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2. 宣讀經文 啟示錄4:8-9 念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 他們晝夜不住地說： 聖哉！聖哉！聖哉！主　 神是昔在、今在、以後永在的全能者。 每逢四活物將榮耀、尊貴、 感謝歸給那坐在寶座上、活到永永遠遠者的時候

3. 報告事項Announcements • 5/31(六) 得勝週末歡迎報名參加。 費用:成人400 學生200，報名後請填寫“屬靈問卷表”及閱讀「經歷得勝」。向李平報名。本週報名截止。 • We will have our first Family Potluck next Sunday, 5/18. Please sign up with Bertina to bring a dish/drink to share!

4. Happy Mother’s Day母親節快樂 Presenter: Victoria L Long 講員: 榮維琪

5. The toughest job in the world世界上最辛苦的工作

6. Mother’s Job Description母親的工作內容 This is my mother's job description這是我母親的工作內容: • Assistant CEO of the children and home. 孩子和家庭的首席執行長 • She is a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human 兒童及人類發展的研究員 • Relations with a continuing program of research, 
(what mother doesn't) 
In the laboratory and in the field, 
( indoors and out)..    • Working for her Masters 為她的主人工作, (first the Lord and then the whole family) 
and she already has several credits (children).  


7. IMPORTANCE OF THE MOTHER母親的重要 • Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, 世間最苛求的工作
(any mother care to disagree?) 
 • She often works 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it).   
 • But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money. 比一般的工作都要具挑戰性 • Her lab assistants 她的實驗室助理 – are her children.  
 • Extra duties include nursing, feeding, teaching, first aid, counseling, problem solving, tutoring, managing the home, administration, disciplinarian, escort service, etc. 額外的工作包含：哺乳、餵食、急救、輔導、解決問題、家教、管理家務、行政、管教、接送等

8. Famous Women in History歷史上著名的婦女 • These are famous women in history and why they are famous這些是歷史上著名的婦女以及她們為何著名 : • Mother Teresa (德雷莎修女) of Calcutta, India – Nobel prize for helping the poor. . • Catherine Booth (卜凱賽琳) of England for co-founding the Salvation Army 設立“救世軍”. . . . • Clara Barton (克拉拉巴頓) of America for organizing the American Red Cross, a disaster relief organization.

9. Famous Women of the Bible聖經中著名的婦女 • These are famous women in the Bible and why they are famous 這些是聖經中著名的婦女以及她們為何著名 : • Eve (夏娃) – First woman and mother in the Bible, her husband was Adam. • Ruth and Naomi (路得與拿俄米) – widow and mother-in-law team of faith and loyalty • Mary and Martha (馬利亞與馬大) – disciples of Jesus whose brother was Lazarus • Mary (馬利亞), the mother of JESUS!

10. What Woman do you Admire?怎樣的婦人是你所欽佩的? • Name a woman you admire and why 請寫出一個你所欽佩的婦人以及理由 • My mother because she was very devoted to her husband and children and she sacrificed many things to make sure her family was well taken care of. She loved her husband and children and even now as a widow, at the age of 83, she is still going strong and doing many hours of service for her church and family and friends. • The Bible says to honor your mother and father so that it may go well with you and you shall live long on the earth. 當孝敬父母，使你的日子在耶和華─你神所賜你的地上得以長久。Ex. 20:12出埃及記20:12

11. Examples of Noble Women in the Bible在聖經中高貴婦人的例子 • OT example: Esther – From orphan to Queen who brought salvation to the Hebrews. 舊約例子: 以斯帖 – 從孤兒到皇后她帶給希伯來人救恩 • NT example: Mary – From pure young woman to mother of Jesus who brought Salvation to the entire world. 新約例子: 馬利亞 -從純潔年輕婦人到耶穌的母親她帶給世人救恩 • Let’s look at the famous Bible passage in Proverbs that speaks to us about the character of a Godly woman. 讓我們看看在箴言中著名的經文提到了屬神婦人的品格 • Turn your Bible to: Proverbs 31:10-31 翻開聖經到箴言31:10-31

12. The Wife of Noble Character作妻子之高貴性格 Proverbs 31箴言31:10-31 才德的婦人誰能得著呢？ 他的價值遠勝過珍珠。 他丈夫心裡倚靠他，必不缺少利益； 他一生使丈夫有益無損。 他尋找羊羢和麻，甘心用手做工。 他好像商船從遠方運糧來，未到黎明他就起來， 把食物分給家中的人，將當做的工分派婢女。

13. The Wife of Noble Character作妻子之高貴性格 Proverbs 31箴言31:10-31 他想得田地就買來； 用手所得之利栽種葡萄園。 他以能力束腰，使膀臂有力。 他覺得所經營的有利；他的燈終夜不滅。 他手拿撚線竿，手把紡線車。 他張手賙濟困苦人，伸手幫補窮乏人。

14. The Wife of Noble Character作妻子之高貴性格 Proverbs 31箴言31:10-31 他不因下雪為家裡的人擔心， 因為全家都穿著朱紅衣服。 他為自己製作繡花毯子；他的衣服是細麻和紫色布做的。 他丈夫在城門口與本地的長老同坐，為眾人所認識。 他做細麻布衣裳出賣，又將腰帶賣與商家。 能力和威儀是他的衣服；他想到日後的景況就喜笑。

15. The Wife of Noble Character作妻子之高貴性格 Proverbs 31箴言31:10-31 他開口就發智慧；他舌上有仁慈的法則。 他觀察家務，並不吃閒飯。 他的兒女起來稱他有福；他的丈夫也稱讚他， 說：才德的女子很多，惟獨你超過一切。 艷麗是虛假的，美容是虛浮的； 惟敬畏耶和華的婦女必得稱讚。 願他享受操作所得的；願他的工作在城門口榮耀他。

16. The Wife of Noble Character作妻子之高貴性格 Proverbs 31箴言31: 10 An excellent wife, who can find?   For her worth is far above jewels. 11   The heart of her husband trusts in her,   And he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil .  All the days of her life.13 She looks for wool and flax .  And works with her hands in delight. 14 She is like merchant ships; She brings her food from afar.

