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诗篇 第144|Psalm 144

01/07/2024

诗篇145

(大卫的赞美诗。)
1 我的神我的王阿,我要尊崇你。我要永永远远称颂你的名。
2 我要天天称颂你,也要永永远远赞美你的名。
3 耶和华本为大,该受大赞美。其大无法测度。
4 这代要对那代颂赞你的作为,也要传扬你的大能。
5 我要默念你威严的尊荣,和你奇妙的作为。
6 人要传说你可畏之事的能力。我也要传扬你的大德。
7 他们记念你的大恩,就要传出来,并要歌唱你的公义。
8 耶和华有恩惠,有怜悯,不轻易发怒,大有慈爱。
9 耶和华善待万民,他的慈悲,覆庇他一切所造的。
10 耶和华阿,你一切所造,的都要称谢你。你的圣民也要称颂你,
11 传说你国的荣耀,谈论你的大能,
12 好叫世人知道你大能的作为,并你国度威严的荣耀。
13 你的国是永远的国,你执掌的权柄,存到万代。
14 凡跌倒的,耶和华将他们扶持。凡被压下的,将他们扶起。
15 万民都举目仰望你。你随时给他们食物。
16 你张手,使有生气的都随愿饱足。
17 耶和华在他一切所行的,无不公义。在他一切所作的,都有慈爱。
18 凡求告耶和华的,就是诚心求告他的,耶和华便与他们相近。
19 敬畏他的,他必成就他们的心愿。也必听他们的呼求,拯救他们。
20 耶和华保护一切爱他的人,却要灭绝一切的恶人。
21 我的口要说出赞美耶和华的话。惟愿凡有血气的,都永永远远称颂他的圣名。

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历代志上 第十六章|Book of 1 Chronicles 16

【经营祭坛全民蒙福】

主讲：陈炎明牧师

05/07/2024

一、约柜前献祭—祝福人人（V1-3）

约柜被众人请进去：大家都已经预备了许久，如今同心邀请神，这是神所喜悦的不是吗？
约柜安放在大卫的帐幕里：会幕或帐幕本来就是神所指示“居所”，而大卫就是捉住了神的心，知道要为神预备“安放约柜”的地方。因为神乐于在某个特定地点显明祂的同在与祝福，正如在俄别以东家里的日子那样。

再来大卫的献祭也在表明人的认罪和感恩，这么一来就恢复了与神的美好关系。跟着就会成为蒙福的器皿，以致可以把祝福分赐给在自己之下的众人。

二、约柜前赞美—乐器吹号（V4-6）

约柜代表神的同在，来到神面前就要敬拜赞美、以乐器以号角吹出大声而敬拜。敬拜会带下神的荣耀，人的生命就会经历神的作为。正如大卫经历过弹琴敬拜的时候，可以把扫罗王身上的邪灵给赶走。很显然敬拜时要带下神的国降临，神掌权、神迹奇事难免发生。

三、以诗歌敬拜—经历神能（V7-11）

【敬拜与祷告】是母堂GA611的主要争战武器，敬拜中与神相遇，同时也来到神面前祷告，做成神国降临掌权的工作。V11说到寻求神的面，也是寻求神的能力。这是神的儿女经历信心能力的两种重要管道，既是最基本也是最需要的属灵生活。

四、记念神的约—神有判断（V12-17）

神与人有约，神又是守约施慈爱的神。这里两次说到“判语、判断”，意思说神是按照祂与我们的约而判定我们的祝福之神。守住神的约，经历神的应许。

五、约中的应许—神作保障（V18-22）

在一个“弱肉强食”的社会里，即使已经是文明开化的现代社会，仍然难免被欺压抢夺的事。尤其在属灵上有随时要吞吃基督徒的恶者，我们若不是留心依靠耶和华，我们岂能不被吞吃呢？

六、救恩之应许—荣耀归神（V23-29）

诉说神的作为，见证神的名，既是常常荣耀神。我们要如何才是这样的人呢？以其口说，不如身体力行，让有机会接触我们的人看到我们就是祂的见证。

七、全地要歌颂—神必要作王（V30-36）

将来的世界由神作王掌权，全地都要称颂神的名。这不也是指着基督将来要成为万王之王，我们属主的人也要与祂一同作王。因此，我们如今要怎么认定自己的身份，并要预先演练啊！

总结：约柜前服事—早晚献祭（V37-43）

我们如今活在有晨祷，也有晚祷的GK611，这是操练早晚献祭的机会。

蒙福的俄别以东作守门的，最后大卫和家眷、以色列民都要蒙福啊！

1 Chronicles 16: Manage the Altar and All the People Will Be Blessed
GK611 Morning Devotion
05/07/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Rev David Tan

1. To offer sacrifices in front of the ark of the covenant—blessing everyone (V1-3)

The Ark of the Covenant was invited in by everyone: everyone had been preparing for a long time, and now they are united in inviting God. This is something that pleases God, isn’t it?

The ark of the covenant was placed in David’s tent: The synagogue or tabernacle was originally the “dwelling place” instructed by God, and David caught God’s heart and knew that he would prepare a place for God to “place the ark of the covenant.”As God delights in manifesting His presence and blessing in a particular place, as He did in the house of Obed-Edom.

Secondly, David’s sacrifice also showed people’s confession and gratitude, which restored a beautiful relationship with God. Then he will become a blessed vessel, so that he can impart blessings to all those under him.

2. To praise before the ark of the covenant – musical instruments and trumpets (V4-6)

The ark of the covenant represents the presence of God. When you come before God, you must worship and praise, and use musical instruments and trumpets to blow loudly in worship. Worship will bring out the glory of God, and people’s lives will experience God’s works. Just as David experienced playing the harp to worship, he was able to drive away the evil spirits from King Saul. Obviously, when we worship, we must bring down the kingdom of God. God is in control, and signs and wonders will inevitably happen.

