Jesus Seeks and Saves the Lost 耶稣寻找并拯救失丧的人 Luke 19:1–10 路加福音 19:1–10
Preacher 讲员： Rev. Danny Chiew 邱传道
Introduction 引言
Rev. Danny Chiew began by highlighting the many ministry opportunities God has placed before the church through the Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, schools, and outreach ministries. He reminded the congregation that many lives have been transformed because believers were willing to intentionally reach out to young people and outsiders with the love of Christ.
Using the story of Zacchaeus, Rev. Danny emphasized that Jesus came to seek and save the lost. He encouraged the church to reflect on whether believers today are willing to see people through the compassionate eyes of Christ instead of through prejudice, social status, or human judgment. Just as Jesus reached out to Zacchaeus, the church today is called to actively reach out to those who are spiritually lost and marginalized.
邱传道首先强调，神已经透过少年军、女少年军、学校以及各种外展事工，把许多服事与传福音的机会放在教会面前。他提醒会众，许多生命之所以被改变，是因为有人愿意主动用基督的爱去接触年轻人和教会以外的人。
透过撒该的故事，邱传道强调，耶稣来到世上的目的，是为了寻找并拯救失丧的人。他鼓励教会反思，今天的信徒是否愿意像基督一样，用怜悯的眼光去看人，而不是凭偏见、社会地位或人的判断来衡量别人。正如耶稣主动接触撒该一样，今天的教会也被呼召去接触那些属灵上失丧和被边缘化的人。
1. Zacchaeus Humbly Sought Jesus 撒该谦卑地寻求耶稣
Bible Scripture 经文： Luke 19:1–4 路加福音 19:1–4
Rev. Danny Chiew explained that Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector and a wealthy man. Although he possessed status, power, and riches, there was still something missing in his life. Tax collectors during Roman rule were despised by the Jewish community because they worked for the Roman government and often cheated their own people through excessive taxation. Zacchaeus was therefore viewed as a sinner, traitor, and social outcast.
Despite his position and wealth, Zacchaeus sincerely desired to see Jesus. Rev. Danny highlighted how unusual it was for a man of Zacchaeus’ status to run publicly and climb a tree just to catch a glimpse of Jesus. In Middle Eastern culture, men of authority and dignity would never behave in such a childlike manner. Yet Zacchaeus willingly humbled himself because he genuinely wanted to know who Jesus was.
Rev. Danny connected this to Luke 18:17, where Jesus taught that the kingdom of God must be received like a little child. Zacchaeus set aside pride, status, and dignity in order to seek Christ sincerely. He contrasted this with many people today who avoid God because of pride, fear, self-sufficiency, or worldly success.
He also reminded the congregation that unlike Adam and Eve who hid themselves from God after sinning, Zacchaeus actively sought Jesus. His eagerness demonstrated a heart that was ready for transformation. Rev. Danny emphasized that whenever someone sincerely seeks Jesus, Christ is always ready to meet them personally wherever they are.
邱传道解释，撒该是一位税吏长，也是一个富有的人。虽然他拥有地位、权力与财富，但他的生命里仍然有缺乏。在罗马统治时期，税吏因替罗马政府工作，并常常透过多收税款来欺压自己的同胞，因此被犹太人厌恶。撒该因此被视为罪人、叛徒以及社会中的边缘人物。
尽管如此，撒该却真诚地想见耶稣。邱传道强调，一个像撒该这样有身份地位的人，竟然在公众面前奔跑并爬上树，只为了看见耶稣，这是极不寻常的。在当时的中东文化中，有权势和身份的人绝不会做出如此像小孩子般的举动。然而，撒该却甘愿谦卑自己，因为他真心想认识耶稣。
邱传道也联系到路加福音18:17，耶稣教导人必须像小孩子一样领受神的国。撒该愿意放下自己的骄傲、地位与尊严，真诚地寻求基督。他也对比今天许多人因为骄傲、恐惧、自满或世俗成就，而不愿意亲近神。
他进一步提醒会众，与亚当和夏娃犯罪后躲避神不同，撒该却主动寻找耶稣。他的迫切显明他的心已经预备好被改变。邱传道强调，只要人真诚地寻求耶稣，基督总愿意亲自与他们相遇。
2. Jesus Saw a Soul in Need 耶稣看见一个有需要的灵魂
Bible Scripture 经文： Luke 19:5–7 路加福音 19:5–7
Rev. Danny Chiew emphasized the sharp contrast between the crowd’s perspective and Jesus’ perspective. The people saw Zacchaeus only as a corrupt sinner, dishonest tax collector, and hated man. When Jesus chose to enter Zacchaeus’ house, the crowd immediately complained and criticized Him for associating with a sinner.
