QT 25/05/2026 Mon Acts 14 Stoned, Struck Down… Still Standing 被石头打，倒下……依然站立
QT 25/05/2026 Mon Acts 14 Stoned, Struck Down… Still Standing
READ http://www.esv.org/acts14
Imagine getting attacked, left for dead… and then getting up to keep going. That’s not a movie—that’s Acts 14. Today we’re looking at a faith that refuses to quit, no matter the cost.
In see in Acts 14 courage in the face of opposition and faithfulness in the mission. Here Paul the Apostle and Barnabas continue their missionary journey through cities like Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe. They preach the gospel, perform miracles, face persecution, and strengthen new believers.
(1) Bold Faith Despite Division (Acts 14:1–7)
Paul and Barnabas preach boldly, and many believe—but opposition rises quickly. The city becomes divided.
Reflection: Faithfulness to the gospel doesn’t guarantee acceptance—it often brings tension. Yet they remained and continued speaking boldly for the Lord. Where might God be calling you to stay faithful even when it’s uncomfortable or unpopular?
(2) Power Points to God, Not Man (Acts 14:8–18)
In Lystra, Paul heals a crippled man. The crowd tries to worship them as gods—calling Barnabas “Zeus” and Paul “Hermes.” But they immediately reject the praise and redirect it to God.
Reflection: It’s easy to subtly take credit for what God does through us—whether success, recognition, or influence. When good things happen through your life, do you point others to God—or absorb the glory?
(3) Perseverance Through Suffering (Acts 14:19–20)
Paul is stoned and dragged out of the city, presumed dead. Yet he gets up and goes right back to the work.
Reflection: Following Christ is not always safe or easy. But Paul’s resilience shows that purpose outweighs comfort. What would it look like to keep going—not because it’s easy, but because it’s worth it?
(4) Strengthening Others in Faith (Acts 14:21–23)
They revisit the new believers, encouraging them with this powerful truth: “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.” (ESV) They appoint elders and commit the believers to the Lord.
Reflection: Christian life isn’t just about starting strong—it’s about enduring and helping others endure too. Who are you strengthening in their faith right now?
(5) God’s Work Beyond Us (Acts 14:24–28)
Returning to Antioch of Syria, they report all that God has done—and how He opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
Reflection: The mission belongs to God. We are participants, not the source. Celebrate what God is doing—even beyond your direct involvement.
Acts 14 reminds us:
- Faithfulness may bring opposition
- God deserves all glory
- Perseverance matters deeply
- Encouraging others is part of the mission
The question isn’t whether the path is hard—it’s whether we will stay faithful on it.
🙏 Prayer
Lord, give me boldness like Paul and Barnabas. Help me to remain faithful in hardship, humble in success, and committed to strengthening others. Remind me that the mission is Yours—and I am simply called to obey. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
QT 25/05/2026 星期一. 使徒行传 14 被石头打，倒下……依然站立
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/act/14/
试想一下：遭到袭击，被弃如敝屣……然后却能站起来继续前行。这不是电影情节——这是《使徒行传》第14章。今天，我们要探讨一种无论付出多大代价都绝不放弃的信仰。
在《使徒行传》第14章中，我们看到了面对反对时的勇气以及对使命的忠心。使徒保罗和巴拿巴继续他们的传教之旅，途经以哥念、路司得和德尔贝等城市。他们传讲福音、行神迹、面对逼迫，并坚固新信徒。
(1) 尽管面临分裂，仍怀大胆的信心（使徒行传14:1–7）
保罗和巴拿巴大胆传道，许多人信了——但反对声浪迅速高涨。城中因此分裂。
反思：对福音的忠心并不保证会被接纳——它往往会带来紧张。然而他们仍留下来，继续为主大胆说话。当处境令人不适或不受欢迎时，神或许正呼召你在何处持守忠心？
(2) 神迹彰显神，而非人（使徒行传 14:8–18）
在吕斯特拉，保罗医治了一位瘸腿的人。人群试图将他们当作神来敬拜——称巴拿巴为“宙斯”，保罗为“赫尔墨斯”。但他们立刻拒绝了这些赞美，并将荣耀归给神。
反思：我们很容易在潜移默化中将神借着我们所做的事据为己有——无论是成功、认可还是影响力。当美好的事情发生在你生命中时，你会引导他人归向神——还是将荣耀据为己有？
(3) 在患难中持守（使徒行传 14:19–20）
保罗被用石头打，拖出城外，众人以为他已经死了。但他却站起来，立刻回到事工中。
反思：跟随基督并不总是安全或容易的。但保罗的坚韧表明，使命比安逸更重要。若非因事易行，而是因事值得，坚持前行会是怎样的光景？
(4) 坚固他人的信心（使徒行传 14:21–23）
他们再次探访新信徒，用这有力的真理鼓励他们：“我们进入神的国，必须经历许多艰难。”他们按立长老，并将信徒交托给主。
反思：基督徒的生命不仅在于开局强劲，更在于持守到底，并帮助他人一同持守。此刻，你正在坚固谁的信心？
(5) 超越我们的神的工作（使徒行传 14:24–28）
回到叙利亚的安提阿后，他们报告了神所做的一切——以及祂如何为外邦人敞开了信心的门。
反思：传道使命属于神。我们只是参与者，而非源头。要为神正在做的事欢庆——即使那超出了你直接参与的范围。
《使徒行传》14章提醒我们：
- 忠心可能会招致反对
- 神配得一切荣耀
- 坚持到底至关重要
- 鼓励他人是使命的一部分
问题不在于道路是否艰难——而在于我们是否会在路上保持忠心。
🙏 祷告
主啊，求祢赐我像保罗和巴拿巴那样的胆量。求祢帮助我在患难中持守忠心，在成功时保持谦卑，并致力于扶持他人。求祢提醒我，这使命是祢的——而我只是蒙召顺服。奉耶稣的名求。阿们。