3. To worship with songs—experience His power (V7-11)

[Worship and prayer] are the main weapons of war of the mother church GA611. In worship, we meet God, and at the same time we come before God to pray and complete the work of the coming and reigning of God’s kingdom. V11 talks about seeking God’s face, but also seeking God’s power. These are two important channels for God’s children to experience the power of faith. They are both the most basic and most necessary spiritual life.

4. Remember God’s covenant—God has judgment (V12-17)

God has a covenant with man, and God is a God who keeps covenants and shows mercy. “Judgment” is mentioned twice here, which means that God is the God who judges our blessings according to His covenant with us. Keep God’s covenant and experience God’s promises.

5. The promises in the covenant—God is the guarantee (V18-22)

In a society where “the weak being eaten by the strong”, even if it is a civilized modern society, it is still inevitable to be bullied and robbed. Especially spiritually, there are evil ones who want to devour Christians at any time. If we do not carefully rely on Jehovah, how can we not be devoured?

6. The promise of salvation—glory to God (V23-29)

Telling God’s works and bearing witness to God’s name always glorifies God. How do we become such people? It is better to practise what we do than to speak with our mouths, so that those who have the opportunity to come into contact with us can see that we are His witnesses.

7. The whole earth will sing praises—God will reign (V30-36)

In the future world, God will be king and rule, and the whole earth will praise God’s name. Doesn’t this also mean that Christ will become the King of kings in the future, and we who belong to the Lord will also reign with Him. Therefore, how do we identify our identity and practise it in advance!

Conclusion: Service before the ark of the covenant—morning and evening Sacrifice (V37-43)

We now live in GK611 where there are Morning Devotion and evening prayers. This is an opportunity to practise morning and evening sacrifices.

Blessed Obed-Edom serves as the gatekeeper, and in the end David, his family, and the people of Israel will all be blessed!

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历代志上 第十五章|Book of 1 Chronicles 15

【重新经营神的同在】

主讲：陈惠菁传道

04/07/2024

引言：最勇敢的人

一、重新调整，再迎约柜（v1-15）

1.自我反思，被神光照（v1-2）

星期二的13章里，读到因为用了不合乎神心意的方式来运送约柜，导致热闹的运柜大典，却以埋葬乌撒的哀愁黯然收场。结果大卫因为害怕与气馁，就把约柜暂放在俄别以东那里。

相信大卫在这三个月里一定做了不少的反思，知道自己哪里做错，因此v2大卫说：“除了利未人之外，无人可抬神的约柜。” 在申命记和民数记的记载里，神早已拣选了利未人中的哥辖族负责搬运约柜，且永远事奉祂。

弟兄姐妹，当我们犯错时，神乐意让我们知道错在哪里。所以我们不要因为失败了就自责、逃避或是埋冤神。而是要勇敢的来到神的面前寻求祂。

2.勇敢面对，修正错误（v3-15）

a）行为上的修正（v3-10）

大卫明白了神的心意，勇敢的起来面对自己的过错和重新修正自己的行为。这次他严格遵守律法，选择了正确的利未人团体来迎接约柜。

b）心态上的修正（v11-13）

大卫提醒祭司和利未人的族长应当知道自己的职责所在，也当熟悉神的律例典章。当看到大卫要用牛来载约柜，他们其实是有责任向大卫进言，提出神的吩咐是约柜要用人来抬。

当上位者提出的策略若不符合公司，甚至政府的一些条律，职责所在的我们是要勇敢的向他们说出看法。作为上司或权柄者，也要有谦卑的心，像大卫一样，能够接纳下属以爱心说的诚实话。

C）生命上的修正（v14-15）

神的约柜代表神的同在。人非圣洁不能见主面。因此，大卫吩咐祭司利未人要自洁，利未子孙要认真付代价，用杠、肩抬神的约柜。不偏不倚，顺服的照耶和华藉摩西所吩咐的方式去做。

大卫虽然失败过，也惧怕气馁过。但因着爱神、敬畏神的心，他愿意修正自己的错误，重新来过。让我们也学习，跌倒了不气馁。而是依靠神的帮助爬起来，拍拍身上的灰尘调整脚步，重新用正确的方式来前进。因为，失败只是证明此路不通，靠神重新修正和累积经验，以铺成得胜之路。

二、重组团队，各尽其职（v16-24）

大卫接下来严谨的吩咐利未人的族长重新设立敬拜团队。弹奏乐器的、歌唱的、在约柜前吹号、约柜前守门，还有敬拜主领、敬拜团的团长和教导声乐的。每一个人的岗位、每个细节都交代的清楚。

基督徒要经营神的同在，绝对少不了敬拜。因为我们被造就是为了敬拜神。并且敬拜是其中一样会存留到永恒里的重要恩赐之一。虽然说与神独处非常重要，但从这段经文也让我们特别看到，神渴慕看到祂的儿女们同心的来到祂的家中、集体的敬拜寻求祂。

此外，守门的也被列在敬拜当中，尤其是俄别以东。守门是俄别以东的命定，他很热情、渴慕。 当乌撒被击杀以后，人们都觉得约柜好像一颗计时炸弹，不愿意收留它，惟有俄别以东愿意，所以神记念俄别以东所作的一切。约柜在俄别以东家里停留了三个月。神也大大的赐福与他。

鼓励敬拜团的弟兄姐妹，不要小看自己的服事。你们都是像俄别以东一样，经营神同在、看守圣殿门，守住神同在的一群。求主赐你们在各尽其职中，同心合一的对神献上心灵诚实地敬拜。

