為不忠的妻子,被耶和華“離棄”,但並沒有被“休”(50:1-3)。當她獲得新名「我喜悅她」時,她所 有的試煉都將被遺忘。 「我喜悅她」。神喜悅祂的子民,樂意將祂最好的賜給他們。舊名「荒涼的」將被「比烏拉」取代,意思是「已婚的」(另見54:1)。新娘出嫁時,會獲得一個新名。就以色列而言,她已經嫁給了耶和華,但當她與耶和華和好時,她會得到一個新名字。                       

        The watchmen must not hold their peace (vv. 6–12). God gave His people leaders to guide them, but they were not faithful (56:10). Now He gives them faithful watchmen, who constantly remind God of His promises. “Give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth” (62:7 niv). What an encouragement to us to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem” (Ps. 122:6).                                 守望者不可靜默(6-12節)。上帝賜下領袖帶領祂的子民,但他們並不忠心(56:10)。如今,祂賜給他們忠心的守望者,不斷提醒上帝祂的應許。 「求你使他不息,直等他建立耶路撒冷,使她成為地上可讚美的」(62:7)。這多麼鼓勵我們「為耶路撒冷祈求平安」(詩篇122:6)。

         God promises that the Jews will never again lose their harvests to the enemy but will enjoy the fruit of their labors in the very courts of His sanctuary. What a privilege! According to Ezekiel 40—48, there will be a millennial temple, and the Jews will worship the Lord there. Having received their Messiah, they will now clearly understand the spiritual meaning of their wor ship. Today, their minds are veiled (2 Cor. 3:14–18), but then, their eyes will be opened.                                                                          上帝應許猶太人,他們的收成再也不會被敵人奪去,而是會在祂聖所的院子裡享受他們勞動的成果。這是多麼大的榮幸啊!根據以西結書40-48章,將會有一座千禧聖殿,猶太人將在那裡敬拜主。他們既接受了彌賽亞,現在便會清楚地明白他們敬拜的屬靈意義。如今,他們的心思意念被蒙蔽(哥林多後書  3:14-18),但到那時,他們的眼睛將被打開。

        Isaiah 62:10 is another reference to the “highway” (11:16; 40:3–5), and there is an urgency about these words. The Lord is about to arrive, and the people must get the road ready! When the work is completed, they must lift a banner to signal they are ready.                                                                                  以賽亞書62:10再次提到「大道」(11:16;40:3-5),這些話語充滿了緊迫感。主即將降臨,百姓必須預備道路!工程完成後,他們必須舉起旗幟,表示他們已經準備好了。 

       “See, your Savior comes!” (62:11 niv). This is a proclamation that goes to the ends of the earth! And when He comes, He shares more new names: Israel is called “the Holy People” and “the Redeemed of the Lord,’ and Jerusalem is called “Sought After, the City No Longer Deserted” (v. 12 niv).                        「看哪,你的救主來了!」(62:11 新國際譯本)。這是一個傳遍地極的宣告!當祂降臨時,祂賜下更多新的名字:以色列被稱為“聖潔的子民 ”和“耶和華的救贖者”,耶路撒冷被稱為“被眷顧,不再荒廢的城”(12節,新國際譯本)。

         God will have no rest till He accomplishes His pur poses for His people, and the world will have no peace till He succeeds. He asks us to “give him no rest” (v. 7) but to intercede for Israel and Jerusalem, for the prayers of His people are an important part of the program of God.                                       上帝若不成就祂對祂子民的旨意,祂便不肯安息;若不成就,世界便不得平安。祂要求我們「不要叫祂安息」(7節),而是為以色列和耶路撒冷代求,因為祂子民的禱告是神計畫的重要組成部分。

