Daily Devotions

My Song In The Night (Gospel of Luke)
我夜间的歌曲《路加福音》

My Song In The Night (Gospel of Luke)
我夜间的歌曲《路加福音》
 
Day 
Day 123

Text: Luke 10: 5-7

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS III

“But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you. And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the labourer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.”

Luke 10:5-7

1. Essential courtesy in homes

a. The 70 would have to practise essential home courtesy.
i. Hospitality must never be taken for granted.
ii. Relating to home-owners was a skill that needs to be practised.
b. “Peace to this house”
i. This is a good and welcome greeting to be given to the hosts.
ii. Basic politeness and good-will must be genuinely extended.

2. The potential host

a. The potential host could open the home to the Disciples.
b. The Disciples are to share the Gospel message with the household.

3. “A son of peace”

a. If the household is worthy, the greetings of peace would be recognised and be appreciated.
b. The blessing of peace pronounced (called “son of peace”) would be on the household.
c. But if the household is hostile, nothing is lost; the blessing of peace will not reside in the home.

4. The worthy home

a. The host may offer the following to the Disciples:
i. Refreshments (food and drink)
ii. Rest for those who are tired
b. On the part of the Disciples.
i. They must graciously accept the hospitality shown.
ii. They cannot go from house to house, choosing the better homes and avoiding humble homes.

5. The worker is worthy of his hire.

a. This is a principle that the Disciples must bear in mind.
b. God will provide for their needs.
c. But they must be hard-working and worthy labourers.

经文:路加福音 10:5-7

具体的指示(三)

“无论进哪一家,先要说:‘愿这一家平安!’ 那里若有当得平安的人,你们所求的平安就必临到那家;不然,就归于你们了。 你们要住在那家,吃喝他们所供给的,因为工人得工价是应当的。不要从这家搬到那家。”

《路加福音 10:5-7》

1. 在家里的基本礼仪

a. 那七十个人必须遵守基本的家中礼仪
i. 热亲好客决不能被视为理所当然
ii. 与主人交流是一项需要练习的技能
b. “愿这一家平安”
i. 这是给主人的一个良好与受欢迎的问候
ii. 必须真诚地表达基本的礼貌和善意

2. 潜在的主人

a. 潜在的主人可能会向门徒们敞开他家的大门
b. 门徒要与那家分享福音

3. “平安的人”

a. 如果这家是应当的,平安的问候就会被认可并得到重视
b. 所宣告的平安的祝福(称为“平安的人”)将临在那家
c. 但就算那家怀有敌意,也不会有任何损失;平安的祝福不会留在那家

4. 应当的家

a. 主人可向门徒们供给以下:
i. 吃、喝的(食物和饮料)
ii. 为疲劳的人提供休息的地方
b. 在门徒方面
i. 他们必须亲切地接受向他们所展现的热情款待
ii. 他们不能从这家搬到那家,选择较好的家,避免简陋的家

5. 工人得工价是应当的

a. 这是门徒们必须牢记的原则
b. 上帝会满足他们的需要
c. 但他们必须当勤奋和应当的工人