三、欢喜献祭，与神同在（v25-29）

首先经文让我们看到，迎接约柜，不是某些人的事，而是全以色列人的事。不是只有大卫和利未人要来敬拜神，而是全以色列都要来敬拜神。

今天不止我们要敬拜耶稣。我们全家都要来相信耶稣。顺福整个社区、全新加坡的人都要来相信耶稣。所以我们要抓紧机会来传福音。

除了献上七只公牛，七只公羊为祭。V28大卫与以色列众人欢欢喜喜，欢呼吹角、吹号、敲钹、鼓瑟、弹琴，大发响声。当约柜来到耶路撒冷，整个城里的场面是在欢庆沸腾的气氛。

当我们来朝见神的面时，我们是带着什么样的心情和步伐来的呢？每个星期来教会崇拜时，我们的态度又是怎样的呢？姗姗来迟？拖着脚步？敬拜时我们是像以色列百姓那样的欢欢喜喜？像大卫那样的踊跃跳舞？

就在全城人欢庆沸腾的时候，唯独扫罗的女儿米甲，见大卫王踊跃跳舞，心里就轻视他。因为她觉得一位高高在上的君王，竟然不顾体面的在仆人侍女面前跳舞是丢脸的。米甲所看重的是上流社会的体面，大卫所看重的却是寻得耶和华的同在。

弟兄姐妹，我们的生活喜乐吗？我们的服事开心吗？在我们生命中是什么障碍拦阻我们因神欢喜快乐呢？

总结：守着神的同在

大卫从失败中重新调整，使用神所要的方式，终于把约柜迎回耶路撒冷，使耶路撒冷终于成为以色列百姓的敬拜中心。

不管我们是因为什么原因，失去了敬拜神的热诚，又或许每个星期带着不正确的态度和心态来敬拜神，今天，让我们重新以一颗真实敬畏神和喜乐的心，全心全意地向神献上心灵诚实的敬拜。守着神的同在！

1 Chronicles 15 Rebuilding God’s Presence
GK611 Morning Devotion
04/07/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Deborah Tan

Introduction: The bravest person

1. Realigning receive the ark of God again (v1-15)

(1) Self-Reflection, Illuminated by God (v1-2)

In Tuesday’s 13th chapter, read about how the ceremony of transporting the ark of the God resulted in the sorrowful and dsmay of burying Uzzah because the ark was transported in a way that was not to God’s liking. As a result, David, out of fear and discouragement, left the ark of God with Obe-Edom for the time being.

I’m sure David must have done a lot of soul-searching during those three months and realised where he had gone wrong, hence v2 David said, “No one may carry the ark of God but the Levite,” In the records of Deuteronomy and Numbers, God had long ago chosen the tribe of Kohath among the Levites to be responsible for carrying the ark of God and to serve Him forever.

Brothers and sisters, when we make mistakes, God is pleased to let us know what the mistakes are. Therefore, we should not blame ourselves, run away, or blame God for our failures. Instead, we should come boldly to God and seek Him.

2. Courageously face and fix the mistakes (v3-15)

a) Correction in behaviour (v3-10)

David understood God’s heart and rose up courageously to face his faults and to re-correct his behaviour. This time he strictly followed the Law and chose the right group of Levites to meet the ark of God.

b) Adjustment of the mindset (v11-13)

David reminded the priests and the Levitical tribe leaders that they should know what their duties were and that they should familiarise themselves with God’s laws and regulations. When they saw that David was going to use oxen to carry the Ark of God, they actually had a duty to speak up to David and suggest that God’s command was that the Ark of God was to be carried by men.

When those in authority come up with strategies that are not in line with some of the laws of the company or even the government, it is our duty to speak out boldly to them. As a supervisor or authority, we must also have the humility to accept the honesty of our subordinates who speak in love, just as David did.

c) Correction in life (v14-15)

The Ark of God represents the presence of God. No man can see the face of the Lord unless he is holy. Therefore, David commanded the priests, the Levites, to purify themselves, and the sons of Levi to earnestly pay the price of carrying the ark of God on their bars and shoulders. Without partiality and in obedience do as the Lord commanded through Moses.

Though David had failed and was afraid and discouraged. But because of his love and fear of God, he was willing to correct his mistakes and start again. Let us also learn that we are not discouraged when we fall. Rather, we rely on God’s help to get up, pat the dust on our bodies to adjust our steps, and move forward again in the right way. For failure is only proof that this way is not possible. Rely on God to recorrect and accumulate experience in order to pave the way of victory.

2. Reorganising the team to do its job (v16-24)

David next rigorously instructed the Levitical tribe leaders to re-establish the worship team. Those who played musical instruments, those who sang, those who blew trumpets before the ark of God, those who guarded the door before the ark of God, and worship leaders, the head of the worship team and those who taught vocal. Each person’s position and every detail is clearly explained.

For Christians to operate God’s presence, worship is absolutely indispensable. Because we were created to worship God. And worship is one of those important gifts that will survive into eternity. While it is important to be alone with God, this passage also gives us a special insight into God’s desire to see His children come to His house in unity and seek Him in corporate worship.

In addition, gatekeepers are listed in the worship, especially in Obed- Edom. It was Obed-Edom’s destiny to be a gatekeeper, and he was passionate and eager. When Uzzah was killed, the people felt that the Ark of God was like a ticking time bomb and were reluctant to take it in, but Obed-Edom was willing, and so God remembered all that Obed-Edom had done. The Ark of God stayed in the house of Obed-Edom for three months. God blessed him greatly.

I encourage the brothers and sisters in the worship team not to underestimate their own service. You are all like Obed-Edom, operating in God’s presence, guarding the temple doors and keeping God’s presence. Pray that in your respective roles, you will be united in one heart and worship in spirit and in truth.

3. Rejoice in the sacrifice and be with God (v25-29)

First of all the Scriptures show us that receiving the Ark of the God was not a matter for certain people, but for all Israel. It was not just David and the Levites who were to come and worship God, but the whole Israel.