The Announcing of a New Victory (63:1—64:12)                                                                                  The prophet looks ahead in 63:1–6 and sees Jesus Christ returning from the Battle of Armageddon that climaxes the day of the Lord (Rev. 19:11–21). Edom is named here as a representative of the nations that have oppressed the Jews. Bozrah was one of its main cities, and its name means “grape gathering.” This is significant since the image here is that of the wine press (Joel 3:13; Rev. 14:17–20). The name “Edom” means “red” and was a nickname for Esau (Gen. 25:30).                                                            宣告新的勝利(63:1-64:12)                                                                                                                      先知在63:1-6中展望未來,看到耶穌基督從哈米吉多頓戰役中歸來,這場戰役標誌著主的日子的高潮(啟19:11-21)。以東在這裡被提及,作為壓迫猶太人的列國的代表。波斯拉是波斯拉的主要城市之一,名字的意思是「採摘葡萄」。這意義重大,因為這裡的比喻是酒榨(珥3:13;啟14:17-20)。 「以東」這個名字的意思是“紅色”,是以掃的綽號(創25:30)。

        The ancient winepress was a large, hollowed rock into which the grapes were put for the people to tread on them. The juice ran out a hole in the rock and was caught in vessels. As the people crushed the grapes, some of the juice would splash on their garments. Our Lord’s gar ments were dyed with blood as the result of the great victory over His enemies (Rev. 19:13).                                                                          古代的酒榨是一塊巨大的、挖空的岩石,人們把葡萄放進去踩踏。葡萄汁從岩石的一個洞裡流出來,被收集到容器裡。當人們壓榨葡萄時,一些葡萄汁會濺到他們的衣服上。我們主的衣服因戰勝仇敵而沾染了血(啟19:13)。

        When Jesus came to earth the first time, it was to inaugurate “the acceptable year of the Lord” (Isa. 61:2; Luke 4:19). When He comes the second time, it will be to climax “the day of vengeance of our God” (Isa. 63:4; 61:2). The enemy will be crushed like grapes and forced to drink their own blood from the cup of God’s wrath (51:17; Jer. 25:15–16). These images may not appeal to sophisticated people today, but the Jews in that day fully understood them.                                                                                          耶穌第一次來到世上,是為了開啟「耶和華悅納人的禧年」(賽61:2;路4:19)。當他第二次降臨時,將是為了達到「我們神報仇的日子」(賽63:4;61:2)的頂峰。仇敵他們會像葡萄一樣被壓碎,被迫從上帝憤怒的杯中飲下自己的血(51:17;耶利米書 25:15-16)。這些比喻或許對今天世故的人沒有吸引力,但當時的猶太人完全理解它們。

        Then the prophet looked back at what God has done for Israel (Isa. 63:7–14). He praised God for His lovingkindness and goodness, for the pity and love bestowed on Israel. God identified with their sufferings (v. 9; Judg. 10:16; Deut. 32:10–12) as He does with His people today (1 Peter 5:7). The Jews asked, “Where is our God who did wonders for His people? Why is He not working on our behalf?”                 然後,先知回顧了上帝為以色列所做的一切(以賽亞書 63:7-14)。他讚美上帝的慈愛和良善,以及他對以色列的憐憫和愛。上帝感同身受他們的苦難(第9節;士師記 10:16;申命記 32:10-12),就像祂今天對待祂的子民一樣(彼得前書 5:7)。猶太人問道:“那為祂的子民行奇事的上帝在哪裡呢?為什麼祂不為我們行事呢?”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The prophet looked up and called on God to bare His arm and display His power (Isa. 63:15–4:12). For Abraham’s sake, for Israel’s sake, because God is their Father, he pled for a demonstration of power just as God did in the ancient days.                                                                                                             先知仰望上帝,求祂伸出膀臂,彰顯祂的大能(賽63:15-4:12)。為了亞伯拉罕,為了以色列,因為上帝是他們的父,祂懇求上帝彰顯祂的大能,正如上帝在古時所做的一樣。 

        He asked God to “look down” (63:15) and to “come down” (64:1). This is one of the greatest “revival prayers” found in Scripture. Just as God came down in fire at Sinai (Ex. 19:16–19), so let Him come down again and reveal His awesome power to the nations. They trust in dead idols, so let them see what the liv ing God of Israel can do!                                                                                                                    他求上帝「垂看」(63:15)並「降臨」(64:1)。這是聖經中最偉大的「復興禱告」之一。正如上帝在西乃山乘火降臨(出19:16-19),願祂再次降臨,向列國彰顯祂可畏的大能。他們信靠死去的偶像,所以讓他們看看以色列永生上帝的作為!

