耶利米书［第二十八章］
Book of Jeremiah 28
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【谨慎行事，不做糊涂人】
引言：假话好听，真话难得 一、凡事需要留心查验 (V1-4) 耶利米书28章记载了哈拿尼雅的假预言。巴比伦当时非常强大，犹大国处在其控制之下。哈拿尼雅宣称，神已折断巴比伦的轭，预言两年内犹大将解放，被掳的器皿和人都会归还。这预言充满希望，正是百姓愿意听到的。 然而，这并非神的启示，而是哈拿尼雅迎合人心的言辞。他传递了百姓想听的，误以为神会按人的意愿行事。耶利米却知道，神的计划是让犹大在巴比伦的统治下受苦70年，这是神的审判和管教。我们必须学会查验，不是每个让我们感到安慰的预言都来自神。通过祷告和神的话语，明辨真理，不要仅接受自己想听的。 二、真假需要时间验证 (V5-11) 耶利米回应哈拿尼雅时指出，时间是验证预言的关键。历史上，先知的预言往往需要时间来证明真伪。如果哈拿尼雅的预言是出自神，时间会说明一切；如果不是，它也会被揭穿。随后，哈拿尼雅折断了耶利米的木轭，宣称巴比伦的权势已被打破。耶利米没有争论，而是离开，因为他知道神的计划需要时间来验证，而不是通过辩论决定对错。 我们需要有耐心，等待神的时间来验证事物的真伪，不被表面现象迷惑。即使面对似乎无可争议的证据，也应保持警觉，等候神揭示真相。 三、检视生命，敢于面对 1.敢于听真话，检视自己 (V12-14) 当哈拿尼雅宣告假预言后，神对耶利米说，哈拿尼雅折断木轭的行为毫无意义。相反，巴比伦的统治会更加严酷，木轭将被换成铁轭。这意味着神的计划无法因人的预言而改变。假预言不仅没有帮助，反而让百姓面临更大的危险。 有时我们也不愿面对事实，逃避改变。例如，医生警告我们若不改变生活习惯会影响健康，但我们选择忽视，结果问题越来越严重。这就像哈拿尼雅的假预言，试图逃避神的审判，反而加重了管教。 2. 糊涂人最终灭亡 (V15-17) 耶利米告诉哈拿尼雅，他的预言不出自神，并且神会在一年内取走他的性命。果然，哈拿尼雅当年年底死去，表明假先知无法逃避神的公义。那些冒用神名义的人最终要面对神的审判。欺诈行为也许一时得逞，但终将曝光，像财务造假企业，虽一时获利，最终破产，责任人受罚。神的审判虽迟缓，但不会缺席。我们要时刻警醒，不被假象迷惑。 总结：活在真理中，谨慎行事，不做糊涂人 我们要成为智慧人，凡事谨慎行事，面对虚假的诱惑时，用神的话语作为标准，耐心等待验证。勇敢接受神的纠正，忠于真理，信靠神的公义。 Jeremiah Chapter 28: “ake heed and do not be a fool Introduction: Lies are easy to hear, but truth is hard to come by 1. Everything needs to be carefully examined (V1-4) Jeremiah 28 records Hananiah’s false prophecies. Babylon was very powerful at the time and Judah was under its control. Hananiah declared that God had broken the yoke of Babylon and predicted that within two years Judah would be liberated and the captive vessels and people would be returned. This prophecy is full of hope and is exactly what the people want to hear. However, this was not a revelation from God, but Hananiah’s words that catered to people’s hearts. He told what the people wanted to hear, mistakenly believing that God would do what they wanted. But Jeremiah knew that God’s plan was to make Judah suffer under the rule of Babylon for 70 years. This was God’s judgment and discipline. We must learn to check that not every prophecy that brings us comfort comes from God. Discern the truth through prayer and God’s Word, and don’t just accept what you want to hear. 2. Authenticity needs time to be verified (V5-11) Jeremiah responded to Hananiah by pointing out that time is the key to verifying prophecies. Historically, it often took time for prophets’ predictions to be proven true or false. If Hananiah’s prophecy was from God, time will tell; if not, it will be revealed. Hananiah then broke Jeremiah’s wooden yoke, declaring that Babylon’s power had been broken. Instead of arguing, Jeremiah left because he knew God’s plan would take time to be proven, rather than debate to decide what was right or wrong. We need to be patient, wait for God’s time to verify the authenticity of things, and not be fooled by superficial phenomena. Even when faced with seemingly indisputable evidence, one should remain alert and wait for God to reveal the truth. 3. Examine life and dare to face it (1) Dare to listen to the truth and examine oneself (V12-14) After Hananiah declared a false prophecy, God told Jeremiah that Hananiah’s act of breaking the wooden yoke was meaningless. Instead, Babylonian rule will be harsher and the wooden yoke will be replaced with an iron yoke. This means that God’s plan cannot be changed by human prophecy. False prophecies not only do not help but put the people in greater danger. Sometimes we are unwilling to face the facts and avoid change. For example, doctors warn us that our health will be affected if we don’t change our lifestyle habits, but we choose to ignore them, and the problem gets worse. This is like Hananiah’s false prophecy, trying to escape God’s judgment, but instead aggravating the discipline. (2) The fool will eventually perish (V15-17) Jeremiah told Hananiah that his prophecy was not from God and that God would take his life within a year. Sure enough, Hananiah died at the end of that year, demonstrating that the false prophet could not escape God’s justice. Those who take God’s name in vain will eventually face God’s judgment. Fraudulent behaviour may succeed for a while, but it will eventually be exposed. For example, companies with financial fraud may profit temporarily but eventually go bankrupt and those responsible are punished. God’s judgment may be slow, but it will not be absent. We must always be vigilant and not be fooled by illusions. Conclusion: Live in the truth, act cautiously, and don’t be a fool. We must become wise people, act cautiously in everything, use God’s words as the standard when facing false temptations, and wait patiently for verification. Be brave enough to accept God’s correction, be loyal to the truth, and trust in God’s justice.