We are not the only ones who are to worship Jesus today. Our whole family has to come and believe in Jesus. The whole community of Shunfu, the whole of Singapore is going to come to believe in Jesus. So let’s seize the opportunity to evangelise.

In addition to the sacrifice of the seven bulls and the seven rams.V28 David rejoiced with all the people of Israel, and shouted for joy and shouting and with the sound of the horn, with trumpets and with cymbals, making music with stringed instruments and harps. When the Ark of God came to Jerusalem, the whole scene in the city was in an atmosphere of celebratory boisterousness.

When we come on a pilgrimage to see the face of God, what kind of mood and pace do we come with? What is our attitude when we come to church for worship each week? Arriving late? Dragging our feet? Do we worship with joy like the people of Israel? Dance enthusiastically like David?

While the whole city was celebrating, Michal, Saul’s daughter, saw King David dancing enthusiastically, and despised him in her heart. For she thought it disgraceful for a high and mighty king to dance in front of his servants and maids without regard for decency. Michal’s concern was for the honour of upper class, but David’s concern was to find the presence of God.

Brothers and sisters, are we happy in our lives? Are we happy in our service? What are the obstacles in our lives that prevent us from rejoicing in God?

Conclusion: Keeping God’s Presence

David readjusted from his failure and used God’s way to finally bring the ark of God back to Jerusalem so that Jerusalem would finally become the centre of worship for the people of Israel.

No matter what the reason is that we have lost our zeal to worship God, or perhaps each week we come to worship God with an incorrect attitude and mindset, today, let’s rededicate ourselves to offering a worship in spirit and in truth to God wholeheartedly with a heart that is truly in fear of God and joyful. Keep the presence of God!

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历代志上 第十四章|Book of 1 Chronicles 14

【一切都在于神】

主讲：林国晶传道

03/07/2024

引言：

我们看到神如何在大卫的生命中彰显其大能和恩典。
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一、神使大卫的国兴旺（V1-7）

a.神坚立大卫做王(V1-2)

从大卫与其他邦国建立了良好的外交关系，印证神坚立大卫作王。然而神赐大卫尊荣和勋业，使他的国兴旺，并非仅为他个人的利益，一切全「为自己的民以色列」！ 因此，我们在取得成就时，当意识到这些是神的赐予，也是为了让我们能更好地帮助他人和荣耀神。

b.神赐福大卫家族(V3-7)

大卫虽有情欲的软弱，但神仍然怜悯和祝福他，让他生养众多。然而大卫的多妻（并不符合神一夫一妻制的标准），虽增加他的权力和影响力，却也使他的家宅不和，屡生嫉妒纷争，甚至有凶杀之事。

二、神使大卫得胜仇敌（V8-17）

非利士人是个军事科技优于以色列的民族。非利士人在当时以强悍闻名，经常成为列国的威胁，扫罗曾与他们交战，都失败了。但我们看见神却使大卫获胜！这显然是大卫王权成功的标志。

a.神把敌人交在大卫手里(V8-12)

大卫他并没有凭着自己所有的和所能的去争战，而是首先「求问神」；当神应允他可以去的时候，他才去。这里可以看见，大卫不但以前在旷野里被扫罗追杀时凡事寻求神，如今已坐在国王的宝座上也凡事寻求神。因此，当我们面对挑战时，我们也当首先寻求神的帮助和指引。

b.神在大卫前头攻打敌人(V13-17)

在第一次攻打以色列人失败后非利士人卷土重来。但大卫却没有照着上一次的成功经验, 很自然地从正面攻击他们，而是又求问神。结果这次神没有让大卫正面迎战，而是让他从后面发动奇袭，截断非利士人撤退的路线，因为神要彻底瓦解非利士人的势力。

大卫给我们树立了一个榜样：当我们面对新的挑战或任务时，可能会倾向于依赖过去的经验和方法。然而，我们应当要谦卑地再次寻求神的指引，而不是自以为是地依赖过去的经验。

总结：凡事求问神

让我们每个人都意识到成就和祝福的来源都是来自于神。并且，在每一天的生活中，继续依靠神的指引和恩典，无论面对顺境还是逆境，都将荣耀归给神，通过我们的行动和生活，见证神的伟大和慈爱，使我们持续蒙神的祝福。

1 Chronicles 14 It’s all depends on God
GK611 Morning Devotion
03/07/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella Ling

Introduction：

We see how God manifested His power and grace in David’s life.

1. God prospered David’s kingdom (V1-7)

a. God established David as king (V1-2)

God’s establishment of David as king is evidenced by the fact that David had established good diplomatic relations with the other kingdoms. However, God did not give David honour and glory to prosper his kingdom for his personal benefit alone, but “for his own people Israel”! Therefore, when we achieve something, we should realise that it is a gift from God, and that it is to enable us to better help others and to glorify God.

b. God blessed David’s family (V3-7)

Despite David’s lustful weakness, God still had mercy and blessed him with a multitude of children. However, David’s polygamy (which was not in line with God’s standard of monogamy) increased his power and influence, but it also caused discord in his family, jealousy and strife, and even murder.

2. God gives David victory over his enemies (V8-17)

The Philistines were a people whose military technology was superior to that of Israel. The Philistines were known for their toughness in their day and were a constant threat to the nations. Saul fought against them and lost. But we see that God gave David the victory! This is clearly a sign of the success of David’s kingship.

a. God put his enemies in David’s hands (V8-12)

David did not go to war with all that he had and all that he could do, but first “inquired of God”; and when God promised that he could go, he went. Here we can see that not only did David seek God in all things when he was pursued by Saul in the wilderness, but he also seeks God in all things now that he is sitting on the throne as king. Therefore, when we face challenges, we should also seek God’s help and guidance first.

b. God went before David to attack his enemies (V13-17)

After the failure of the first attack on Israel the Philistines returned. But instead of following the success of the previous attack and naturally attacking them head-on, David asked God again. As a result, this time God did not ask David to meet them head on, but asked him to launch a surprise attack from the rear to cut off the Philistines’ retreat route, for God wanted to completely disrupt the Philistines’ power.