However, Jesus saw beyond Zacchaeus’ sins and failures. Instead of seeing only his outward wrongdoings, Jesus saw a soul that was seeking and in desperate need of grace, repentance, and salvation. Rev. Danny highlighted that Jesus intentionally crossed social and religious boundaries in order to reach the lost.
By inviting Himself into Zacchaeus’ home, Jesus demonstrated God’s prevenient grace — God taking the initiative to seek sinners before they deserve it. Jesus did not wait for Zacchaeus to become righteous first before showing him love. Instead, Christ reached out to him in grace, and that grace led Zacchaeus toward repentance and transformation.
Rev. Danny challenged the church to examine whether believers today behave more like the crowd than like Jesus. Christians may become prejudiced toward people from different races, social classes, professions, family backgrounds, or language groups. Sometimes churches view young people, troubled individuals, or outsiders as nuisances rather than as precious souls whom God loves.
He reminded the congregation that schools, Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, tuition ministries, Alpha, and outreach events are all opportunities for evangelism and ministry. Jesus reached out beyond comfort zones because every soul matters to God, and believers today are called to do the same.
邱传道强调，群众的眼光与耶稣的眼光之间形成了鲜明的对比。群众只看见撒该是个腐败的罪人、贪婪的税吏以及一个令人厌恶的人。当耶稣决定进入撒该家中时，群众立刻开始埋怨并批评耶稣与罪人来往。
然而，耶稣却超越撒该的罪与失败来看他。耶稣不只是看见他的过犯，更看见一个正在寻找、迫切需要恩典、悔改与救恩的灵魂。邱传道强调，耶稣故意跨越社会与宗教的界限，为要接触失丧的人。
当耶稣主动进入撒该家中时，祂彰显了神“先行的恩典”——神在罪人尚未配得之前，就主动寻找他们。耶稣并不是等撒该先变成义人才去爱他，而是先以恩典接纳他，而这恩典最终带领撒该走向悔改与改变。
邱传道挑战教会反思，今天的信徒是否更像群众，而不是像耶稣。基督徒有时会对不同种族、社会阶层、职业、家庭背景或语言群体的人产生偏见。有时候，教会甚至把年轻人、问题人物或外来者看成麻烦，而不是神所爱的宝贵灵魂。
他提醒会众，学校、少年军、女少年军、补习班、启发课程以及各种外展活动，都是传福音和服事人的机会。耶稣愿意走出自己的舒适圈，因为每一个灵魂对神而言都极其重要，而今天的信徒也被呼召如此行。
3. True Repentance Produces Transformation 真正的悔改带来生命更新
Bible Scripture 经文： Luke 19:8–10 路加福音 19:8–10
Rev. Danny Chiew emphasized that Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus resulted in immediate transformation. Zacchaeus voluntarily declared that he would give half of his possessions to the poor and repay four times whatever he had cheated from others. His repentance was genuine because it produced visible outward action and restitution.
Rev. Danny explained that true faith is not merely intellectual knowledge or verbal confession. Genuine salvation leads to inward transformation that is reflected outwardly through changed behavior and actions. Zacchaeus demonstrated remorse, humility, and a sincere desire to make things right with both God and people.
