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My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音）

My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音） 
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Day 89

A Direct Reference to the Twelve Disciples

Text: John 6: 64-65

A DIRECT REFERENCE TO THE TWELVE DISCIPLES

Jesus knew the hearts of all who followed Him. He knew who truly believed in Him and who did not.

“‘But there are some of you who do not believe.’ For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who would betray Him. And He said, ‘Therefore I have said to you that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted to him by My Father.’”                      

John 6:64-65

1. This statement was made to His Twelve disciples

a) This reflects the fact that Jesus knew the hearts of all who came to Him.
b) He was making a reference to Judas Iscariot.
i) He knew that deep down, Judas did not really believe.
ii) He would one day end up betraying Jesus to the Jewish authorities.

2. Recalling what had been taught earlier

a) There was a special work of the Father.
b) No one can truly come to Jesus unless the Father Himself has granted it.
c) Jesus held fast to this truth.

WHY THEN DID JESUS HAVE JUDAS AS ONE OF HIS DISCIPLES?

If Jesus knew who would betray Him, why then would He allow Judas to follow Him as a disciple? The following thoughts may be considered:

1. The compassion of Jesus

a) He would not turn anyone away.
b) He would continue to give the following:
i) His hand of friendship.
ii) He would offer fellowship.
iii) He would exercise grace and mercy.

2. The fulfilment of Scripture

a) The Scriptures predicted that one of His own would betray Him.
b) Psalm 41:9 described a ‘familiar friend” who would turn out to be a betrayer.
i) This was a veiled prophetic word.
ii) Jesus would see this prophetic word fulfilled when Judas betrayed Him.

经文：约翰福音6：64－65

直接指十二门徒

耶稣知道跟随祂的人心里所存的。祂知道谁真正相信祂，谁不相信。

“‘只是你们中间有不信的人。’ 耶稣从起头就知道谁不信他，谁要卖他。耶稣又说：‘所以我对你们说过，若不是蒙我父的恩赐，没有人能到我这里来。’”

《约翰福音6：64-65》

1.这句话是针对祂的十二门徒的

a) 这反映了耶稣知道所有到祂这里来的人的心
b) 祂指的是加略人犹大（十二门徒之一）
i) 祂知道在内心深处，犹大并不相信
ii) 有一天犹大会背叛耶稣，把祂交给有权柄的犹太人

2.回顾先前的教训

a) 这是天父特别的工作
b) 若不是蒙天父的恩赐，没有人能真正到耶稣这里来
c) 耶稣持守着这个真理

耶稣为什么会让犹大当祂的门徒之一？

如果耶稣知道他会背叛祂，为什么祂还会允许犹大跟随祂作为门徒呢？我们可以考虑以下的想法：

1.耶稣的同情

a) 祂不会拒绝任何人
b) 祂将继续供应以下：
i) 祂的友谊
ii) 祂会与他人团契
iii) 祂会施恩典和怜悯

2.应验圣经的话语

a) 圣经预言祂会被自己的人背叛
b)《诗篇41：9》描述了一个祂“知己的朋友”将成为背叛者
i) 这是一个隐晦的预言
ii) 当犹大背叛耶稣时，祂会看到这个预言被应验