GK611 Morning Devotion
04/10/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: IP Asher
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耶利米书［第二十七章］ Book of Jeremiah 27
耶利米书［第二十七章］
Book of Jeremiah 27
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【顺服神的三‘不’曲】
一、不要抵挡神所设立的权柄（V1-7） 西底家其实是巴比伦王所立的犹大傀儡王。因此，他想趁着巴比伦正处在内忧外患时刻，起来与其他国家联盟，反叛巴比伦王尼布甲尼撒。但神要耶利米做绳索与轭，加在自己的颈项上。以此提醒神的百姓和列国，不要倚靠自己的小聪明谋反，而是要顺服神的安排。 1要顺服尊荣神设立的权柄
求神赐我们一颗谦卑的心，顺服权柄。在困境中依然要不凭血气的紧紧依靠神跟随神，不要走在神的前面。 二、不随从世界硬颈不受管教（V8-15） V8-15神应许那些不随从世界，愿意顺服神的管教，服事巴比伦王和他的百姓的，必在本地存留，得以耕种居住，他们必蒙神保守得存活。 巴比伦之前的两次入侵和掳掠已经证明了耶利米所言的准确性。然而，西底家为何仍然抗拒顺服神的旨意？ 他害怕失去王权和国民的支持，选择了迎合民意，而非顺服神。他拒绝顺服神，不仅是政治上的错误，更是他信仰上的失败。 当我们面对抉择时，我们是是依靠自己的理解，世人的眼光，属世的价值观，还是愿意谦卑顺服神的带领，甚至被管教？ 三、不以属灵之名行血气之事（V16-22） 假先知哈拿尼雅预言说，二年之内耶和华圣殿的器皿都要从巴比伦带回，假先知如此说的目的就是要大家支持西底家加入背叛巴比伦的同盟。 在历史上有不少别有用心的领袖，利用煽动性口号和宣传手段操纵群众情绪，以达成个人和政治利益。 假先知的话既迎合当时的祭司和领袖，还有外邦诸王对国际局势的判断，也满足普罗大众的爱国激情，但却不是神的计划与心意。因此耶利米在此预言不但之前被掳去的器皿带不回来，就连剩下的也要被带到巴比伦，也会有更多的人被掳掠到巴比伦去。 弟兄姐妹，我们要警醒求神给我们分辨的能力。末后世代有很多假先知会以属灵之名行血气之事。工作这么忙，一次半次不去崇拜，天父会明白的。钱都不够用了，不给十一奉献，神不会怪你的。因为你给的很勉强，神也不会悦纳。听起来很有道理，但却让弟兄姐妹变为强盗，掉入咒诅里。所以，我们要儆醒。不要被那些似是而非的道理给欺骗或蒙蔽。 假先知看重的是闪闪发亮器皿，不是那些被掳的同胞。弟兄姐妹，我们的服事和牧养看重的是什么？ 总结： •要顺服的行在祂的旨意中，顺服神给我们的权柄，顺服神的管教，不随从世界。不效法假先知，假借神的名谋取自己的利益。 •让我们以信心回应，相信神的美意，顺服神为我们安排的一切遭遇和环境。
Jeremiah 27 Submit to God with the Three “Do Not’s” I. Do not resist the authority established by God (V1-7) Zedekiah was actually a puppet king of Judah, set up by the king of Babylon. He wanted to take advantage of Babylon’s internal and external struggles by forming alliances with other nations to rebel against King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. However, God instructed Jeremiah to make ropes and a yoke and place them on his neck, as a reminder to God’s people and the nations not to rely on their own clever schemes, but to submit to God’s plan. 1. Submit to and honor the authority God has established. May God give us a humble heart and submit to authority. Even in hardship, we should rely on God rather than our own flesh, and not move ahead of Him. II. Do not follow the world in being stiff-necked and refuse to be disciplined (V8-15) In verses 8-15, God promises that those who do not follow the world but are willing to submit to His discipline and serve the king of Babylon and his people will remain in their land, be able to farm and live there, and be preserved by God. The two previous invasions and exiles by Babylon have already proven the accuracy of Jeremiah’s prophecy. So why did Zedekiah still resist submitting to God’s will? He’s fearful of losing his throne and the support of the people, so he chose to follow popular opinion rather than obey God. His refusal to submit to God was not just a political mistake but also a failure in his faith. When we face choices, do we rely on our own understanding, the opinions of the world, and worldly values, or are we willing to humble ourselves and submit to God’s guidance, even if it means being disciplined? III. Do not act in the flesh under the guise of spirituality (V16-22) The false prophet Hananiah prophesied that within two years, the articles taken from the Lord’s temple would be returned from Babylon. The purpose of this false prophecy was to gain support for Zedekiah to join in the rebellion against Babylon. Throughout history, there have been leaders with ulterior motives who used inflammatory rhetoric and propaganda to manipulate the emotions of the masses to achieve personal and political goals. The false prophet’s words catered to the judgments of the priests, leaders, and foreign kings on international affairs, and it also satisfied the patriotism of the people. However, it was not God’s plan. Jeremiah prophesied that not only would the articles previously taken not return, but even the remaining ones would be taken to Babylon, and more people would be exiled. Brothers and sisters, we must be vigilant and ask God for the ability to discern. In the end times, many false prophets will act in the flesh under the guise of spirituality. “Missing worship once or twice because of work is fine; the Heavenly Father will understand.” “There isn’t enough money, so not giving tithe is okay; God won’t blame you.” These statements sound reasonable, but they lead brothers and sisters into deception and curses. Therefore, we must be watchful and not be deceived by seemingly reasonable arguments. The false prophets valued the shiny temple articles, not the fellow Israelites who are exiled. Brothers and sisters, what do we value in our service and ministry? Conclusion: We must walk in God’s will, submit to the authority He has placed over us, submit to His discipline, and not follow the world. Do not imitate the false prophets who use God’s name to pursue their own interests. Let us respond with faith, trusting in God’s goodness and submitting to everything He arranges for us.