17. The Wife of Noble Character作妻子之高貴性格 15She rises also while it is still night  And gives food to her household       And portions to her maidens. 16  She considers a field and buys it;   From her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17  She girds herself with strength  And makes her arms strong. 18 She senses that her gain is good;

18. The Wife of Noble Character作妻子之高貴性格 Her lamp does not go out at night. 19  She stretches out her hands to the distaff,   And her hands grasp the spindle. 20 She extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household,  For all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She makes coverings for herself;  Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

19. The Wife of Noble Character作妻子之高貴性格 23 Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. 24She makes linen garments and sells them,  And supplies belts to the tradesmen. 25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,   And she smiles at the future. 26 She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. 27She looks well to the ways of her household,  And does not eat the bread of idleness.

20. The Wife of Noble Character作妻子之高貴性格 28 Her children rise up and bless her;  Her husband also, and he praises her, saying: 29   “Many daughters have done nobly,   But you excel them all.” 30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,  But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. 31Give her the product of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates.

21. A Noble Woman’s Character Qualities高貴婦人的品格特質 • Verses 10-31 are an acrostic, each verse beginning with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet 10到31節是一首詩，每一節是以希伯來文字母表的連續字母來開始 • Kaf (כ) Noble Character – High value 高貴品格 – 高價值 • Yad (י ) Trustworthy – Value 可信任的 - 價值 • Tet (ט ) Goodness良善 • Het (ח ) Eager to Work 渴望工作 • Zayin (ז ) Provides Food for Family and Servants 供應食物給家人及僕人 • Vav (ו ) Invests in Land (Wise in Investments) 投資土地 (有智慧的投資)

22. A Noble Woman’sCharacter Qualities高貴婦人的品格特質 • He (ה ) Strong, Vigorous Worker 強健充滿活力的工作者 • Dalet (ד ) Profitable Trader 獲利商人 • Gimel (ג ) Helps the Poor and Needy 幫助貧窮與需要的人 • Bet (ב ) Fearless 無懼 • Alef (א ) Well Dressed 穿著良好 • Tav (ת ) Husband is a Respected Elder 丈夫為受敬重的長老

23. A Noble Woman’s Character Qualities高貴婦人的品格特質 • Shin (ש ) Business Woman; buys and sells 女商人; 買與賣 • Resh (ר ) Strong and Dignified 堅強有威嚴的 • Qof (ק ) Hopeful and Joyful of the future 有希望的及喜樂的未來 • Tsadi (צ ) Wise Words 智慧話語 • Pe (פ ) Faithful Instruction – Consistent Teacher仁慈法則 – 言行一致的教師 • Aiyn (ע ) Watchful over Household and Hard Worker 觀察家務及辛勤工作 • Samekh (ס ) Blessed by Her Children 受孩子祝福 • Mem (נ) Praised by Her Husband 受丈夫稱讚

24. A Noble Woman’s Character Qualities高貴婦人的品格特質 • LAMED (ל ) Fears the Lord 敬畏主 •  My daughter, if you will receive my words      •  And treasure my commandments within you,     •  Make your ear attentive to wisdom,      •  Incline your heart to understanding;      •  For if you cry for discernment,      •  Lift your voice for understanding;       • If you seek her as silver       • And search for her as for hidden treasures;      • Then you will discern the fear of the LORD       • And discover the knowledge of God.       • For the LORD gives wisdom;       • From His mouth come knowledge and understanding. (Proverbs 2:1-6) 箴言2:1-6

25. A Noble Woman’s Character Qualities高貴婦人的品格特質 • LAMED (ל ) Fears the Lord 敬畏主 我兒，你若領受我的言語， 存記我的命令， 側耳聽智慧，專心求聰明， 呼求明哲，揚聲求聰明， 尋找他，如尋找銀子，搜求他， 如搜求隱藏的珍寶， 你就明白敬畏耶和華，得以認識神。 因為，耶和華賜人智慧； 知識和聰明都由他口而出。 (Proverbs 2:1-6) 箴言2:1-6

26. A Noble Woman’s Character Qualities高貴婦人的品格特質 • LAMED (ל ) Fears the Lord 敬畏主 •  My daughter, if you will receive my words      •  And treasure my commandments within you,     •  Make your ear attentive to wisdom,      •  Incline your heart to understanding;      •  For if you cry for discernment,      •  Lift your voice for understanding;       • If you seek her as silver       • And search for her as for hidden treasures;      • Then you will discern the fear of the LORD       • And discover the knowledge of God.       • For the LORD gives wisdom;       • From His mouth come knowledge and understanding. (Proverbs 2:1-6) 箴言2:1-6

27. Conclusion of Proverbs 31 箴言結語 31 • 29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.“才德的女子很多，惟獨你超過一切。 • 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; 
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.艷麗是虛假的，美容是虛浮的；惟敬畏耶和華的婦女必得稱讚。 • 31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.願他享受操作所得的；願他的工作在城門口榮耀他。

28. Let’s Pray 讓我們禱告 • Let’s pray that you also can be this kind of Godly woman, 讓我們禱告你也能成為這樣的屬神婦人， • A Champion woman of God on this Mother’s Day and forever. 在這個母親節及永遠成為神的得勝婦人。