出埃及记［第27章］
[点亮生命之灯]

黑暗中有明灯是何等的重要。它可以照亮前行的道路，也可以驱走黑暗带来的不安与惧怕。昨天，神清楚地指示摩西关于建造会幕和幔子的规定与细节，今天的经文继续讲述会幕外院的安排。其中特别提到会幕的灯要昼夜点亮，并成为以色列人世世代代永远的定例。

为什么点燃这盏灯如此重要？还有今天的经文提到不同器具制作的要求、数量、颜色，是否就仅仅是物质上的安排？还是具有什么属灵的意义？那些古老的献祭、敬拜仪式，与我们的信仰生活和生命又有关联呢？主题：点亮生命之灯

1.十架赦罪的恩典（v1-3）

铜祭坛是以色列人献祭赎罪之处，预表基督的救赎。皂荚木包铜象征基督的人性与神的公义，铜也代表神的审判（如铜蛇的预表）。祭坛上的牺牲指向耶稣基督的献上，成就最终的救恩。愿我们常来到属灵的铜祭坛前，承认自己的软弱，被十字架对付，将罪钉死，在祭坛的火中被炼净，领受神的赦免与恩典。

2. 成为活祭的献上（v4-8）

铜网安置在祭坛半腰，使祭物不会掉落，并确保火能完全燃烧，象征神炼净我们的生命，使我们的献上合祂所用。作为基督徒，我们的奉献不是部分的，而是全然摆上，如同保罗所说：“将身体献上，当作活祭，是圣洁的，是神所喜悦的。”（罗12:1）此外，祭坛的杠子使其可随时移动，预示着献祭不局限于特定地点，而是随时随地的。我们的生命也当如此，无论身处何处，都要活出祭坛前的奉献，完全为主而活。同时，v8坛是空的，祭坛的空心设计提醒我们要倒空自己，才能成为活祭完全献上给神。

今天，我们不再牵着牛羊来献祭给神，而是献上自己的一生，成为活祭全然给神。我们需要倒空自己，让神焚烧一切拦阻我们与祂亲近的人事物，被祭坛的火不断被炼净，活出讨神喜悦的生命。

小结：点亮生命之灯，从铜祭坛开始

二、外院-分别为圣的生活（出27:9-19）

会幕的外院被帷子围绕，使圣所与世俗分开。这象征基督徒的生活应当与世俗有别。虽然身处世界，却不属于世界。柱子的钩子与杆子用银制成，预表神的救赎，而柱子的座用铜制成，象征神的公义与审判。

基督徒的生活要与世界有分别，不贪恋世俗、不随从属世的价值观。虽然身处世俗社会，我们也要活出基督的样式，成为世上的光和盐。我们的行为、言语、思想都要彰显出神的荣耀。

三、点灯–照亮世界的要诀（出27:20-21）

1. 圣灵充满（v20）

神吩咐以色列人带来清橄榄油，使灯常常点着。橄榄油表征圣灵。使灯常常点着代表信徒要渴慕常常与圣灵互动，渴慕神的同在、启示和引导。灯的火必须不断燃烧，也提醒我们要持续保持与神关系的亲密，不断被圣灵点燃和充满。

2. 神的话语（v21）

神的话语是我们脚前的灯，路上的光。我们要天天晨祷、读经，并让生命对齐真理，归正成为生命树。

总结：

•铜祭坛提醒我们要领受十架的救赎和生命的对付，并献上自己成为活祭。
•要过分别为圣的生活，在世界中却不属于世界。
•让生命持续被圣灵点燃，对齐真理，归正成为生命树。活出光明，照亮世人。

Exodus 27
Lighting the Lamp of Life

How important it is to have a lamp in the darkness! It illuminates the path ahead and dispels the unease and fear that darkness brings. Yesterday, God gave Moses clear instructions regarding the construction of the tabernacle and the veil, detailing its specifications. Today’s passage continues with the arrangement of the outer court of the tabernacle. It specifically mentions that the lamp in the tabernacle must be kept burning continually and that this is to be a lasting ordinance for the Israelites for generations to come.

Why is lighting this lamp so important? Are the details about the construction, materials, colors, and quantities merely physical arrangements, or do they carry deeper spiritual significance? How do these ancient sacrifices and worship rituals relate to our faith and life today?

a) The Grace of Forgiveness Through the Cross (vv.1-3)

The bronze altar was where the Israelites offered sacrifices for the atonement of sin, foreshadowing Christ’s redemption. The acacia wood overlaid with bronze symbolizes Christ’s humanity and God’s righteousness, while bronze represents God's judgment (as seen in the bronze serpent). The sacrifices on the altar point to Jesus Christ’s ultimate sacrifice, accomplishing eternal salvation. May we continually come before the spiritual bronze altar, confess our weaknesses, allow the cross to deal with our sins, nail them to the cross, and be refined in the altar’s fire to receive God's forgiveness and grace.

b) Offering Ourselves as a Living Sacrifice (vv.4-8)

The bronze grating placed halfway up the altar prevented the sacrifices from falling off and ensured that the fire could fully consume them. This symbolizes God refining our lives so that our offerings are acceptable to Him. As Christians, our devotion is not partial but total, as Paul says: "Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." (Romans 12:1)

Additionally, the altar's poles allowed it to be moved, signifying that worship and sacrifice are not confined to one place but should be practiced everywhere. Likewise, our lives should reflect a spirit of sacrifice wherever we are, living wholly for the Lord.

The altar was hollow (v.8), reminding us to empty ourselves so that we can be wholly offered as living sacrifices to God. Today, we no longer bring bulls and sheep to offer sacrifices, but we offer our lives entirely to Him. We must empty ourselves, allowing God to burn away everything that hinders our relationship with Him. Through the refining fire of the altar, we can live a life pleasing to God.

Summary: Lighting the Lamp of Life Begins with the Bronze Altar

2. The Outer Court – A Life Set Apart for Holiness (Exodus 27:9-19)

The tabernacle’s outer court was enclosed by curtains, setting the holy place apart from the world. This symbolizes that a Christian’s life should be distinct from the world—we are in the world, but we do not belong to it.

The hooks and rods of the pillars were made of silver, representing God’s redemption, while the bases were made of bronze, symbolizing God’s righteousness and judgment.

As Christians, we must live a life set apart, not conforming to worldly desires or values. Though we live in the secular world, we are called to reflect Christ’s character, being the salt and light of the earth. Our actions, words, and thoughts should all glorify God.

3. Lighting the Lamp – The Key to Illuminating the World (Exodus 27:20-21)

a) Being Filled with the Holy Spirit (v.20)

God commanded the Israelites to bring pure olive oil to keep the lamps burning continually. Olive oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit. Keeping the lamp burning represents a believer’s desire to remain in close communion with the Holy Spirit, seeking His presence, revelation, and guidance. The continual burning of the lamp reminds us to maintain an intimate relationship with God and to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit.

b) The Word of God (v.21)

God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. We must pray and read the Bible daily, aligning our lives with His truth and becoming like the tree of life.

Conclusion:

•The bronze altar reminds us to receive the redemption of the cross, undergo spiritual refining, and offer ourselves as living sacrifices.
•We must live a life set apart, being in the world but not of it.
•Our lives must be continually ignited by the Holy Spirit, aligned with God’s truth, and transformed into a tree of life. Let us shine brightly and illuminate the world.