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。
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。由此可見，健康的小組並不是技巧的產物，而是成熟生命自然流露的結果。
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, therefore, are not the product of good techniques but the natural fruit of transformed lives.
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。
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 oneself, and with others.
請看看這張圖 | Looking at the Diagram
這張圖並不是一個新的理論，而是一個幫助我們整理信仰生命的視覺框架。三個圓圈分別代表「神」、「自己」和「他人」，而它們的交會點提醒我們：真正成熟的生命，是以基督為中心，使三個關係彼此平衡，而不是彼此競爭。
This diagram is not presenting a new theory but offering a visual framework for understanding Christian maturity. The three circles represent our relationship with God, ourselves, and others. Their intersection reminds us that Christ stands at the centre, bringing these relationships into healthy balance rather than allowing one to overshadow the others.
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根基的身份，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，而是成熟生命必然結出的果子。
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 merely the result of successful small groups; they are one of the clearest evidences of a life 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？」因為小組最終反映的，不是組長擁有多少技巧，而是組長生命的深度。一個健康的小組，永遠始於一位願意持續被基督塑造的門徒。
Before learning how to lead a small group, we must first ask ourselves, What kind of person am I becoming? A small group will ultimately reflect not the leader’s techniques but the leader’s character. Healthy small groups always begin with disciples who are continually being transformed by Christ.
Reflection｜反思
在你目前的生命中，「與神」、「與自己」和「與他人」三個關係，哪一方面最健康？
哪一方面最需要神繼續塑造？
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?
Discussion｜討論
回想一個曾經深深影響你的屬靈領袖或小組組長。
他最吸引你的地方，是他的能力，還是他的生命？請分享原因。
Think of a spiritual leader or small group leader who has deeply influenced you.
Was it their ability or their character that impacted you most? Why?
Practice｜實踐
本週花一段安靜時間，在神面前誠實檢視自己三個關係的狀況，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。
Set aside time this week to prayerfully reflect on these three relationships. Identify one area where you need to grow, and invite a trusted spiritual friend to pray with you over the coming week.
Antony傳道
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