路加福音 第九章 9:1-20 Luke Chapter 9:1-20
- 馬克牧師
- Mar 15
- 11 min read
各位弟兄姊妹平安！
今天我們讀到了《路加福音》第九章。這一章的經文內容較多，因此我將它分成三個部分，因為每一段都包含非常重要的信息，值得我們深入探討。
一開始，耶穌差遣了十二個門徒，並將能力與權柄賜給他們，使他們能夠趕鬼和醫治疾病。門徒開始擁有一些超自然的權柄，並且被派去各鄉村傳揚福音，正式展開了他們的服事生涯。
耶穌在差遣門徒時，特別告訴他們一個重要的原則——不要過於考慮自己的準備，不要帶拐杖、口袋、食物、銀子，也不要帶兩件外衣。這對於傳道人的心態來說至關重要，因為傳道人並不是要等到所有條件都準備好，擁有一切資源後才開始宣教，而是要憑著信心踏上這條道路。
這裡提到「不要帶拐杖和口袋」——拐杖在當時不僅是幫助行走的工具，也可以作為防身的武器，而口袋則代表行囊或包袱，象徵著對物質的依賴。「不要帶食物和銀子」——這代表著不必為基本的生活需求過度擔憂，而是完全仰望上帝的供應。「不要帶兩件外衣」——外衣在當時既可禦寒，也能當作睡覺時的鋪蓋，耶穌這樣的吩咐，強調的是簡單與專注，不要為自己做過多的預備，而要倚靠上帝的帶領和供應。
在宣教的過程中，耶穌教導門徒一個重要的原則——要以開放的心去傳講福音，但不要強迫任何人接受。
祂告訴門徒，在旅途中，若有人願意接待，就住在他們的家裡，不要挑剔環境，不要換來換去。 如果有人願意接待，就留在那裡，並在那裡服事。但如果有人拒絕福音，也不需要爭論或強迫，甚至不必責備他們，只要把腳上的塵土跺下，繼續向前走。
這裡的「跺下腳上的塵土」是一種象徵性的舉動，表示與這個地方無關，將責任完全交託給上帝。 這也提醒我們，傳道人的責任不是去說服每一個人，而是忠心地傳講信息，至於人是否接受，那是他們與上帝之間的事情。
門徒按照耶穌的吩咐出去宣講，他們的影響力迅速擴大，甚至連當時的執政者——希律王都聽到了。
希律王其實一直活在恐懼之中，因為他曾殺害施洗約翰，而內心深知這是一個錯誤的決定。 當初，他因為聽信了一個女子的話，做出了這殘忍的決定，現在他的內心深處依然有悔恨。
現在，當他聽到耶穌所行的一切神蹟和教導時，內心又開始恐懼了。他甚至想要見耶穌，或許在這個時刻，希律的內心也曾經有過悔改的念頭？然而，他最終並沒有選擇悔改，而是讓自己的內心繼續剛硬。
這一段經文讓我們看到，當人面對真理時，可能會有短暫的感動和掙扎，但真正的關鍵在於他們是否願意順服上帝，做出正確的選擇。
這裡記載了一個最著名的神蹟之一——五餅二魚的故事。
耶穌用五個餅和兩條魚讓五千個男人吃飽，如果加上當時的婦女和小孩，估計總人數可能超過一萬人。這個神蹟在四本福音書中都有記載，而「四千人吃飽」的神蹟則只記錄在《馬太福音》和《馬可福音》。
這個故事對於教會中負責備餐的同工來說，特別有感觸。如果你曾經準備過大批量的餐點，你就知道這是多麼浩大的工程。
想像一下，要為十幾個人準備餐點，已經需要相當多的時間和精力。當人數擴大到二、三十人，甚至上百人時，光是食材的準備、購買、清洗、切菜、烹煮和分發，都是一項大工程。
當門徒們看到人群時，他們的第一個反應是：這麼多人，我們怎麼可能餵飽他們？
然而，耶穌卻對門徒說：「你們給他們吃吧！」
這句話肯定讓門徒震驚，甚至可能讓他們覺得耶穌是不是太累了，沒考慮現實狀況？他們或許心想：「主啊，你知道要為五千人準備食物是什麼樣的概念嗎？這些人加起來可能超過一萬，這根本不可能！」
然而，耶穌清楚祂在做什麼。
當耶穌這麼說時，只有一個孩子回應了。 在《約翰福音》的記載中，這個小男孩帶著一個小便當盒，裡面有五個餅和兩條魚，他將這些微不足道的食物帶到耶穌面前，說：「我們只有這些。」
這一刻，耶穌看到的不只是食物，而是「奉獻的心」。 門徒們只能看見食物的「不足」，但耶穌看見的是「願意獻上」的心。
於是，耶穌吩咐眾人坐下，然後用這五個餅和兩條魚，餵飽了五千個男人，而且最後還剩下十二個籃子的食物！
這段故事其實也回應了耶穌一開始差遣十二門徒時所說的話。
當你選擇事奉，當你踏上事奉的道路時，不要覺得必須等到自己準備「完全」才開始。
耶穌對門徒的吩咐是：「不要帶拐杖，不要帶口袋，不要帶食物，不要帶銀子，也不要帶兩件外衣。」（路加福音 9:3）
這段經文的重點在於，侍奉的關鍵不在於我們擁有多少，而是我們是否願意獻上自己。
我們現在很小嗎？沒關係。我們現在人不多嗎？沒關係。我們現在沒有資源嗎？也沒有關係。
我們唯一需要問的是：「主啊，我雖然只有這麼一點點，但願意交在你手裡，求你來使用。」
那顆願意獻上的心，遠遠超過「擁有萬事」卻不願踏出信心的步伐。
