路加福音 第19 章 19:28-48 Luke Chapter 19:28-48
- 馬克牧師
- Apr 3
- 7 min read
各位平安，我們今天讀的是《路加福音》第19章下半段，內容講述耶穌榮耀進入耶路撒冷、潔淨聖殿，以及祂對耶路撒冷發出的最後呼喚。
這段記錄在四福音書中都有出現，可見其重要性。
一、耶穌光榮進城 —— 刻意的行動
耶穌在進城前特地派門徒去牽來一隻驢駒，這是經過安排的。這驢的主人也已經預備好，願意將驢讓給主使用。
當耶穌騎著驢進入耶路撒冷時，群眾把衣服鋪在路上，門徒們歡呼讚美：「奉主名來的是應當稱頌的！」
這並不是一場低調的入城，這是一個高調的宣告，一個刻意安排、公開表明身分的行動。耶穌以王的身份進城，接受眾人的歡呼，毫不掩飾。當法利賽人要求祂制止門徒時，祂回答說：「他們若閉口不說，連石頭都要呼叫起來！」
這是耶穌清楚地宣告祂是王，祂的身份不再隱藏，祂是榮耀的君王，進入祂的城。
二、耶穌為耶路撒冷哀哭
當耶穌看見耶路撒冷城時，祂哭了。祂為這座城感到極度哀傷，因為祂知道：
「你們不知道眷顧你們的時候到了……敵人將要圍困你們、拆毀你們，連一塊石頭也不留在另一塊石頭上。」
這段預言在主後70年完全應驗，當羅馬軍隊摧毀聖殿與整個耶路撒冷城時，一磚不留。
耶穌知道審判要臨到，但祂仍然哀哭。這是神對人憐憫的心，是愛的眼淚。
祂來，是為人的罪受死。祂一再地呼喚，盼望人悔改，卻換來了拒絕。
三、最諷刺的劇情
耶穌是猶太人盼望了幾千年的彌賽亞，但諷刺的是，當祂來到他們當中，他們卻不認識祂，甚至誤解、拒絕祂。最終，祂被自己的百姓釘在十字架上。這是何等令人唏噓的悲劇，卻也是整個福音的開始。
神所編撰的劇情，令人無法捉摸，直到今日，我們也只能感嘆 “神的作為何等奇妙！”
耶穌潔淨聖殿 —— 愛與義怒的行動
接下來，我們看到《路加福音》第19章中耶穌潔淨聖殿的故事。這段記錄也出現在四福音書中，顯示這是一件非常關鍵的事件。
耶穌進入聖殿，把那些在聖殿裡做買賣的人趕了出去，並說：「我的殿必稱為禱告的殿，你們倒使它成了賊窩！」
這裡我們要了解，耶穌反對的不是單純的「做生意」，而是那些利用聖殿地點便利、行不義之事的人。
不義的買賣：藉聖殿之名行剝削之實
當時，來聖殿獻祭的信徒多半是從遠方而來，他們無法一路從家裡帶著祭物上耶路撒冷。因此，他們必須在聖殿附近購買祭牲，例如鳥、鴿子等。而這些「商人」藉此機會大幅哄抬價格——原本便宜的祭物到了聖殿門口竟翻了五倍、甚至十倍的價錢。這不是在「供應方便」，而是在剝削信徒、壓榨百姓，利用宗教的名義行詐欺之實。而且這一切的作為，竟然都是從大祭司來的 – 這些宗教領袖仗著自己的名份，用宗教的名義行欺壓同胞的事情，真真實實地像是強盜勒索路人收取過路費一樣，勒索這些懷抱虔誠和敬畏遠道而來的朝聖者。一個本應該是帶領百姓向上帝悔改的領袖，卻變成了為累積自己不義之財的強盜頭目。
耶穌所責備的，就是這樣的貪婪與虛偽。這讓我們想到：從以色列的歷史以來，猶太人一次次悖逆上帝、一次次忘記神的律法，聖殿本是聖潔之地，卻一再被玷污。
愛的呼喚，義的警告
耶穌來，不只是為了責備，更是為了愛的呼喚與悔改的機會。
祂天天在聖殿裡教訓人，儘管祂知道這樣做會讓自己陷入危險。祂知道祭司長與文士正在密謀要殺害祂，但祂依然選擇堅持站在真理上，不退縮、不沉默。
這是何等的愛——祂用愛對待那些仇視祂的人，仍希望他們能悔改、能認出祂是彌賽亞，是他們等候的主。耶穌潔淨聖殿，不只是一次發怒的行為，更是一個神聖的訴求：「讓神的殿，回歸神的榮耀與聖潔。」
今日的屬靈反思
今天我們也應該自問：我們是否在信仰中，把神的事變成滿足自己私慾的工具？我們是否用宗教的外表，掩飾內心的不義？
願我們聽見耶穌溫柔卻堅定的呼喚，願我們悔改、更新，讓我們的生命與敬拜都真正成為**「禱告的殿」**，榮耀神的名。
感謝各位的聆聽，我們明天分享二十章的故事，願上帝祝福各位。
Peace be with you all. Today we’re reading the second half of Luke Chapter 19, which recounts Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, His cleansing of the temple, and His final call to the city of Jerusalem.
