In God’s Favor
In God’s Favor
John Wu
Genesis 6:8 Psalm 5:12 Luke 1:25 Luke 2:52
May 3, 2026
1. When you hear the phrase “God’s favor,” what comes to mind? How has this sermon challenged or reshaped your understanding?
當您聽到「神的恩寵」這個詞時，您會想到什麼？這篇講道如何挑戰或重新塑造您對此的理解？
2. God’s favor begins with grace, not performance (Genesis 6:8). In what ways do you still find yourself trying to “earn” God’s acceptance?
神的恩寵是從恩典開始，而不是靠表現（創世記 6:8）。在生活中，您有哪些時候仍然試著去「賺取」神的接納？
3. God’s favor is like a shield of protection (Psalm 5:12). How have you experienced God’s protection even in difficult or undeserved situations?
神的恩寵就像保護的盾牌（詩篇 5:12）。即使在困難或不配得的情況中，您曾如何經歷神的保護？
4. God’s favor lasts a lifetime (Psalm 30:5). How does this truth encourage you during seasons when you feel discouraged or overlooked?
神的恩寵持續一生（詩篇 30:5）。當您感到灰心或被忽略時，這個真理如何鼓勵您？
5. Favor as mercy means that God truly sees us with compassion (Luke 1:25). When have you felt seen by God in a personal or meaningful way?
恩寵也代表憐憫，意思是神以憐憫的心真實地看見我們（路加福音 1:25）。您曾在什麼時候，以個人且深刻的方式感受到被神看見？
If time permits, please discuss:
Many people struggle with feeling unseen or forgotten. How can you reflect God’s merciful “seeing” toward others in your daily relationships?
許多人掙扎於覺得自己沒有被看見或被遺忘。在日常的人際關係中，您可以如何活出神那種充滿憐憫的「看見」他人？
Favor is not static but involves growth and maturity (Luke 2:52). In what area of your life do you sense God inviting you to grow right now?
恩寵不是靜態的，而是包含成長與成熟（路加福音 2:52）。在您生命的哪一個領域中，您感覺神正在邀請您成長？
How can you remind yourself this week of these four aspects of God’s favor—grace, protection, mercy, and growth—in moments of failure, fear, or discouragement?
在本週面對失敗、懼怕或灰心時，您可以如何提醒自己神恩寵的這四個面向——恩典、保護、憐憫與成長？