David modelled for us that when we are faced with a new challenge or task, we may be inclined to rely on past experiences and methods. However, we should be humble enough to seek God’s guidance once again, rather than relying on past experiences in a self-righteous manner.

Conclusion: Seek God in all things

Let each of us realise that the source of achievement and blessing comes from God. And, in every day’s life, continue to rely on God’s guidance and grace, and give glory to God whether we face good or bad times, and witness God’s greatness and love through our actions and lives, so that we will continue to be blessed by God.

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历代志上 第十三章|Book of 1 Chronicles 13

【用神的方式做神的工】

主讲：丘均发传道

02/07/2024

引言：

大卫作了以色列的王，就要把约柜运回耶路撒冷，这是一件美事；但是过程中的错误提醒我们：做神的工必须用神的方式。

一、同心决定要运回约柜（V1-4）

大卫一登基做王，就要运回约柜恢复以色列百姓与神同在寻求神，因为约柜是神与人立约的见证，是神同在的记号。全会众一致对大卫的建议看为好，同心决定要运回约柜。

我们服事神不是先解决自己的问题，而是与神恢复正常的关系；当人与神的关系恢复正常的时候，地上一切的难事都会变成小事，正如主耶稣所教导的：你们要先求祂的国和祂的义，这些东西都要加给你们了（太6:33）。

二、运载约柜方式却错误（V5-8）

全以色列百姓一起去运约柜回耶路撒冷，将约柜被放在新车上，由牛拉着。但是，将约柜放在车上运载，是效法非利士人的错误方法。按着神的律法：约柜必须由利未人用杠抬在肩上。

做神的工时，我们不能仅依靠自己的聪明和经验，而是要寻求神的指示和教导。我们的动机和目标可以是敬虔的，但方法和途径同样重要。

三、一错再错的严重后果（V9-10）

乌撒见牛失前蹄，伸手扶住约柜，神因他的行为发怒，将他击杀。虽然乌撒的行动是出于善意，但身为利未人的乌撒和亚希约有责任知道：不可摸圣物，免得他们死亡（民4:15）。

神是轻慢不得，即使出于善意的行为，如果违背了神的方式，也会带来严重的后果。我们事奉神，必须按照神的方式，要有热心，更要明白神的旨意！

四、大卫因愁烦而惧怕神（V11-12）

‘心里愁烦’原文是‘愤怒，满怀不平’。大卫因乌撒之死而愤怒并因此惧怕神，所以不将约柜运回城，却运到迦特人俄别以东的家中。

我们在犯错遭受神的责备时，我们会对他生气吗？会因此改变对神的信心？我们要注意自己的心态，免得不能顺服神的管教，而是向神生气与祂挣扎！

五、敬畏神的必蒙神祝福（V13-14）

乌撒被杀一事，就连大卫都惧怕了；但俄别以东，竟然愿意接待神的约柜到他的家中！这显示了他敬畏和顺服神的态度！因此，神就大大的赐福与他的一家，以及他的一切所有！

当我们用神的方式做神的工，顺服神的指示时，神的祝福就会临到我们和我们的家庭。不要因为别人的失败就害怕和退缩，而是把握机会，好让神的同在和祝福充满在我们的家中！

总结：按照神的方式做工，就必讨神喜悦，蒙神祝福！

1 Chronicles 13 Using God’s Way to Do God’s Work
GK611 Morning Devotion
02/07/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel Kew

Introduction：

After David became king of Israel, he was about to transport the Ark of the God back to Jerusalem. This was a beautiful thing; but the mistakes in the process reminded us: God’s work must be done in God’s way.

1. Decide to bring back the Ark of God with one heart(V1-4)

As soon as David ascends the throne as king, he will bring back the Ark of the God and restore the Israelites to seek Him with God, because the Ark of the God is a testimony of the covenant between God and man and a sign of God’s presence. The whole congregation unanimously agreed with David’s suggestion and decided to bring back the Ark of the God.

When we serve God, we do not first solve our own problems, but restore a normal relationship with God. When the relationship between man and God returns to normal, all the difficult things on earth will become trivial. Just as the Lord Jesus taught: You must seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you (Matthew 6:33).

2. The way of transporting the Ark of God is wrong (V5-8)

All the people of Israel went together to bring the ark back to Jerusalem. They put the ark on a new cart and pulled it by oxen. However, carrying the ark in a cart was a wrong way to imitate the Philistines. According to God’s law: the Ark of the God must be carried on the shoulders of the Levites on poles.

When doing God’s work, we cannot rely solely on our own wisdom and experience, but we must seek God’s instructions and teachings. Our motives and goals can be godly, but the methods and ways are equally important.

3. Serious consequences of making the same mistake again and again (V9-10)

Uzza saw the ox stumble and stretched out his hand to hold on to the ark. God was angry with him and killed him. Although Uzza acted with good intentions, Uzza and Ahio, as Levites, had the responsibility to know not to touch holy things, lest they die (Numbers 4:15).

God is not mocked, and even well-intentioned actions can have serious consequences if they go against God’s ways. When we serve God, we must follow God’s way, be fervent, and more importantly, we must understand God’s will!

4. David feared God because of his sorrow (V11-12)

The original meaning of “heart troubled” is “angry and full of injustice”. David was angry at the death of Uzza and feared God for it, so instead of bringing the ark back to the city, he brought it to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.

When we make mistakes and are rebuked by God, do we get angry with Him? Will this change your faith in God? We must pay attention to our mentality, lest we fail to obey God’s discipline and instead become angry with God and struggle with Him!

