多等一個年頭

多等一年頭 講道 – 譚紹球傳道 12月30日 在座有很多人喜歡種植？ 我曾經試過 但不成功 自那時開始 笑自己 種果樣死果樣 其中有一樣植物很難種，因為要等很久才有收成。 就是無花果樹 Fig tree: Curled leaves/ Many leaves/Fruit sweet/ Shade/common in Palestine 3 years to grow. And the they will have many times of ripening during the year. Late spring early small 收成, later more harvest during the year. Scripture 今日這段經文 tree in a vineyard -- should not belong to there but god put him there In his own vineyard --the vineyard not belong to others. Maximum care. 園主 Come to see the fruit. But could not see. 一年復一年，Years after years he came and can't find the fruit 很失望 Very disappointing. The purpose of planting a fig tree is to get the fruit. But it can't bear fruit. And he wanted to cut it down 股票 -- Invest in stock no dividend price decrease Invest bank in a saving account , no interests. The scripture was talking about Israel Fig tree = Israel a few months before Jesus was going to die on the cross He pronounced this judgment And at 70AD the temple was destroyed, Jerusalem is burnt down, no be stone over the other Judgment came. But the story is not only for Israel the nation But also it is also for individuals that not turn to God Not only to those who are not saved But also to those who think they are saved 主啊主啊，.我不認你 21 “不是每一個對我說：‘主啊，主啊！’的人，都能進入天國，唯有遵行我天父旨意的人，才能進去。 22 到那日，必有許多人對我說：‘主啊，主啊！難道我們沒有奉你的名講道，奉你的名趕鬼，奉你的名行過許多神蹟嗎？’23但我必向他們聲明：‘我從來不認識你們；你們這些作惡的人，離開我去吧！ intimacy 王悲慟得全身發抖，就上城樓去哀哭。他一面走一面這樣說：“我兒押沙龍啊！我兒，我兒押沙龍啊！但願我替你死。押沙龍啊！我兒，我兒啊！” (撒母耳記下 18:33 CNV) example：弟弟足球迷，胡國雄 Not do we know god. But does god know u Judgment will come to those who does not follow Gods will 一樣會來到這兩批人：遲遲不信主的人，不遵從神旨意生活的人 什麼審判呢？

受到應得的刑罰

壓扁事件 一樣會來到這兩批人：遲遲不信主的人，不遵從神旨意生活的人

消息指，前日早上8時許剛開工不久，疑兇已開動設在地下的巨型壓紙機，但與1樓連接的運輸帶仍未開啟。其間有工友目擊疑兇於1樓近貨位置，揮動約30厘米長的生果刀將女事主斬傷。警員接報趕抵時已不見疑兇蹤影，曾封鎖現場圍捕，惟搜索至下午仍無發現。

廢紙磚滲血 驚現肉碎

　至下午4時許，現場工人始復工，有工人操作該部巨型壓紙機時，發覺有不尋常異響，檢查下，發現一塊已被壓成3乘6呎、高約3呎的巨型廢紙磚內，竟有血水滲出，並有一些疑似人體的肉醬碎，大驚立即報警。

　警員折返，小心逐層拆開廢紙磚，陸續檢出多塊人體殘肢，包括有碎肉、碎骨及內臟等，根據檢獲的衣物及貯物櫃鎖匙，相信死者就是斬人後逃去的黃姓疑兇。至昨清晨6時許，探員及鑑證科人員始初步完成「肉磚」的搜證工作，檢獲的人體殘肢則送往殮房待進一步鑑證，包括化驗DNA以確定身份。

1 而第一樣這段經文和我們說的是 審判來到這些人是合情合理的 (1) It is reasonable that judgment come to those people 1. No fruit Purpose of planting tree Fruit=Faith, obedience, holiness, love Living without God , living without Christ They are not useful for God You may be useful to your family, to your son and daughter You may be of service to the world But your family, the world did not creat you God has made you God has planted you 他栽種你 He is your owner 他是你的主人 But you are not useful to him 但你對他沒有用 Even if you come to church this morning You did not come with a desire to honor God If tomorrow you give, but they are not out of your love to God, not because you think the money belongs to God You do not pray, do not praise God, do not live for God, but live for things. Judgment will come 2，白佔地土 apps not useful， delete furniture not useful， remove it. Tv broken cannot watch but occupy space, throw it away. If God put the same amount of effort to someone else he may get better result If the other had the money that you have they will put into for God glory but you put it for your self and forget what God has given u. If another have the gifts of your teaching they will use it to pray for others and encourage others and teach the bible Be careful god will take you cut it down and replace with someone who will be obedient to his will. 3. 浪費資源 園丁要花很多心機在他身上 (Not only occupying space but consuming nutrients of other trees Draw energy of other people -- need to 勸他到教會 Persuade them to church, 為他禱告 Pray for them, 擔心他為什麼不到教會， 教他聖經 Teach them the bible 4. 最簡單直接的方法 對神來講 不會失去什麼的 Just like moving a sand from the beach Just like a drop from the sea. We are like gnat that continues to flying before God, continue insulting him. Most effective method. 對上帝不用再用忍耐，人不再受虧損 Injury rather than cost least trouble 5. 神的公義被彰顯 God's slowness to punish means others will sin more . because they may lead other astray. Your example may lead other new Christians astray. 以為神是可以輕慢的。 6. Sufficient grace has been on you 3 years. It is enough. (God inflicted you with diseases and he healed you (Saved you from traffic accident (Provided you job when other cuts Dungs and soil 施肥，撥鬆泥土 (Gospel told you too many times (You got the bible you can access anytime anywhere (Got listen to preachers so easily (Warned over and over again But you still do not bear any fruit of obedience. You doubted whether god knows 2. (2) that it has not come to us is because of his patience and the intercession of Jesus Christ 1. Gods patience