         Why is God not working wonders? They have sinned (Isa. 64:5–6) and must confess their sins and turn from them. If our righteousness is filthy, what must our sins look like in His sight! According to verse 4, God has planned for His people wonderful things beyond their imagination, but their sins prevent Him from sharing His blessings. (See 1 Cor. 2:9; Eph. 3:20–21.) Is there any hope? Yes, because God is a for giving Father and a patient Potter (Jer. 18). He can cleanse us and make us anew if we will let Him have His way.                                                                                                                               為什麼上​​帝不行奇事?他們犯了罪(賽64:5-6),必須承認自己的罪,離棄罪。如果我們的義是污穢的,那麼我們的罪在祂眼中該是怎樣的呢?根據第4節,上帝為祂的子民預備了超乎他們想像的奇妙之事,但他們的罪孽阻礙了祂與人分享祂的祝福。 (參考哥林多前書2:9;弗3:20-21)還有盼望嗎?有的,因為上帝是一位樂於施捨的父,也是一位耐心的陶匠(耶利米書18章)。只要我們順服祂的旨意,祂就能潔淨我們,使我們煥然一新。

         This prayer (and the believing remnant) ends with a question: Why is God silent? His temple has been destroyed, His glorious land has been ravaged, and His people are in exile. “After all this, O Lord, will you hold yourself back? Will you keep silent and punish us beyond measure?” (Isa. 64:12 niv). God’s reply is found in the next two chapters.                                                                                                       這段禱告(以及信靠的餘民)以一個問題結束:上帝為何沉默?祂的聖殿已被摧毀,祂榮耀的土地已被蹂躪,祂的子民正流亡異鄉。 「耶和華啊,經歷這一切之後,你還止住嗎?你還保持沉默,並加重我們的刑罰嗎?」(以賽亞書64:12,新國際版)。上帝的答覆在接下來的兩章。

The Blessing of a New Creation (65:1–25)                                                                                              新造之人的祝福(65:1-25)                                                                                                                       “I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even rec ompense into their bosom” (65:6). God now replies.                                                                                                                                                        「我必不靜默,必報應,將報應歸到他們懷裡」(65:6)。上帝現在回應了。

         First, He announces that His salvation will go to the Gentiles (v. 1), even though they did not seek the Lord or experience the blessings that He gave to Israel. Paul applied this verse to the Gentiles in Romans 10:19–20. If Israel did not want what God had to offer, then He would give it to others. (See Luke 14:16–24; 21:10; Acts 28:23–31 for other illustrations of this divine principle.)                                        首先,他宣告他的救恩將臨到外邦人(1節),即使他們沒有尋求耶和華,也沒有經歷他給以色列的祝福。保羅在羅馬書10:19-20將這節經文應用在外邦人身上。如果以色列不想要神所賜的,那麼他就會把它賜給其他人。 (有關這神聖原則的其他例證,請參閱路加福音14:16-24;21:10;使徒行傳28:23-31。)

          Then, God describes the sins of His people that kept Him from answering their prayers  (Isa. 65:2–7). They resisted His grace and His loving appeals, though He held out His arms to them and spoke to them through His Word (Rom. 10:21). They went their own way (Isa. 53:6) and provoked Him with their evil worship of false gods, getting involved with the occult and demons. They ate food that was unclean and openly worshipped idols in the high places. And yet these rebellious people consid ered themselves to be better than others! “I am holier than thou!”                                                                         然後,神描述了祂子民的罪,這些罪使他無法回應他們的禱告(以賽亞書65:2-7)。儘管上帝向他們伸出雙臂,並透過祂的話語對他們說話(羅馬書10:21),他們仍抗拒上帝的恩典和慈愛的呼籲。他們偏行己路(以賽亞書53:6),以邪惡的崇拜假神、參與神秘學和邪靈活動來激怒上帝。他們吃不潔淨的食物,公開崇拜高處的偶像。然而,這些悖逆的人卻自以為比別人優越! 「我比你聖潔!」