很多時候，我們可能會想：「主啊，我還沒準備好，我的能力還不夠強，我的知識還不夠多，我的財務還不夠穩定，等我準備好了，你再來用我吧！」
但上帝真正看重的不是我們「擁有」多少，而是我們「願意」交出多少。
這個小孩帶來的五餅二魚，從人的角度來看根本不值一提，但他把它獻上了。這個「願意奉獻」的行動，比他手中的資源更寶貴。
當我們願意交出手中的一點點，上帝可以使用這「微小的信心」，成就大事。
最後，我們來看到彼得認耶穌為基督的這個故事。
這個故事可稱為整個新約裡最關鍵的對話之一，因為後來保羅在提摩太前書 1:15 也說到：「基督耶穌降世，為要拯救罪人。」
我們看到，在耶穌帶領這些使徒的三年半裡，使徒們不斷犯錯、不斷誤解、不斷做出各種各樣的錯誤決定，甚至有時候你可能會覺得——這些學生根本沒聽懂老師在講什麼！
於是，耶穌這時候給他們來了一場隨堂考試。
祂問的第一個問題是：「眾人說我是誰？」（路加福音 9:18）
門徒們開始分享自己聽到的各種說法：「有人說你是施洗約翰，有人說是以利亞，還有人說是古時的一個先知復活了。」（路加福音 9:19）
這些答案，都是從別人口中聽來的，是眾人對耶穌的看法。
然而，耶穌真正的問題是：「你們說我是誰？」（路加福音 9:20）
這不只是當時對門徒的提問，也是今天對我們每一個人的提問。
「你說耶穌是誰？」
這不只是關於神學知識，也不是關於別人怎麼說，而是你的信仰認知。
你的答案，是神學書上寫的嗎？是牧師講道時說的嗎？是社會文化所塑造的嗎？還是——你自己親身經歷並真正認識的耶穌？
彼得的回答是：「你是上帝所立的基督。」（路加福音 9:20）
這句話，成為了整個福音信息的核心——耶穌就是基督，祂是神所應許的彌賽亞，是來拯救我們的救主！
彼得所說的這句話，不是神學知識，也不是個人的見解，而是上帝親自啟示給他的真理。
這句話成為了信仰的根基，從此之後，教會將建立在這個根基之上。
但請注意，根基不是彼得本身，而是「耶穌是基督」這句話的真理。
因此，耶穌才成為那塊房角石，成為我們整個信仰的基石，這一切都從這句宣告開始。
「耶穌是基督！」——這句話改變了一切！
後來，保羅在《提摩太前書》1:15 說道：「耶穌基督降世，為要拯救罪人。」
這 12 個字，就是整個福音的核心。如果我們要用最短的一句話來概括 整個福音的真理，那麼就是這句話了！
而這句話的根源，來自彼得的宣告，來自 上帝所賜的啟示——「耶穌就是基督」。
這句話確立了 耶穌的身份，徹底推翻了所有不將耶穌當作上帝之人的錯誤認知。
今天，仍然有很多人對耶穌有各種不同的看法：
有人認為耶穌是個聖人。
有人認為耶穌只是一位先知。
有人認為耶穌是偉大的教師，是充滿智慧的哲學家。
但這一切都不足以定義耶穌！
耶穌最重要、最核心的身份，就是「神所立的基督」，是上帝親自差派來拯救世人的那一位。
而這個位置，除了神自己，沒有人能夠取代。
所以，耶穌的身份不是任何先知可以相比的，不是任何偉人可以相比的，祂是 超乎一切、超乎最高的，唯有與神同等，才能夠配得這個稱號！
今天，我們的 《路加福音》第九章分享 先告一段落。
明天，我們將繼續探討 耶穌如何預告自己的受難與復活，以及接下來發生的其他重要事件。
感謝各位的聆聽！
願上帝祝福大家！ 🙏
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Peace be with You!
Today, we are reading Luke Chapter 9. This chapter contains a lot of content, so I have divided it into three sections because each part carries significant messages that are worth deep exploration.
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Disciples
At the beginning of the chapter, Jesus sends out the twelve disciples, granting them power and authority to drive out demons and heal diseases. This marked the beginning of their ministry, as they were sent to various villages to preach the gospel and heal the sick.
