[오늘의 한문장] 리빙라이프 Living Life 2026.4 (영문판)

12When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money,

13telling them, "You are to say, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.’

14If this report gets to the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble."

15So the soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been widely circulated among the Jews to this very day.

- P46

19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

- P47

5The angel said to the women,...

5The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

6He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.

7Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you."

- P43

8So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

9Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him.

10Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me."

- P43

The two women are greeted with an opened tomb. At first, we maythink that the stone was rolled away so that the resurrected Jesus could exit.
However other places in the Gospels reveal that Jesus‘ resurrected bodycan move through closed doors and walls. The angel did not roll the stoneso that Jesus could come out but so others could go in.  - P44

The empty tombreveals that Jesus is exactly who He said He was. He is not just a prophet orpopular teacher and healer. He is the Son of God who was raised from thedead and has completed what the Father sent Him to do. We rememberthat the substance of our faith is real-based on eyewitness testimony andcarefully recorded through the generations so that we might know andexperience the joy of our salvation! - P44

Dear Jesus, Your resurrection fills us with great joy. Thank You that we cancome and worship You. Help us to respond to Your grace by walking withYou every day and telling others about You. In Your name, amen. - P45

46About three in the afternoo...

46About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" (which means "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?").

47When some of those standing there heard this, they said, "He’s calling Elijah."

- P32

51At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split

52and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life.

53They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people.

54When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, "Surely he was the Son of God!"

- P33

Darkness sweeps over the land and the people realize that a supernatural event is taking place. Jesus cries out to God, and some mishear Him, thinking that He is crying out to the powerful prophet Elijah to save Him. In actuality, Jesus is praying Psalm 22, which starts with anguish but ends with God’s deliverance and dominion over the world. On this Good Friday, we remember that Jesus’ anguish on the cross was the beginning of a great victory. - P34

May we not take the suffering of Christ for granted for even a single moment. Let us remember His sacrifice and all He suffered so that His people could receive salvation, forgiveness, and eternal life through Him.k - P34

Divine Signs (27:50-56)forf-rightethecry, temple curtain tears from top toAs soon as Jesus gives His finalopen, and people whobottom. The earth shakes, rocks split, tombs breakdied are raised to life. Even the Romans who mocked and beat Jesus exclaimthat He must have truly been the Son of God. The women who traveledfrom Galilee with Jesus also see what is happening. Jews and Gentilesalike all bear witness that Jesus‘ death was no ordinary crucifixion.  - P34

Thesupernatural events at Jesus‘ death serve as signs that confirm His divinity.
barrierAnd the curtain torn in two signifies that there is no longer anybetween God and His people. The blood of Jesus is more than enough toatone for sin for all of eternity. - P34

Two thousand years later, billions of people continueto believe in Jesus as the Christ because of the evidence presented in theGospels, in archaeological findings, and in our personal lives through theHoly Spirit and the grace of God.
On this Good Friday, may we remember this powerful moment, reflectingon every detail that the Gospel of Matthew carefully records for us. Thesigns that day revealed Jesus‘ true identity to both His followers and thosehostile to Him. Let us pray that more people today would see these andother signs and recognize the truth of the gospel. - P35

Dear God, thank You for the many signs and witnesses that confirm that Jesus Christ is truly Your Son. Today, I rededicate my life to loving and serving Him and sharing His gospel at every possible opportunity. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen. - P35

27Then the governor’s soldier...

27Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him.

28They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him,

29and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him. "Hail, king of the Jews!" they said.

30They spit on him, and took the staff and struck him on the head again and again.

31After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.

32As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross.

33They came to a place called Golgotha (which means "the place of the skull").

34There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink it.

35When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

36And sitting down, they kept watch over him there.

- P28

37Above his head they placed the written charge against him: this is jesus, the king of the jews.

38Two rebels were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left.

39Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads

40and saying, "You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!"

41In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him.

