QT 21/01/2026 Wed. John 15. “The Abundant Life: Responding to God’s Revelations in Word and Deeds.” “丰盛的生命：以言以行回应神的启示”

QT 21/01/2026 Wed. John 15. “The Abundant Life: Responding to God’s Revelations in Word and Deeds.”
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We experience the abundant life when we respond to God’s many invitations to join Him in His Word and Works.

Scripture Focus: “[23] Whoever hates me hates my Father also. [24] If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin, but now they have seen and hated both me and my Father. [25] But the word that is written in their Law must be fulfilled: ‘They hated me without a cause.’” — John 15:23–25 (ESV)

Reflection: Responding to God’s Revelation

In John 15, Jesus speaks frankly about opposition. Some will hate Him despite the truth of His works and the revelation of God in Him. These verses remind us that God’s abundant life is not just a passive blessing—it is lived in response to God’s Word and deeds.

Notice a few key truths:

(1) Revelation demands a response.
Jesus’ miracles and teaching were undeniable demonstrations of God’s power and love. The world’s hatred was not against mere words—they were opposed to God’s revelation itself. Likewise, God reveals Himself through Scripture and in our lives today. To experience the abundant life, we must respond to His Word and works with faith, gratitude, and obedience.

(2) Rejection has consequences.
Those who witnessed Christ’s miracles yet hardened their hearts exemplify what happens when revelation is ignored or despised. Abundant life comes through alignment with God’s truth; rejection leads to spiritual blindness and alienation.

(3) Love and obedience are inseparable.
The abundant life is found in loving God and obeying His Word—through deeds of mercy, justice, and holiness. As believers, we are called not only to marvel at Christ’s revelation but to let it shape our actions, making our lives a testimony of His love and truth.

In short, God’s abundant life flows to those who respond faithfully—not with passive reception, but with a life that reflects God’s Word in deed and character. Hatred and rejection are a warning; love and obedience are the path to fullness in Christ.

Application

(1) Examine your response to God’s Word and works. Do you passively read Scripture or actively let it shape your actions?

(2) Live out your faith in deeds. Love, service, and obedience make God’s revelation tangible to others.

(3) Guard your heart against hardness. Remember that rejection of God’s revelation grieves Him and hinders the abundant life He offers.

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for revealing yourself through the words and deeds of your Son Jesus Christ. Help me to respond with love, faith, and obedience, not with indifference or rejection. May my life reflect Your truth, and may I walk in the abundant life You offer, showing Your love in every action. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

QT 21/01/2026 星期三. 约翰福音15 “丰盛的生命：以言行回应神的启示”
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/jhn/15/

当我们回应神在祂的话语与作为中多次邀请我们与祂同行的呼召时，便经历了丰盛的生命。

经文聚焦：23 恨我的，也恨我的父。24 如果我没有在他们中间作过别人没有作过的事，他们就没有罪；但现在我和我的父，他们都看见了，也都恨恶。25 这就应验了他们律法上所写的话：‘他们无故地恨我。’ ——《约翰福音》15:23-25

默想：回应神的启示

约翰福音第15章中，耶稣直言不讳地谈及反对。尽管祂的作为彰显真理，神在祂里面显明自己，仍有人恨祂。这些经文提醒我们：神的丰盛生命并非被动领受的恩典，而是回应神的话语与作为的生命实践。

请留意几个关键的应用：

(1) 启示要求回应。
耶稣的神迹与教导无可辩驳地彰显了神的权能与慈爱。世人的憎恨并非针对言语本身——他们反对的是神启示的本质。同样，神今日仍借着圣经和我们生命中的经历向我们显明自己。要经历丰盛的生命，我们必须以信心、感恩和顺服回应祂的话语与作为。

(2) 拒绝必有后果。
那些目睹基督神迹却心硬如石之人，正是忽视或轻慢启示的写照。丰盛生命源于顺服神的真理；拒绝则导致属灵的盲目与隔绝。

(3) 爱与顺服密不可分。
丰盛生命源于爱神并遵行祂的话语——通过怜悯、公义与圣洁的行动彰显。信徒不仅当惊叹于基督的启示，更当让这启示塑造行为，使生命成为祂爱与真理的见证。

简言之，神的丰盛生命流向忠心回应者——非被动接受，而是以行为与品格活出神话语的生命。仇恨与拒绝是警钟；爱与顺服才是通往基督丰盛生命的道路。

实践要点

(1) 省察你对神话语与作为的回应：是被动读经，还是主动让圣经塑造行为？

(2) 用行动活出信仰。爱、服侍与顺服能使神的启示在他人眼前真实可见。

(3) 谨防心志刚硬。切记拒绝神的启示会令祂伤心，并阻碍祂所赐的丰盛生命。

祷告

亲爱的天父，我感谢祢借着祢的儿子耶稣基督的言语和行为向我显明自己。求祢帮助我以爱、信心和顺服来回应，而非冷漠或拒绝。愿我的生命彰显祢的真理，愿我活在祢所赐的丰盛生命中，在每个行动中显明祢的爱。奉耶稣的名求。阿们。