5. Those who fear God will be blessed by God (V13-14)

Even David was afraid of the murder of Uzza; but Obed-edom was actually willing to receive the ark of God into his home! This shows his attitude of fear and obedience to God! Therefore, God greatly blessed his family and everything he owned!

When we do God’s work in God’s way and obey God’s instructions, God’s blessings will come to us and our families. Don’t be afraid and retreat from the failures of others but seize opportunities so that God’s presence and blessings can fill our homes!

Conclusion: If you work according to God’s way, you will please God and be blessed by God!

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诗篇 第144|Psalm 144

01/07/2024

诗篇144

(大卫的诗。)
1 耶和华我的磐石,是应当称颂的。他教导我的手争战,教导我的指头打仗。
2 他是我慈爱的主,我的山寨,我的高台,我的救主,我的盾牌,是我所投靠的。他
使我的百姓服在我以下。
3 耶和华阿,人算什么,你竟认识他。世人算什么,你竟顾念他。
4 人好像一口气。他的年日,如同影儿快快过去。
5 耶和华阿,求你使天下垂,亲自降临,摸山,山就冒烟。
6 求你发出闪电,使他们四散,射出你的箭,使他们扰乱。
7 求你从上伸手救拔我,救我出离大水,救我脱离外邦人的手。
8 他们的口说谎话。他们的右手起假誓。
9 神阿,我要向你唱新歌,用十弦瑟向你歌颂。
10 你是那拯救君王的。你是那救仆人大卫脱离害命之刀的。
11 求你救拔我,救我脱离外邦人的手。他们的口说谎话。他们的右手起假誓。
12 我们的儿子,从幼年好像树栽子长大。我们的女儿如同殿角石,是按建宫的样式凿
成的。
13 我们的仓盈满,能出各样的粮食。我们的羊,在田间孳生千万。
14 我们的牛驮着满驮,没有人闯进来抢夺,也没有人出去争战。我们的街市上,也没
有哭号的声音。
15 遇见这光景的百姓,便为有福。有耶和华为他们的神,这百姓便为有福。

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诗篇 第143|Psalm 143

30/06/2024

诗篇143

(大卫的诗。)
(大卫在洞里作的训诲诗,乃是祈祷。)
1 我发声哀告耶和华,发声恳求耶和华。
2 我在他面前吐露我的苦情,陈说我的患难。
3 我的灵在我里面发昏的时候,你知道我的道路。在我行的路上,敌人为我暗设网
罗。
4 求你向我右边观看,因为没有人认识我。我无处避难,也没有人眷顾我。
5 耶和华阿,我曾向你哀求。我说,你是我的避难所。在活人之地,你是我的福分。
6 求你侧耳听我的呼求,因我落到极卑之地。求你救我脱离逼迫我的人,因为他们比
我强盛。
7 求你领我出离被囚之地,我好称赞你的名。义人必环绕我,因为你是用厚恩待我。

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诗篇 第142|Psalm 142

29/06/2024

诗篇142

(大卫的诗。)
(大卫在洞里作的训诲诗,乃是祈祷。)
1 我发声哀告耶和华,发声恳求耶和华。
2 我在他面前吐露我的苦情,陈说我的患难。
3 我的灵在我里面发昏的时候,你知道我的道路。在我行的路上,敌人为我暗设网
罗。
4 求你向我右边观看,因为没有人认识我。我无处避难,也没有人眷顾我。
5 耶和华阿,我曾向你哀求。我说,你是我的避难所。在活人之地,你是我的福分。
6 求你侧耳听我的呼求,因我落到极卑之地。求你救我脱离逼迫我的人,因为他们比
我强盛。
7 求你领我出离被囚之地,我好称赞你的名。义人必环绕我,因为你是用厚恩待我。

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历代志上 第十二章|Book of 1 Chronicles 12

【帮助从神而来 】

主讲：郑伟健实习传道

28/06/2024

引言：迷路时最需要的东西

一、内有惧怕、外有逼迫、神有帮助！（V1-22）

1.在洗革拉前期获得帮助（V1-7）

大卫因为害怕扫罗而躲在洗革拉，从旷野逃亡到投靠非利士王亚吉。亚吉信任大卫，将洗革拉赐给他。这时，扫罗的亲属和支持扫罗的军队纷纷投靠大卫。尽管心中疑惑和惧怕，大卫选择信任他们。他不断地得到各方的帮助，相信他是依靠神的指引。

2.在山寨时期中获得帮助（V8-18）

迦得支派的军长也来到旷野的山寨投奔大卫，最小的能抵一百人，最大的能抵一千人。他们威力无比。随后，便雅悯和犹大人也被神的灵感动，来到山寨跟随大卫。

3.在洗革拉后期获得帮助（V19-22）

在洗革拉的后期，大卫不与以色列人争战，但非利士人开始害怕大卫背叛，于是不让他参战。此时，玛拿西人归顺大卫，成为大能的勇士和军长。每天都有人成为大卫的帮助，使他的军队如同神的军队。

二、神的话语、召集大军、成为神国！（V23-40）

大卫在南方的希伯仑作王，扫罗死后，许多勇士投靠大卫，立他为全以色列的王。他们依照耶和华的话，将扫罗的国位归给大卫。所有人都诚心跟随大卫，无论他身处何境，都是一心一意地立他为王。

总结：不要怕、起来依靠神的灵、兴起大军、向前前进！

求主赐我们如大卫勇士般的力量和勇气，在低谷和惧怕时选择依靠神，靠着神的灵向前进。以信心和纯洁的心走在真理里，跟随圣灵的带领，凡事谢恩，不被世界影响，带着神赐的异象和使命，一步步前进。神在我们身上的心意就会成就，正如大卫一样。

1 Chronicles 12: Help Comes from God
GK611 Morning Devotion
28/06/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: IP Asher Chang

Introduction: What you need most when you are lost.

