經文: | 晨-以賽亞書31、32章 晚-以賽亞書33-35章 |
中心思想: | 以賽亞書32、33章 |
提要
當以賽亞沉浸在以色列脫離亞述魔掌的預言裡,其歡愉心情不難想像,這時他的思想很自然的轉向即將來臨的君王,因為祂以公義統治萬方,所以在預言中佔極大比率。在此榮耀美好的未來景象中,以賽亞敦促猶大百姓趁早信靠上帝,如此就算是亞述稍有侵略的動向,猶大也立刻能明察秋毫!當「憂愁歎息盡都逃避」的時候(賽35:10),憑著信心等候上帝時代的來臨! |
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第31章
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第32章
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第33、34章
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第35章
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將臨的災禍
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將臨的君王
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耶和華的刀
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重整的國家
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埃及
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彌賽亞
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亞述
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得贖
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每日與主同行
當你的心驚恐愁煩時,你會到那裡尋求平靜與供應?
有個故事說到一個教會聚集了全體會友,共商一件緊急事件,他們發現手上的存款不足,無法支付一筆重要款項,許多人憂心忡忡、眉頭緊鎖,這個教會能向誰求助呢?突然,一位富商站出來,奉獻了一筆能支付全部款項的金額,這時室內舒解的歎息此起彼落──直到一位老基督徒提醒大家,上帝早已應許要為祂的工作負責到底。
與上帝無限的供應比較起來,人們似乎更相信人類有限的幫助,所以猶大向軍力強的埃及靠攏,尋求庇護,卻忘記了以色列的上帝曾經證明「強權」也有軟弱的時候(出14)。
目前在你生活中最大的需要是什麼?上帝的幫助是否能使你的心安定?你絕不會請一個孩子去做只有大人才能做的事,但你會放心讓別人去做只有上帝才能做的事嗎?──請別人決定你的利益?不妨與祂談談這件事吧!
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默想
平安之道不平順
以賽亞書三十二章九節提到安逸無慮的女子,只不過是以色列那個自我放縱社會裡的一個典型而已。但上帝不能賜平安給一個自我放縱的人,全地必須潔淨了以後,重新栽種公義,才能結出平安的果實(32:16,17)。
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金言
懷疑的信心是死的,消沉的信心是啞的,臆測的信心是瞎的。 |
English |
7/23/2009 Coming Calamity, Coming King |
Scriptures: | Isaiah 31-35 |
Heart of the Passage: | Isaiah 32-33 |
Overview
As Isaiah ponders the prophecy of Israel's deliverance from Assyria, his thoughts naturally turn to the arrival of the much-prophesied future King whose rule and righteousness would be worldwide. In the light of this glorious future, Isaiah urges the people of Judah to remain strong in their trust of God, even though the gathering storm clouds of Assyrian invasion can be seen on the horizon. With faith in God they can wait expectantly for the promised era of restored prosperity when "sorrow and sighing shall flee away" (35:10). |
Chapter 31
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Chapter 32
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Chapters 33-34
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Chapter 35
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Corning Calamity
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Coming King
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Sword of the Lord
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The Nation Restored
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Egypt
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Messiah
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Assyria
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Redeemed
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Your Daily Walk
The story is told of an all-church meeting called to discuss an urgent matter. There were insufficient funds on hand to pay an important bill. Worried expressions furrowed many a brow. Where could the church turn? Suddenly, a wealthy businessman stood to his feet and offered to underwrite the full amount. Sighs of relief were heard throughout the room —until one older Christian reminded the members that God had promised to underwrite His work all along.
By nature it is easier for people to trust limited human resources than God's inexhaustible supply. Judah looked to the military might of Egypt for security, forgetting that the God of Israel had shown once before how fragile that "might" might prove (Exodus 14)!
What need is uppermost in your life right now? Are die resources of God enough to put your mind at ease? Or are you seeking relief from another source? You wouldn't ask a child to do what only an adult is capable of doing. But are you trusting others to do what only God can—and will—do on your behalf? Talk to Him about it.
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Insight
No Smooth Path to Peace
The pampered ladies of 32:9 provide only one example of the self-indulgent society of Israel's day (22:13; 28:15). But God cannot bring peace to a self-indulgent people. The ground must be cleared and resown with righteousness, of which peace is the fruit (32:16-17).
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Adage
Faith is dead to doubt, dumb to discouragement, blind to impossibilities. |
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