金錢權力下脆弱的關係 – The Love of Money and Power Weakens Relationships
在以斯帖記第一章我們看見二種的關係, 亞哈隨魯王與臣僕的關係, 亞哈隨魯王與妻子的關係, 這主僕的關係與夫婦的關係。主僕的關係可以說是人際的關係, 包括主人與僕人, 朋友之間的關係; 夫婦的關係是指婚姻的關係, 可以擴大為家庭的關係。亞哈隨魯王與他的僕人, 朋友, 妻子, 家人所建立的關係都是建立在金錢與權力之下, 這些都是非常脆弱的關係, 我們當怎樣改變呢?
The interpersonal and marital relationships of King Xerxes were built on money and power, and their fragility was painfully revealed through the defiance of his queen. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung urges us to forge real relationships built on truth and love.
Read Today’s Scripture Passage
以斯帖記 Esther 1
Life Group Discussion Guide
1. Start with a prayer
2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• In what way have you experienced God’s grace in the past weeks?
3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read the passage. Identify the following: Who are the people in the passage? What is the situation?
• God is not mentioned in the story. In what way do you see God’s hands in the story?
4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Describe the people present in the story. Do you resonate with any of them?
• Has there been a time when you don’t “see” God in your situation? What was it like for you?
5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• How would you like to respond to God in times when God seems invisible?
• What are some actions you can take to deepen your faith to trust God even when you don’t see His hands in the situation?
6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Praise the Lord for His grace, love, provision, and sustenance. Thank God for His work in our lives despite our limited wisdom and vision of His work in our lives.
• Repent of times when we tend to doubt and question God’s ability and presence.
• Pray for continued trust and knowledge of who God is that we may be equipped in times of difficulties to cling on to Him.
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