1. If there is fear within and persecution outside, God can help! (V1-22)

1) Get help in the early stages of Ziklag (V1-7)

David hid in Ziklag out of fear of Saul and fled from the wilderness to seek refuge with the Philistine King Achish. Achish trusted David and gave him Ziklag. At this time, Saul’s relatives and the troops who supported Saul came to David’s side. Despite his doubts and fears, David chose to trust them. He continued to receive help from all sides and believed he was relying on God’s guidance.

2) Get help during the stronghold period (V8-18)

The captains of the tribe of Gad also came to the stronghold in the wilderness and joined David. The smallest was capable to handle a hundred men, and the largest was capable to handle a thousand. They are extremely powerful. Later, Benjamin and the people of Judah were inspired by God’s spirit and came to the stronghold to follow David.

3) Get help in the later period of Ziklag (V19-22)

In the later years of Ziklag, David did not fight against the Israelites, but the Philistines began to fear David’s betrayal and did not allow him to participate in the war. At this time, the people of Mamasseh surrendered to David and became the mighty warriors and army commanders. Every day there were people became David’s helpers, making his army like God’s army.

2. God’s Word, gather an army, and become the kingdom of God! (V23-40)

David became king in Hebron in the south, after Saul died, many warriors joined David and made him king of all Israel. They gave Saul’s kingdom to David according to the Word of the Lord. Everyone followed David sincerely, no matter what situation he was in, and they wholeheartedly made him king.

Conclusion: Don’t be afraid, stand up and rely on the Spirit of God, raise up an army, and move forward!

Ask the Lord to give us the strength and courage to be like a warrior like David, choosing to rely on God when we are at the lowest point and fearful, and move forward by relying on God’s Spirit. Walk in the truth with faith and a pure heart, follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, give thanks in everything, not be affected by the world, and move forward step by step with the vision and mission given by God. God’s will for us will be accomplished, just as it was for David.

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历代志上 第十一章|Book of 11 Chronicles 10

【等候神的应许成就】

主讲：陈惠菁传道

27/06/2024

引言：拔苗助长

一、神应许，人要等候（V1-9）

1.耐心等候不要心急（V1-3）

大卫深知自己还不是时候登基作王，所以当扫罗死后，他不是问神他可以登基作王吗？而是问他可以往犹大的那一座城去？结果神就让他到希伯伦，而且一去就7年半。

人很常无法耐心等候，心急就动手帮神成就应许，结果弄巧反拙。就像亚伯拉罕与撒拉，搞出了一个以实玛利，几千年来的仇恨到今天还没解决。

求神赐我们信心与耐心。即使祂成就应许所预定的时间跟我们所期盼的不同，也不要心急。

2.是你的人不能拦阻（V4-6）

当时的耶路撒冷是在耶布斯人的手中。大卫要在那里建立首都却被拦阻。但是，约押从耶布斯人的秘密水道进攻，取下耶路撒冷，成为以色列的首都。而约押也按大卫所承诺的，成为以色列的元帅。

我们要相信，神对我们所应许和承诺的，是你的，就是人想要拦阻也拦阻不了。就如扫罗想尽方法要拦阻大卫成为以色列的王，最终把自己的命也丧掉。

3.神同在就日见强盛（V7-9）

V9大卫日见强盛，因为万军之耶和华与他同在。
耶路撒冷虽然离扫罗的京城基比亚只有6公里，扫罗做王40年都无法占领它。但是，大卫一来到就攻取了城。可见有神同在是何等的重要。
要蒙恩和活出与地上万民有分别的生命，我们所做的每件事、我们的事奉、事业、学业、服事等，都不能缺少神的同在。

小结：

信实神所应许的祂都必要成就。求神帮助我们不让自己成为拦阻神成就对我们生命所应许的人。

二、神应许，神必预备（V10-47）

V11-47记载了大卫51位勇士的首领。这些都是奋勇帮助大卫建立王朝的大能勇士。并且V10说是照着耶和华吩咐以色列人的话。

可见得当神应许时，祂就负责到底。只要我们愿意等候神的带领并回应神；就如神为大卫预备了众多的猛将一样，神也必为我们所需的来预备。

1. 勇猛忠心不怕死的勇士（V11-19）

V11-14提到大卫的2位勇猛善战，且忠心耿耿的猛将。

雅朔班是猛将中的猛将。他一次过举枪就杀了300人。V12以利亚撒在每个人都惧怕逃跑时，他却独自击败非利士人，救护了大麦田。

大麦田是以色列百姓主要的食物之一。也可以预表我们属灵生命的灵粮，也就是真理。你会为主耶稣勇敢的维护真理吗？纵使身边的人都反对你，甚至许多基督徒因为群众压力而妥协时，你是否还愿意为真理而站稳？

V15纪录了3位勇士一听到大卫想喝家乡井里的水，连命都不要的就闯过非利士人的营盘，从伯利恒城门旁的井里打水，拿来奉给大卫。

让我们透过这3位勇士对大卫真诚无比的爱来思想，我们与权柄的关系够真吗？还是有很多事我都不想让权柄知道，因为不想被要求或调整，不愿意顺服？作为孩子的，我们知道父母喜欢和不喜欢的是什么吗？

大卫不敢喝3位勇士以生命取回来的水。并将水浇奠在耶和华面前。弟兄姐妹，我们对主耶稣的爱，是否像大卫倒在神面前的水那样，将生命浇奠在神的面前，为了主所渴慕的毫无保留的摆上生命来事奉祂？