2要顺服神安排的艰难环境
3要等候跟随神的步伐节奏
GK611 Morning Devotion
03/10/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Deborah
2. Submit to the difficult circumstances arranged by God.
3. Wait and follow the rhythm of God’s steps.
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耶利米书［第二十六章］ Book of Jeremiah 26
耶利米书［第二十六章］
Book of Jeremiah 26
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【忠于呼召，不畏权势】
耶利米先知被神呼召去传达一个不受欢迎的信息，那就是审判的信息。这样的信息并不是百姓、祭司和领袖们愿意听的。因此，耶利米面临着极大的反对，甚至是生命的威胁。然而，耶利米却忠实地传达了神的命令，不畏惧人言，展现了极大的勇气。
一、忠于神的信息（V1-6）
神命令耶利米在圣殿门口对众人说预言，并忠实地传达耶和华对以色列的警告。对于耶利米来说，这绝非一个轻松的任务。然而，耶利米没有逃避，他忠实地传达了神的命令，尽管他清楚知道这会引起怎样的反应。
作为神的子民，我们被呼召成为光明中的灯塔，将神的真理传给这个世界。现代的基督徒同样面临着是否要忠实传达神话语的挑战。然而，我们要勇敢地在需要发声时发声，因知道我们的使命是活出真理，而不是妥协。
二、敢于面对威胁（V7-11）
耶利米传达的信息激起了极大的敌意，尤其是宗教领袖和百姓的反对。他们抓住耶利米，威胁要杀死他。这种情况对耶利米来说是巨大的挑战。然而，尽管面对如此的压力和威胁，耶利米并没有退缩。他知道自己的使命是来自神的，他勇敢地为自己辩护，并再一次强调他所传的信息并非出于个人的意愿，而是直接来自神的指示。
耶利米的勇气告诉我们，当我们面对世俗文化的压力和反对时，不应退缩。相反，我们需要坚定信心，依靠神的力量去完成祂所托付的使命。
三、彰显神的公义（V16-24）
虽然有众多敌对的声音，但耶利米的勇气与忠诚得到了神的保护。这表明，虽然我们在传达神的真理时可能会遇到反对和逼迫，但神不会弃我们于不顾。
耶利米的经历告诉我们，传递神的信息和真理是每个信徒的责任，而结果则由神来掌管。我们不应因环境或反对声而气馁，而是要相信神会在他的时机成就他的旨意。
总结：不畏权势，勇敢前行
神呼召我们成为祂真理的见证人，即便在面对人们的反对和不理解时，我们也要勇敢发声。我们的生命不仅是为自己而活，更是为主而活，为了传扬祂的真理与爱而奋斗。愿我们每一个人都能在日常生活中展现出对神的忠诚，不畏权势，勇敢前行！
Jeremiah 26 Faithful to the Calling, Unafraid of Power
GK611 Morning Devotion
02/10/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella
Introduction:
The prophet Jeremiah was called by God to deliver an unpopular message – a message of judgment. This message was not one that the people, priests, and leaders wanted to hear. As a result, Jeremiah faced great opposition, even threats to his life. However, Jeremiah faithfully conveyed God’s command, showing great courage and not fearing the words of others.
1. Faithful to God’s Message （V1-6)
God commanded Jeremiah to stand at the temple gate and prophesy to the people, faithfully delivering the Lord’s warning to Israel. For Jeremiah, this was not an easy task. However, he did not shy away. Despite knowing the reaction it would provoke, he faithfully conveyed God’s command.
As God’s people, we are called to be beacons of light, sharing God’s truth with the world. Modern Christians face the same challenge of whether to faithfully convey God’s Word. Yet, we must have the courage to speak out when necessary, knowing that our mission is to live out the truth, not to compromise.
2. Courage in the Face of Threats （V7-11)
Jeremiah’s message stirred up great hostility, especially from the religious leaders and the people. They caught hold of Jeremiah and threatened to kill him. This situation posed a great challenge to Jeremiah. However, even in the face of such pressure and threats, Jeremiah did not back down. He knew his mission came from God, and he boldly defended himself, reemphasizing that the message he delivered was not of his own will but directly from God’s instruction.
Jeremiah’s courage teaches us that when we face the pressure and opposition of secular culture, we should not retreat. Instead, we need to stand firm in our faith, relying on God’s strength to fulfil the mission He has entrusted to us.
3. Demonstrating God’s Justice （V16-24)
Although there were many opposing voices, Jeremiah’s courage and faithfulness were met with God’s protection. This shows that while we may encounter opposition and oppression when delivering God’s truth, God will not abandon us.
Jeremiah’s experience teaches us that it is every believer’s responsibility to convey God’s message and truth, while the outcome is in God’s hands. We should not be discouraged by the environment or opposition but trust that God will fulfil His will in His own time.
Conclusion: Unafraid of Power, Courageously Moving Forward
God calls us to be witnesses of His truth. Even when faced with opposition and misunderstanding, we must bravely speak out. Our lives are not only for ourselves but also for the Lord, striving to proclaim His truth and love. May each of us demonstrate loyalty to God in our daily lives, unafraid of power, and courageously move forward!
