聖誕慶祝：有一個嬰孩爲我們而生 FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN

给柬埔寨美門教育中心的小朋友圣诞节聚會的讲稿

亲爱的孩子们：

大家好！聖誕快樂！今天，當我們看到大廳裏的這個聖誕樹和裝飾，大家知道今天是什麽特別的節日嗎？

今天我很高兴和你们分享這個特别的节日——圣诞节。其實，每年到這個時候，世界各地就和我們美門一樣聚在一起慶祝這個節日。我们可能聽到“耶穌”“基督”“降生”“平安夜”“普世歡騰”“聖誕快樂”這些詞，但是它背后有一个非常重要的故事，今天我就來分享這個故事。

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首先、我想談一談“耶稣基督是谁？”

大家可能每天都聽到周圍的媽媽生了小嬰孩，就像我們每一個人小時候一樣。我們只是普普通通的孩子。可是在2024年前的今天，有一個小baby出生，他不是一個普通的孩子，他是神的兒子，也是神。他的出生爲著特别的使命——带给这个世界爱、和平，希望和拯救。耶穌的降生因著上帝对世界的爱，他是天上的父神送給我們每一個人的特别礼物——主耶稣。

“耶穌出生在哪裏？”

耶稣出生在一个叫伯利恒的小镇上。他的妈妈叫马利亚，他的爸爸叫约瑟。路上客店住滿了人，耶稣只好出生在一个马廐的馬槽里。虽然耶稣的出生没有什么华丽的场面不在豪華的宮殿，却有一件很神奇的事情发生了。那天晚上，一颗非常明亮的星星出现在天空中，这颗星星指引着一群牧羊人和一些东方的智者来寻找耶稣。这些人给耶稣带来了礼物，表示对这位“和平之王”的尊敬。

“耶穌爲什麽要從天上來的地上？”

耶稣不仅仅是一个特别的孩子，他还是萬王之王萬主之主。耶稣来到这个世界，不是为了做一个普通地上的王，而是，一方面为了教导人们怎样爱神愛人，另一方面他藉著在十字架上的流血捨命，爲我們每一個人來到他面前的人，搭建一座橋讓我們的生命回到天父那裏，得享在神裏面的永遠永遠美好。因爲每一個人都犯了很多错，達不到上帝聖潔的標準，也就是我們人人都有罪。罪使我們與上帝隔絕。耶稣最终为我們的罪付出了代价——他被钉在十字架上死去。这个牺牲让我们可以重新和上帝和好，不再被罪恶隔开。

耶稣教我們去“爱人如己”。爱人，就像爱自己一样。祂还告诉我们要宽恕别人，饒恕得罪我們的人。耶稣教我们尽力帮助有需要的人。耶稣一直鼓励我们要做一个心中有愛善良的人，让世界变得更加美好。

耶稣不仅仅通过教导来传递爱和救贖的道理，在地上他也用行動表明他是神。他也憐憫地上人們的需要，比如，他曾经治好了生病的人，甚至让死人复活。他让盲人重见光明，让瘸子能走路。這一切都顯明了上帝的爱。

但是，耶稣在十字架上并没有永远死去。三天后，他从死里复活，以爱与生命战胜了死亡。他現在天上，以後他還要再來，要建立新天新地，我們相信神的人將要復活，和神永永遠遠在一起。

“我們爲什麽要慶祝圣诞节？”

圣诞节是为了纪念耶稣的降生，庆祝他給我們带来的平安，爱，信心与希望。通过庆祝圣诞节，我们不仅是在纪念一个历史事件，更是在感謝耶稣给我们带来的这份最宝贵的礼物。圣诞节提醒我们，我们可以通过感恩、分享和帮助别人来回应这种爱。圣诞节是一个分享的节日，人们互送礼物、关心他人，我们可以送小礼物，给朋友写卡片，或者帮助那些需要帮助的人。这象征着我们要像耶稣一样，把爱和关怀带给需要的人。這就是爲什麽聖誕節成爲人們生活中重要的一個節日。

亲爱的孩子们，通过圣诞节，我们可以学习耶稣的精神，把爱和希望带给每一个人。愿我们每一个人都能在这个圣诞节感受到上帝的爱，也愿我们像耶稣一样，把爱带给身边的每一个人。

“我們如何成爲耶穌的兒女呢？”

成爲耶穌的兒女，不需要你做什麽，而只是做一個決定。我在這裏想問一下在這裏的每一位，你們願意認識和相信耶穌基督嗎？如果你願意，就把你的手擧起來，我會爲你們禱告。我再問一遍，如果你願意，就把你的手擧起來。