2.尊贵大能得美名的勇士（V20-25）

经文记载亚比筛与比拿雅，在勇士中最尊贵并得了名。比拿雅在冰天雪地的时候下坑里去杀了狮子、杀了身高五肘的埃及人。让我们拥有像比拿雅，不向环境和仇敌低头的信心。因为争战得胜在乎耶和华。

3. 合而为一建神国的勇士（V26-47）

这段经文提了很多外邦人的名字。神让以色列人和外邦人配搭，奋勇帮助大卫得国，使他坐上宝座。

以弗所书记载外邦教会要与以色列选民两下合为一，成为一个新人（One new man）后，耶稣基督才会再来。因此，就像大卫国度的那些勇士一样，虽然我们的能力不同、出身不同、不同种族、是外邦人，我们都有一个共同的使命，就是把福音传回耶路撒冷。

总结：预备好自己

神有应许，人要回应。很常我们的回应也就是神给我们的生命成长、成熟与扩张的机会。因此，在等候神的应许成就的同时，要预备好自己。抓住每个机会，成为神国的勇士、将领。使主的应许不止成就在我们身上，也成就在他人的身上。

1 Chronicles 11 Wait for the Fulfillment of God’s Promises
GK611 Morning Devotion
27/06/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Deborah Tan

Introduction: Uprooting

1. God promised, man must wait (V1-9)

(1) Wait patiently and do not be hasty (V1-3)

David knew that it was not yet time for him to be crowned king, so when Saul died, he did not ask God if he could be crowned king. Rather, he asked him which city in Judah he could go to? As a result, God let him go to Hebron, and he went there for 7.5 years.

Often people are unable to wait patiently, and in their haste to fulfill God’s promises, they end up doing the opposite of what they should have done. Just like Abraham and Sarah, they created an Ishmael, and the thousands of years of enmity is still unresolved today.

Ask God to give us faith and patience. Don’t be impatient even if His appointed time for the fulfillment of His promises is different from what we expect.

(2) Man cannot stand against things that are yours (V4-6)

Jerusalem was in the hands of the Jebusites. David wanted to establish the capital there but was prevented from doing so. But Joab attacked from the secret waterways of the Jebusites and took Jerusalem and made it the capital of Israel. And Joab became Israel’s marshal as David had promised.

We have to believe that what God has promised and committed to us is yours, that is, man cannot stop it even if he wants to. Just as Saul tried to stop David from becoming the king of Israel, and eventually lost his own life.

(3) Man grows strong with God’s presence (V7-9)

V9 So David went on and became great, and the Lord of hosts was with him.
Although Jerusalem was only 6 kilometers away from Gibeah, Saul’s capital city, Saul was unable to capture it for 40 years as king. However, David captured the city as soon as he arrived. This shows how important it is to have God’s presence.
To be blessed and to live a life set apart from the nations of the earth, We cannot do everything we do, our ministries, our careers, our studies, our service, etc., without the presence of God.

Summary:

Be faithful that whatever God has promised He will ulfil. We plead that God to help us not to let ourselves be the ones who stop God from fulfilling the promises He has made for our lives.

2. God promises, He will prepare (V10-47)

v11-47 records the leaders of David’s 51 warriors. These were the mighty warriors who had risen up to help David establish his kingdom. And v10 says it was according to the Word of the Lord which he commanded the Israelites.

It is evident that when God promised, He is responsible to the end. If we are willing to wait for God’s leading and respond to Him; just as God prepared many mighty men for David, so He will prepare what we need.

(1) Fierce and faithful warriors who were not afraid to die (V11-19)

V11-14 mentions 2 of David’s mighty men of valor and faithfulness.

Jashobeam was the fiercest of the fiercest. He killed 300 men in one pass with his spear. V12 Eleazar alone defeated the Philistines and saved the field of barley when everyone fled in fear.

The barley fields were one of the main foods of the people of Israel. It can also prefigure the spiritual food of our spiritual life, which is truth. Will you boldly defend the truth for the Lord Jesus? Even when everyone around you is against you, and even when many Christians compromise because of mass pressure, will you stand firm for the truth?

V15 records that when the three warriors heard that David wanted to drink water from the well in his hometown, they even risked their lives to break through the Philistine encampment and drew water from the well by the gate of Bethlehem and brought it to David.

Let’s think through these 3 warriors’ genuine and immense love for David, are we authentic enough in our relationship with authority? Or are there many things I don’t want the authority to know because I don’t want to be asked, adjusted, or not willing to obey? As children, do we know what our parents like and don’t like?

David was afraid to drink the water that the 3 warriors had taken back with their lives. And poured the water before the Lord. Brothers and sisters, is our love for the Lord Jesus like the water David poured out in front of God, pouring out our lives before God, and serving the Lord with our lives unreservedly for what He desires?

(2) Honourable and mighty warriors with a beautiful name (V20-25)

The scripture records that Abishai and Benaiah were the most honourable of all the warriors and earned their name. Benaiah went down into the pit in the freezing cold to kill a lion and an Egyptian who was five elbows tall. Let us have the faith to be like Benaiah and not bow down to circumstances and enemies. For to be victorious in battle depends on the Lord.

(3) Warriors united to build the kingdom of God (V26-47)

This passage mentions many Gentiles by name. God paired Israel with the Gentiles to valiantly help David gain the kingdom and put him on the throne.

The book of Ephesians records that the Gentile church will not return until the two churches are united with the chosen people of Israel as one new man. Therefore, like those warriors of David’s kingdom, although we have different abilities, different origins, different races, and are Gentiles, we all have a common mission, which is to bring the gospel back to Jerusalem.

Conclusion: Prepare yourself

God has a promise, and man has to respond. Often our response is the opportunity God gives us to grow, mature and expand our lives. Therefore, while waiting for God’s promises to be fulfilled, prepare yourself. Seize every opportunity to become a warrior and general of the kingdom of God. So that the promises of the Lord will be fulfilled not only in us, but also in others.

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