經文
Scripture
啟示錄1:1-8
Revelation 1:1-8
耶穌基督的啟示，就是神賜給他，要他將必須快要發生的事指示他的眾僕人。他差遣使者指明給他的僕人約翰，約翰就將神的道和耶穌基督的見證，凡自己所看見的，都見證出來。誦讀這書上預言的，和那些聽見又遵守其中所記載的，都是有福的，因為時候近了。
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.
約翰寫信給亞細亞的七個教會。願那位今在、昔在、以後永在的神，與他寶座前的七靈，和那忠信的見證者、從死人中復活的首生者、世上君王的元首耶穌基督，賜恩惠和平安給你們。他愛我們，用自己的血使我們從罪中得釋放，又使我們成為國度，作他父神的祭司。願榮耀、權能歸給他，直到永永遠遠。阿們！
John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
看哪，他駕雲降臨；眾目都要看見他，連刺他的人也要看見他；地上的萬族要因他哀哭。這是真實的。阿們！主神說：「我是阿拉法，我是俄梅戛，是今在、昔在、以後永在的全能者。」
Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
一、啟示錄的開始：耶穌基督的啟示
- The Beginning of Revelation: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
啟示錄不是一本叫人恐懼、猜測日期的書，而是「耶穌基督的啟示」。神把將要發生的事啟示耶穌，耶穌又藉天使指示約翰，約翰再見證給教會。因此，啟示錄的中心不是末日細節，而是耶穌基督：祂是啟示的來源、內容和盼望。
Revelation is not a book meant to produce fear or date-setting; it is “the revelation of Jesus Christ.” God revealed coming events to Jesus, Jesus made them known through an angel to John, and John bore witness to the churches. Therefore, the center of Revelation is not end-time details but Jesus Christ: He is the source, content, and hope of the revelation.
二、誦讀、聆聽、遵守：有福的生命
2. Read, Hear, Keep: A Blessed Life
第3節說，誦讀、聆聽並遵守這書上預言的人是有福的。這不是只叫人好奇未來，而是叫人以順服回應神的話。啟示錄的祝福不在於知道秘密，而在於在動盪和逼迫中仍然忠心跟隨基督。
Verse 3 says that those who read, hear, and keep the words of this prophecy are blessed. This is not merely an invitation to be curious about the future but a call to respond to God’s word with obedience. The blessing of Revelation is not in knowing secrets but in remaining faithful to Christ amid turmoil and persecution.
三、耶穌的三個稱號
3. Three Titles of Jesus
第5節用三個稱號描述耶穌，每一個都對受苦的教會極其重要。
Verse 5 describes Jesus with three titles, each deeply significant for suffering churches.
第一，耶穌是忠信的見證者。祂忠心見證父神，即使面對拒絕、誤解和死亡，也沒有妥協。信徒也蒙召作忠信的見證者，在家庭、職場、學校和社會中見證基督。
First, Jesus is the faithful witness. He faithfully witnessed to the Father, refusing to compromise even when facing rejection, misunderstanding, and death. Believers are also called to be faithful witnesses to Christ in family, workplace, school, and society.
第二，耶穌是從死人中復活的首生者。祂不僅復活，更是首先勝過死亡、進入新生命的那一位。因此，死亡不是信徒的終局；跟隨基督的人有復活的盼望。
Second, Jesus is the firstborn from the dead. He did not merely rise; He is the first to conquer death and enter new life. Therefore, death is not the end for believers; those who follow Christ have the hope of resurrection.
第三，耶穌是世上君王的元首。祂是萬王之王；地上無論何種權力、制度或領袖，都不能超越祂的主權。當世界喧嘩、權力施壓時，信徒要先看見：真正掌權的不是人，而是復活的主。
Third, Jesus is the ruler of the kings of the earth. He is King of kings; no earthly power, system, or leader can surpass His sovereignty. When the world is loud and powers press in, believers must first see that the true ruler is not any human authority but the risen Lord.
四、祂愛我們，用自己的血釋放我們
4. He Loved Us and Freed Us by His Blood
第5節說，耶穌愛我們，並用自己的血使我們從罪中得釋放。這提醒我們，基督徒的身份不是由表現、成就、地位或別人的評價決定，而是由基督的愛和救贖決定。神不是因為我們聖潔才愛我們；祂因為愛我們，才藉著基督的血釋放我們。
Verse 5 says that Jesus loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood. This reminds us that Christian identity is not determined by performance, achievement, status, or others’ evaluation, but by Christ’s love and redemption. God does not love us because we are holy; because He loves us, He freed us through Christ’s blood.
五、成為國度與祭司
5. Made a Kingdom and Priests
第6節說，耶穌使我們成為國度，作祂父神的祭司。這不是叫我們追求權力，而是叫我們在世上以僕人的方式見證神的王權。
Verse 6 says Jesus made us a kingdom and priests to His God and Father. This does not call us to pursue power but to witness to God’s reign in the world through servant-hearted living.
作祭司，包括為世界禱告、把人帶到神面前、把神的話帶到人群中，並在日常生活中見證聖潔、憐憫和真理。因此，我們的時間、能力、職位和資源，都不是只為自己，而是為服侍基督和祂的國度。
Being priests includes praying for the world, bringing people to God, bringing God’s word to people, and witnessing to holiness, mercy, and truth in daily life. Therefore, our time, abilities, positions, and resources are not only for ourselves but for serving Christ and His kingdom.
