3. Manna issue 92 - How To Study The Bible 如何研習聖經
Notes from RE Students’ Bible Camp—Singapore 新加坡 - 宗教教育學生聖經研習營的注意事項
THE BASICS OF BIBLE STUDY 查經的基礎
DESCRIPTION 描述
The word of God is an integrated whole;
we should understand the “big picture” before progressing to the particulars.
Grasping the complete picture helps us to make sense of the details,
so each part of the Bible can be seen in relation to the whole.
It is like looking down on the earth from space and gradually zooming in to find the street where you live.
Having a sense of the Bible’s overall story makes your devotional reading much more inspiring and enjoyable.
神的話語是一個整體；
在進入細節之前，我們應該了解“整個大局”。
掌握全貌，有助於我們去理解細節，
所以，聖經的每一個部分，都可以看見與整體的連結。
這就像從太空俯視地球，然後逐漸放大顯示，才能找到自己居住的街道。
若了解聖經的整體故事，會讓你的虔誠讀經，更具有啟發和喜樂。
OBSERVATION 觀察
·Read the passage several times and soak up every detail like a sponge.
·Facts (identify who, what, where, when, why, and how.)
·Correlation (trace the lines of thought, grasp the message as a whole.)
·Structure (note down clusters of related material, follow progression, mark out repetitions.)
·把經節讀幾遍，像海綿一樣，吸收每一個細節。
·事實（辨視有誰、什麼事、在哪裡、那個時間、為什麼會這樣，以及事情如何發展的。）
·相關性（追蹤思路，以整體的角度，掌握信息。）
·結構（記下相關資料的事件群組，追蹤事件進展，標出重複的地方。）
ANALYSIS 分析
·Understand the meaning of the words.
·Read them in the context of verses before and after.
·Look at the paragraph or chapter as a whole.
·Sectionalize the passage.
·Themes, structure, paragraphs.
·Draw conclusions about the message.
·理解單字的意思。
·閱讀前後經文背景的上下文
·整體查考段落或章節。
·分段切割經節。
·主題、結構、段落。
·得出關於信息的結論。
CONCLUSION 結論
Draw concrete points from the passage or book,
and the role it plays in the overall Bible story.
從段落或書中，找出具體的重點，
以及它在整個聖經故事中，所扮演的角色。
APPLICATION 應用
·Meditate on the passage.
·Digest the message.
·Relate your reading to your daily living.
·默想經文。
·消化訊息。
·將閱讀文章，與日常生活聯繫起來。
DEVOTIONAL READING 虔誠閱讀
HERE’S AN EXAMPLE OF HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE THROUGH DEVOTIONAL READING, USING RUTH CHAPTER 1
此處以路得記第一章為例子，展示如何通過虔誠讀經，來研習聖經，
DESCRIPTION 描述
Devotional reading is reading the Bible meditatively, verse by verse.
We read at a slower pace, so shorter passages are ideal.
We glean the fruitful fields of the Bible diligently.
This opens our hearts to see the potential plots of ground that we could excavate
—areas we could study in further depth.
Such study is immensely rewarding,
but requires longer hours and greater effort.
虔誠讀經，就是讀了聖經，再好好思考，逐句慢慢讀。
我們以緩慢的速度閱讀，因此簡短的經文段落比較容易讀。
我們勤奮地收集聖經裡，結實累累的田地。
這讓我們敞開心扉，看到可以挖掘的潛在田地，
—那個地方，我們可以進一步深入的研究。
這樣的學習是極其有益，
但需要更長的時間和更大的努力。
BIBLE PASSAGE 聖經經節
Read the passage several times to get the overall outline,
then note down any important points.
Group related points and summarize each section.
多讀幾遍節文，掌握整體的大綱，
然後記下任何重點。
將相關重點歸類分組，並總結每個段落。
From Bethlehem to Moab (1:1–5)
The return to Judah (1:6–7)
Orpah and Ruth (1:8–18)
Is this Naomi? (1:19–22)
從伯利恆到摩押地（1：1-5）
回歸猶大（1：6-7）
俄珥巴和路得（1：8-18）
這是拿俄米嗎？ （1：19-22）
OBSERVATION 觀察
As you read verse by verse,
record anything that stimulates deeper thinking,
and note any related verses in the same passage.
當您逐節閱讀的時候，
記下任何可以激發更深層思考的內容，
，並註記同一段經文的任何相關經節。
This took place during the period of the judges (1:1).
Naomi’s family moved to Moab because there was a famine in Canaan (1:1).
They were Ephrathites (1:2).
Ephrathah is an old name for Bethlehem (Mic 5:2).
After their father’s death, the sons took Moabite wives,
and the family lived in Moab for ten years (1:3–4).