         God then explains that He had to judge the nation for her sins (65:8–16). He called the Babylonians to be His instrument of punishment to teach His people that they could not sin and get away with it. However, in mercy He preserved a remnant—like a few grapes res cued from the winepress—and that remnant would return to the land and restore the nation. When His people sincerely seek Him (v. 10), then He will bless them (2 Chron. 7:14).                                                                                   上帝接著解釋說,祂必須審判這個國家的罪(65:8-16)。祂呼召巴比倫人作為祂懲罰的工具,教導祂的子民,他們不能犯罪而逃脫懲罰。然而,出於憐憫,他保留了一些餘民——就像從酒榨中救出的幾顆葡萄——這些餘民將回歸故土,復興國家。當祂的子民真誠地尋求祂(第 10 節),祂就會祝福他們(歷代誌下 7:14)。                     

            “The Valley of Achor” was the place where Achan was stoned to death because he disobeyed the Lord (Josh. 7). When the Lord restores His estranged wife, Israel, the Valley of Achor will become for them “a door of hope” (Hos. 2:15).                                                                                                                       「亞割谷」是亞幹因悖逆耶和華而被石頭打死的地方(約書亞記7章)。當耶和華與他疏遠的妻子以色列歸回時,亞割谷將成為他們的「盼望之門」(何西阿書2:15)。

        In Isaiah 65:11–16, God sees two kinds of people in the land: those who forsake the Lord and those who serve the Lord. (“My Servant” has now become “My servants.”) Those who forsake the Lord ignore His temple and worship false gods, such as fortune and des tiny (in v. 11, “that troop” and “that number”). These disobedient Jews will not live but be destroyed, and those who do survive will not enjoy it. In fact, their very names will be used as curses in the years to come!                                                    在以賽亞書65:11-16中,上帝看見這片土地上有兩種人:離棄耶和華的人和服事耶和華的人。 (「我的僕人」現在變成了「我的僕人」。)離棄耶和華的人無視他的聖殿,敬拜假神,例如財富和命運(第11節中,「那支隊伍」和「那個數字」)。這些悖逆的猶太人不會存活,反而會被毀滅,而倖存下來的人也不會享受。事實上,他們的名字在未來的歲月裡將被用作咒詛!

       God saves the best for the last: His description of “the new heavens and new earth” (the millennial king dom) in 65:17—66:24.                                                                                                                        上帝將最好的留到最後:祂在65:17-66:24中描述了「新天新地」(千禧年國度)。

         This is not the same as John’s “new heaven and new earth” (Rev. 21:1ff.), because the characteristics Isaiah gives do not fit the eternal state. As far as we know, in the eternal state people will not get old or die (Isa. 65:20), nor will there be any danger of losing anything to invaders (vv. 21–23).             這與約翰所說的「新天新地」(啟示錄21:1及後)不同,因為以賽亞所描述的特徵與永恆國度並不相符。據我們所知,在永恆國度中,人們不會衰老或死亡(賽65:20),也不會有任何被入侵者奪走一切的危險(21-23節)。

        Jerusalem will be a source of joy, not only to the Lord but to the whole earth. It will be a city of holiness, harmony, and happiness. During the millennial king dom, people will work, and God will bless their labors. People will pray, and God will answer (v. 24). Nature will be at peace (v. 25) because the curse will be lifted.                                                                                                                                          耶路撒冷將成為喜樂的源泉,不只對主如此,對全地也是如此。它將是一座聖潔、和諧、幸福的城市。在千禧年國度期間,人們將工作,上帝將祝福他們的勞動。人們將禱告,上帝將回應(24節)。大自然將處於和平之中(25節),因為咒詛將被解除。

