經文: | 晨—創世記32—33章 晚—創世記34—36章 |
中心思想: | 創世記32章 |
提要
逃過妒火中燒的舅舅拉班的追殺後,雅各現在面臨更大的危險──他那多年未曾謀面的哥哥以掃,於是他先派遣全家人橫渡雅博渡口,當晚雅各與耶和華的天使角力,直到黎明。天使宣告上帝與他繼續同在,然後做了兩件事便離開雅各,一是給他一個新名字──以色列(與上帝較力)之意。一是腿跛了,以此記念上帝、人相遇的一番搏鬥。與上帝和好之後,雅各預備和以掃和解,並回到迦南,這是上帝繼續信守應許的重要一環。 |
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第32章
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第33章
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第34章
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第35章
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第36章
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與上帝
相遇
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與以掃
重逢
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為底拿
復仇
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重返
伯特利
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細數
以掃後裔
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雅各與上帝及兄長合好
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雅各再奉獻自己
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每日與主同行
大衛、雅比斯和雅各是三個完全不同,而且你難得一見的典型。大衛是一位大有能力的以色列君王,雅比斯是一位歷代志上裡的優秀人才,雅各則是從一個陰謀家蛻變成為上帝忠心的僕人。你想了解他們的心路歷程嗎?
大衛如此祈禱:「願上帝憐憫我們,賜福與我們」(詩67:1)。雅比斯則「求告以色列的上帝說,甚願祢賜福給我……」(代上4:10)雅各和耶和華的天使角力時,不肯讓他離去,「除非給我祝福」(創32:26)。在每一個個案裡,上帝確實按他們的要求做了!大衛的王國享有「萬國得知祢的救恩」(詩67:2)雅比斯祈求,「上帝就應允他所求的」(代上4:10);回答雅各的懇求之際,耶和華的天使就「在那裡給雅各祝福」(32:29)。
上帝的祝福就要臨到你──也許是以一種保護的形式(如大衛),擴張領土的職責(如雅比斯),或是靈命的更新的應許(如雅各)——「你們得不著是因為你們不求」(雅4:2),讓大衛、雅比斯或雅各的禱告成為你的禱告,表達你心中深切的願望,千萬別驚訝上帝居然回答了你的禱告!祂是每一件事的祝福!
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默想
上帝使人成功的時候,注意!
起先雅各一無所有,後來二十年中積蓄那樣龐大的財富,以致於當他回迦南的時候,可以送給哥哥以掃五百八十頭牲口作為禮物,而且他的家庭預算絲毫不受影響。
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金言
所有的祝福都有應負的責任,所以若沒有準備接受責任,就不要先求祝福。 |
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1/13/2009 Jacob's Encounter with Esau |
Scriptures: | Genesis 32-36 |
Heart of the Passage: | Genesis 32 |
Overview
Having survived the pursuit of his jealous Uncle Laban, Jacob now faces an even greater danger from his estranged brother, Esau. After sending his family across the Jabbok River, Jacob wrestles with the angel of Jehovah until daybreak. The angel assures him of God's continued presence and leaves Jacob with both a new name—Israel ("God strives")—and a permanent limp as reminders of the encounter. Once reconciled to God, Jacob is ready to be reconciled to Esau and to return to Canaan as the vital link in God's continuing promises.
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Chapter 32
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Chapter 33
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Chapter 34
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Chapter 35
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Chapter 36
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Meeting
God
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Meeting
Esau
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Avenging
Dinah
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Returning
to Bethel
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Recounting
Esau's Line
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Jacob's Reconciliation
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Jacob's Rededication
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Your Daily Walk
David, Jabez, and Jacob—a more unlikely trio you will never meet! David, the mighty king of Israel . . .Jabez, an obscure figure from the pages of 1 Chronicles . . . Jacob, the schemer-turned-servant. Yet they shared a common experience. Do you know what it was?
David prayed, "God be merciful unto us, and bless us" (Psalm 67:1). Jabez "called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed." (1 Chronicles 4:10). Jacob wrestled with the angel of Jehovah, not willing to let go "except thou bless me " (Genesis 32:26). And in each case, God did precisely that! David's kingdom enjoyed "saving health among all nations" (Psalm 67:2);Jabez received from God "that which he requested" (1 Chronicles 4:10); and in response to Jacob's petition, the angel of Jehovah "blessed him there" (Genesis 32:29).
Is it possible God has a blessing in store for you but that "ye have not, because ye ask not" (James 4:2)? Use the prayer of David, Jabez, or Jacob to express the desire of your heart. And don't be surprised if God answers! He's in the business of blessing. |
Insight
When God Prospers Someone, Look Out!
Beginning with nothing, Jacob amassed such wealth over 20 years that when he left for Canaan he could afford a gift of 580 animals to his brother, Esau, without straining the family budget!
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Adage
All blessings carry responsibility, so don't pray for the first if you're not ready for the second. |
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