John 17:18

Japanese 2017 (バイブル: 新約聖書)

あなたが俺を世に遣わしてくれたように、俺も彼らを世に遣わす。

この聖句の意味

In this verse from John's Gospel, Jesus is speaking to God and saying that just as He was sent into the world by God, He has also sent His followers (the disciples) out into the world with a mission.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a friend who gives you a task to help others in your neighborhood. Just like your friend gave you this job, Jesus tells us that God first gave him a big job and now he's giving all his friends (us!) a similar job to do good things for the world.

歴史的背景

This verse is part of John's Gospel, written by the disciple John around 90-100 AD. It was written for early Christian communities, emphasizing Jesus' teachings and relationship with God, reflecting the Hellenistic Jewish cultural setting of that time.

今日への適用

Today, this could mean taking on leadership roles in our communities or workplaces to inspire others towards positive change, much like how we are inspired by those who led us to faith or personal growth.

トピック

• missionary work
• faith
• salvation
• leadership
• community service
• inspiration

関連する聖句

• Mark 16:15
• Matthew 28:19-20
• Acts 1:8
• Romans 10:14-15
• Ephesians 4:7

よくある質問

What is the main message behind John 17:18?

The verse emphasizes that just as Jesus was sent by God, he sends his followers out to continue his mission of love and service.

How can we understand being 'sent into the world' today?

Being 'sent into the world' means actively engaging in our communities with a purpose, sharing Jesus’ message through actions that reflect God’s love.

What is the significance of this verse for new believers?

For new believers, it signifies their calling to share and live out their faith, following in the footsteps of Christ and his disciples.

How does John 17:18 relate to the concept of mission work?

This verse underlines that mission work is not just about traveling abroad but involves everyone’s role in spreading God's message wherever they are, much like Jesus sent his disciples.