Matthew 马太福音 9:1-8 — Jesus’ Power over Sin 耶稣大过罪恶的大能

  1. Forgiveness of sins 赦罪的能力 (9:2)

The forgiveness of sin is a distinctive characteristic of the Christian faith. Matthew has been focusing on various miracles of the Lord, all of which are meant to demonstrate Jesus’ divinity. He has shown us Jesus’ authority over sickness (8:1-15), Jesus’ authority over nature (8:23-27) and Jesus’ authority over the supernatural (8:28-34). Here, he demonstrates Jesus’ authority over sin. Four men bring their paralytic friend to see Jesus who heals him by saying, “your sins are forgiven.” The sickness was apparently due to his sins.

罪得赦免是基督教信仰独有的。为要彰显耶稣的神性,马太一直把焦点放在主所行的各种奇迹上。他已向我们显示了耶稣战胜疾病(8:1-15)、自然(8:23-27)及超自然的权柄(8:28-34)。这里,他进一步阐述耶稣战胜罪恶的权柄。四名男子把一位瘫痪的朋友带到耶稣面前,而耶稣凭一句:“你的罪赦了!”就医治他。显然的,这人是因他的罪遭受瘫痪。

 

  1. Fact of the authority to forgive 赦罪的权柄 (9:3-8)

The scribes accused Jesus of blaspheming because only God can forgive sins (Isa. 43:25; Mic. 7:18–19). Knowing their thoughts Jesus said, “For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, and walk’? But in order that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” Jesus demonstrated beyond doubt his ability to forgive sin.

众文士指控耶稣亵渎神,因为只有神才能赦免人的罪(赛43:25;弥7:18-19)。耶稣知道他们的心意,就说:“或说:你的罪赦了,或说:你起来行走,那一样容易呢?但要叫你们知道,人子在地上有赦罪的权柄。”耶稣赦免罪恶的能力是毋庸置疑的。

 

  1. Fear, reverence and awe of Jesus Christ 崇拜敬畏耶稣基督

The multitudes saw this and they were filled with awe, and glorified God. They responded to Jesus’ authority with worship.

众人看见后都感到惊奇,并将归荣耀与神。他们以敬拜回应耶稣的权柄。

 

 
 
 
 

Praying the Scripture 用经文祷告

 

  1. What a blessing to have friends such as these four men who brought the paralytic to Jesus. Are you pointing your friends to Jesus?

如能我们能有像这四名男子一样的朋友,愿把自己瘫痪的同伴带到耶稣面前,是何等福气啊。你是否也将自己的朋友指向耶稣呢?

 

  1. Sometime we need to “carry” our friends to Jesus. Are you willing to be carried to Jesus? Is there someone you need to “carry” to Jesus?

有些时候,我们是需要把朋友“抬”到耶稣面前的。你是否愿意被抬到耶稣面前?你身边是否有人需要你把他“抬”耶稣脚前呢?

 

  1. The authority to forgive is a clear sign that Jesus is God because only God can forgive (Isa. 43:25). Are you willing to humble yourselves before Jesus and ask for forgiveness?

赦免的权柄清楚表明了耶稣是神,因为只有神才能赦免(赛43:25)。你是否愿意谦卑自己来到耶稣面前,请求赦免呢?