第一課｜成熟門徒的生命
Session 1 | The Life of a Mature Disciple
核心思想 | Big Idea
健康的小組，不是由技巧開始，而是由生命開始。
Healthy small groups begin not with techniques, but with lives continually being transformed by Christ.
引言 | Introduction
當我們談論建立健康的小組時，很多人第一時間想到的是聚會流程、查經技巧、破冰活動或組長領導能力。然而，若我們回到福音書，我們會發現耶穌從來沒有先教門徒如何帶領聚會。祂花了三年時間與門徒同行，塑造他們的生命，然後才差遣他們去建立教會。因此，健康的小組，不是技巧建立出來的，而是一群持續被基督塑造的人，在群體生活中自然活出的生命見證。
When we think about building healthy small groups, our minds often turn to meeting formats, Bible study techniques, icebreakers, or leadership skills. Yet when we return to the Gospels, we discover that Jesus did not begin by teaching His disciples how to lead meetings. He spent three years walking with them, shaping their lives before sending them to establish His Church. Healthy small groups are therefore not built primarily through good techniques, but through believers whose lives are continually being shaped by Christ.
從最大的誡命開始 | Beginning with the Greatest Commandment
耶穌曾被問及：「律法中哪一條誡命是最大的？」祂回答說：「你要盡心、盡性、盡意愛主你的神。其次也相倣，就是要愛人如己。」（馬太福音 22:37–39）
這段經文一直被視為基督徒生命最重要的總綱。然而，若仔細思想，我們會發現耶穌並不只是教導兩個方向──愛神與愛人。當祂說「愛人如己」時，也提醒我們必須正確認識自己，才能真正愛人。因此，一個成熟門徒的生命，其實包含三個彼此相連的關係：與神的關係、與自己的關係，以及與他人的關係。這三個關係並不是彼此分開，而是互相影響、彼此連結。
When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment, He replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.” He then added, “Love your neighbour as yourself” (Matthew 22:37–39). This passage is often understood as a call to love God and love others. Yet Jesus also assumes something else: we must rightly understand ourselves if we are to love others well. A mature disciple, therefore, grows in three interconnected relationships—with God, with ourself, and with others. These three relationships are not independent of one another. As one grows, it naturally influences the others.
請看看這張圖 | Looking at the Diagram
這張圖不是要把信仰生活拆成三個獨立的部分，而是幫助我們看見，一個成熟的生命，是以基督為中心，使與神、與自己、與他人的關係得以整合，並活出健康的平衡。
This diagram is not intended to divide the Christian life into separate parts. Rather, it helps us see how Christ brings our relationship with God, ourselves, and others into an integrated and healthy whole.
與神同行 | Growing in Our Relationship with God
一切生命塑造都從神開始。今天不少基督徒都很忙碌，也願意服侍，但忙碌並不等於成熟。若失去了與神親密同行，再多的事奉都可能只剩下責任和壓力。成熟門徒首先學習敬拜、禱告、讀經和順服，因為生命更新永遠來自與基督持續的連結，而不是來自自己的努力。
Everything begins with God. Many believers are busy serving faithfully, yet busyness is not the same as maturity. Without an intimate walk with God, ministry can easily become duty rather than delight. Mature disciples learn to worship, pray, read Scripture, and obey because true transformation flows from abiding in Christ rather than striving in our own strength.
認識自己 | Knowing Ourselves
屬靈成熟也包括願意誠實面對自己。我們需要認識神所賜的恩賜，也需要承認自己的限制；我們需要知道自己生命中的長處，也需要讓神光照那些仍然需要被醫治和改變的地方。真正的自我認識，不是建立自信，而是建立一個以基督為中心的身份，使我們不再靠別人的肯定來證明自己的價值。
Spiritual maturity also involves an honest understanding of ourselves. We learn to recognise both our God-given gifts and our limitations. We allow God to expose the places in our hearts that still need healing and transformation. True self-awareness is not about building self-confidence but about grounding our identity in Christ rather than in the approval of others.
建立關係 | Loving Others
成熟門徒不會停留在個人靈修，也不會把信仰局限於自己的屬靈經驗。耶穌呼召我們進入群體，在彼此相愛、彼此勸勉和彼此扶持中共同成長。健康的人際關係，不是小組成功之後才出現的結果，而是一個持續被基督更新生命的人，自然流露出來的生命果子。
Mature disciples do not remain isolated in private spirituality. Jesus calls us into community where we learn to love, encourage, forgive, and support one another. Healthy relationships are not simply the result of a successful small group. Rather, they are the natural fruit of lives continually being transformed by Christ.
結語 | Conclusion
在開始學習如何帶領小組之前，我們首先需要問自己一個問題：「我正在成為一個怎樣的人？」因為一個小組最終反映的，不是聚會安排得如何，而是整個群體生命的光景。一個健康的小組，永遠始於一群願意持續被基督塑造，並願意彼此建立的門徒。
Before learning how to lead a small group, we must first ask ourselves an important question: What kind of person am I becoming? A small group ultimately reflects more than the quality of its meetings. It reflects the spiritual health of its people. Healthy small groups always begin with a community of disciples who are continually being transformed by Christ and committed to building one another up in Christ.
Reflection｜反思
在目前的生命中，你與神、與自己、與他人的關係，哪一方面最健康？哪一方面最需要神繼續塑造？請安靜禱告，求神讓你看見祂今天最想更新你的地方。
Which of your relationships—with God, yourself, or others—is currently the healthiest? Which one do you sense God is inviting you to grow in? Spend a few moments in prayer, asking God to reveal where He desires to continue shaping your life.
Discussion｜討論
回想一位曾經深深影響你的基督徒。他最吸引你的地方，是他的能力，還是他的生命？他如何影響了你今天跟隨基督的態度？
Think of a Christian who has deeply influenced your life. Was it their ability or their character that impacted you most? How has he/she shaped the way you follow Christ today?
Practice｜實踐
本週花一段安靜時間，在神面前檢視自己與神、自己、他人三方面的關係，並寫下一個最需要成長的地方，同時邀請一位屬靈同伴在未來一星期為你禱告。
This week, set aside time to prayerfully reflect on your relationships with God, yourself, and others. Identify one area where you need to grow, and invite a trusted spiritual friend to pray with you during the coming week.
Antony傳道
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