QT 15/04/2026 Wed. Luke 10. When Trainees Are In Front By Design. 当受训者按计划走在前方时
QT 15/04/2026 Wed. Luke 10. When Followers Are In Front By Design.
READ http://www.esv.org/luke10
Luke records Jesus instructing His disciples to go ahead of Him into towns and villages. What is happening when followers are now in front by design of the Master? Is this good or bad? Can this happen, or Must this happen in a discipling journey?
(1) Sent “Ahead of Him” (Luke 10:1)
In Luke 10:1, Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples to go “ahead of Him” into towns and villages. This is a significant moment in the life of a disciple. Discipleship matures when followers no longer merely watch their Master, but when they become participants in His mission. Jesus empowers them to do the very work He has been doing—preaching, healing, and proclaiming the Kingdom of God.
When He sends them out, He sends them with a purpose, a mission. Discipleship is not just about knowledge or being a spectator of Jesus’ work; it’s about becoming active participants in the Kingdom of God. As followers of Christ, we are called to share in His mission, reflecting His love and truth in a world that desperately needs both.
Just as these seventy-two disciples were sent out with authority and purpose, we too are sent out today. Whether it’s in our homes, workplaces, or communities, we have the opportunity to share the hope of Jesus with those around us. True discipleship is about stepping into the mission field, bringing the light of Christ wherever we go, and acting as His hands and feet.
(2) A Son of Peace (Luke 10:6)
Jesus speaks of a “son of peace” in Luke 10:6, referring to someone who is open to receiving the message of the gospel. This phrase carries the weight of a person who is ready to receive the peace of Christ, someone whose heart is prepared to embrace the Kingdom of God.
But who is a “son of peace”? In biblical terms, peace isn’t simply the absence of conflict; it’s the presence of God’s wholeness, His blessing, and His reconciliation. The “primary” peace is peace with God after embracing the salvation offered by Jesus Christ. A “son of peace” is one who is receptive to God’s invitation, willing to welcome Christ into their life and home. These are the individuals who will hear and respond to the gospel with humility, who will allow God’s peace to transform their lives.
Such persons can extend this peace of God to others. Are you one?
As followers of Jesus, we must recognize that not everyone will be open to the message. But the good news is that there are people—sons and daughters of peace—who are ready to receive God’s Word. Our role is to seek out these individuals and share the message of the Kingdom, trusting that God will work in their hearts.
(3) Names Written in Heaven (Luke 10:17-20)
In Luke 10:17-20, the disciples return rejoicing over the power and authority they had in Jesus’ name, even over demons. But Jesus redirects their focus. He tells them, “Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven” (Luke 10:20).
The disciples were thrilled with the results of their ministry: miracles, healings, and spiritual victories. But Jesus teaches them that spiritual security and salvation are far more important than ministry success. Our true identity and joy do not come from what we do for God, but from what God has done for us in securing our salvation.
In the kingdom of God, the greatest treasure isn’t found in extraordinary works or results, but in the relationship we have with God, and the assurance that our names are written in the Lamb's book of life. Gratitude for spiritual blessings—the forgiveness of sins, reconciliation with the Father, and the promise of eternal life—should always take precedence over our earthly achievements.
(4) Practicing Jesus’ Teachings (Luke 10:25-42)
The final part of Luke 10 highlights two key lessons that illustrate what it means to be a true disciple of Christ:
(a) The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37): Jesus teaches the importance of loving our neighbour—not just in words, but in action. The Samaritan goes out of his way to help a man in need, showing that love and mercy extend beyond cultural boundaries, personal comfort, or social expectations. True discipleship is seen in how we love and serve others, especially those who are marginalized or in distress.
(b) Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42): In this passage, Jesus commends Mary for choosing to sit at His feet and listen to His teaching. Martha, while busy with tasks, is reminded by Jesus that the “necessary thing” is to desire and prioritise Jesus’ Word. Mary’s desire to learn and grow in intimacy with Jesus is what Jesus praises.
In both of these stories, Jesus shows us the balance between action and devotion. Discipleship isn’t merely about serving others (as important as that is); it’s about a heart that is aligned with Jesus, a heart that desires to hear His Word and grow in relationship with Him. As we serve others in mercy, we must also cultivate a desire to be with Jesus in intimacy, learning from Him, and receiving His Word.
Ultimately, discipleship is not a one-time act or a list of tasks—it’s about being formed by Jesus’ teachings and putting them into practice in every area of life.