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耶利米书［第二十五章］ Book of Jeremiah 25
耶利米书［第二十五章］
Book of Jeremiah 25
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【审判的刀 已经预备好】
一、审判的原因（V1-7） 耶利米作先知23年，一大早起来不断传达神的信息，警告以色列百姓回转。然而，百姓始终悖逆拒绝回转；所以就惹神发怒，让自己陷入审判，原因就是-没有听从！ 神也不断通过各种方式对我们说话，有时我们以为自己在听，实际上却是听而不闻，直到危机真正临到才后悔莫及。我们不要错过神宽容的机会，今天就做出回应，及时回转选择听从神的话语。越是推迟回转，后面的麻烦越大! 二、审判的刑罚（V8-14） 神因为百姓的不听从，就兴起巴比伦王尼布甲尼撒作为施行审判的工具，攻击耶路撒冷。让以色列百姓经历被掳70年的刑罚，欢笑与喜乐将被剥夺，城市将变得荒凉。尽管巴比伦是神手中的工具，70年后，神也会审判巴比伦，让它也为自己的罪付上代价。神的刑罚是公正的！ 神也同样会对我们进行管教。因为天父并不会任凭我们一再犯罪，而是以公正地执行惩罚，使我们真正回转，这是天父永恒慈爱的心意！因此，我们现在做的选择，未来都会成为我们要承受的结果。 三、审判的顺序（V15-29） 这里我们看见神的审判顺序是如何展开：从以色列到列国。神先审判自己的百姓，因他们的悖逆和不听从。神将‘审判的杯’从以色列开始传下去，让他们饮下神的忿怒，并使‘审判的刀剑’临到他们中间，无人可逃脱。人人都必须为自己的罪承担后果！ 这段经文清楚告诉我们，我们不是袖手旁观，认为自己‘站在安全区’，看外邦人被审判；而是审判从神的家开始！所以，作为神的子民，我们要更谨慎度日，活出圣洁和公义的生活。 四、审判的时刻（V30-38） 耶利米在此传递神的审判时刻将临到！神要发出可怕的怒吼，象征审判的到来，神不再保持沉默，祂的公义审判将临到所有不悔改的罪人。审判将带来死亡和哀号，地上满是尸体，且无人埋葬。神的审判不分地位高低，牧人和领袖都在祂的公义审判之下。 审判的时刻是确定的，神的审判是真实的，不要心存侥幸。现代人常常误以为神的审判遥不可及，但实际上，耶利米的信息提醒我们，审判的时刻已经近在眉睫。无论是个人、家庭还是国家，都无法逃脱神的目光。 悔改是唯一的出路。虽然神的审判是可怕的，但祂的审判背后有着慈爱的心意—让人悔改！ 总结： 神审判的刀，已经悬在空中！然而神的心仍然渴望我们悔改归向祂。 Jeremiah 25 The sword of judgment is prepared 1. Reasons for trial (V1-7) Jeremiah served as a prophet for 23 years. He got up early in the morning and constantly conveyed God’s messages, warning the Israelites to turn back. However, the people were always rebellious and refused to turn around; so they provoked God to anger and plunged themselves into judgment because they did not obey! God also continues to speak to us in various ways. Sometimes we think we are listening, but in fact we are not listening, and we regret it until the crisis comes. Let us not miss the opportunity of God’s forgiveness, respond today, turn around in time and choose to obey God’s word. The longer you delay turning around, the greater the trouble will be! 2. Punishment of trial (V8-14) Because the people disobeyed, God raised up King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon as an instrument of judgment to attack Jerusalem. Let the people of Israel experience the punishment of 70 years of captivity. Their laughter and joy will be deprived, and their cities will become desolate. Although Babylon is an instrument in the hands of God, God will judge Babylon 70 years later and make it pay for its sins. God’s punishment is just! God also disciplines us. Because Heavenly Father will not let us sin again and again but will justly execute punishment so that we can truly turn around. This is Heavenly Father’s eternal loving intention! Therefore, the choices we make now will be the consequences we have to bear in the future. 3. The order of trial (V15-29) Here we see how God’s order of judgment unfolds: from Israel to the nations. God first judges his own people because of their defiance and disobedience. God passed down the “cup of judgment” starting from Israel, letting them drink God’s wrath, and causing the “sword of judgment” to come among them, so that no one could escape. Everyone must bear the consequences of their sins! This passage clearly tells us that we do not stand idly by, thinking we are ‘in a safe zone’ and watch the Gentiles being judged; rather, judgment begins at the house of God! Therefore, as God’s people, we must live more cautiously and live a holy and righteous life. 4. The time of judgment (V30-38) Jeremiah here conveys that God’s judgment is coming! God will let out a terrible roar, symbolizing the coming of judgment. God will no longer remain silent, and His righteous judgment will come on all unrepentant sinners. Judgment will bring death and wailing, and the earth will be filled with corpses with no one to bury them. God’s judgment does not distinguish between high and low status. Shepherds and leaders are all under His righteous judgment. The moment of judgment is certain, God’s judgment is real, don’t take any chances. Modern people often mistakenly believe that God’s judgment is far away, but in fact, Jeremiah’s message reminds us that the time of judgment is imminent. No one, no matter whether it is an individual, a family or a country, can escape God’s gaze. Repentance is the only way out. Although God’s judgment is terrible, there is a loving intention behind His judgment—making people repent! Conclusion： God’s sword of judgment is already hanging in the air! Yet God’s heart still longs for us to repent and return to Him.
今天就行动吧，审判的刀已经预备好了！但神的恩典也同样为我们预备好了！愿我们不再拖延，而是立刻回应神的呼召，在祂面前谦卑悔改，迎接祂所赐的永恒祝福！
GK611 Morning Devotion
01/10/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel
Take action today, the sword of judgment is ready! But God’s grace has also prepared it for us! May we no longer delay, but immediately respond to God’s call, humbly repent before Him, and welcome the eternal blessings He bestows!
