Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of Luke)
我夜间的歌曲《路加福音》
Text: Luke 22: 35-38
RECALLING A PAST LESSON
1. The Lord Jesus would remind His Disciples of past lessons, from time to time.
2. Some reasons He did this:
a. As a reminder when the Disciples forgot.
b. As a reinforcement, when their faith was not strong and steady.
c. As refinement of their understanding of the truths they had learned.
AN IMPORTANT CHANGE NEEDED
1. In the light of the changing circumstances the Lord said these things to His Disciples.
“And He said to them, ‘When I sent you without money bag, knapsack, and sandals, did you lack anything?’ So they said, ‘Nothing.’ Then He said to them, ‘But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one. For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ For the things concerning Me have an end.’So they said, ‘Lord, look, here are two swords.’ And He said to them, ‘It is enough.’”
Luke 22:35-38
2. Changes
a. In the past, the Disciples did not need to provide for themselves.
b. The Lord would supply all their needs.
c. In the current situation, they must make the following changes:
i. They cannot depend on people to provide for them. They must provide for themselves.
ii. They cannot expect peace but violence. They would have to protect themselves (with a sword if needs be).
3. The Suffering of the Lord Jesus
a. He would be numbered with the transgressors.
b. His Disciples would also be associated with transgressors and thus people would be hostile towards them.
c. But, thankfully, these intense circumstances will not last forever. They would come to an end, in due time!
4. The Response of the Disciples
a. They declared that they had two swords.
b. They had misunderstood what the Lord Jesus meant.
i. He was not telling them to use their swords to fight the enemies.
ii. What would the possession of two swords mean?
c. The Lord’s meaning:
i. To be mentally prepared for hostility.
ii. To be strong and resilient.
iii. To be resourceful.
But they had failed to fully comprehend what He had meant.
d. Thus, He said “It is enough!”
i. They would have to find out how to cope, the hard way.
ii. They would have to find wisdom and strength when hostilities come.
The Lord’s grace and mercy would be given to them to help them cope!
经文：路加福音 22：35-38
回顾以前的教训
1. 主耶稣会不时提醒祂的门徒过去的教诲
2. 祂这么做的原因：
a. 当门徒忘记时，祂的提醒能使他们再次想起
b. 当他们的信心不坚定时，祂的提醒能巩固信心
c. 祂的提醒也能使他们学过的真理变得更精炼
一个必要的改变
1. 鉴于情况的转变，主耶稣告诉门徒：
“耶稣又对他们说：‘我差你们出去的时候，没有钱囊、没有口袋、没有鞋，你们缺少什么没有？’他们说：‘没有。’耶稣说：‘但如今有钱囊的可以带着，有口袋的也可以带着，没有刀的要卖衣服买刀。 我告诉你们，经上写着说‘他被列在罪犯之中’，这话必应验在我身上，因为那关系我的事必然成就。’他们说：‘主啊，请看，这里有两把刀！’耶稣说：‘够了。’”
《路加福音 22：35-38》