He also referred to the Mosaic Law concerning restitution, where those who stole or cheated were required to repay what they had taken. Zacchaeus willingly offered the highest form of repayment because his heart had truly been changed by encountering Jesus.
Rev. Danny warned that many Christians today may know Christian teachings and attend church regularly, yet still lack inward transformation and outward obedience. Faith must go beyond knowledge and become a life that reflects Christ.
He emphasized that discipleship means following the example of Jesus in loving the lost and living out the Gospel practically. Christians are called not only to believe in Christ but also to demonstrate changed lives through repentance, compassion, generosity, and obedience.
Finally, Rev. Danny highlighted Jesus’ declaration in Luke 19:10: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” This remains both the mission of Christ and the mission of the church today.
邱传道强调，撒该与耶稣相遇后，生命立刻发生了改变。撒该主动宣告，要把一半的财产分给穷人，并且若欺骗了谁，就偿还四倍。这表明他的悔改是真实的，因为真正的悔改一定会带来实际的行动与补偿。
邱传道解释，真正的信心不仅仅是头脑上的知识或口头上的承认。真实的救恩会带来内在生命的更新，并透过行为与生活表现出来。撒该显出了悔改、谦卑以及愿意在神与人面前重新做对的心。
他也提到摩西律法中关于赔偿的规定，说明偷窃或欺骗他人的人必须偿还所夺取的东西。而撒该愿意作出最高程度的赔偿，是因为他的生命已经真正因遇见耶稣而被改变。
邱传道提醒，今天许多基督徒虽然懂得许多圣经知识，也固定参加教会聚会，却可能仍缺乏真正内在的改变与外在的顺服。信心不应停留在知识层面，而应成为一个真正反映基督生命的生活。
他强调，作门徒就是学习耶稣的榜样，以爱去接触失丧的人，并在生活中实践福音。基督徒不仅仅是相信基督，更应透过悔改、怜悯、慷慨与顺服，活出被改变的生命。
最后，邱传道特别强调路加福音19:10：“人子来，为要寻找拯救失丧的人。”这不只是基督的使命，也应当成为今日教会的使命。
Conclusion 结论
Rev. Danny Chiew concluded by reminding the congregation that every believer was once spiritually lost and in need of God’s grace. Just as Jesus intentionally sought Zacchaeus, Christ continues to seek people today through His church and His people.
He encouraged believers to humble themselves, remove prejudice, and intentionally reach out to those around them with the love of Christ. Christians are called not to remain comfortable within church walls, but to embrace God’s heart for the lost.
Rev. Danny reminded the church that true discipleship involves inward transformation followed by outward action. When believers follow the example of Jesus and actively reach out to others with grace and compassion, lives can be changed, communities transformed, and lost souls brought into the kingdom of God.
邱传道最后提醒会众，每一个信徒从前都曾是失丧的人，都需要神的恩典。正如耶稣主动寻找撒该一样，今天基督仍然透过教会与祂的子民继续寻找失丧的人。
他鼓励信徒谦卑自己，除去偏见，并主动用基督的爱去接触身边的人。基督徒不应只停留在教会舒适的环境里，而应当拥抱神对失丧灵魂的心意。
邱传道提醒教会，真正的门徒生命必须有内在的改变，并带来外在的行动。当信徒效法耶稣，以恩典和怜悯主动接触别人时，生命会被更新，群体会被改变，失丧的人也会被带进神的国度。
Take-away Message 带走的信息
Jesus seeks the lost with grace and calls His people to humble themselves, love without prejudice, and live transformed lives that reflect His heart for others.
耶稣以恩典寻找失丧的人，并呼召祂的子民谦卑自己、放下偏见，以被更新的生命活出祂对人的爱与心意。
Reflection Questions 反思问题
1. Have you ever lost your way or been physically lost at any point in time? What was the feeling?
你是否曾经迷路或在人生中感到失落？那是一种怎样的感受？
Yes, many people have experienced moments of being physically lost or emotionally lost in life. The feeling is often one of fear, uncertainty, helplessness, and anxiety. When we are lost, we long for direction, safety, and someone to guide us back.
