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Scripture Reading        : Ex 30

Theme                            : The Altar

Remember to pray.

The golden altar before the veil symbolized the ministry of prayer (Ps. 141:1–3; Rev. 5:8). God’s people today don’t stand before the veil: they enter the very presence of God. We need the “fire” of the Holy Spirit or our prayers are heartless (Rom. 8:23–27). Prayer is special, and we must not treat it as common (vv. 34–38).

Remember you are ransomed.

They were not redeemed by paying money, nor are we (1 Pet. 1:18ff.); but paying the annual half-shekel reminded them of what God had done for them. The silver was used to make the sockets for the posts of the tabernacle (38:25–37). The foundation for everything is redemption.

Remember to keep clean.

Like the priests, we are washed once at redemption, but we must keep clean in our daily walk. If they became defiled even while serving the Lord in the holy tabernacle, what must happen to us as we serve in an evil world!

Remember to honor the Holy Spirit.

Praying the Scripture

1. The altar of incense (v. 1) represented the Son of God in his human nature, and the incense burned thereon typified his pleading for his people. The continual intercession of Christ was represented by the daily burning of incense thereon, morning and evening. Paul also said, “Christ Jesus is the one who died– more than that, who was raised– who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. (Rom 8:34) So if you are discouraged, remember that Jesus Christ is interceding for you even today. Let’s pray that we will not give up, but we’ll forget the past and strain forward to what lies ahead (Phi 3:13).
2. The tribute was half a shekel (v.13). The rich were not to give more, nor the poor less (v.15); the souls of the rich and poor are alike precious, and God is no respecter of persons (Act 10:34; Job 34:19). In other offerings men were to give according to their worldly ability; but this, which was the ransom of the soul, must be alike for all. The souls of all are of equal value, equally in danger, and all equally need a ransom. The money raised was to be used in the service of the tabernacle. Those who have the benefit, must not grudge the necessary charges of God’s public worship. Money cannot make atonement for the soul, but it may be used for the honor of Him who has made the atonement, and for the maintenance of the gospel by which the atonement is applied. How was your giving? Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. (Gal 6:7)

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, With the Word Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), Ex 30:1.

经文：出30章

主题： 祭坛

要记得祷告

幔子前的金坛象征着祷告的事工（诗141:1-3；启5:8）。今天，神的子民无需站在幔子前：他们可以直接到神面前。我们需要圣灵的“火”，否则我们的祷告将是冷淡的（罗8:23-27）。祷告是特别的，而我们绝不能视它为理所当然（34-38节）。

你要记得自己已蒙救赎

以色列人不是用钱赎回的，而我们也不是（彼前1:18 FF）；但是，每年奉献半舍客勒是要提醒他们神为他们所做的一切。这银后来也被铸造成带卯的座（38:25-37）。救赎是一切的根基。

你要记得保持洁净

如同祭司一样，我们得蒙救赎时已被洁净，但我们也需在每日生活中持守圣洁。如果他们在神圣的帐幕侍奉时都会被玷污了，那在这邪恶的世界里我们将成什么样呢！

你要记得荣耀圣灵

Scripture Reading        : Ex 29

Theme                            : The Work of Salvation

We have been washed.

The blood of Christ has cleansed us (Rev. 1:5–6), and our past is gone (1 Cor. 6:9–11). Sinful hearts are purified not by religious rites but by faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 15:9; Titus 3:5).

We have been clothed.

We stand in the very righteousness of Christ (Isa. 61:10; 2 Cor. 5:21) and wear the garments of God’s grace (Col. 3:1ff.).

We have been anointed.

We have the Holy Spirit living within (2 Cor. 1:21; 1 John 2:27), and He enables us to minister.

We belong to God.

Praying the Scripture

1. Aaron and his sons were to be set apart for the priest’s office (vv. 1-37) with ceremony and solemnity. Our Lord Jesus is the great High Priest, called of God, anointed by the Spirit, clothed with glory and beauty; sanctified by his own blood; made perfect, or consecrated through sufferings (Heb. 2:10). All believers today are also spiritual priests. We are to offer spiritual sacrifices (1Pet 2:5), washed in the blood of Christ. We are also clothed with the beauty of holiness, and have received the anointing (1John 2:27). This consecration signifies the admission of a sinner into the spiritual priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. What a salvation that the Lord has achieved for us.
2. A lamb was to be offered upon the altar every morning, and a lamb every evening (vv38-46). This typified the continual intercession which Christ ever lives to make for his church. Though he offered himself but once for all, that one offering thus becomes a continual offering. This also teaches us to offer to God the spiritual sacrifices of prayer and praise every day, morning and evening. Our daily devotions are the most needful of our daily works, and the most pleasant of our daily comforts. How about you? Are you devoted to God on a daily basis? Let’s pray that we do that with a joyful hearts.