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诗篇［第3篇］ Book of Psalm 3
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30/09/2024
(大卫逃避他儿子押沙龙的时候作的诗。)
1 耶和华阿,我的敌人何其加增。有许多人起来攻击我。
2 有许多人议论我说,他得不着神的帮助。(细拉)
3 但你耶和华是我四围的盾牌。是我的荣耀,又是叫我抬起头来的。
4 我用我的声音求告耶和华,他就从他的圣山上应允我。(细拉)
5 我躺下睡觉。我醒着。耶和华都保佑我。
6 虽有成万的百姓来周围攻击我,我也不怕。
7 耶和华阿,求你起来。我的神阿,求你救我。因为你打了我一切仇敌的腮骨,敲碎了恶人的牙
齿。
8 救恩属乎耶和华。愿你赐福给你的百姓。(细拉)。
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诗篇［第2篇］ Book of Psalm 2
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29/09/2024
1 外邦为什么争闹,万民为什么谋算虚妄的事。
2 世上的君王一齐起来,臣宰一同商议,要敌挡耶和华,并他的受膏者,
3 说,我们要挣开他们的捆绑,脱去他们的绳索。
4 那坐在天上的必发笑。主必嗤笑他们。
5 那时他要在怒中责备他们,在烈怒中惊吓他们,
6 说,我已经立我的君在锡安我的圣山上了。
7 受膏者说,我要传圣旨。耶和华曾对我说,你是我的儿子,我今日生你。
8 你求我,我就将列国赐你为基业,将地极赐你为田产。
9 你必用铁杖打破他们。你必将他们如同窑匠的瓦器摔碎。
10 现在你们君王应当省悟。你们世上的审判官该受管教。
11 当存畏惧事奉耶和华,又当存战兢而快乐。
12 当以嘴亲子,恐怕他发怒,你们便在道中灭亡,因为他的怒气快要发作。凡投靠他的,都是有福
的。
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诗篇［第1篇］ Book of Psalm 1
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28/09/2024
1 不从恶人的计谋,不站罪人的道路,不坐亵慢人的座位。
2 惟喜爱耶和华的律法,昼夜思想,这人便为有福。
3 他要像一棵树栽在溪水旁,按时候结果子,叶子也不枯干。凡他所作的,尽都顺利。
4 恶人并不是这样,乃像糠秕被风吹散。
5 因此当审判的时候,恶人必站立不住,罪人在义人的会中,也是如此。
6 因为耶和华知道义人的道路。恶人的道路,却必灭亡。
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耶利米书［第二十四章］ Book of Jeremiah 24
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Book of Jeremiah 24
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【好的得福、坏的得祸】
引言：买菜的经历 一、 好与坏的选择（V1-3） 当时，耶利米看到的这个异象正值犹大国的动荡时期。巴比伦王尼布甲尼撒已经将犹大国部分贵族、工匠、精英阶层掳去巴比伦，其中包括约雅斤王。神让耶利米看到两篮无花果，其中一个是初熟的美好果子，代表那些被掳的百姓，另一个则是完全不能吃、腐烂的果子，代表那些依然留在耶路撒冷并逃往埃及的人。这种初熟的无花果在当时被视为珍贵的美食，是第一批成熟的果子，献给神的礼物，而坏果则是毫无价值，只能被丢弃。 这个异象表达了一个现实：并不是身在圣地或表面上看起来安全的人就蒙神悦纳，反而那些被掳到异地愿意悔改的人才真正成为神眼中的“好果”。人生的每一个决定都在塑造我们。我们是否愿意成为那上好的“初熟果子”，甘愿被神带领、修剪，还是任凭自己走向败坏，成为不可食用的“坏果”呢？ 二、 困境中的祝福（V4-7） 被掳去巴比伦的犹大百姓，看似失去了自由、身份和未来，但神却说祂要看顾这些被掳的人，将他们视为“好无花果”，并透过这段被掳的经历塑造他们，让他们成为蒙福的一群。在当时，巴比伦被视为“异教之地”，是犹大人最不愿意前往的地方。但神借着被掳，迫使这些百姓放下对故土的依恋，开始在异乡中反思自己的信仰，学习真正依靠神。 弟兄姐妹，我们要学会在困境中看到神的祝福。我们必须相信，神的手正在引领我们走向丰收的季节，虽然暂时经历挫折，但终将成为结实累累的果子。 三、自义中的陷阱（V8-10） 那些留在耶路撒冷或逃往埃及的犹大人，表面上似乎还保有自由与安全，然而他们的内心却充满了自以为义和骄傲，拒绝接受神的警告。耶利米曾多次警告百姓，呼吁他们悔改，但他们却拒绝听从，继续按照自己的方式生活。这些人代表着坏无花果，他们的结局注定是灾难、毁灭和流离失所。 神看的是人的内心，不是表面的光鲜。神要他们明白，被掳其实是神对他们的管教，而留在犹大地、拒绝悔改的，才是真正的“坏果”。这提醒我们要谦卑，不要高估自己。唯有当我们愿意顺服神，承认自己的不足，才有可能从“坏果”转变为“好果”，蒙神悦纳。 总结：成为蒙神悦纳的‘好果’ 神的心意是希望我们每一个人都能成为那筐“上好的无花果”，在祂的引导和管教下，结出丰盛的果实。然而，这需要我们在每天的选择中，选择顺服、选择信靠、选择谦卑。愿我们每一个人都能时刻反省自己的生命，调整自己的方向，活出神所喜悦的样式，成为祂眼中“好的得福”的人。 Jeremiah Chapter 24: Good things bring blessings, bad things bring disaster Introduction: The experience of shopping for groceries 1. Good and bad choices (V1-3) Jeremiah’s vision coincided with a period of turmoil in Judah. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had already taken some of the nobles, craftsmen, and elites of Judah captive to Babylon, including King Jehoiachin. God showed Jeremiah two baskets of figs, one of which was the beautiful first fruits, representing the captive people, and the other was completely inedible and rotten, representing those who remained in Jerusalem and fled to Egypt. people. This first-ripe fig was regarded as a precious delicacy at that time. It was the first batch of ripe fruit and a gift to God. The bad fruit was worthless and could only be discarded. This vision expresses a reality: it is not those who are in the Holy Land or who appear to be safe on the surface, but those who are taken captive to a foreign land and are willing to repent are the ones who truly become “good fruit” in the eyes of God. Every decision we make in life shapes us. Are we willing to be the best “first fruit” and be led and pruned by God, or are we willing to let ourselves go to corruption and become inedible “bad fruit”? 2. Blessings in Difficulties (V4-7) The people of Judah who were taken captive to Babylon seemed to have lost their freedom, identity and future, but God said that He would take care of these captives, regard them as “good figs”, and shape them through this captivity experience, let them become a blessed group. At that time, Babylon was considered a “pagan land” and the last place the Judahites wanted to go. But through being taken into captivity, God forced these people to let go of their attachment to their homeland, begin to reflect on their faith in a foreign land, and learn to truly rely on God. Brothers and sisters, we must learn to see God’s blessings in difficult situations. We must believe that God’s hand is leading us to the harvest season. Although we experience temporary setbacks, we will eventually become abundant fruits. 