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經文:瑪拉基書第三、四章
鑰節:「但向你們敬畏我名的人,必有公義的日頭出現,其翅膀有醫治之能。」(4:2)
提要

        百姓們質疑上帝的公平和性格,因他們看到惡人的昌盛時,就覺得過這種壓抑的生活事奉上帝是不值得的,上帝似乎不管一個人是好是壞,因為祂也允許惡人成功,獲得高位,卻不處罰他(2:17;3:13~15)。瑪拉基針對這些質疑回答說:「看哪」(3:1,譯注:中文未譯出,參見應英譯各版),他要人留意上帝已預備一個計劃,包括惡人的受審。瑪拉基要百姓們從這個計劃學會:忠心又公義的人,一定會得賞的,上帝必要照顧所有的義人。

        上帝要潔淨救贖人的計劃,是由祂的使者來前導的,此人要為上帝預備道路。這項工作由施洗約翰所完成,他為耶穌的服事開路(路1:76;3:4~6;賽40:3~5)。猶太人長久就在等候彌賽亞的到來,但他們搞錯一些事,他們覺得彌賽亞來只是要祝福他們,不是要審判他們,使他們被火考驗。瑪拉基告訴他們:彌賽亞是要來,但祂來時誰能當得起呢?答案是只有義人和潔淨的人。祂來要熬煉、潔淨人,用火除掉所有不潔,其結果是要產生一批聖潔而蒙悅納的祭司(3:2-3;太3:9~12;彼前2:9)。

        瑪拉基的預言和其他人的預言有相似之處,就是把眼前的事和末後的事混合在一起講。耶穌第二次再臨時,要立即審判那些行邪術的(占卜和異端)、犯姦淫的(不道德)、起假誓的(假冒為善和欺騙)以及欺壓貧困的和無助的(3:5)。只有那些罪已被耶穌的血洗除,潔淨而無玷污的人才有盼望。

        這個盼望是建立在上帝不改變的性情上。上帝仍然愛以色列人,將恩典延展在他們身上。雖然全國都走偏了路,不順服上帝,但藉著悔改和轉回仍有盼望。雅各之子在上帝煉淨的過程仍能被醫治,是因上帝信守向他們列祖所立之約。

        即或上帝要他們悔改轉回,他們還是頑固地質問:「我們如何才是轉向?」(3:7)為使他們屬靈的瞎眼得以看見,瑪拉基拿一個例子--人的錢財,這個敏感的話題來說明。上帝指責他們,因扣留什一奉獻和供物,而算盜取上帝的物(參利27:30-33;民18:20~32;尼10:37~39)。結果聖殿的敬拜無法如常舉行,因利未人和祭司無法得到上帝命定他們當得的供應(參尼13:10~12)。瑪拉基指出,因為這個疏失,他們一直無法得到上帝的祝福。新約告訴我們要做上帝的金錢的管家,而且施捨要出自對上帝的喜樂、愛和感激,而非僅是盡義務而已(參路19:8;可12:42~44)。其實,我們只是把屬祂的物歸還祂而已(林前29:14)。從初期教會的例子,我們看到有些人是依自己的能力去給;有的是全心支持那些事奉上帝的人,或有需要的人,甚至超過自己所能負擔(林後8:2~5;林前9:11~14;太25:35~40;徒4:32~35)。瑪拉基向他們發出挑戰,要他們多給,以此試試上帝,就必經歷到上帝豐富的祝福,無論是屬靈的或物質的都必隨之而來。外邦人也要因此知道,上帝是一切祝福的源頭(3:8~12;路6:38)。

        瑪拉基的信息,確實進到了一些敬畏上帝之人的心中。他們能討論了全心歸向上帝的必要性,並公開承認信仰,決心要順服上帝。上帝很喜悅他們,使他們的名字被記錄在生命冊上(路10:20;賽4:3;出32:32;啟20:12;12:27)。他們就成了保全的餘民,要與上帝的聖徒一同審判惡人,以此成為他們的尊榮和獎賞(3:16~18)。到那日,惡人要被上帝忿怒之火燒盡(4:1),而敬畏上帝的義人卻要由公義的日頭--主耶穌所聚集,祂要醫治、安慰人,並要得勝眾仇敵(4:2~3;參路1:78;約8:12)。

        舊約聖經的最後幾節,在勸以色列百姓「記念(遵守)摩西的律法」(4:4),如此行才能預備他們的心,去等待彌賽亞的到來。然後,瑪拉基再次提到那位有以利亞之靈的先知(即施洗約翰,太11:14;17:10~13),他來要為百姓預備道路,使他們有心去迎見耶穌這位彌賽亞。上帝用最後一位先知去預告約翰的來臨,是因約翰的工作極重要。假如約翰的信息被拒絕了,將沒有人會相信耶穌是彌賽亞,那「遍地」可能要被上帝咒詛(4:6下)。瑪拉基的警語實在是來自上帝的愛心,上帝衷心要所有的人能悔改,並認識祂的獨生兒子耶穌基督(提前2:4)。

禱告

        全能的上帝,我們感謝您供應我們一切的需要,求您幫助我們有信心,甘心樂意地把您所賜的福的一部份歸還給您。奉主耶穌基督的名,阿們!

