我們的神是全地各族的神,是所有人的創造主和救贖主。有人願意承認接受,他們就成了信徒;而不承認不接受的,就暫時成了非信徒。但神就是神,不會因為人的不承認、不接受而改變。到了主再臨的時候,不信的人也要看見祂,要受祂的審判和刑罰。只是那時悔恨已晚了⋯⋯
建議討論:
- 「萬國阿,你們都當讚美耶和華!萬民哪,你們都當頌讚祂!」(117:1, 和合本)
思想:萬國萬民「都當」卻沒有,那要接受怎樣的審判?
- 「因為祂向我們大施慈愛,耶和華的誠實存到永遠。你們要讚美耶和華!」(117:2, 和合本)
思想:對神的「誠實」你有些什麼體會或經驗呢?
Scripture Reading: Psalms 117
Suggested Discussion:
- “Praise the Lord, all nations; sing His praises, all peoples!” (117:1, NASB)
Q: All nations and all peoples should praise the Lord, but they don’t. What kind of judgement are they facing?
- “For His mercy toward us is great, and the truth of the Lord is everlasting. Praise the Lord!” (117:2, NASB)
Q: What understanding, and experience do you have about the “truth” of the Lord?