God spares you does not mean he is insensitive to sin. He is angry. Swearing, slander, filthness, quenching of conscience, selffishness, provoke Gods If you got angry and furious we can't wait but God kept you your life 40 years, 50 years, 80 years, 95 years - not tarried拖延 but 寬容 主決不耽延他的應許，像有些人以為他是耽延的一樣；其實他是寬容你們，不願有一人滅亡，卻願人人都悔改。 (彼得後 CNV) 2. Interceed for sinners - were it not for the intercessor it would have been cut down 在天父右邊為罪人祈求 Story 誰能定他們的罪呢？有基督耶穌已經死了，而且從死裏復活，現今在上帝的右邊，也替我們祈求 。 ( CUNP-上帝) - Jesus Jesus not only interceded but also hanged himself on the cross, and use his love to attract us despised like a outcast, the judge become judged. The one who created the stars 他被藐視，被人厭棄； 多受痛苦，常經憂患。 他被藐視， 好像被人掩面不看的一樣； 我們也不尊重他。 他誠然擔當我們的憂患， 背負我們的痛苦； 我們卻以為他受責罰， 被上帝擊打苦待了。 哪知他為我們的過犯受害， 為我們的罪孽壓傷。 因他受的刑罰，我們得平安； 因他受的鞭傷，我們得醫治。 我們都如羊走迷； 各人偏行己路； 耶和華使我們眾人的罪孽都歸在他身上。 (以賽亞書 53:3-6 CUNP-上帝) 3 (3) Gods mercy and patience has a limit 3+3+1=? Seven is the number of perfect Seven years mean perfect patience Noah， Sodom ，Babylon Watch the 天氣 耶穌又對眾人說：“你們一看見西邊有雲彩升起來，就說：‘要下大雨’，果然這樣； 起了南風，就說：‘天要熱了’，也果然這樣。 偽君子啊！你們知道分辨天地的氣象，怎麼不知道分辨這個時代呢？ ( CNV) 世界財經系統 fiscal cliff Quantitative easing Inflation going crazy Jesus second coming is close We are going to die 4 (4) repent! otherwise cut down, I have been here three years God comes here year after year Can he find fruit in you? Faith, holiness, obedience But you may be the one 1. Faith Not make the decision Worry No courage to take on responsibility Cowardnes 2. Obedience Not baptise 3. Holiness Late for church Bad habits 4. People Witnessing Disasters Pilate 18 man Not because you are less sinful 就在那時候，有幾個在那裡的人，把加利利人的事告訴耶穌，就是彼拉多把他們的血和他們的祭物攙在一起的事。 他回答：“你們以為這些加利利人比其他的加利利人更有罪，才這樣受害嗎？ 不是的，我告訴你們，你們若不悔改，都要這樣滅亡。 你們以為從前西羅亞樓倒塌的時候，壓死的那十八個人，比一切在耶路撒冷的居民更有罪嗎？ 不是的，我告訴你們，你們若不悔改，也都要這樣滅亡。” ( CNV) Not come to you not because you are less sinful May be you did not hurt others / emotional hurts / for this sin god can put u into the 碎紙機 But you are still suriving because God has given u another year. What will you do for the coming year? What I can do is to put fertiliser and losen ground through my preaching, teaching and through encouraging you to live a life of sharing repent 1. repenting from the idea that you must save yourself, no you must let God save you. 2. repent from seeking other things in the place of God, making others idol. Purpose of living your live 3. Repent from not putting Gods kingdom in your plan. Repent from making plans of self achievements and self indulgence but not thinking about what God wants in you 4. Repent from not letting Holy Spirit to lead u and guide you and from ignoring and not eagerly seeking the Word of god to guide our lives. How to bare fruit 1. Realze how we offended god in the past 2. Pray to God father I repent from these and pray that father I am willing to soften my heart so that I will let the word of God dwells in me. The Holy Spirit to work in me. 3. And bare fruit if we are connected to Jesus And you connect to the vine and we will give the fruit. 你們要住在我裡面，我也就住在你們裡面。枝子若不連在葡萄樹上，自己就不能結果子；你們若不住在我裡面，也是這樣。 我是葡萄樹，你們是枝子。住在我裡面的，我也住在他裡面，他就結出很多果子；因為離開了我，你們就不能作甚麼。 (, CNV) Come back to Jesus, come to faith Live in Him: Spend sometime everyday Meditate his word Listen to a sermon Praying Fasting Enjoying your presence with God Next year we will focus on praying.