Spiritually, this reflects our condition without God. Before encountering Jesus, we may feel empty, distant, confused, or without purpose even if life outwardly seems successful. Zacchaeus was wealthy and powerful, yet inwardly he was spiritually lost and searching for something more meaningful. His eagerness to see Jesus showed his deep desire to find hope and truth.
This reminds us that only Jesus can truly guide lost people back into a meaningful relationship with God.
是的，很多人都曾经历过迷路或在人生中感到迷失的时刻。那种感觉通常充满害怕、不确定、无助与焦虑。当人迷失时，心里会渴望方向、安全感，以及有人带领自己回到正确的道路。
在属灵上，这也反映了人离开神时的光景。在遇见耶稣之前，我们可能会感到空虚、迷茫、没有目标，即使外表看来成功也是如此。撒该虽然富有、有地位，但内心其实是属灵上失丧的人，正在寻找更有意义的生命。他迫切想见耶稣，显明他内心深处对盼望与真理的渴望。
这提醒我们，唯有耶稣才能真正带领失丧的人回到与神正确的关系中。
2. Have you ever seen anyone differently because of their status or spiritual state? What was the reason/situation for that opinion?
你是否曾因为别人的身份、背景或属灵情况而对他们有不同的看法？为什么？
At times, we may unconsciously judge people based on their appearance, background, profession, race, social status, or past mistakes. Society often teaches us to value successful or respectable people more highly while looking down on those who are struggling or viewed negatively.
In the sermon, the crowd judged Zacchaeus because he was a tax collector known for cheating others. They saw only his sin and reputation. However, Jesus looked beyond his failures and saw a person who needed grace and salvation.
This challenges us to examine our own hearts. Sometimes we may avoid certain people because they are difficult, poor, different from us, or seem spiritually far from God. Yet Jesus reminds us that every soul matters to Him, and believers are called to love people as Christ loves them.
有时候，我们会不知不觉地按着人的外表、背景、职业、种族、社会地位或过去的错误来判断别人。这个世界往往教导我们更看重成功、有身份的人，而轻看那些软弱或被社会负面看待的人。
在这篇讲道中，群众因为撒该是税吏、曾欺压别人，就对他有偏见。他们只看见他的罪与名声。然而，耶稣却超越他的失败，看见一个需要恩典与救恩的人。
这也挑战我们去反省自己的内心。有时候，我们可能会避开某些人，因为他们难相处、贫穷、与我们不同，或看起来离神很远。然而，耶稣提醒我们，每一个灵魂对祂而言都很重要，而信徒也应当像基督一样去爱人。
3. Every single person matters to God. Do you agree and will you do your best to reach out to the lost regardless of their status?
每一个人对神来说都很重要。你是否认同？你愿意不分身份地去接触失丧的人吗？
Yes, every single person matters deeply to God because all people are created in His image. Jesus came specifically to seek and save the lost, not only the righteous or respected people. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus consistently reached out to sinners, tax collectors, the poor, the marginalized, and those rejected by society.
As believers, we are called to follow the example of Christ by showing love, compassion, and grace to everyone regardless of their social standing, race, language, or background. Reaching out to the lost may require humility, patience, and stepping out of our comfort zones, but this is part of the mission God has entrusted to His church.
The sermon reminds us that ministries, schools, youth groups, outreach events, and even daily encounters are opportunities to reflect God’s love to others.