這件事發生在士師時期（1：1）。
拿俄米全家搬到摩押地去，因為迦南地有飢荒（1：1）。
他們是以法他人（1：2）。
以法他是伯利恆的舊名（彌 5：2）。
他們父親死後，兒子娶了摩押女子為妻，
這家人住在摩押地十年（1：3-4）。
QUESTIONS 問題
Write down any questions that come to mind.
Allow yourself time to consider them later.
寫下任何想到的問題。
讓自己稍後有時間，再好好思考。
A. Why was there a famine when Bethlehem was supposed to be a house of bread?
(Bet Lehem is Hebrew for “House of Bread.”)
B. Why did they go to Moab and remain there?
How long did they stay, and was this planned?
C. Why were Naomi’s daughters-in-law intent on following her back to Bethlehem?
D. Why did Naomi insist that her daughters-in-law return to their own people and their own gods?
Isn’t it better for them to go with her to the true God?
E. How long did the famine last?
A. 為什麼當伯利恆被稱為是麵包之屋的同時，那裡會發生飢荒呢？
（Bet Lehem 是希伯來語“麵包之屋”的意思。）
B. 他們為什麼去摩押地，並且留在那裡？
他們留在那裡多久，這件事是計劃好的嗎？
C. 為什麼拿俄米的兒媳婦，要跟著她回伯利恆？
D. 為什麼拿俄米堅持，要她的兒媳婦回到自己族人的地方，和回歸他們自己神祇之地？
難道他們和她一起信奉真神，那不是更好嗎？
E. 飢荒持續了多久的時間？
ANSWERS 解答
Record all possible answers, and narrow them down later when things become clear.
You may not be able to answer every question.
記錄所有可能的答案，等事情變得清楚後，再縮小範圍。
您可能無法回答所有的問題。
A. Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord
(Judg 2:11);
famine is an affliction from God,
to turn the hearts of the people back to Him
(1 Kgs 8:35–40).
A. 以色列人行耶和華眼中看為惡的事
（士 2：11）；
飢荒是來自神的苦難，
使百性的心回轉歸向祂
(王上 8：35-40)。
B. Elimelech took his wife and two sons on a long and arduous journey
across mountainous terrain and the Jordan River to reach Moab.
The Bible says that they went to “dwell” there
(1:1),
so they indeed planned to stay for an indefinite amount of time.
It is ironic that his name means “God is my King,”
because during the time of tribulation,
Elimelech moved away from God, left the land of his inheritance,
and sought a more comfortable life in the country of the enemy.
B. 以利米勒帶著妻子和兩個兒子，踏上了漫長而艱辛的旅程，
穿越山區和約旦河到達摩押地。
聖經說，他們去“住”在那裡
(1：1)，
所以他們確實打算，逗留一段不算短的時間。
很諷刺的是，他的名字的意思是“神是我的君王”，
因為患難的時候，
以利米勒離開了神，離開了他的產業，
並於敵國中，尋求更舒適的生活。
C. Over ten years, they had formed a close and loving relationship with Naomi,
who was, as her name suggests, “sweet” and pleasant,
as well as beloved in her hometown
(1:8–9, 19–20).
They had also come to know the true God through her
(1:16).
C. 十多年來，他們已經與拿俄米建立了緊密親愛的關係，
正如她的名字所代表的意思，她是“甜蜜”且令人愉快的，
並且在家鄉深受疼愛
(1：8-9，19-20)。
他們也通過了她，認識了真神
(1：16)。
D. Naomi knew she would be unable to support her daughters-in-law,
especially because she could not bear any more sons for them to marry
(1:11–13).
D. 拿俄米知道，她將沒有辨法養活兒媳婦，
尤其是因為，她不可能再生出兒子，給他們結婚
（1：11-13）。
E. Naomi had dwelt in Moab for at least ten years
before she heard that
“the LORD had visitied His people by giving them bread”
(1:6).
E. 在拿俄米聽到，“耶和華眷顧自己的百姓，賜糧食與他們”之前，
她在摩押地，至少住了十年
(1：6)。
CROSS-REFERENCES 交叉比對
Internal
—how the verse relates to the passage, chapter, or book.
External
—elsewherein the Bible
that parallels, contrasts, corresponds to, or illustrates the verse.
內在
—這節經文如何與段落、章節或書籍有關聯。
外部
—聖經有沒有其他地方，
有平行，對比，相對應或闡明這節經文。
Deuteronomy 25:5–10:
According to the Mosaic Law,
if a woman was left widowed and without a son,
one of her husband’s brothers would be responsible for providing her with a son.
Deuteronomy 28:11, 15, 18:
Obey the Lord, and the land will be fruitful; disobey, and there will be famine.
Deuteronomy 23:3a:
“An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter the assembly of the LORD.”
‧ Moabites were not allowed to join the congregation of Israel.