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, With the Word Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), Ex 29:1.

经文：出29章

主题：救恩的工作

我们献上，但神使之圣洁；我们降服，但神使之洁净。祂把我们分别出来为自己所用。身为神的祭司，祂的子民在属灵上经历了亚伦和他儿子在肉体上所经历的。

我们已得洁净

基督的宝血已洁净我们（启1:5-6），而我们的过去也不再复返（林前6:9-11）。败坏罪恶的心不是由宗教仪式洁净的，乃是因信耶稣基督得洁净（徒15:9；多3:5）。

我们披上公义

我们已站在基督的公义里（赛61:10；林后5:21），并披上了神的恩典（西3:1 FF）。

我们是受膏的

我们有圣灵的内住（林后1:21；约一2:27），而祂使我们能参与服事。

我们是属神的

祭司的耳朵（听神）、手（事奉神）和脚（与神同行）已被血“抹上”。 早晨与黄昏“常献的燔祭”是要提醒他们要全心、不断地向着神。不要忘了你每日也需将自己献上给神（罗12:1-2）。

Scripture Reading        : Ex 28

Theme                            : The Priesthood

The priesthood was both a privilege and a responsibility. It was wonderful to wear the glorious garments and be in the holy courts, but being a priest also brought serious obligations.

They ministered first to the Lord.

Four times in this chapter, God emphasized “to serve me as priests” (vv. 1, 3, 4, 41). God’s servants must seek to please Him alone (1 Cor. 4:1–7). We must be “bondservants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Cor. 4:5).

They ministered to the people.

God’s people are like jewels to Him (Mal. 3:17). Our great High Priest carries us over His heart and on His shoulders. He represents us before the throne of God so that we are “accepted in the Beloved” (Eph. 1:6).

They ministered together.

Praying the Scripture

1. The holy garments not only distinguished the priests from the people but were emblems of that holy conduct which should ever be the glory and beauty, the mark of the ministers, without which their persons and ministrations will be had in contempt. They also typified the glory of the Divine majesty and the beauty of complete holiness, which rendered Jesus Christ the great High Priest. But our adorning under the gospel is not to be of gold and costly array but the garments of salvation, the robe of righteousness. Today all believers are priests. Peter said, “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. (1Pe 2:9) Let’s pray that we will glorify the Lord with our heart attitudes and righteous conducts.
2. The chief ornament of the high priest, was the breastplate, a rich piece of cloth. The name of each tribe was graven in a precious stone, fixed in the breastplate, to signify their preciousness in God’s sight. How honorable were these believers! Regardless of how small and poor the tribe was, it was as a precious stone in the breastplate of the high priest; thus all the saints are dear to Christ. The high priest had the names of the tribes, both on his shoulders and on his breast, which reminds us of the power and the love with which our Lord Jesus pleads for those that are his. He not only bears them up in his arms with almighty strength, but he carries them in his bosom with tender affection. What comfort is this to us in all our addresses to God! Let’s thank God for his love for us.

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, With the Word Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), Ex 28:1.

经文：出28章

主题：祭司的职分

祭司这职分是个特权，也是责任。能在圣所中穿戴华丽圣袍的确是非常美妙，但他也同时背负重大的职责。

他们首先事奉主。

神在本章中四次强调“给我供祭司的职分”（vv.1，3，4，41）。神的仆人必须单讨祂的喜悦（林前4:1-7）。我们因着耶稣的缘故必须成为主的仆人（林后4:5）。

他们事奉百姓

神视自己的子民如宝石一样（玛3:17）。我们伟大的大祭司把我们扛在祂的肩上，也放在祂的心里。祂在神的宝座前代表我们，使我们能“藉这爱子得蒙救赎”（弗1:6）。

他们一同事奉

在他们的事工上，神提供了他们一切所需的。神圣的帐幕里没有竞争或混乱，因为他们服事同一位主，遵从同一个命令。神已为我们各人预备自己的事工，并将装备我们来按部去行。

Scripture Reading        : Ex 27

Theme                            : The Altar

The tabernacle was not a gathering place for worship but a place for sacrifice and holy service.

Sacrifice.

The first thing one saw was the brazen altar, for no one can come into the presence of God until sin has been dealt with (Lev. 17:11).

Separation.

Shining.

