《箴言》裡有句話說:「鐵磨鐵,磨出刃來;朋友相感,也是如此。」(箴27:17)同為敬畏神的人相聚,因為個性和背景,未必都能成為志趣相投、相交莫逆的好友。但這群人卻必然會為大家仰望神的話而歡喜,又在彼此激勵中對神話語漸得完全的心。教會和團契小組所聚集的就是這樣的人,在主的恩典中互相幫助,一同在祂的話語上蒙恩成長。
建議討論:
- 「願敬畏你的人歸向我,他們就知道你的法度。」(119:79, 和合本)
思想:詩人明白神賦與他怎樣的使命?你明白你的使命嗎?
- 「我好像烟薰的皮袋,却不忘記你的律例。」(119:83, 和合本)
思想:在哪些情況下,你可能會忘記神的話語?
Scripture Reading: Psalms 119:73-88
Suggested Discussion:
- “May those who fear You turn to me, and those who know Your testimonies.” (119:79, NASB)
Q: What mission did the poet understand that God assigned to him? How about you?
- “Though I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget Your statutes.” (119:83, NASB)
Q: Under what circumstances might you forget the words of God?