出埃及记［第11章］
[成为属神的人]
主讲: 陈惠菁传道
13/02/2025
1.神亲手刑罚仇敌（v1a）
法老长期悖逆神。神已经容忍了九次灾难，但他依然刚硬。因此，神让摩西预告法老，祂将亲手以杀长子之灾刑罚埃及，并带领以色列人离开为奴之地。
神的忍耐不是没有限量的。人若一再抗拒神的旨意，最终只能迎来祂的审判。所以求神给我们一颗敬畏顺服祂的心和谦卑悔改的生命。
神是公义怜悯的神。对属于他的百姓所受的欺压、逼迫和伤害，甚至不公平的对待，神也会为我们主持公道。所以我们不要自己强出头，或自己起来报复。而是信靠交托于神。
2.神亲自赎回应许（v1b-3）
神亲手刑罚悖逆的法老与埃及的同时，属神的子民将因神的恩典，赎回当初所失去的：
i）重新得自由（v1b）
当神施行最后一灾时，法老将迫不及待的用尽全力把以色列百姓驱赶出埃及。神的拯救使他们完全脱离辖制，不再受埃及的捆绑。这不仅是肉身上的自由，身份的恢复，更是灵里完全的得释放自由。
Ii）财富的赎回（v2）
以色列人在埃及做奴仆，长期被剥削，没有任何财富可言。但百姓离开前向邻舍要金器银器时，埃及人就真的二话不说就给他们。这里不是鼓励不劳而获，随便去要东西。而是公义的神借着审判的临到，让以色列百姓赎回在埃及为奴，世世代代被剥削的工价和产业。这是财富的赎回。正如圣经所说：“恶人积蓄，义人要穿上。”（伯27:17）
iii）身份得尊荣（v3）
以色列人曾经被埃及人轻看、欺压，如今神使他们在埃及人眼前蒙恩、获得尊重。这不仅仅是因为神施行的神迹，更是神自己的荣耀在他们身上的彰显。特别是摩西，神使他成为埃及百姓敬重的伟大人物。
无论我们学历高低、富裕或普通、身份地位如何，只要我们是属神的人，并且行事为人选择与神同行，神必要让我们成为有影响力，在人面前得着尊荣。
神的救赎不仅仅是让我们不再为奴，更是一个全面的恢复。神要施恩给我们。今年，神要亲自带领我们赎回祂所应许的。不论是自由、财富、身份、尊荣，甚至是时间、破裂的婚姻、人际关系、事业、恩赐等。神都要全面的恢复。
出埃及记一再重复的两件事：一、法老的硬颈与神为敌，使到灾殃临到埃及全地。二、属神的以色列子民，总是越过所有的灾殃，被守约施慈爱神所保护。
是祸是福，全赖于我们是否选择站在神那边，成为属神的子民。
1.埃及：一切头生将灭亡（v4-6）
十灾的杀长子让我们看到，法老的刚硬导致埃及全地和百姓遭受了极大极多的灾难，甚至害死亲生的儿子。
权柄或领袖所作的决定不是只关乎自己，而是影响身边的人、下一代、带领的团队。甚至关乎一个国家衰亡。 今天，我们要为在上执政掌权者祷告。将要参选的候选人、国家的领袖们祷告。好让他们敬畏神，作的决定和政策是公正、合神心意的。以致百姓能平安度日，国家能蒙神赐福。
2.以色列：分别出来归于神（v7-8）
神厚待属于祂的百姓。当埃及人在经历失去长子，遍地大哀号的时刻，以色列中，无论是人、牲畜都安然无事。因为他们是被神分别出来归自己的。
我们也是被分别出来归于神的。祂用圣约与属祂的人绑在一起。我们的事，无论大小都关祂的事。因此，祂必不撇下我们与我们的后裔。
求神帮助我们珍惜祂的拣选，活出属神的生命。不但自己蒙福，我们的世世代代也要分别出来，被神保守。
•法老刚硬不听神，最终逼神出手，使自己和全国的百姓走上灭亡之路。
•我们要选择站在神的那边，顺服祂的旨意，成为世世代代都蒙神赐福、属神的人。也成为他人的祝福！
Exodus 11
Becoming God's People
13/02/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel
1. God Personally Punishes the Enemy (v1a)
Pharaoh had long rebelled against God. Despite enduring nine plagues, his heart remained hardened. Thus, God instructed Moses to warn Pharaoh that He would personally bring the plague of the firstborn upon Egypt and lead the Israelites out of slavery.
God's patience is not limitless. Persistent defiance of His will ultimately leads to His judgment. Therefore, let us pray for a heart that fears, obeys, and humbly repents before Him.
God is both just and merciful. He will vindicate His people against oppression, persecution, and injustice. We need not take matters into our own hands or seek revenge but trust and entrust ourselves to Him.
2. God Personally Redeems His Promise (v1b-3)
While God punishes the rebellious Pharaoh and Egypt, His people will, by His grace, reclaim what was lost:
i) Regaining Freedom (v1b)
When God brings the final plague, Pharaoh will urgently drive the Israelites out of Egypt. God's deliverance will completely free them from bondage, not just physically and in identity, but also spiritually.
ii) Redemption of Wealth (v2)
The Israelites, having been exploited as slaves, possessed no wealth. Yet, their Egyptian neighbors gave them gold and silver articles immediately when they asked. This was not an encouragement to seek unearned gains but an emphasis on the righteous act of God through judgment, allowing the Israelites to reclaim the wages and inheritance denied to them for generations. As the Bible says, "The wicked man piles up his wealth, but the righteous wears it" (Job 27:17).
iii) Restoration of Honor (v3)
Once despised and oppressed by the Egyptians, the Israelites now found favor and respect in their eyes. This was not merely due to the miracles but a manifestation of God's glory upon them, especially Moses, whom God made greatly esteemed among the Egyptians.
Regardless of our education, wealth, or status, if we are God's people and choose to walk with Him, He will make us influential and honored before others.
God's redemption is not just liberation from slavery but a comprehensive restoration. This year, God will personally lead us to reclaim His promises—be it freedom, wealth, identity, honor, time, broken marriages, relationships, careers, or gifts. He will restore everything.
Exodus repeatedly emphasizes two things: 1) Pharaoh's stubbornness against God brought plagues upon Egypt, and 2) God's covenant-keeping love protected His people through every plague.
Whether we face blessing or calamity depends on whether we choose to stand with God and become His people.
1. Egypt: The Death of Every Firstborn (v4-6)
The tenth plague, the death of the firstborn, shows how Pharaoh's hardness brought immense suffering upon Egypt, even leading to the death of his own son.
The decisions of leaders affect not only themselves but also their people, the next generation, and the nation. Today, we must pray for those in authority—candidates, leaders—that they may fear God and make just, God-honoring decisions, bringing peace and blessing to the nation.
2. Israel: Set Apart for God (v7-8)
God favors His people. While Egypt mourned the loss of their firstborn, not a single Israelite or their livestock was harmed, for they were set apart for God.
We, too, are set apart for God. He binds Himself to us through His covenant. Our affairs, big or small, matter to Him. He will never abandon us or our descendants.
Let us pray to cherish His election and live as His people, not only blessing ourselves but ensuring our generations are set apart and preserved by God.
• Pharaoh's hardened heart forced God's hand, leading him and his nation to destruction.
• Let us choose to stand with God, obey His will, and become His people, blessed for generations, and a blessing to others!