‧ They were the most Gentile of Gentiles.
‧ God has standards for His people, but He also has ways to save even the most Gentile of Gentiles.
申命記 25 章 5-10 節：
根據摩西律法，
如果一個女人守寡，沒有兒子，
她丈夫的一個兄弟，將負責給她生一個兒子。
申命記 28 章 11，15，18 節：
順從耶和華，地必結實累累； 若是不順從，就會有飢荒。
申命記 23：3a：
“3亞捫人或是摩押人不可入耶和華的會。”
‧ 摩押人不被允許加入以色列會眾。
‧ 他們是比起外邦人，是最不相信耶和華的族群。
‧ 神對祂的子民有訂下標準，但祂也有方法能拯救，那些外邦人中，最不相信耶和華的族群。
CONCLUSION 結論
Ask yourself what themes are discussed,
or what the main message of the passage is.
Give a title to the passage.
Then draw conclusions from the discussions of each section or paragraph.
問問自己討論了哪些主題，
或者這段經文的主要訊息是什麼。
給這個段落下一個標題。
然後從每一個部分或段落的討論中，得出結論。
The Book of Ruth touches on issues of individual faith and the faith of a family,
including various concepts of moral ethics.
The theme is redemption
—clinging on to the true God and becoming part of God’s people.
A Christian’s regression starts with drifting away from God’s blessings and abidance
(1:1–5).
God will take care of His people even during times of famine and tribulation;
His care and protection will not change with time and space
(1:6–7).
The correct choice may need to be coupled with some personal sacrifices.
A follower of God cannot be double minded
(1:8–18).
One will lose happiness if one departs from God.
The realization of one being in the state of Mara (“bitterness”) is the first step towards Naomi (“sweetness”)
(1:19–22).
路得記討論涉及個人信仰和家庭信仰的問題，
包括各種道德倫理觀念。
救贖的主題是
—緊緊抓住真神，成為神子民的一份子。
基督徒的墮落，始於遠離神的祝福和同在
(1：1-5)。
即使是飢荒和患難的時期，神也會照顧祂的子民；
祂的照顧保護不會因時間空間而改變
(1：6-7)。
正確的選擇可能需要伴隨著一些個人的犧牲。
神的追隨者不能三心二意
（1：8-18）。
如果一個人離開神，就會失去幸福。
明白到自已一個人正處於瑪拉（“苦”）狀態，是邁向拿俄米（“甜”）的第一步
(1：19-22)。
APPLICATION 應用
The Bible is not given for information but for transformation.
After you have meditated on the Bible passage, write down
how you can apply the teachings to your life.
Ask yourself:
Is there an example for me to follow?
Is there a command for me to obey?
Is there a warning for me to heed?
Is there something I should improve or pray about?
To ensure that you act on what you learn,
your application
must be written with specific, actionable steps, and a way to check your progress.
聖經不是為了提供信息而已，而是為了轉變。
你思想聖經章節段落之後，然後寫下
你如何將這些教導，應用於生活中。
問問你自己：
有沒有我可以效法的模範呢？
有沒有命令讓我遵守呢？
有沒有警告要注意嗎？
有沒有我應該改進，或是要禱告的事情呢？
為了確保，您是根據所學的經文採取行動，
您的生活應用，
必須以特定，可執行的步驟，以及能檢查進度的方法，寫下來。
When presented with choices today, we should follow the example of Ruth.
Even after Naomi implored her to turn back,
Ruth chose to stay with her mother-in-law,
who owned nothing to her name.
But at the same time, she also chose a God who has everything.
Fearing and serving God today is a conscious choice we and our families have to make.
Jesus has told us that no one can serve two masters.
We will love one and hate the other
(Mt 6:24).
Naomi renamed herself Mara.
When bad things happen in our lives,
we may also be discouraged and think that God taken away His blessings and made our life bitter.
In actuality, the opposite was happening.
God had an amazing plan
(Rom 8:28).
Let’s not be too quick to judge our own situations as “Mara”.
今天，當我們面臨選擇的時候，應該要效法路得的榜樣。
即使在拿俄米求她回本家之後，
路得選擇留在婆婆身邊，
而婆婆的名下卻一無所有。
但同時，她卻選擇了一個擁有萬物的神。
今日，敬畏事奉神，是我們和家人有意識，且必須做出的選擇。
耶穌告訴我們，沒有人可以事奉兩個主人。
我們會愛這個，而恨另一個
（太 6：24）。
拿俄米將自己改名為瑪拉。
當我們生活中，事情不順的時候，
我們可能也會灰心喪氣，認為神拿走了祂的祝福，使我們的生活變得苦澀。
事實上，相反的情況正在發生。
神有一個奇妙的計劃
（羅 8：28）。
願我們不要太快下定論，將自己的情況判斷為“瑪拉”。
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