3. Traps in self-righteousness (V8-10) Those Judahites who remained in Jerusalem or fled to Egypt seemed to have retained their freedom and safety on the surface, but in their hearts, they were filled with self-righteousness and pride and refused to accept God’s warning. Jeremiah warned the people many times and called on them to repent, but they refused to listen and continued to live their own way. These people represent bad figs, and their end is destined to be disaster, destruction, and displacement. God looks at people’s hearts, not their superficial appearance. God wanted them to understand that their captivity was actually God’s discipline for them, and those who stayed in Judah and refused to repent were the real “bad consequences.” This reminds us to be humble and not to overestimate ourselves. Only when we are willing to obey God and admit our shortcomings can we transform from “bad fruit” to “good fruit” and be accepted by God. Conclusion: Become a “good fruit” acceptable to God God’s intention is that each of us can become the basket of “the best figs” and bear abundant fruit under His guidance and discipline. However, this requires us to choose obedience, trust, and humility in our daily choices. May each of us be able to reflect on our own lives at all times, adjust our own direction, live in a way that pleases God, and become a “good and blessed” person in His eyes.
GK611 Morning Devotion
27/09/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: IP Asher
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耶利米书［第二十三章］ Book of Jeremiah 23
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Book of Jeremiah 23
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【借假先知的罪反思生命】
引言：狗与骨头 相信我们小时候都听过狗与骨头的寓言故事。当狗正在渡河的桥上，看到河里的狗嘴里也叼了一根骨头时，它专注的是那只狗口中的骨头。为了满足自己的私有，它并没有分辨和思考，到底河水有多深，跳下去会不会有危险？还有为了得到对方那虚无的骨头，会不会连原本所拥有的都失去？ 从耶利米书的记载，其实当时的犹太君王、先知、领袖和百姓，与这只狗很相似。他们原本是神的选民，充满神的应许与祝福。但对先知说的话不去分辨，对神的提醒不去思考、反省生命，他们只在乎眼前的宴乐，为了私欲体贴肉体，追求虚无的，最终连原本所拥有的，全都失去。 一、大君王的救赎（V1-8） 1.神必审判失责的牧人（V1-2） 神斥责犹大末期的君王，政治和宗教领袖因没有尽责牧养所托付的羊，造成了神百姓的被掳，因此神说必追讨他们行恶的罪。 作为教会里的牧者、小组长、领袖和服事神的弟兄姐妹、包挂家中的父母，我们要尽责并忠于神所托付的，向神交账时能欢喜快乐。 2.应许兴起公义大君王（V3-8） 虽然说犹大的君王领袖失责，百姓最终是被掳到巴比伦去。但百姓的盼望不在于人。神应许要从大卫的根兴起公义的苗裔，就是弥赛亚耶稣基督来拯救他们。 神的心意绝对不会因人的不忠心或悖逆而受阻。同样的，神的呼召，神的计划也绝对不会因为我们的不顺服，不回应而作废。当我们不回应神的呼召时，不但失去了神为我们预备的永恒奖赏，更是走在不顺服的路上，为自己的生命打开了破口。 摩西带领以色列人出埃及，过红海是何等神迹。但末后当耶稣基督将祂的百姓从赶散的各国招聚归回时，场面要比出埃及更壮观浩瀚。但外邦人的数目要填满，以色列全家要归向主得救，耶稣才会再来。因此我们要为以色列回归圣城的‘阿利亚’呼召行动来代求。也要更积极的传福音。 二、不随从假先知（V9-32） 从神透过耶利米对假先知的责备，让我们检视自己的生命，以至不随从假先知的作为。 1.不让地被咒诅（V10-12） 人的罪不但影响人自己，也会让土地被咒诅。反之，当教会搬去一些犯罪率很高的地方，一段时间过后就发现，那地方就被转化，罪案也减少。 此外，大地也代表我们的工作和职场。在职场上的弟兄姐妹，不但不要随波逐流，反要带头转化职场。 2.懂得分辨真假（V13-32） 神比喻那些没有除灭罪恶，反而坚固恶人的手一起作恶的假先知为所多玛、蛾摩拉。 所多玛和蛾摩拉是亚伯拉罕时代两个罪大恶极的城。所多玛是一个亲娈童、同性恋盛行的地方。今天，教会中也有断章取义的牧者，不但没有把人带到神的面前，被神医治，反而扭曲真理的接受同性婚姻，在教会为同性恋的人举行婚礼。 假先知通常都不会公然反对或否定神，那要怎么认得出他们呢？ •他们表面上是宣扬神的道，生活的表现却和他们所说的不一致。 •他们会避重就轻的修改神的信息，使那些话听来更加顺耳、顺应人心意（一次得救永远得救的恩典神学）。 •他们往往有意无意的鼓励听众暗地里违抗神。（如果感到勉强，就不要给十一奉献了。你是为了他好，所以白色的谎言是OK的） •傲慢自私，只求满足自己，讨好众人，却不忠于神的话。 要熟读圣经，明白真理。依靠内住的圣灵去观察和分辨所听到的是否出于神、还是出于满足人的私欲。 作为牧者和教师的，我们宁可分享审判的信息叫人悔改，也不可用虚假的平安让世人继续藐视神。 三、神审判假先知（V33-40） 这段经文多次提到假先知必受神的审判。所以我们不但要懂得分辨假先知的作为，更要小心，不掉入假先知的行列。 总结： •认真的反思自己生命的属灵光景。对付生命，预备自己进入神的应许。 •15天的禁食祷告，求主帮助我们将失去的都赎回来，调整生命来对齐神。全教会一同经历突破翻转。 Jeremiah 23：Reflecting on Life through the Sins of False Prophets Introduction: The Dog and the Bone In the book of Jeremiah, the Jewish kings, prophets, leaders, and people were much like this dog. They were originally God’s chosen people, filled with His promises and blessings. However, they did not discern or reflect on the words of the prophet or the reminders from God. They focused only on immediate pleasures and, driven by selfish desires, pursued what was empty. In the end, they lost everything they once possessed. I. The Great King’s Redemption （V1-8) 1. God Will Judge the Negligent Shepherds （V1-2) God rebukes the kings of Judah at the end of its period, as well as the political and religious leaders, for failing to properly care for the flock entrusted to them, leading to the exile of God’s people. Therefore, God declares that He will punish their wickedness. As shepherds, cell group leaders, church