Praying the Scripture

1. In the court before the tabernacle was an altar, to which they must bring their sacrifices, and on which their priests must offer them to God. It was of wood overlaid with brass. A grate of brass was let into the hollow of the altar, about the middle of which the fire was kept, and the sacrifice burnt. It was made of net – working like a sieve, and hung hollow, so that the ashes might fall through. This brazen altar was a type of Christ dying to make atonement for our sins. The wood had been consumed by the fire from heaven, if it had not been secured by the brass: nor could the human nature of Christ have borne the wrath of God if it had not been supported by Divine power. Do we confess our sins daily as the Lord has taught us (Matt 6:12)?
2. The pure oil (v.21) signified the gifts and graces of the Spirit which all believers receive from Christ, the good Olive, without which our light cannot shine before men. The priests were to light the lamps, and tend them. It is the work of ministers, by preaching and expounding the Scriptures, which are as a lamp, to enlighten the church, God’s tabernacle upon earth. Blessed be God, this light is no longer confined to the Jewish tabernacle, but it’s a light to lighten the gentiles and for salvation unto the ends of the earth. Let’s continue to pray for our pulpit that the Lord will bless the preaching of His word and draw people to worship Him in truth and in spirit.

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, With the Word Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), Ex 27:1.

经文：出27章

主题： 祭坛

帐幕不是敬拜的聚集地；它是献祭和神圣事工的场所。

献祭

人首先能看到的就是铜坛，因为一个尚未赎罪的人，是不可以来到神面前的（利17:11）。

分别

帐幕被细麻所做的帷子包围，因为只有祭司和利未人才可以进入神圣的院子。百姓不得踏进院子，而祭司也不得进入至圣所里。神希望祂所有的子民都成为祭司（出19:5-6），但这需要等到基督在十字架上完成祂的工作后才得实现（彼前2:5，9）。今天我们借着耶稣基督可以直接来到神面前（希10:19-25）。

发光

圣所里的灯台在助祭司们看见自己的事奉；照亮整个帐营的是神的荣耀，并不是灯台（出40:38）。在这个黑暗的世界里，神的子民（腓2:15）和祂的教会（启1:12，20）就是光。你要留心让自己的灯台和光一直照在人前（太5:16）。

Scripture Reading        : Ex 26

Theme                            : The Veil

Ten curtains, fifty loops, fifty clasps, forty sockets, twenty boards, two veils—yet it was one sanctuary: “That it may be one tabernacle” (v. 6); “That it may be one” (v. 11). Diversity, yes; but unity in diversity. We are reminded in 1 Cor. 12;4-6 that there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.

There was only one plan for the tabernacle, and it came from God (v. 30). Man’s cleverness and wisdom may bring success in the things of the world (Luke 16:8), but they will destroy the work of the Lord (1 Cor. 3:16–23). Be sure you get your plans from heaven and not from the world.

There was one set of measurements for the building (v. 2). When we measure ministry by God’s standards, we will have unity, but if we use our own standards, there will be division.

They used only the materials that God told them to use. In 1 Corinthians 3:10–16, read about building with the proper materials that will endure. Note the emphasis on gold in chapter 37, silver in chapter 38, and precious stones in chapter 39.

The sanctuary was indwelt by one glory, the glory of God. When man brings in his glory, there is division. Jesus prayed that His people might be one (John 17:20–23). Are you helping to answer that prayer? ^[1]

Praying the Scripture

1. God manifested his presence among the Israelites in a tabernacle. The curtains of the tabernacle were to be very rich. They were to be embroidered with cherubim, signifying that the angels of God and it should remind us how holy and sacred is our Lord. Do you fear Him? Let’s pray that we understand and fear Him.
2. There was a veil that separated the holy place from the most holy place (v33). It was hung upon the pillars. This veil was a partition between the holy place and the most holy; which forbade any to look into the holiest of all. Today we have now boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus. Are we grateful for the work of Jesus Christ on the cross? Let’s thank Jesus Christ for His precious provision for us to draw near to the throne of grace.

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, With the Word Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), Ex 26:1.