感謝神，我們為每一個人禱告。

我們在天上的父，我們感謝您，感謝你賜下耶穌基督，讓我們看到你的愛，讓我們藉著認識和相信耶穌基督，就可以坦然無懼地來到您的面前，讓我們生命裏有了從您而來的平安喜樂。感謝你藉著耶穌基督在十字架上爲我們的罪而死，讓我們與神和好。讓我們有能力去愛神和愛人。

我們這樣的禱告是奉主耶穌基督的聖名而求，阿門！

我想在這裏對大家說一聲，圣诞节快乐，新年快樂，上帝祝福你！

謝謝！

2024-12-25

孩子们年龄在5-11岁，理解中需要时间，时间有限，也无法展开講説。比如玛丽亚童女，为什么客店爆满，圣诞节日子的选择。很简单，由于无法展开叙述，就有一些疑问需要慢慢解释清楚。不过孩子们最后的回应是几乎全部举手🙋‍♀️，很感谢神！我有意不仅仅讲圣诞节也试图把整全福音信息给他们。求神在他们心里动工，愿神得荣耀！

Dear Children,

Merry Christmas!

Today, as we gather around this Christmas tree and decorations, can anyone tell me what special day it is today?

That’s right! Today, I’m so glad to share with you the meaning of this special day—Christmas. Every year at this time, people all over the world come together, just like us here at Mercy Gate, to celebrate this wonderful occasion. You may have heard words like "Jesus," "Christ," "birth," "Silent Night," "Joy to the World," or "Merry Christmas." But behind these words lies a profound story, and today, I’m here to share it with you.

Who is Jesus Christ?

We often hear about mothers giving birth to babies, just as each of us was once a little child. However, on this day over 2,000 years ago, a very special baby was born. He wasn’t an ordinary child; He was the Son of God and God Himself. His birth carried a unique mission—to bring love, peace, hope, and salvation to the world. Jesus’ arrival was an act of God’s immense love for us, and Jesus is God’s precious gift to each and every one of us.

Where Was Jesus Born?

Jesus was born in a small town called Bethlehem. His mother was Mary, and His earthly father was Joseph. Since there was no room at the inn, Jesus was born in a humble stable and laid in a manger. His birth wasn’t surrounded by grandeur or luxury, but something extraordinary happened that night. A bright star appeared in the sky, guiding shepherds and wise men from the East to find and worship Him. These visitors brought gifts to honor Jesus, the “Prince of Peace.”

Why Did Jesus Come from Heaven to Earth?

Jesus was not just a special child; He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Yet, He did not come to Earth to be a worldly king. Instead, He came to teach us to love God and love one another. More importantly, through His sacrifice on the cross, He created a bridge for us to return to God.

The truth is, every one of us has made mistakes and fallen short of God’s holy standard. These mistakes, which the Bible calls sin, separate us from God. But Jesus paid the ultimate price for our sins—He died on the cross. His sacrifice allows us to be reconciled with God and no longer be separated by sin.

Jesus also taught us to "love your neighbor as yourself." He encouraged us to forgive those who hurt us and to help those in need. He called us to be kind and compassionate, making the world a better place.

But Jesus didn’t just teach with words; He showed through His actions that He is truly God. He healed the sick, restored sight to the blind, made the lame walk, and even raised the dead. All of this demonstrated God’s deep love for humanity.

Although Jesus died on the cross, He didn’t stay in the grave. Three days later, He rose from the dead, triumphing over sin and death. Today, He reigns in heaven, and one day He will return to establish a new heaven and new earth. Those who trust in Him will rise again and live with God forever.

Why Do We Celebrate Christmas?

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus and the peace, love, faith, and hope He brings. Through this celebration, we are not only remembering a historical event but also giving thanks for the greatest gift of all—Jesus Himself.

Christmas reminds us to respond to this love by showing gratitude, sharing, and helping others. It’s a season of giving—whether it’s through gifts, heartfelt cards, or acts of kindness to those in need. These gestures symbolize Jesus’ love and care for others.

How Can We Become Children of Jesus?

Becoming a child of Jesus doesn’t require you to do anything extraordinary; it’s simply about making a decision. So let me ask each of you here: Would you like to know and believe in Jesus Christ right now?

If you do, raise your hand. I will pray for you.

Let’s pray together:

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the gift of Jesus Christ, who shows us Your boundless love. Through knowing and believing in Jesus, we can confidently come before You and experience the peace and joy that only You can give. Thank You for Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, which reconciles us to You and enables us to love You and love others.

We pray in the holy name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

Dear children, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

May God bless you abundantly!

Thank you!

December 25, 2024

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“ព្រះបិតា សូមអរព្រះគុណចំពោះព្រះយេស៊ូវ។ ជួយយើងឱ្យធ្វើតាមស្នេហារបស់អ្នក។ អាម៉ែន!”

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