The Birth of the New Nation (66:1–24)                                                                                                  新國家的誕生(66:1-24)                                                                                                                          Of course, the remarkable thing will be the “birth of a nation” as Israel takes center stage on the interna tional scene (vv. 7–9). The return of the Jews to their land will be as swift as the birth of a baby. Israel’s “tra vail” will be “the day of the Lord” or “the time of Jacob’s trouble” (Jer. 30:7), when God will purify His people and prepare them for the coming of their Messiah. Political Israel was born on May 14, 1948, but “the new Israel” will be “born in a day” when they believe on Jesus Christ. Jerusalem will experience joy, peace, and satisfaction (Isa. 66:10–14). Like a nursing baby, she will find health and peace in the arms of the Lord. “Peace like a river” reminds us of Isaiah’s words to Ahaz (85:5–8) and God’s promises in 41:18 and 48:18.                                                                                                               當然,最令人矚目的是“一個國家的誕生”,因為以色列將成為國際舞台的中心(7-9節)。猶太人回歸故土的速度將如同嬰兒誕生般迅速。以色列的「產難」將是「耶和華的日子」或「雅各遭難的時候」(耶利米書30:7),屆時上帝將潔淨祂的子民,預備他們迎接彌賽亞的到來。政治上的以色列誕生於1948年5月14日,但「新以色列」將在他們信靠耶穌基督的「一日之內」誕生。耶路撒冷將經歷喜樂、平安和滿足(以賽亞書66:10-14)。如同吃奶的嬰兒,她將在主的懷抱中找到健康與平安。 「平安像河水」使我們想起以賽亞對亞哈斯所說的話(以賽亞書85:5-8),以及上帝在41:18和48:18的應許。

          There will be a new temple (66:1–6; Ezek. 40— 48), but the ceremonies of worship can never take the place of a humble heart. God does not live in buildings; He dwells with those who submit to Him. Stephen quoted Isaiah 66:1–2 in his defense before the Jews (Acts 7:48–50), and Paul referred to these words in his address to the Athenian philosophers (17:24).                                                                        將來會有一座新的聖殿(以賽亞書66:1-6;以西結書40-48),但敬拜的儀式永遠無法取代一顆謙卑的心。上帝不住在建築物裡;祂與順服祂的人同在。司提反在猶太人面前為自己辯護時引用了以賽亞書66:1-2(使徒行傳7:48-50),保羅在對雅典哲學家的演講中也提到了這些話(以賽亞書17:24)。    

         In Isaiah’s day, were God’s people trembling at His Word? No, they were not. Instead, they were going through the motions of worship without having a heart for God. The people were not sacrificing the animals; they were murdering them! Because their hearts were far from God (Isa. 29:13), their offerings were as unclean things to the Lord. It is the heart of the worshipper that determines the value of the offering.                                                                                                                                                        在以賽亞的時代,上帝的子民是否因祂的話語而戰兢?不,他們沒有。相反,他們只是敷衍了事地進行敬拜,卻沒有一顆向上帝獻祭的心。人們不是在獻祭動物;而是在屠殺牠們!因為他們的心遠離神(以賽亞書29:13),他們的祭物在耶和華眼中被視為不潔之物。敬拜者的心意決定了祭物的價值。神的手會賜福給他的僕人,但也會「向他的敵人發出義憤」(賽66:14),以賽亞在第15-18節中描述了這種「義憤」。耶和華的日子將是一場審判的風暴,伴隨著烈火、旋風和神的劍,“被耶和華所殺的必多。”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               God’s hand will bring blessing to His servants but “indignation toward His enemies” (66:14), and Isaiah described that “indignation” in verses 15–18. The day of the Lord will be a storm of judgment with fire and whirlwinds and with the sword of God, “And those slain by the Lord shall be many.”                  上帝的手會賜福祂的僕人,但也會「向祂的敵人發怒」(66:14),以賽亞在15-18節中描述了這種「憤怒」。主的日子將是一場審判的風暴,伴隨著烈火、旋風和上帝的劍,「被主所殺的必多。」

        Who will be slain? Those who have disobeyed God’s law in their eating and their worshipping (vv. 17–18). Instead of worshipping the true and living God, they turned to pagan idols and pagan practices. It is not enough to be “religious”; we must serve Him according to what He says in His Word (8:20).               誰會被殺?那些在飲食和敬拜上違背上帝律法的人(17-18節)。他們沒有敬拜那位又真又活的上帝,反而轉向了異教偶像和異教習俗。僅僅「虔誠」是不夠的;我們必須按照祂在聖經中所說的來服事祂(8:20)。