leaders, and servants of God (including parents in the family), we must be responsible and faithful to what God has entrusted to us, so that we may rejoice when we give an account to Him. 2. The Promise of the Righteous King （V3-8) Even though Judah’s kings failed, and the people were eventually exiled to Babylon, their hope was never in men. God promised to raise a righteous branch from David’s line—Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who would deliver them. God’s purpose is never hindered by human unfaithfulness or rebellion. Similarly, God’s calling and plan for us will not be nullified by our disobedience or lack of response. When we fail to respond to God’s call, we not only lose the eternal rewards He has prepared for us, but also open a breach in our lives by walking in disobedience. When Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and crossed the Red Sea, it was a great miracle. But in the end times, when Jesus Christ gathers His people from scattered nations, the event will surpass the exodus in its scale. However, before Jesus returns, the full number of the Gentiles must come in, and all of Israel must turn to the Lord and be saved. Therefore, we must pray for the ‘Aliyah’ movement—the return of the Jewish people to the Holy City—and also be more active in evangelism. II. Avoid Following False Prophets （V9-32) God’s rebuke of the false prophets through Jeremiah prompts us to examine our lives, ensuring we do not follow in the ways of false prophets. 1. Do Not Let the Land Be Cursed （V10-12) Human sin not only affects individuals but also curses the land. Conversely, when churches move into high-crime areas, over time, those places are transformed, and crime rates decrease. Moreover, the land also represents our workplace. Brothers and sisters in the workplace should not go with the flow but instead lead in transforming their work environments. 2. Know How to Discern True from False （V13-32) God compares the false prophets, who did not purge evil but instead strengthened the hands of evildoers, to Sodom and Gomorrah. Sodom and Gomorrah were two cities of great sin in the time of Abraham. Sodom, in particular, was infamous for pedophilia and rampant homosexuality. Today, there are pastors who, rather than bringing people to God for healing, twist the truth to accept same-sex marriage and even officiate at weddings for homosexuals in churches. False prophets rarely openly deny God. So how can we recognize them? •They appear to preach God’s Word, but their lives don’t align with what they say. •They water down God’s message to make it more likeable (like preaching grace theology where “once saved, always saved”). •They subtly encourage listeners to disobey God (e.g., “If you feel forced, don’t give tithe” or “White lies are okay if you’re doing it for someone’s good”). •They are arrogant, selfish, seeking to please people rather than faithfully preach God’s Word. We must study the Bible diligently and understand the truth. Rely on the Holy Spirit to observe and discern whether what we hear is from God or caters to human selfish desire. As pastors and teachers, we would rather share messages of judgment that lead people to repentance than offer false peace that causes people to continue disregarding God. III. God’s Judgment on False Prophets （V33-40) This passage repeatedly mentions that false prophets will face God’s judgment. Therefore, we must not only know how to discern their actions but also be careful not to fall into the ranks of false prophets. Conclusion: Reflect seriously on the spiritual condition of your life. Deal with your life and prepare to enter God’s promises. Engage in 15 days of fasting and prayer, asking the Lord to help us redeem what has been lost, realign our lives with Him, and experience breakthroughs and transformation as a whole church.
GK611 Morning Devotion
26/09/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps. Deborah
Most of us have heard the fable of the dog and the bone when we were young. While crossing a bridge, the dog sees its reflection in the water and focuses on the bone in the reflection’s mouth. Driven by selfish desire, it fails to consider how deep the water is or the danger of jumping in. In the pursuit of a bone that doesn’t exist, it risks losing what it already has.
