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9월, 2023의 게시물 표시

천국 시민이요 미국 시민인 "동전 목사님"의 책임?

천국 시민이요 미국 시민인 "동전 목사님"의 책임?       악한 포도원 농부 비유가 자기들을 가리켜 한 말인 줄 알고 예수님을 잡으려고 했으나 군중들이 두려워 예수님을 잡지 못하고 그냥 가 버렸던 대제사장들과 율법학자들 ( 서기관들 ) 과 장로들은 어떻게 해서든지 구실을 붙여 예수님을 잡으려고 바리새파 사람들과 헤롯 당원 중 몇 사람을 예수님께 보내 이렇게 물어보게 하였습니다 : “선생님 , 우리가 알기에 선생님은 진실하셔서 사람의 겉모양을 보지 않으시고 진리대로 하나님의 교훈을 가르치시기 때문에 누구에게도 거리낌이 없으십니다 .   그런데 로마황제에게 세금을 바치는 것이 옳습니까 , 옳지 않습니까 ?   우리가 바쳐야 합니까 , 바치지 말아야 합니까 ? ”   그러나 예수님은 그들의 위선을 아시고 “왜 나를 시험하느냐 ?   데나리온 하나를 가져와 내게 보여라”하고 말씀하셨습니다 .   그들이 그것을 가져오자 예수님은 “이 초상과 글이 누구의 것이냐 ? ”하고 물으셨습니다 .   그들이 “황제의 것입니다”하고 대답하자 예수님이 “황제의 것은 황제에게 , 하나님의 것은 하나님께 바쳐라”하고 말씀하셨습니다 .   그래서 그들은 예수님의 말씀을 듣고 말문이 막혀 버렸습니다 ( 마가복음 12:12-17, 현대인의 성경 ).   저는 이 말씀을 마태복음 22 장 15-22 절과 누가복음 20 장 19-26 절 현대인의 성경 말씀과 연관해서 묵상할 때 오늘은 예수님께서 “데나리온 하나를 가져와 내게 보여라” [“ 세금으로 바치는 돈을 내게 보여라 ”( 마태복음 22:19, 현대인의 성경 )] 하고 말씀하시자 바리새파 사...

Life of hiding (Acts 5:1-11)

  Life of hiding       [Acts 5:1-11]     Why do stressed women want to talk?   In stressful situations, the spatial intelligence and logical reasoning of men's brains are actively engaged.   In contrast, women's language function becomes more active, leading them to talk more.   Therefore, when women feel stressed or upset, they seek out someone to talk to and pour out their thoughts endlessly in front of them.   Whether it's discussing problems with friends for hours or going over specific details one by one, it's not about finding a solution for women, but the act of speaking itself provides comfort and encouragement.   Why do women feel the need to express everything in order to feel relieved?   Men's brains are highly compartmentalized, allowing them to separate and store information.   As the day comes to an end, even if there are many problems, a man's brain can categorize them.   However, it's di...

Life of sharing (Acts 4:32-37)

  Life of sharing       [Acts 4:32-37]     There is a commonly heard saying that there are three types of people: those who are absolutely necessary, those who are of little consequence, and those who are better off absent.   How can we limit people to these three categories?   Nevertheless, it is necessary to reflect on this at least once.   Which category do we currently belong to?   In order to bring hope to the world, to give love to the world, to share with the world, we must become the person who is needed.   How noble and beautiful would our lives be if the world could brighten even a little and undergo a new transformation because of us?   Shout loudly to the world, "I am a person who is absolutely necessary" (Internet).   While meditating on Jesus' act of sharing, poet Hae-in Lee prayed as follows: ‘Lord, if only our lives were broken so thoroughly by a life of sharing, but how is it that our days a...

Joint operation, united prayer, collective success (Acts 4:23-32)

Joint operation, united prayer, collective success         [Acts 4:23-32]       As I meditate on Acts 4:23-32, I've gained insight into the following:   First, Satan employs a "joint operation" in attacking us.   Look at Acts 4:27 - "Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed."   Just as Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired against Jesus, the enemies of Jesus, here the members of the Sanhedrin who opposed the apostles Peter and John in Acts 4, also conspired together.   Likewise, as disciples of Jesus, we experience joint attacks from Satan and his forces.   At times, we encounter difficult and challenging situations in life.   It may feel as if everything is falling apart, much like Job's experience, where he lost all his possessions, his children, and even his health. ...

Let’s pray together with one accord! (Acts 4:23-31)

  Let’s pray together with one accord!     [Acts 4:23-31]     A faithful daughter-in-law lived under constant persecution from her unbelieving mother-in-law for her faith in Jesus.   However, through tearful prayers for her mother-in-law's soul and singing hymn “Yield not to Temptation,” she found comfort.   One day, members of the church went to preach the gospel to her mother-in-law together.   'Grandma, believe in Jesus and come out to the church.   Your daughter-in-law is praying for you with tears.'   'That's all just a show.   I followed her secretly when she went to pray, and all she did was sing a song about overcoming me.'   A surprised pastor asked her: 'What song was it?'   'Uh... something like... 'You, don't be discouraged by trials, gather your courage and overcome, gain new strength by overcoming trials~' (Internet).   This anecdote brings a smile through the misunderstanding of praise by t...