Acts 11:28

Chinese Bible Union Version 2010 (Traditional) (（和合本修訂版） （繁體字） 神版)

內中有一位，名叫 亞迦布 ，站起來，藉着聖靈指示普天下將有大饑荒；這事在 克勞第 年間果然實現了。

这是什么意思？

In this verse from the book of Acts, a man named Agabus stands up and predicts that there will be a severe famine affecting the entire world. This prophecy came true during the reign of Claudius Caesar.

儿童解释

Imagine if someone in your class stood up one day and said, 'Next year, everyone will have no snacks or food to eat.' That's what Agabus did. He told people there would be a big problem where not enough food for everyone, and it really happened later on when Claudius was the leader.

历史背景

The book of Acts was written by Luke around 60-80 AD as part of his two-part work (the other being the Gospel of Luke). The audience included both Jews and Gentiles. This prophecy took place during a time when many believed in signs and wonders, and prophetic announcements were taken seriously.

今日应用

Today, people often predict economic downturns or natural disasters that affect food supplies globally. Like Agabus’s warning helped the early Christian community prepare for famine, modern warnings can help communities prepare for crises by saving resources or organizing aid.

主题

• prophecy
• famine
• spiritual gifts
• preparation
• community response
• leadership

相关经文

• Genesis 41:29-30
• Matthew 24:7
• Luke 21:11
• Revelation 6:5-6
• Acts 20:7

常见问题

Why is Agabus' prophecy important?

Agabus' prophecy shows that divine warnings can be accurate and help people prepare for future events, which demonstrates the reliability of prophetic messages within the biblical context.

What does Claudius Caesar's reign have to do with this passage?

Claudius was a Roman Emperor whose reign provided a historical reference point to verify when Agabus' prophecy about famine came true, adding credibility to the narrative.

How did people respond to Agabus' prediction of famine?

While not explicitly stated in this verse, historically such prophecies would prompt communities to prepare by saving food and resources or organizing aid networks to help those affected.

Is the prophecy about Claudius Caesar still relevant today?

The lesson of preparing for future uncertainties based on reliable information remains relevant. Modern equivalents could involve planning for economic downturns or natural disasters by saving money and resources.