        The book closes with a description of messengers going to the ends of the earth to announce what God has done for Israel (66:19). The result will be a flow of people to Jerusalem (see 50:3–14; 66:12) to bring offerings to the Lord. In the past, Gentile nations came to Jerusalem to attack and destroy, but in the Kingdom Age, they will come to worship and glorify God. The book ends on a seemingly negative note describing worshippers looking at the desecrated and decayed corpses of the rebels (v. 24). The Valley of Hinnom (Hebrew, ge hinnom = Gehenna in the Greek) is a picture of judgment (30:33). Jesus used it to pic ture hell (Mark 9:43–48). The people who come to Jerusalem to worship will also go outside the city to this “garbage dump” and be reminded that God is a consuming fire (Jer. 7:32).                    本書以使者前往地極宣告上帝為以色列所行之事的描述作為結束(66:19)。結果是,人們將湧向耶路撒冷(參閱50:3-14;66:12),向主獻上祭物。過去,外邦列國來到耶路撒冷是為了攻擊和毀滅;但在國度時代,他們將來敬拜和榮耀上帝。本書以一個看似負面的語調結尾,描述敬拜者註視著叛軍被褻瀆和腐爛的屍體(第24節)。欣嫩谷(希伯來語,ge hinnom,希臘語為Gehenna)象徵審判(30:33)。耶穌用它來比喻地獄(馬可福音9:43-48)。來到耶路撒冷敬拜的人們也會前往城外的這個“垃圾場”,並被提醒上帝是吞噬之火(耶利米書7:32)。

        Throughout his book, Isaiah has presented us with alternatives: Trust the Lord and live, or rebel against the Lord and die. He has explained the grace and mercy of God and offered His forgiveness. He has also explained the holiness and wrath of God and warned of His judg ment. He has promised glory for those who will believe and judgment for those who scoff. He has explained the foolishness of trusting man’s wisdom and the world’s resources.                                                                                                 以賽亞在整本書中都向我們展示了兩個選擇:信靠主而活,或背叛主而死。祂解釋了上帝的恩典和憐憫,並賜給我們祂的寬恕。他也解釋了上帝的聖潔與忿怒,並警告祂的審判。祂應許相信的人必得榮耀,嘲笑的人必受審判。祂解釋了信靠人的智慧和世上資源的愚昧。

         The prophet calls the professing people of God back to spiritual reality. He warns against hypocrisy and empty worship. He pleads for faith, obedience, a heart that delights in God, and a life that glorifies God.                                                                                                                                                           先知呼籲自稱是上帝子民的人回歸屬靈的實存。他警告人們切勿虛偽和空洞的敬拜。他懇求人要有信心、順服、以上帝為樂的心,以及過榮耀上帝的生活。 

        “ ‘There is no peace,’ saith the Lord, ‘unto the wicked’” (Isa. 48:22; 57:21); for in order to have peace, you must have righteousness (32:17). The only way to have righteousness is through faith in Jesus Christ (Rom. 3:19–31).                                                                                                                              「主說:『惡人必不得平安』」(賽48:22;57:21);因為要得平安,就必須有公義(賽32:17)。而得公義的唯一途徑是透過信耶穌基督(羅3:19-31)。

         Isaiah’s message has been “Be comforted by the Lord!” (See Isa. 12:1; 40:1–2; 49:13; 51:3, 19; 52:9; 54:11; 57:18; 61:2; 66:13.) But God cannot comfort rebels! If we are sinning against God and comfortable about it, something is radically wrong. That false comfort will lead to false confidence, and that will lead to the chastening hand of God.                                                                                                   以賽亞的信息是「願耶和華安慰你!」(參考以賽亞書 12:1;40:1-2;49:13;51:3, 19;52:9;54:11;57:18;61:2;66:13)但神不能安慰悖逆的人!如果我們犯罪得罪神,卻安於現狀,那就大錯特錯了。虛假的安慰會導致虛假的信心,最終導致上帝懲罰我們的手。  

        “Seek ye the Lord while he may be found” (55:6).                                                                                       「當趁耶和華可尋找的時候尋找祂」(55:6)。 

        “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow” (1:18).                                                     「你們的罪雖像朱紅,必變成雪白」(1:18)。                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              “O Lord, I will praise You; though You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, and You comfort me” (12:1 nkjv).                                                                                                                                      「主啊,我要稱謝你!祢雖然向我發怒,祢的怒氣仍轉消,還安慰我」(12:1 新欽定版 )。

        BE COMFORTED!                                                                                                                                        得安慰吧!