经文：出26章

主题：幔子

十幅幔子、五十个钮扣、五十个金钩、四十个银座、二十块板、两幅幔子，齐制作为一个圣所：“成了一个帐幕”（6节）、“使罩篷连成一个”（11节）。是的，结构很多，但多元一体。这让我们联想到了林前12:4-6：恩赐原有分别，圣灵却是一位；事工也有分别，主却是一位；功用也有分别，但在各事上赐予每人力量的神，却是一位。

整个制作过程只用了 一套测量的标准（第2节）。当我们用神的标准来衡量事工时，我们必能团结一致，但如果我们用的是自己的标准，纷争必然掀起。

他们只用神所 指定的材料。哥林多前书3:10-16说到，只有以适当材料建造的工程才能存得住。请注意37章所强调的金、38章的银，以及39章的宝石。

圣所内住一个荣耀，即神的荣耀。当人把自己的荣耀带进时，就会引起纷争。耶稣祈祷祂的子民都能合而为一（约17:20-23），而你是否在回应这祷告呢？

Scripture Reading        : Ex 25

Theme                            : The Tabernacle

An offering.

God could have made the whole tabernacle by Himself in an instant of creative power, but instead He asked the people to bring Him their offerings. The Israelites were privileged to make a sanctuary for God. Today, we are also helping to build His church, and we must use only the best materials (1 Cor. 3:9–23). Are you giving willingly to God what He has given to you?

A pattern.

God gave Moses the pattern for the tabernacle just as He later gave David the pattern for the temple (1 Chron. 28:19). When God wants a work done on earth, He has a plan for His people to follow. It is dangerous to turn from God’s plan and follow the wisdom of this world (1 Cor. 3:18–20).

The ark was the throne of God in the Holy of Holies, and God’s glory dwelt between the cherubim on the mercy seat (Ps. 99:1). Our mercy seat is in heaven (Heb. 4:11–16), and the way is always open to God.

Praying the Scripture

1. God chose the people of Israel to be a special people to Himself, above all people, and He would be their King. He ordered a royal palace to be set up among them for Himself, called a sanctuary, or holy place. There He showed His presence among them. The people were to furnish Moses with all the materials by their own free will. The best use we can make of our worldly wealth is to honor God with it in works of piety and charity. Pray that we have cheerful, not grudging hearts, for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor. 9:7)
2. The candlestick (vv. 31-40) represents the light of God’s Word and Spirit, in and through Christ Jesus, to direct their worship and obedience, and to offer them consolations. Exodus 25:40 is an expressed caution to Moses. Nothing was left to his own fancy, or to that of the workmen, or the people; but the will of God must be observed in every way. Christ’s instruction to his disciples (Matt 28:20) was also the same, “Observe All things whatsoever I have commanded you.” Do you obey all that Christ has commanded? Pray that we not only read through the entire Bible but also observe the commands of the Lord.

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, With the Word Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), Ex 25:1.

经文：出25章

主题：帐幕

奉献

神大可在瞬间为自己造一个帐幕，但祂却叫众百姓向祂献礼。以色列人能为神制造圣所，真是何等荣幸！我们今日也在建立神的教会，所以我们也必须使用最好的材料（林前 3:9-23）。你是否甘心将神所赐予你的东西献给他呢？

模式

神给摩西制造帐幕的模式，如同祂后来也给大卫建造圣殿的模式一样（代上28:19）。神若要在地上做事，祂必预备自己的子民当如何行。背离神的计划，转向世俗的智慧是危险的（林前3:18-20）。

法柜是神至圣所的宝座，而祂的荣耀就坐落在二基路伯之间的施恩座（诗99:1）。我们的施恩宝座就在天上（希4:11-16），而向神敞开的门永远都在。

用经文祷告

Scripture Reading        : Ex 24

Theme                            : Drawing Near to God

You would think verse 11 would read, “So they saw God, and they fell down and prayed.” But it says, “They ate and drank.”

Praying the Scripture

1. The promise of the Lord in Exodus 6:6–8 was now about to move into its third phase. God had redeemed His people (Ex. 1–18), taken them to Himself as His people (Ex. 19–24) and now He was about to come and dwell among them and be their God (Ex. 25–40). The Lord redeemed us from sins and wants us to be holy so that He can dwell among us. Sadly, so many “Christian” after being saved, went away from God and refused to draw near to him. Do we enjoy the intimacy with God? Do we worship Him in truth and spirit? Do you love Him with all our hearts, strength and might? Let’s pray that you come to God to worship him with gladness.
2. Notice how Moses led them to draw near to God. After offering, Moses took half of the blood and put it in basins and half of the blood he threw against the altar. (Ex 24:6) Then Moses took the blood and threw it on the people and said, “Behold the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.” (Ex 24:8) Do you see how this foreshadowed how Jesus Christ would shed His blood in order for us to draw near to God? Ephesians 2:13 wrote, “Now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. (Eph. 2:13) So let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Heb. 4:16)

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, With the Word Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), Ex 24:1.

