聖經中的誡命觀 The Biblical View on Commandments
在耶穌的時代，律法教師們制定了一份詳盡的誡命清單，共計613條規範，列明了「當作」與「不當作」之誡命。其中哪一條最為重要？本週日，張國強牧師將分享耶穌如何回應這個問題，強調我們在努力活出門徒生命時應當優先實踐的要義。
During Jesus’ time, the teachers of the law had an extensive list of 613 rules that outlined what “should” and “shouldn’t” be done. To test Jesus, they asked Him which of these rules was the most important. This Sunday, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung urges us to ponder how Jesus answered this question and use His response to guide us as we strive to live as His disciples.
Read Today’s Scripture Passage
馬可福音 Mark 12:28-34
Life Group Discussion Guide
1. Start with a prayer
2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
- How do you usually measure your spiritual maturity (e.g., by knowledge, obedience, love)? How does Jesus’ teaching challenge or affirm that?
3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
- Read the passage. What makes the command to love God and love others the greatest commandment? How does this summarize the entire law?
- What does Jesus mean when He says, “You are not far from the kingdom of God” (v.34)? What does this statement reveal about wisdom versus commitment to step into God’s kingdom?
4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
- In what ways might you be agreeing with Jesus intellectually while still keeping Him at a distance in your life?
- Which part of loving God (heart, soul, mind, or strength) do you find most difficult to fully surrender? Why do you think that is?
5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
- What areas of your life do you notice you prefer a “partial gospel” because it feels more manageable or comfortable? What might God be inviting you to face honestly?
- Who is someone God is calling you to love more intentionally, even in small and unseen ways? What specific action can you take?
6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
- Praise the Heavenly Father for revealing that love is the very heart of His commandments. Thank Him for loving us fully and first—loving us with His whole being through Christ Jesus. Celebrate that His commands are not burdensome but life-giving, drawing us into deeper relationship with Him and with others. Thank Him that every act of love, even the smallest, is seen and valued in His kingdom.
- Repent for the times you have settled for knowledge without obedience, wisdom without surrender, and rules without love. Ask forgiveness for loving God partially—with guarded areas of your heart, soul, mind, or strength. Confess the moments you have stayed “not far” from the kingdom instead of fully stepping in. Pray for grace to embrace the whole Gospel, not just the parts that feel safe or comfortable, and to love God and others with your whole life.
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