When Jesus sent out the disciples, He emphasized an important principle—do not be overly concerned about material preparations. He instructed them:
Do not take a staff or bag—A staff was used not only for walking but also as a weapon for self-defense. A bag represented baggage or reliance on material things.
Do not bring food or money—This symbolized complete trust in God's provision rather than personal security.
Do not carry an extra tunic—In those times, an extra tunic was used for warmth or as a sleeping cover. Jesus' command emphasized simplicity and focus, urging them not to over-prepare but instead to rely entirely on God's guidance and provision.
The Attitude of a Missionary
Jesus also taught the disciples how to approach evangelism:
If someone welcomes you, stay in that home and do not be picky about the conditions.
If someone rejects the gospel, do not argue or force them to accept it.
Simply shake the dust off your feet and move on—this was a symbolic act, meaning leaving the responsibility to God and moving forward.
This teaches us that the role of a preacher is not to convince everyone, but to faithfully proclaim the message. Whether people accept it or not is between them and God.
Herod's Fear and Guilt
The disciples went out and spread the gospel, and their influence quickly expanded. Even Herod the Tetrarch heard about Jesus.
Herod had been living in fear and guilt ever since he executed John the Baptist, knowing deep down that it was a wrong decision. Now, hearing about Jesus’ miracles and teachings, he became even more fearful. He even wanted to see Jesus—perhaps a moment of conviction stirred in his heart. However, he ultimately did not repent and chose to harden his heart instead.
This part of the chapter reminds us that many people may feel touched or convicted by the truth, but the real test lies in whether they are willing to submit to God's will and make the right choices.
The Miracle of Feeding the Five Thousand
Next, we encounter one of the most famous miracles—the feeding of the five thousand.
Jesus took five loaves and two fish and fed five thousand men. If we include women and children, the total number could have exceeded ten thousand people! This miracle is recorded in all four gospels, while the feeding of four thousand is only found in Matthew and Mark.
For those who have served in church meal ministries, this story may feel particularly relatable. If you have ever cooked for a large group, you understand how much effort goes into it—buying groceries, preparing ingredients, cutting, cooking, and serving.
When the disciples saw the crowd, their first reaction was:"There are too many people! How can we possibly feed them?"
However, Jesus replied:"You give them something to eat." (Luke 9:13)
This must have shocked the disciples. Perhaps they thought,"Lord, do you realize how impossible this is? Feeding thousands of people?!"
But Jesus knew exactly what He was doing.
At that moment, only one boy responded. John's Gospel tells us that this boy had a small lunch box with five loaves and two fish, which he brought to Jesus and said:"We only have this much."
The disciples saw "lack", but Jesus saw a heart willing to give.
Jesus then blessed the food, distributed it, and miraculously fed the entire crowd, with twelve baskets of leftovers remaining!
Faith in Action: Offering What You Have
This story echoes what Jesus said earlier when He sent out the twelve disciples—do not wait until you are fully prepared before you begin serving.
Many times, we think:"I need to be ready first.""I need to have more knowledge, more resources, more financial stability before I can serve God."
But Jesus does not ask for what you do not have—He asks,"Are you willing to offer what you DO have?"
We might feel small, under-resourced, or inadequate.But that does not matter.
The only question is:"Lord, I only have this little—will You use it?"
A heart willing to offer itself to God is far more valuable than having everything prepared but no willingness to serve.
Peter Declares Jesus as the Christ
Finally, we come to one of the most pivotal moments in the New Testament—Peter's declaration that Jesus is the Christ.
After following Jesus for some time, the disciples often misunderstood Him and made mistakes. So Jesus decided to test them with a question:
"Who do people say I am?" (Luke 9:18)
The disciples answered,"Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, others say one of the ancient prophets has returned."
These were opinions from the crowds—what other people thought about Jesus.
Then Jesus asked the real question:"But who do YOU say I am?" (Luke 9:20)
This was not just a question for the disciples back then—it is a question for all of us today.
"Who do YOU say Jesus is?"
Is your answer based on theology books?
Is it what your pastor preaches?
Is it what society says?
Or is it from your personal experience with Jesus?
Peter boldly declared:"You are the Christ, the Son of God."
This single sentence became the foundation of the Christian faith.
Peter's confession was not just knowledge, nor was it his personal opinion—it was a revelation from God.
From this moment on, the church would be built on this truth:"Jesus is the Christ."
The Core of the Gospel
Later, Paul summarized the gospel in 1 Timothy 1:15:"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners."
This 12-word statement captures the entire gospel message.
The truth of Jesus’ identity is non-negotiable—
He is not just a teacher.
He is not just a prophet.
He is not just a wise man.
He is the Christ, the Messiah, the Savior sent by God.
Only God Himself could take on this role—no human being could ever fulfill it.
Jesus is above all, He is supreme, and only He is worthy of our worship.
Conclusion
Today, we have explored Luke Chapter 9—from Jesus sending out the twelve disciples,to the miracle of feeding the five thousand,to Peter’s confession of faith.
Tomorrow, we will continue with Jesus foretelling His suffering and resurrection, and the important lessons that follow.
Thank you all for listening!May God bless you! 🙏
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