English

Scriptures:Read Malachi 3 &4
Key Verse:"But to you who fear My name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings..."(Malachi 4:2)
Overview

        As Malachi was exposing the people's sinfulness, it came to light that some were questioning the justice and character of God. They saw that the wicked were prospering and felt that it was not worth living a constrained life serving a God who seemed indifferent about whether a person is good or evil — a God who would allow the wicked to have success and high positions instead of punishment (2:17; 3:13-15). The importance and seriousness of Malachi's answer is indicated in the word "behold" (3:1). The people were to know that God had a plan, and that plan included the judgment of the wicked; they certainly would not escape punishment. Malachi wanted the people to learn that faithfulness and righteousness would indeed bring great rewards and that the Lord took careful note of all the righteous.

        God's plan for the purification and redemption of His people would be preceded by His messenger, who would prepare the way for the Lord. This was fulfilled by John the Baptist, who prepared the spiritual ground for Jesus' ministry (Luke 1:76; 3:4-6; Isa. 40:3-5). The Jews had longed for the coming of the Messiah, but many had the wrong idea. They believed that His coming would bring blessing to all the Jews and did not expect that they themselves would be judged or put through the fire. Malachi prophesied, however, that indeed He was coming, but because of the nature of His coming, who could endure it? — only the righteous and pure. Malachi, like John the Baptist, foretold that the Messiah would be One who refines and purifies, but inherent with such a process is the removal of all impurities through the fire. In this way, the end result would be a holy and acceptable priesthood (3:2-3; Matt. 3:9-12; 1 Pet. 2:9).

        As in other prophecies there is often a blending of events, such as those in the near future with those in the last days. Malachi appears to blend some factors that would relate Jesus Christ's first coming with that of His second coming. It will be at His second coming that He will come swiftly to bring judgment upon all those who practise wickedness, including sorcery (witchcraft/occultism), adultery (immorality), false swearing (hypocrisy/deceit), and oppression of the helpless and needy (3:5). The only hope will be for the pure and undefiled — those whose sins have been washed away by the blood of Jesus.

        Malachi gives hope for the people of Israel which is based upon God's unchanging character. God still loved them and still extended His grace. Although, as a nation, they had strayed away from God and disobeyed Him, there was yet hope through repentance and returning to Him. A remnant of Jacob would survive God's purification process, for God would be faithful to His covenant with their forefathers (3:6-7).

        After the Lord called for their repentance and return to Him, they still obstinately questioned, "In what way shall we return?" (3:7). In an attempt to bring light to their spiritual blindness, Malachi makes a specific charge, and yet there were many areas in which they had fallen short. His charge, however, was in the most sensitive area — that of their wallets. The Lord, through Malachi, accused them of robbing Him by withholding their obligatory tithes and offerings (cf. Lev. 27:30-33; Num. 18:20-32; Neh. 10:37-39). For this reason, the temple worship could not continue as it should, since the priests and Levites did not have the support that God had planned for them (cf. Neh. 13:10-12). Malachi explained that this neglect had resulted in their lack of blessings. The New Testament teaches that we are to be stewards of God's money and that giving is more than mere duty, but it springs from our joy, love, and gratitude to Him (e.g. Lk. 19:8; Mark 12:42-44). It is giving back to Him what is already His (1 Chron. 29:14). By the example of the early church, we see that some gave according to their ability, but many gave above that in support of those who ministered to them, as well as for the needy (2 Cor. 8:2-5; 1 Cor. 9:11-14; Mt. 25:35-40; Acts 4:32-35). Malachi challenged the people to give and put God to the test. The abundant blessings to follow would be both spiritual and physical, and it would serve as a witness to the heathen that God was with them and that He was the true Source of blessings (3:8-12; Luke 6:38).

        Malachi's message reached the hearts of some of the Jews who still feared the Lord. They likely discussed among themselves the necessity of returning to God with their whole hearts, and they would have made a public confession of their faith and resolve to obey God. The Lord was pleased with them, and that day their names were recorded in the Book of Life (Luke 10:20; Isa. 4:3; Ex. 32:32; Rev. 20:12; 21:27). They would become a part of that remnant the Lord would spare. They would be honoured with rewards in heaven and would stand with the saints of God in judgment over the wicked (3:16-18). At that time (the day of the Lord), Malachi declares that the wicked will be utterly consumed by God's fiery wrath (4:1), but the righteous who fear God will be gathered together by "The Sun of Righteousness", the Light of the World, the Messiah Jesus, who will heal and bring comfort, joy, and victory over their enemies (4:2-3; cf. Luke 1:78; John 8:12).

        The last few verses of the Old Testament exhort the people of Israel to "remember [keep] the Law of Moses" (4:4), for in so doing it would prepare them with expectant and open hearts for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus. Once again, Malachi makes mention of the prophet in whom dwelt the spirit of Elijah (John the Baptist, Matt. 11:14; 17:10-13), who would prepare the way and open the people's hearts that they might recognize Jesus as the promised Messiah. How fitting that God would foretell of John's coming through Malachi, the last prophetic voice before that of John the Baptist some 400 years later. John's preparation was crucial, for if his message had been rejected and no one was ready to believe in Jesus, God might have striken the earth "with a curse" at that very time (4:6b). Malachi's prophetic warning comes from the loving heart of God who desires that all men come to repentance and a knowledge of His Son (I Tim. 2:4).

Prayer

        Lord Almighty, we thank You for the way in which You provide for all of our needs. Help us to be faithful in returning freely and willingly to You a portion of that with which You have
blessed us.


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