- Parallel Example (Analogy) 平行的例子（比喻）(10:16)
Jesus sent the apostles into the lost are parallel to sending the sheep into the wolves. Sheep are perhaps the most dependent, helpless of all domesticated animals. And when real danger does come, they have no natural defense. So Jesus instructs them to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. In Egyptian hieroglyphics, as well as in much ancient lore, serpents symbolize wisdom and doves, the most harmless and gentle of birds, represent being pure.
耶稣差遣使徒到迷失之人的群众之中，好比将羊送入狼群一样。绵羊也许是最依赖于他人、最无助的家畜。面临危险时，它们也没有什么自然防卫的方法。所以耶稣教导他们要像蛇那样聪明，像鸽子那样纯洁。在埃及象形文字里，以及许多古老的传说，蛇象征智慧，而鸽子——最无害与温柔的鸟——象征纯净。
- Persecution 逼迫 (10:17-18)
Jesus proceeds to identify the “wolves” as men who oppose God and His kingdom. Satan will enlist the support of every unbeliever possible in his fight against God. They can be religion, government, family, and society in general. The world system, of which every unbeliever is a part, is diametrically opposed to Christ, His people, and His kingdom. Beware of these opponents, be on guard, be watchful, be perceptive. Jesus’ purpose in this text was to caution the apostles, and all of His people, not to be surprised when they are criticized, ostracized, and even imprisoned and out to death for His sake.
耶稣接着指出，凡抵挡神与祂国度的人就是“狼”。撒旦将号召每一个非信徒的支持协助牠对抗神。他们可以是宗教、政府、家庭和社会大众。每一个非信徒都属撒旦所统治的世界，而他们是与基督、基督之子，以及祂的王度直接作对的。对于这些敌人，我们要当心、时时谨慎、保持警惕、存洞察力。耶稣在这里是要提醒众使徒，以及凡属祂的子民，当他们因耶稣的缘故而遭到批评、排斥、甚至被监禁和处死时，都不应感到惊奇。
- Promise 应许 (10:19-23)
Those suffering for Christ will be defended by Christ. Furthermore God will give them a special presence of mind and clarity of thought to present a testimony more powerful than they would otherwise have been able to give.
基督将维护凡因祂缘故而受苦的人。再者，神会给予他们一个特殊的思维和清晰的思路，向众人呈现一个比他们自己所能给的还要有力的见证。
Praying the Scripture 用经文祷告
- As Jesus sent the twelve to preach the gospel, He described them as sheep in the midst of wolves. Men called by God to preach the gospel are like sheep in the midst of wolves. They are not able to defend themselves, they need God’s protection. Do you pray for your pastors and missionaries?
当耶稣差遣十二个使徒去传福音时，祂形容这如同羊进入狼群一样。凡神所呼召去传福音的人，就如羊进入狼群似的。他们无法保护自己，急需神的看顾。你是否为你的牧师和宣教士祷告呢？
- Satan is very busy attacking God’s church and God’s people. Are you instruments of Satan or instruments of God? Are you building up the church or tearing down the church?
撒旦极为忙着攻击神的教会和祂的子民。你是否是撒旦的工具，还是神的工具呢？你在造就教会，还是在拆毁教会呢？
- The Bible says, “All who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted (2Tim. 3:12). Are you prepared to face persecution?
圣经说：“其实，所有想要在基督耶稣里过敬神生活的，也都会受到逼迫”（提后 3:12）。你是否做好面对逼迫的准备呢？