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耶利米书［第二十二章］ Book of Jeremiah 22
耶利米书［第二十二章］
Book of Jeremiah 22
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【秉行公义的呼召】
引言： 神呼召犹大的王们和领袖们履行正义，关怀穷苦人，并警告他们背离神的后果。透过经文，神也提醒我们，无论身处何种领导岗位，公义、怜悯与顺服神都是不可妥协的责任。 一、履行正义的呼召（V1-5） 1. 领袖应有的公义责任 (V1-3) 耶和华通过耶利米向犹大王发出明确的命令：要施行公平和公义，效法大卫向众民秉公行义。这一呼召不仅仅是给君王，也是对所有领袖的指引。 2. 公义对比不义的后果 (V4-5） 神清楚地告诉犹大王，若行正义，他的王朝将会继续稳固。然而，如果他不听从神的命令，结果将是毁灭性的。因此，我们要反省，今天我们若作为领袖，我们是否在履行神对公义的呼召？ 二、背弃神约的结局（V6-9） 1. 繁荣将变为废墟（V6-7） 这里带出一个强烈的对比：犹大王的宫殿原本像美丽的黎巴嫩顶，象征着荣耀与繁荣。然而，若他们继续偏离神，这美丽的象征将会变成无人居住的荒地。这个比喻提醒我们，无论多么繁华的事业或多么成功的领导，只要离开了神的道，最终将会走向衰败。 2. 面对外界的评价（V8-9） 当以色列和犹大的领袖们不遵循神的道时，周围的国家将会看见他们的败落，并成为别人的警戒。因此，身为领袖的我们需常检视我们的领导方式，避免外界负面的批评。 三、拒绝听从的悲剧（V10-12） 约西亚的儿子沙龙又名约哈斯，他继承了约西亚的王位，却不肯效法约西亚的敬虔，反而行耶和华眼中看为恶的事。因此，约哈斯王因拒绝听从神的命令而被掳。因此，我们要迫切为我们国家的领袖可以按照神的心意来管理国家祷告。 四、骄傲自大的谴责（V13-17） 1.不讨神喜悦的奢华（V13-14） 神透过耶利米谴责那些依靠不义和不公平来积累财富和建造奢华宫殿的领袖。神提醒他们，真正的领导力并不在于豪华的生活方式，而在于施行公平和公义。 当一个国家的领袖沉迷于权力和财富，却忽略了人民的需要，最终将会失去民心，甚至被推翻。 2. 公义是祝福的源头（V15-17） 神指出，约西亚王之所以蒙福，是因为他施行了公平和公义。而公义才是真正的祝福之源，而不义只会导致毁灭。因此，我们要思考，我们的生命是为谁而活？ 五、最后警告与审判（V18-30） 1. 约雅敬的悲惨命运(V18-23) 沙龙被掳埃及之后，约雅敬被法老尼哥立为傀儡王。尽管他曾经拥有至高的地位，但因他拒绝行公义，最终的结局悲惨无比。没有人为他的死哀哭，死后也没有任何尊严。 2. 神的审判不可避免(V24-30) 神对犹大的君王发出最后的警告：不论他们如何企图维持自己的权力，若他们拒绝神的道路，他们终将失去一切。 我们需要反省，在我们每一天的生活中，我们是选择了顺服神的方式，还是按照自己的意愿行事？ 总结： 无论是古代的犹大王，还是现代的领导者，神都呼召我们以公平和公义为基础来带领别人。那些依靠不义和压迫来维持自己地位的领袖，终将面临毁灭。 唯有顺服神的旨意，行公义，关爱他人，才是持久的荣耀和祝福之源。
Jeremiah Chapter 22: The Call to Uphold Justice Introduction: God calls the kings and leaders of Judah to practice justice, care for the poor, and warns them of the consequences of turning away from Him. Through this passage, God also reminds us that regardless of our leadership role, righteousness, mercy, and obedience to God are non-negotiable responsibilities. I. The Call to Practice Justice (V1-5) 1. The Leaders’ Responsibility for Justice (V1-3) The Lord, through Jeremiah, issues a clear command to the king of Judah: to practice justice and righteousness, following King David’s example of fairness towards the people. This call is not only directed at kings but also serves as guidance for all leaders. 2. The Consequences of Justice vs. Injustice (V4-5) God makes it clear to the king of Judah that if justice is upheld, his dynasty will remain secure. However, if he disregards God’s command, the consequences will be devastating. This prompts us to reflect: as leaders today, are we fulfilling God’s call to uphold justice? II. The Outcome of Breaking God’s Covenant (V6-9) 1. Prosperity Will Turn to Desolation (V6-7) A stark contrast is presented here: the palace of the king of Judah, once as glorious as the peaks of Lebanon, symbolizing honor and prosperity, will become a desolate wasteland if they continue to stray from God. This metaphor reminds us that no matter how successful or thriving a venture may seem, abandoning God’s path leads to downfall. 2. Facing External Judgment (V8-9) When the leaders of Israel and Judah fail to follow God’s way, the surrounding nations will witness their downfall and learn from their example. Thus, we must constantly evaluate our leadership approach to avoid negative external judgment. III. The Tragedy of Refusing to Listen (V10-12) Shallum, also known as Jehoahaz, son of Josiah, inherited the throne but did not follow his father’s piety. Instead, he did evil in the eyes of the Lord. As a result, King Jehoahaz was taken into captivity for refusing to heed God’s commands. Therefore, we must urgently pray that our national leaders will govern according to God’s will. IV. Condemnation of Arrogance (V13-17) 1. Lavish Living that Displeases God (V13-14) Through Jeremiah, God condemns leaders who accumulate wealth and build luxurious palaces through injustice and oppression. God reminds them that true leadership is not defined by a lavish lifestyle but by practicing justice and righteousness. When leaders indulge in power and wealth while neglecting the needs of the people, they will eventually lose their support and may even be overthrown. 2. Righteousness as the Source of Blessing (V15-17) God points out that King Josiah was blessed because he practiced justice and righteousness. Righteousness is the true source of blessing, while injustice leads to destruction. We must consider: for whom do we live our lives? V. Final Warnings and Judgment (V18-30) 1. The Tragic Fate of Jehoiakim (V18-23) After Shallum was exiled to Egypt, Jehoiakim was made a puppet king by Pharaoh Necho. Despite his high position, his refusal to practice justice led to a tragic end. No one mourned his death, and he died without honor. 2. God’s Judgment is Unavoidable (V24-30) God gives the kings of Judah a final warning: no matter how they try to maintain their power, if they refuse to follow God’s way, they will ultimately lose everything. We need to reflect: in our daily lives, are we choosing to follow God’s way or acting according to our own will? Conclusion: Whether in ancient Judah or today, God calls us to lead others with fairness and justice. Leaders who rely on injustice and oppression to maintain their positions will eventually face destruction. Only by submitting to God’s will, practicing justice, and caring for others can we achieve lasting glory and blessing.
GK611 Morning Devotion
25/09/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: IP Stella