Prayer
Father in Heaven. Thank You for calling us to be Your followers. Help us to go out with Your message of hope, sharing Your peace with everyone we meet. Teach us to live lives of mercy and devotion, reflecting Your love in all we do. Keep our hearts focused on the eternal reward You have prepared for us, and may we remain faithful to Your call. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
QT 15/04/2026 星期三. 路加福音 10 当门徒按主的安排走在前面时
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/luk/10/
路加记载了耶稣吩咐门徒在祂前面进入各城各乡。当门徒按主旨意走在前面时，会发生什么？这是好事还是坏事？在门徒训练的旅程中，这种情况可能发生吗？还是必须发生？
(1) 被差遣走在祂前面（路加福音 10:1）
在路加福音10:1中，耶稣差遣七十二位门徒 “在他前面” 进入各城各乡。这是门徒生命中的重要时刻。当门徒不再仅仅是旁观主，而是成为祂使命的参与者时，门徒训练便达到了成熟。耶稣赋予他们能力，去行祂一直所行的工作——传道、医治，并宣告神的国。
当祂差遣他们出去时，是带着明确的目的和使命。门徒训练不仅关乎知识，也不仅仅是作为耶稣工作的旁观者；而是要成为上帝国度的积极参与者。作为基督的追随者，我们被召唤参与祂的使命，在这个极度需要爱与真理的世界中，彰显祂的爱与真理。
正如这七十二位门徒曾带着权柄和使命被差遣出去，今日我们也被差遣出去。无论是在家中、职场还是社区，我们都有机会将耶稣的盼望分享给周围的人。真正的门徒生活，就是踏入宣教的禾场，无论走到哪里都带去基督的光，并成为祂的双手和双脚。
(2) 平安之子（路加福音 10:6）
耶稣在路加福音 10:6 中提到 “平安之子” ，指的是那些愿意接受福音信息的人。这个词语蕴含着这样一种意义：此人已准备好领受基督的平安，其内心已预备好迎接神的国度。
但何谓 “和平之子” ？在圣经的语境中，和平并非仅仅是冲突的缺席，而是上帝的完全、祂的祝福以及祂的和解临在。“首要” 的平安，是人接受耶稣基督所赐的救恩后，与神和好的平安。“和平之子”就是那些愿意接受神邀请、乐意将基督迎进生命与家中的人。这些人会谦卑地聆听并回应福音，让神的平安改变他们的人生。
这样的人能将神的平安传递给他人。你是否就是其中之一？
作为耶稣的跟随者，我们必须认识到并非所有人都愿意敞开心扉接受这信息。但好消息是，有这样一群人——和平之子与和平之女——他们已预备好领受上帝的话语。我们的角色是寻找这些人并分享天国的福音，相信上帝必在他们心中动工。
(3) 名字写在天上（路加福音 10:17-20）
在路加福音10章17-20节中，门徒们因在耶稣的名下拥有大能和权柄——甚至能制伏邪灵——而欢喜归来。但耶稣引导他们调整了关注点。他对他们说：“然而不要因为鬼服了你们就欢喜，却要因为你们的名字记录在天上而欢喜”（路加福音10:20）。
门徒们因事工的成果而欣喜若狂：神迹、医治和属灵的胜利。但耶稣教导他们，属灵的保障与救恩远比事工的成功更为重要。我们真正的身份与喜乐，并非源于我们为神所做的事，而是源于神为确保我们的救恩所做的一切。
在神的国度里，最宝贵的财富不在于非凡的事工或成果，而在于我们与神的关系，以及确信我们的名字已记在羔羊的生命册上。对属灵恩典的感恩——罪得赦免、与天父和好，以及永生的应许——应当永远优先于我们在世上的成就。
(4) 践行耶稣的教导（路加福音 10:25-42）
路加福音第 10 章的最后部分突出了两个关键教训，阐明了何为基督真正的门徒：
(a) 好撒玛利亚人（路加福音 10:25-37）：耶稣教导我们爱邻舍的重要性——不仅要口头说，更要付诸行动。那位撒玛利亚人特意绕道去帮助一个有需要的人，表明爱与怜悯超越了文化界限、个人舒适或社会期望。真正的门徒生活体现在我们如何爱人并服侍他人，尤其是那些被边缘化或处于困境中的人。
(b) 马利亚与马大（路加福音 10:38-42）：在这段经文中，耶稣称赞马利亚选择坐在祂脚前聆听教导。马大虽忙于家务，却被耶稣提醒，那“最要紧的事”是渴慕并优先寻求耶稣的话语。马利亚渴望学习并加深与耶稣的亲密关系，正是耶稣所称许的。
在这两个故事中，耶稣向我们展示了行动与敬虔之间的平衡。门徒生活不仅仅是服侍他人（尽管这很重要）；它更关乎一颗与耶稣同心合意的心，一颗渴望聆听祂的话语并在与祂的关系中成长的心。当我们以怜悯之心服侍他人时，也必须培养一种渴望——渴望与耶稣亲密相交，向祂学习，并领受祂的话语。
归根结底，作门徒并非一次性的行为或任务清单——而是要让耶稣的教导塑造我们，并将这些教导实践在生活的各个层面。
祷告
天上的父。感谢祢呼召我们成为祢的门徒。求祢帮助我们带着祢的希望之讯出去，将祢的平安与我们所遇见的每个人分享。教导我们过充满怜悯与虔诚的生活，在我们所做的一切中彰显祢的爱。求祢使我们的心专注于祢为我们预备的永恒奖赏，并愿我们始终忠于祢的呼召。奉耶稣的名祷告。阿们。
