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經文:民數記廿一章
鑰節:「……你製造一條火蛇,掛在杆子上;凡被咬的,一望這蛇,就必得活。」(21:8)
提要

        由於以東不讓以色列人穿越他們的境界,以色列民只得向南行,取道充滿敵人的險途。其中一支敵人,迦南的亞拉得人,俘擄了一些以色列人。這個意外的磨難使以色列人轉向上帝,顯出他們對上帝的倚靠,他們也在上帝面前許願。上帝尊榮他們,使他們大勝亞拉得人;這是以色列的新生代第一次嘗到勝利的滋味。

        雖然頭一次的勝利一定使他們士氣大振,但以東周圍這段漫長、艱難的旅程很快的使他們感到既挫折又沮喪。摩西順服上帝,不讓以色列人與以東發生戰爭,因為上帝己將那地賜給以掃(申2:4~6)。由於以色列人有了第一次勝利的經驗,他們可能信心倍增,以為自己也能打敗以東。難道他們忘了戰勝亞拉得人不過是上帝的恩助,並且先前他們曾因不順服上帝,自行與迦南人交戰而落敗嗎(14:41~45)﹖以色列民抱怨摩西和上帝使他們死在曠野,但事實上上帝一路都在扶持他們。他們最苦毒的抱怨,和對上帝最嚴重的侮辱就是厭惡那天上的嗎哪,藐視上帝仁慈的供應。

        雖然上帝有長久的忍耐,但以色列民的抱怨和侮慢的行為惹祂發怒,造成毒蛇之災及許多人的死亡。使徒保羅以這個事件警告我們勿重蹈覆轍(林前10:9~11)。以色列民最後終於悔改認罪(21:7),上帝也為他們預備了醫治,就是摩西要舉起來的銅蛇。以色列人要得醫治和生命有兩個條件:(1)他們必須用信心仰望那條銅蛇,相信上帝能醫治他們;(2)每一個被咬的人必須親自用自己的眼睛仰望牠。這個方法明顯的預表因信得救,因為我們也可以同樣的仰望十字架上的耶穌基督而得醫治、救恩、和永生(約3:14~16;賽53:4~5)。對以色列人而言,並不是杆上之物帶來醫治,而是他們對上帝的信心。不過,我們從以色列人後來的歷史發現,那條銅蛇竟成了以色列人崇拜的對象,敬畏上帝的希西家王必須毀滅那蛇,以表明惟有對上帝的信心,而不是任何物件,能帶來醫治(王下18:4)。

        以色列民從致命的毒蛇之災中經歷了上帝的救恩後,就在上帝的引導下朝東北方移動,直行到摩押平原。摩西聽到他們一邊行路,一邊喜樂的歌唱而不再是抱怨時,心中一定興奮極了(21:17~18)。

        如同面對以東人一樣,以色列人先捎信給亞摩利王西宏,請求准許讓以色列人平靜的穿越他們的領土。摩西並不想與羅得(亞伯拉罕的姪兒)的後裔爭戰,不過,衝突在所難免,因為西宏先攻擊以色列人而被打敗。以色列人能使曾經擊敗摩押的亞摩利人俯首稱臣一定令他們深受鼓舞。後來他們和巴珊王噩交戰,上帝要摩西不要怕他,以色列人再度得勝。這場勝利也使得約但河東之地盡入以色列人的控制之中。以色列人為他們連連得勝讚美上帝(詩135:9~12;136:17~22),耶利哥城的人也懼怕他們(書2:10)。信徒生命中每一場屬靈的勝利都應鼓勵他更親近上帝,更加相信上帝的力量,也期待上帝行更大的事。

禱告

        上帝啊,我們為您大能的作為讚美您。賜給我們信心仰望在十架上被舉起的耶穌。我們支取您的應許說,對耶穌信心的仰望必帶來醫治和拯救。奉主耶穌基督聖名,阿們!

English

Scriptures:Read Numbers 21
Key Verse:“…Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole; and it shall be that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, hall live.”(Numbers 21:8 )
Overview

        Since the Israelites were not allowed to pass through Edom (20:21), their journey took them southward through a difficult territory full of enemies. One of these enemies, Arad the Canaanite, took some Israelites captive. This unexpected trial caused Israel to turn to God, indicate their dependence upon Him, and make a vow to Him. God honored them with a great victory, the first taste of victory for this new generation of Israelites.

        Though they must have been encouraged with their first victory, the long, hard journey around Edom soon led to frustration and discouragement. In obedience to God, Moses had refused to allow the Israelites to pass through Edom and engage in battle with them, for God had given that land to Esau (Deut.2:4-9). Because of their first victory, they were probably confident in themselves of another. Had they forgotten that the victory over Arad was only because God had granted it, and that previously they had been defeated because of going into battle in disobedience to Him (14:41-45)? Impatient with Moses and the direction the Lord was leading, they, like their fathers, began complaining about being led into the wilderness to die, when actually God had been sustaining them. Their most bitter complaint, and a very serious offense, was despising the heavenly manna, thus spurning God’s gracious provision.

        Although God is longsuffering and patient, their complaints and contemptuous behavior provoked His wrath, resulting in the plague of poisonous snakes that caused many deaths. The Apostle Paul used this incident as a warning for us to learn from their example (1 Cor.10:9-11). Finally, in recognition of their sin, the people came to repentance (21:7), and God made a gracious provision for healing through the bronze serpent that Moses was to lift up. Two things were required for healing and life: (1) the serpent had to be looked upon in faith and belief that God could heal; (2) each individual bitten had to personally look upon it with his own eyes. This clearly fore pictured salvation by faith, for likewise we can look to the cross of Jesus Christ and receive healing, salvation, and eternal life (John 3:14-16; Isa.53:4-5). For the Israelites, it was not the object itself that brought the healing; it was their faith in God. However, later in the history of Israel we see that the bronze serpent became an object of cultic worship which the godly king Hezekiah had to destroy to show that it was only faith and trust in God, not any object, that brought healing (2 Kings 18:4).

        After seeing the Lord’s salvation from the fatal snake bites, the Israelites moved under the guidance of the Lord in a north-easterly direction until they came to the plains of Moab. It must have thrilled Moses’ heart to hear the people singing joyously as they traveled, instead of always complaining (21:17-18).

        As with Edom, the Israelites sent a cordial message to Sihon, king of Ammon, asking permission to peacefully pass through their territory. Moses did not want to engage in war with those who were descendants of Lot (Abraham’s nephew), however, conflict was unavoidable, for Sihon attacked Israel but was defeated. How encouraged Israel must have been to defeat those who had defeated Moab. A similar victory was won over Og, the king of Bashan, after the Lord had told Moses not to fear him. With this victory, the region east of the Jordan was controlled by Israel. These victories caused the men of Jericho to fear the Israelites (Josh.2:10) who were greatly encouraged and praised God (Ps.135:9-12; 136:17-22). Similarly, every victory and spiritual success in the life of a believer should encourage him to walk even closer to God, being more confident in His strength and expecting greater things to come.

Prayer

        O Lord, we praise You for Your mighty works. Grant us to faith to look to Jesus who was lifted up on the Cross. We claim Your promise that this looking unto Jesus will bring healing and deliverance.


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