六、祂必再來：眾目都要看見
6. He Is Coming: Every Eye Will See Him
第7節說，耶穌要駕雲降臨，眾目都要看見祂。這提醒我們，歷史不是沒有方向，也不是由人的權力或演算法決定；它最終會在基督再來時達到高峰。對忠心跟隨基督的人來說，這是盼望；對拒絕祂的人來說，這是審判。
Verse 7 says Jesus will come with the clouds, and every eye will see Him. This reminds us that history is not directionless or determined merely by human power or algorithms; it will culminate in Christ’s return. For those who faithfully follow Christ, this is hope; for those who reject Him, it is judgment.
七、阿拉法與俄梅戛：祂是全能者
7. Alpha and Omega: He Is the Almighty
第8節說，主神是阿拉法、俄梅戛，是今在、昔在、以後永在的全能者。阿拉法和俄梅戛是希臘字母的第一個和最後一個字母，表示神是歷史的起點、過程和終點。
Verse 8 says the Lord God is the Alpha and Omega, who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty. Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, showing that God is the beginning, course, and end of history.
當世界告訴我們要害怕、妥協、追逐成功或放棄盼望時，啟示錄提醒我們：全能的神仍然掌權。
When the world tells us to fear, compromise, chase success, or abandon hope, Revelation reminds us that the Almighty God still reigns.
八、今天可以怎樣回應？
8. How Can We Respond Today?
第一，檢視生命的中心。問自己：工作表現、收入、別人的評價、家庭期待，還是對安全的執著，是否正在取代基督？
First, examine the center of your life. Ask yourself: Are work performance, income, others’ evaluation, family expectations, or the pursuit of security replacing Christ?
第二，在權力面前持守忠心。在政府、公司、家庭、學校、媒體或教會的壓力下，仍以真理、愛心和溫柔見證基督。
Second, remain faithful before power. Under pressure from government, workplace, family, school, media, or church, witness to Christ with truth, love, and gentleness.
第三，不只求幫助，更求順服。不要只把信仰當作解決問題的工具，而要問：主啊，祢要我在這裡怎樣服侍祢？
Third, seek obedience, not only help. Do not treat faith only as a tool for solving problems; ask, “Lord, how do You want me to serve You here?”
第四，用祭司的方式生活。為身邊的人禱告，把人帶到神面前，並在日常生活中見證神的憐憫和真理。
Fourth, live as a priest. Pray for those around you, bring people to God, and witness to His mercy and truth in daily life.
第五，在喧嘩中安靜仰望基督。每天讀經、禱告，讓神的聲音比世界的聲音更真實。
Fifth, look quietly to Christ amid the noise. Read Scripture and pray daily, letting God’s voice become more real than the world’s noise.
九、禱告
9. Prayer
親愛的天父：
Dear Heavenly Father,
感謝祢藉著啟示錄提醒我：耶穌基督是忠信的見證者、從死人中復活的首生者，也是世上君王的元首。
Thank You for reminding me through Revelation that Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
主啊，當世界喧嘩，當權力、恐懼、比較和期待想奪取我心中的位置時，求祢收回我的目光。
Lord, when the world is loud and power, fear, comparison, and expectations seek to take the center of my heart, turn my eyes back to You.
求祢使我相信：祢從死裡復活，祢仍然掌權，祢必再來。
Help me believe that You rose from the dead, that You still reign, and that You will come again.
求祢使我不把信仰只當作得到幫助的工具，而是甘心作祢的僕人、國度和祭司。
Keep me from treating faith only as a tool for help; make me willing to be Your servant, kingdom, and priest.
求祢使用我的時間、能力、位置和資源，見證祢的國度，把人帶到祢面前，並在家庭、教會、職場和社會中活出祢的憐憫和真理。
Use my time, abilities, position, and resources to witness to Your kingdom, bring people to You, and live out Your mercy and truth in family, church, work, and society.
主啊，當我害怕、急躁，或想以妥協換取安全時，求祢提醒我：祢是阿拉法，祢是俄梅戛，祢是全能者。
Lord, when I am afraid, impatient, or tempted to compromise for safety, remind me that You are the Alpha and Omega, the Almighty.
奉主耶穌基督的名祈求，阿們。
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
結語
Conclusion
啟示錄1:1-8提醒我們，當世界喧嘩、權力施壓時，信徒要先看見真正掌權的主。
Revelation 1:1-8 reminds us that when the world is loud and powers press in, believers must first see the true ruler.
耶穌基督已經從死裡復活，祂是萬王之王；祂愛我們，用自己的血釋放我們，並呼召我們成為國度和祭司。
Jesus Christ has risen from the dead; He is King of kings. He loves us, freed us by His blood, and calls us to be a kingdom and priests.
因此，今天不要讓喧聲、恐懼或權力奪去你對基督的忠誠；要仰望那位今在、昔在、以後永在的全能者。
Therefore, do not let noise, fear, or power take away your loyalty to Christ today. Look to the Almighty who is, who was, and who is to come
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