經文: | 晨-民數記21、22章 晚-民數記23-25章 |
中心思想: | 民數記21、22章 |
提要
以色列人要進到迦南地,他們攻擊迦南人亞摩利和巴珊二王,但緊跟在勝利之後,他們仍落在頑固的敵人(抱怨)手中。因著他們不停抱怨,上帝使火蛇來咬他們。以色列民不斷逼進,鄰近的異教諸邦想顧用巴蘭咒詛以色列民,沒想到巴蘭反以詩歌稱頌耶和華國的榮耀遠景。巴蘭對上帝的叛逆,及以色列民的轉拜偶像與異族通婚亦將自食惡果。 |
第21章
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第22-24章
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第25章
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征服與抱怨
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巴蘭的預言
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營中惹禍惡行
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成功
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至高者的祝福
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罪
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每日與主同行
找一張砂紙塞在你的口袋裡,然後用禱告的心仔細讀下文。
在二十一章中,以色列人已擊敗三個強國,多麼漂亮的一仗,勝利已經在望,但有些人還覺不夠,嫌上帝的腳步太慢,畢竟他們仍在約旦河的這一岸,而且連一片土地都尚未佔有。他們耐性不夠,又開始批評──結果遭火蛇的審判。
基督徒生活的秘訣就是給上帝時間,粗糙的稜角需要時間來磨平。我們的靈性不可能在一夜之間長大,但我們會一天天邁向成熟。
目前上帝有沒有在雕塑、塑造你的個性?你是如何與這位大師攜手合作? |
默想
耶穌與民數記──前後呼應
查考下列經文,思考舊約中的事件如何成為新約後事的預表:
1.銅蛇(21:4-9;約3:14)
2.盤石出水(20:11;林前10:4)
3.嗎哪(11:7-9;約6:31-33)
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金言
愛抱怨的人連機會在門口敲門也嫌吵。 |
English |
2/16/2009 The Brass Serpent and Brash Seer |
Scriptures: | Numbers 21-25 |
Heart of the Passage: | Numbers 21-22 |
Overview
As the Israelites march to Canaan, they meet and defeat three enemies: the Canaanites, Amorites, and Bashanites. But on the heels of victory they suffer defeat at the hands of a persistent foe: grumbling. Because of the people's constant complaining, (kid sends fiery serpents to chasten His rebellious nation. The threat of Israel's advance prompts the neighboring pagan nations to hire the Prophet Balaam to bring down a curse upon God's people. But instead of a curse, Balaam delivers a sweeping witness to the glorious future of Yahweh's nation. What Balaam could not do with his voice, however, is accomplished by his evil influence, as the Israelites give in to idolatry and mixed marriage. |
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Chapter 21
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Chapters 22-24
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Chapter 25
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Conquest and
Complaint
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Call and Prophecies
of Balaam
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Calamity in
the Camp
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Success
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Sovereign Blessing
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Sin
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Your Daily Walk
Find a small piece of sandpaper and tuck it in your pocket or purse. Then read the next few paragraphs thoughtfully and prayerfully.
In chapter 21 the nation Israel conquered three national powers. Smashing victories! Stunning triumphs! But for some of the people it wasn't enough. After all, they were still on the wrong side of the Jordan and didn't possess even a spadeful of the Promised Land. Their impatience led to criticism—and criticism, to fiery judgment.
One key to consistency in the Christian life is simply giving God lime to work. Rough edges take time to smooth. Growth to maturity never occurs overnight. But each day can be a step in the right direction.
Is God using a little sandpaper on your life right now? How can you cooperate with, rather than oppose, the work of the Master Carpenter?
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Insight
Jesus and Numbers—They Go Together!
Look up the following verses in Numbers to discover how they provide a preview of Jesus centuries before His birth:
• Serpent of brass (21:4-9; cf. John 3:14)
• Water from rocks (20:11; cf. 1 Corinthians 10:4)
• Manna (11:7-9; cf. John 6:31-33)
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Adage
When opportunity knocks, a grumbler complains about the noise. |
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