Psalm 2:1-12
1. The first question in the psalms is about Jesus
The safest place to be in life is close to Jesus.
Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
Lord, thank you that as I look to the year ahead and all the potential challenges, opportunities and possibilities, the safest place to be is in you.
Matthew 2:1-18
2. The First question in the New Testament is about Jesus
The Magi recognized that Jesus was the fulfilment of all the hopes and dreams of the people up to his birth.
Jesus is the one who fulfils all God's promises.
Lord Jesus, today I want to bow down and worship you. I want to offer you everything I have -my life, my all.
Genesis 2:18-4:16
3. The first question in the Bible is about God's goodness
God gave to humankind everything they could possibly want.
The whole created world was made for us to enjoy. Every possible need was catered for.
the beautiful gift of marriage - the lifelong union of a man and a woman in which sex, another of God's beautiful gifts, is to be enjoyed with intimacy and freedom, without guilt or 'shame.' 'a helper suitable for him'
We're created to converse with God, not the devil. The devil, in the form of the serpent, fools Eve into thinking that there will be no consequences to her sin.
4. The first question God asks in the Bible is about you
God did not give up on Adam and Eve. He came looking for them, wanting the relationship to be restored. His blood was shed so that you and I could be forgiven and our relationship with God restored.
5. The first question human beings ask is about responsibility
The result of the fall is a broken relationship with God.
Try to avoid arguments. You will rarely win one and they are so destructive.
We cannot exempt ourselves from responsibility for what is happening around us - in our city, nation and the world. Not only do you have responsibility towards your fellow human beings, but it is your privilege to bring blessing and joy to your friends, family and all those around you, and to make a difference in the lives of as many people possible.
Lord, thank you that you created this wonderful universe for us to enjoy. Forgive me for the times that I have fallen for the devil's lie that I cannot trust you. Thank you that you are always searching for me, and that through Jesus my relationship with you is restored.
Help me this year to fulfil the potential I have to make a difference in other people's lives.
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cross examination (증인에의) 반대심문
:during the cross examination of a witness in a murder case
criminal trial 형사사건 재판
barrister (영국의 상위 법원에서 변론할 수 있는) 법정 변호사
In England and Wales, a barrister is a lawyer who represents clients in the higher courts of law.
anoint (종교 의식에서 머리에) 성유/성수를 바르다
: to put oil or water on a part of their body, usually for religious reasons.
The priest anointed her with oil.
horizon 1. the horizon 수평선, 지평선 2. [주로 복수로] (욕구, 지식, 흥미의 범위를 나타내는) 시야
The sun sank below the horizon.
She wanted to travel to broaden her horizons.
in anticipation/expectation 기대하면서, 미리
prophet
[|prɑ:fɪt] 1. (기독교.유대교.이슬람교의) 선지자/예언자 2. ~ of (새로운 사상.학설의) 선도자
: a person who is believed to be chosen by God to say the things that God wants to tell people
slaughter 1. (가축의)도살.도축 2. (특히 전쟁에서의) 대량 학살, 살육
succumb (to sth) 굴복하다, 무릎을 꿇다
If you succumb to temptation or pressure, you do something that you want to do, or that other people want you to do, although you feel it might be wrong.
Don't succumb to the temptation to have just one cigarette.
converse with ~와 이야기 하다
fool a person into doing something 속여서 ~하게 하다/시키다
impute 1. (죄,불명예 등을) ~에게 돌리다 (to) 2. (성질,속성 등을) ~에게 있다고 생각하다
The police impute the accident to the bus driver's carelessness.
blight v. 망치다, 엉망으로 만들다 n. (곡식의) 병충해
If something blights your life or your hopes, it damages and spoils them.
downcast 1. (눈을)내리뜬 2. (사람이나 표정이) 풀이 죽은: feeling sad and without hope
Eyes downcast, she continued eating. 그녀는 눈을 내리뜨고 계속 먹기만 했다
A group of downcast men stood waiting for food. 한 무리의 풀기 없는 남자들이
crouch v. (몸을) 쭈그리다, 쭈그리고 앉다 n. 쭈그리고 앉기
He crouched down beside her.
She dropped to a crouch.
resurrection
[|rezə|rekʃn] 그리스도의 부활
In Christian belief, the Resurrection is the event in which Jesus Christ came back to life after he had been killed.
make a/no/some difference (to/in somebody/something) ~에 영향이 있다, 없다, 좀 있다
The rain didn't make much difference to the game. 영향
it is simple things that make a difference. 효과
outwit ~보다 한 수 앞서다
If you outwith someone, you use your intelligence or a clever trick to defeat them or to gain an advantage over them.
Somehow he always manages to outwit his opponents.
vicinity (~의) 부근.인근
There is not hospital in the immediate vicinity.
traumatize (주로 수통태로) 정신적 외상을 초래하다. 엄청난 충격을 주다
take a/one's stand (against): to take a position in opposition to someone or something; to oppose or resist someone or something. 태도, 입장을 취하다
fetters n. 족쇄, 속박, 구속
They were at last freed from the fetters of ignorance.
enthrone: to officially take on their role (주로 수동태로) (즉위식이나 주교 취임식에서) 왕좌에 앉다
the ruler enthroned in the hearts of his subjects.
scoff at sb/sth: speak about something in a way that shows you think it is ridiculous or inadequate.
He scoffed at our amateurish attempts. 아무추어 같은 시도를 비웃었다
Don't scoff--she's absolutely right.
rebuke: speak severely to someone because they have said or done something that you do not approve of. 질책하다. 꾸짖다
The company was publicly rebuked for having neglected safety procedures.
He has been in a sulk ever since he received a rebuke. 야단 맞은 후로 시무룩해 있다
in (one's) anger 열김에
In his anger he sent a challenge to sb.
wrath = anger (극도의) 분노, 노여움
the wrath of God 신의 분노
in wrath 화나서
be slow to wrath/anger 좀처럼 화내지 않다
Dad is slow to wrath
proclaim: formally make it known to the public 1. 선언.선포하다 2. 분명히 보여주다
The president proclaimed a state of emergency. 국가 비상사태를 선포했다
His accent proclaimed him a Scot.
decree:
n. an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country 1. 법령, 칙령 2. (법원) 결정
v. someone in authority decide or state something must happen officially (법령, 판결 등에 따라) 명하다. 결정하다
The decree was issued this morning. 그 법령은 오늘 제정되었따.
The government decreed a state of emergency.
It was decreed that the following day would be a holiday.
dash 1. go quickly (급히) 서둘러 가다 2. throw/beat (단단한 것에 대고) 내동댕이치다.부딪다
I must dash, I'm late.
The boat was dashed repeatedly against the rocks.
by no means 결코 ~이 아닌
She is by not means an inexperienced teacher. 결코 경험 없는 교사가 아니다
incense: a substance that is burned for its sweet smell, often as part of a religious ceremony (종교 의식에 쓰이는) 향
myrrh 몰약 (감람과 미르나무속 나무에서 나오는 수지, 향수.향료의 원료로 사용됨)