This account appears in all four Gospels, highlighting its importance.
1. Jesus’ Triumphant Entry — A Deliberate Act
Before entering the city, Jesus specifically instructed His disciples to untie a colt — this was a planned and intentional act. The owner of the colt was also prepared, willingly allowing it to be used by the Lord.
As Jesus rode the colt into Jerusalem, the crowd laid their cloaks on the road. The disciples praised God joyfully and loudly, shouting, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”
This was not a quiet or low-key entrance — it was a public declaration of identity, a deliberate and high-profile proclamation.
Jesus entered the city as a king, receiving the people’s praise without reservation. When the Pharisees told Him to rebuke His disciples, He responded, “If they keep quiet, the stones will cry out!”
This was Jesus openly declaring His kingship. His identity was no longer concealed — He was the glorious King entering His city.
2. Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem
When Jesus saw the city of Jerusalem, He wept. He was deeply sorrowful, for He knew what would soon happen:
“You did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you... your enemies will surround you and destroy you, not leaving one stone upon another.”
This prophecy was fulfilled in 70 A.D., when Roman armies completely destroyed the temple and the city, leaving not one stone on another.
Jesus foresaw this judgment — but still He wept. These were tears of divine compassion. He came to die for humanity’s sins. He called again and again for repentance — yet He was met with rejection.
3. The Most Ironic Scene
Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah, whom the Jews had hoped for over thousands of years. And yet, when He came to them, they did not recognize Him. They misunderstood Him, rejected Him — and in the end, they crucified Him with their own hands.
How heartbreaking, how ironic, that the very people waiting for their Savior would kill Him. And yet, this tragic moment became the beginning of the Gospel story.
God’s plan is truly mysterious — to this day, all we can say is, “How marvelous are Your works, O Lord!”
Jesus Cleanses the Temple — An Act of Love and Righteous Anger
We then come to the story of Jesus cleansing the temple, which is recorded in all four Gospels — a clear sign of its great significance.
Jesus entered the temple courts, drove out those who were buying and selling, and said:
“My house shall be called a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves!”
Let us be clear — Jesus was not against “business” in general. What He opposed were those using the convenience of the temple’s location to commit injustice.
Unjust Trade: Exploitation in the Name of Religion
At that time, most worshipers traveled from far away and couldn’t bring sacrificial animals with them. So they had to buy birds, doves, and other offerings near the temple.
But the merchants used this as an opportunity to inflate prices drastically — things that were affordable elsewhere were sold at five or ten times the price near the temple gate.
This wasn’t about “convenience”; it was exploitation. They used religion as a disguise to defraud the faithful.
Even more shockingly, this corruption came from the high priests themselves — the very religious leaders who should have been guiding people to repentance. Instead, they were acting like mafia bosses, extorting pilgrims who came in reverence and humility.
These leaders, entrusted with shepherding God’s people, had become greedy oppressors.
This is what Jesus condemned — their hypocrisy and greed. It’s a reminder of how, throughout Israel’s history, the people repeatedly turned away from God and defiled what was meant to be holy.
A Call of Love, A Warning of Judgment
Jesus came not only to rebuke, but also to call people back in love and give them another chance to repent.
He taught in the temple every day, fully aware of the danger to Himself. He knew the chief priests and scribes were plotting to kill Him. And yet, He stood firm, unwavering, unafraid.
What great love this is — He treated even those who hated Him with compassion, still hoping they would repent and recognize Him as the Messiah they longed for.
“Let My House Be a House of Prayer”
Jesus’ cleansing of the temple wasn’t just an act of righteous anger — it was a sacred demand:
“Let God’s house return to being a place of prayer and holiness.”
Spiritual Reflection for Today
Today, we must also ask ourselves:
Have we turned the things of God into tools for satisfying our own desires?
Do we hide inward sin behind a religious façade?
Let us hear Jesus’ gentle yet powerful call — and let us repent and renew our hearts. May our lives and worship truly become a “house of prayer”, glorifying the name of the Lord.
Thank you for listening. Tomorrow, we’ll continue with Chapter 20 and explore Jesus’ final teachings before His crucifixion. May God bless you all.
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