42"He saved others," they said, "but he can’t save himself! He’s the king of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him.

- P29

43He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now if he wants him, for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’"

44In the same way the rebels who were crucified with him also heaped insults on him.

- P29

A whole company of Roman soldiers jump at the opportunity to mock Jesus. They hear that He is accused of calling Himself the King of the Jews, so they strip Him, put a robe and thorny crown on Him, spit on Him, and strike Him on the head multiple times. They do not realize that they actually are abusing a king. Many of us may never face this level of mockery and abuse, but Christians around the world today bear literal scars for their faith. They accept their suffering as their participation in Christ’s suffering. - P30

Let us pray for our brothers and sisters who face persecution and pray that we ourselves might respond to persecution like our Lord did, knowing that He is worth it all.
- P30

Father, thank You for sending Your Son out of love and commitment to Your people. I remember and honor Him for His extreme sacrifice today and every day. May I bring Him glory as I demonstrate sacrificial love to others. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen. - P31

Judas Iscariot is filled with...

Judas Iscariot is filled with regret as he sees his innocent teacher bound and handed over to the Roman governor. Judas tries to return the money he received for betraying Jesus, but the religious leaders dismiss him. Judas throws the money into the temple and hangs himself. In the midst of these tragic circumstances, the thirty pieces of silver become a part of the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. - P26

This passage is one of many in Matthew’s Gospel that highlight the fulfillment of Scripture as evidence that Jesus is truly the Messiah His people have been waiting for. Two thousand years later, billions of Christians continue to acknowledge Jesus with the assurance that Scripture across many centuries affirm that He is indeed our Savior. - P26

Pilate sees that Jesus‘ case is different from the others he has tried. He isamazed that the accused does not defend Himself. Pilate recognizes thatJesus has been falsely accused, but he allows injustice to prevail becausehe feels the pressure of his job as a Roman official to prevent a riot. Whenthe crowd demands Jesus‘ crucifixion, Pilate washes his hands to denyresponsibility for an innocent man‘s blood, and the crowdon the consequences of crucifying Jesus.  - P26

Pilate is driven by fear and theagrees to takecrowd by anger. Although God is sovereign over this situation, it shows thatinjustice persists when people allow fear or anger to rule them. In addition,
when fear or anger motivate us, we easily fail to recognize God. - P26

The Gospel of Matthew makes a concerted effort to convey that Jesus isthe Messiah, the Son of David that the Jewish people have been waitingfor. Several times, the word "fulfill" in Greek is used to highlight that Jesusis the true Savior that the prophets throughout Scripture have anticipated.
Among the many Scriptures cited throughout the Gospel, Matthew usesIsaiah, Jeremiah, Hosea, Micah, Zechariah, and the Psalms to show thatJesus is the long-awaited Savior.  - P27

For example, Matthew 1:22-23 showsthat Jesus fulfills words from Isaiah 7:14 that the Messiah will come from avirgin birth, and Matthew 2:15 shows that Jesus fulfills words from Hosea11:1 that the Messiah will at one point be in Egypt. This emphasis on thefulfillment of Scripture assures both readers from a Jewish background andthose who are less familiar with Jewish Scripture that there is somethingdifferent and special about this Jesus: His life and ministry align with somuch of what the prophets foretold
- P27

Although some of us in the modern age may not fully appreciate theimportance of referring to ancient prophets of Israel, we should recognizeand marvel at the fact that Jesus fulfills all of these words.  - P27

Centuries beforeJesus‘ arrival on earth, the prophets of God spoke about a Son of David whowill one day deliver His people, and only one person, Jesus, has matchedall these prophecies. We see the detailed nature of God‘s faithfulness andsovereignty in sending His Son and ensuring that He meets every word everforetold about Him. - P27

Dear Lord, I praise You for silently accepting the injustices committed against You so that I might receive righteousness through You. When my emotions try to rule over me, incline my heart to reflect Your character instead. In Your name I pray, amen. - P27