是的，每一个人对神来说都极其重要，因为每个人都是照着神的形象被造的。耶稣来到世上，正是为了寻找并拯救失丧的人，而不只是那些被社会尊重或看为义的人。在福音书中，耶稣不断主动接触罪人、税吏、贫穷人、边缘人以及被社会拒绝的人。
作为信徒，我们被呼召效法基督，不论人的社会地位、种族、语言或背景，都以爱、怜悯与恩典去对待他们。接触失丧的人可能需要谦卑、耐心，以及走出自己的舒适圈，但这正是神托付给教会的使命。
这篇讲道提醒我们，无论是学校、青年事工、外展活动，甚至日常生活中的相遇，都是活出神爱的机会。
4. Was your encounter with Jesus life changing? Share if possible.
你与耶稣的相遇是否改变了你的生命？若可以，请分享。
An encounter with Jesus should bring transformation just as Zacchaeus experienced. When someone truly meets Christ, there is often a change in priorities, attitudes, relationships, and purpose in life. Jesus not only forgives sins but also transforms hearts from within.
Like Zacchaeus, many believers may experience conviction, repentance, peace, hope, or a renewed desire to live differently after encountering Christ. Some may become more compassionate, forgiving, humble, or willing to serve others. Others may find strength to overcome past hurts, fears, or sinful habits.
True faith is not merely intellectual belief but a living relationship with Jesus that changes how we think, live, and treat others. The transformation may happen gradually, but Christ continues to work in believers’ lives through the Holy Spirit.
与耶稣真正的相遇，应该会带来生命的改变，就像撒该所经历的一样。当一个人真正遇见基督时，生命的优先次序、态度、人际关系以及人生方向都会开始改变。耶稣不仅赦免人的罪，也从内心更新人的生命。
像撒该一样，许多信徒在遇见耶稣后，会经历认罪悔改、平安、盼望，以及愿意活出新生命的渴望。有些人会变得更有怜悯、更愿意饶恕、更谦卑，或更愿意服事别人。也有人会因着主得着力量，胜过过去的伤害、恐惧或罪恶习惯。
真正的信心不仅是头脑上的相信，而是与耶稣建立真实活泼的关系，并因此改变我们的思想、生活与待人方式。这样的更新可能是渐渐发生的，但基督会继续透过圣灵在信徒生命中动工。
Opening Prayer 开会祷告
Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing us together as a Disciples Group today.
天父，我们感谢祢今天带领我们聚集在一起，成为门徒小组。
We thank You for the reminder through the story of Zacchaeus that You came to seek and to save the lost.
我们感谢祢通过撒该的故事提醒我们，祢来是要寻找并拯救失丧的人。
As we begin our meeting, we ask that You open our hearts and minds to receive Your word.
在我们开始聚会之际，我们求祢开我们的心和思想，来领受祢的话语。
Help us to set aside our worldly pride, just like Zacchaeus did, so that we may see Jesus clearly.
求祢帮助我们放下世俗的骄傲，就像撒该当年所做的那样，好让我们能清晰地看见耶稣。
May Your Holy Spirit guide our sharing, our reflections, and our fellowship today.
愿祢的圣灵亲自引导我们今天的分享、反思与团契。
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
我们奉耶稣基督的名祷告，阿们。
Closing Prayer 闭会祷告
Lord Jesus, we thank You for the wonderful time of fellowship and reflection we shared today.
主耶稣，我们感谢祢让我们今天度过了一段美好的团契与反思时光。
Thank You for reminding us that every single person matters deeply to You, regardless of their past.
感谢祢提醒我们，无论过去如何，每一个人在祢眼中都极其珍贵。
As we leave this place, we pray that our encounter with You today will lead to true transformation.
当我们离开这里时，我们求祢让我们今天与祢的相遇，能带来生命中真实的改变。
Give us the courage to make things right where we have failed, and let our faith be seen through our actions.
赐给我们勇气去在失败的事上活出改正的生命，并让我们的信心通过行动彰显出来。
Help us to look at the community around us with Your eyes, breaking down boundaries to reach out to the lost.
求祢帮助我们以祢的眼光来看待周围的社区，打破隔阂去接触那些失丧的人。
Protect each of us until we meet again, and may our lives bring glory to Your name.
保护我们每一个人，直到我们再次相聚，愿我们的生命使祢的名字得着荣耀。
In Jesus' precious name we pray, Amen.
我们奉耶稣宝贵的名祷告，阿们。
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