Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音)
Forewarning
Text: John 16: 1
FOREWARNING
Jesus was an outstanding Teacher in more ways than one. He taught with different goals in mind. One of which was to give forewarning so that the Disciples would not fall.
“These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble.”
John 16:1
1. “These things I have spoken to you”
a. This is a reference to the teachings of Jesus.
b. Some of the goals of His teachings:
i. To instruct
ii. To correct
iii. To deepen faith
iv. To strengthen
v. To give hope
vi . To give inspiration
vii. To give much-needed wisdom
c. Much depends on the Disciples to do their part:
i. In learning well
ii. In remembering
iii. In growing
2. “That you should not be made to stumble”
a. Stumbling could occur:
i. If there is ignorance.
ii. If there is neglect.
iii. If there is complacency.
b. Forewarning was designed to do the following:
i. To encourage forearming.
ii. To encourage preparation of the heart and mind for suffering.
iii. To enhance effort to be stronger.
iv. To take every precaution to prevent stumbling.
The Lord Jesus did everything He needed to do to help the Disciples to prepare for trials just ahead.
经文:约翰福音 16:1
预警
耶稣在很多方面都是一位出众的师尊。祂在教导门徒时,有着不同的目标。其中之一是预警,使门徒不至于跌倒。
“我已将这些事告诉你们,使你们不至于跌倒。”
《约翰福音 16:1》