经文：出24 章

主题：与神亲近

与神亲近有不同程度。一些人因为惧怕耶和华而呆在远处。一些如摩西、约书亚、拿答、亚比户、亚伦，和70位长老则上山见主。接着，摩西和约书亚继续往前，最终只有摩西进入荣耀的云中。

J.奥斯瓦尔德·桑德斯明智地说到：“此刻，我们与神之间的距离，就是我们所选择的距离。”神邀请我们亲近祂（雅 4:8），但我们常常不愿意做我们该做的事来亲近祂。山下的人也能拥有石版（书）和宝血，他们也作出顺服神的承诺；但他们没有摩西在山上所看见主荣耀的异象。

你可能会认为在11节会读到：“他们见到神，就俯伏祷告。”但经文却说：“他们又吃又喝。”

用经文祷告

Scripture Reading        : Ex 21-23

Theme                            :  Outworking of Law in daily Life

God’s law shows that He is concerned about everything: men, women, children, the unborn, property and even animals. This is His creation and He has the right to tell us how to manage it. The Law did not change people’s hearts, but it did help to control their conduct and give order to the nation. Laws and government have been instituted by God and we should respect them (Rom. 13).

Praying the Scripture

1. These principles have been severely criticized by some as being “barbaric” but it’s just the opposite. In an age where there was no the legal system, this law made sure that the punishment meted out by the judges was equal to the seriousness and severity of the crime, not more and not less. If the guilty aggressor blinded his enemy’s eye, then his own eye was blinded. Nothing could be fairer. The sentence must fit the crime. Let’s pray for our government that they will do their duty as God intended.
2. Justice is the practical outworking of the righteousness of God in human history, for “the Lord loves righteousness and justice” (Ps. 33:5; see Isa. 30:18; 61:8). There may be a great deal of injustice in our world today but the time will come when God will judge the world in righteousness by the Savior that the world has rejected and His judgment will be just (Acts 17:31). Let’s pray that we will be patient and wait on the Lord rather than take things into our own hands.
3. When Jesus prohibited His disciples from retaliating against those who hurt them (Matt. 5:38–44; 1 Peter 2:19–21), He was dealing with personal revenge (“I’ll get even with you!”) and encouraging personal forgiveness. As believers, we have the privilege of waiving our “legal rights” to the glory of God and not demanding compensation (1 Cor. 6:1–8). Are you willing to forsake your right for the glory of God? Let’s pray that God’s glory is more important in your heart than your own right.

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, With the Word Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), Ex 21:1.

经文：出21-23 章

主题：法律在日常生活中的表现

在立下基本律法后，神接着告诉摩西要如何将它们应用在日常具体的情况，叫每个人都能得到公平对待，这也是22-25节的原则。没有人可以越过律法的权限擅自处理事务。当遇到个人仇报的问题时，我们必须服从马太福音5:38-48。

神的律法让我们看到祂是在乎一切的：男女、孩童、胎儿、财产、甚至动物。这一切皆是祂的创造，所以神有权告诉我们该如何施行管理。律法并不能改变人心，但它确实有助于抑制人的行为，并给国家带领秩序。律法和政府皆由神所制立，所以我们应该尊重他们（罗13）。

这里所列的一些惩罚看似苛刻，但我们要记住，这时的以色列国正处于“童年”时期（加4:1-7），而孩子借着奖惩制度学习是最佳的。 40年后，当新的一代诞生了，摩西重申律法时所强调的则是爱（申4:37；6:4-67；6-13）。爱，完全了律法（罗13:8-10）。

Scripture Reading        : Ex 20

Theme                            : Ten Commandments

The Law does not save sinners (Gal. 2:21; 3:21); it reveals God’s holiness and man’s need for salvation (Rom. 3:20). It is a mirror that shows us how bad we are (James 1:22–2), but it does not provide the cleansing we need. Only Christ can do that.

Under the old covenant, God’s law was written on tables of stone (Exod. 24:12), but under the new covenant, God writes His word on our hearts (2 Cor. 3:1–3). As you meditate on the Word, the Spirit makes it a part of your inner being, and you become more like the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 3:18). The Holy Spirit enables us to fulfill the righteous demands of God’s law (Rom. 8:1–4).

The first four commandments deal with our relationship with God, while the last six deal with our relationship with others. If we love God and obey Him, we will also love others and serve them. (See Matt. 22:34–40).

Some people obey God because of fear (vv. 18–21). Others obey only because they want His blessing. The highest motive for obedience is our love for the Lord. But what if we disobey the Lord? God made provision for Israel in the prescribed sacrifices (vv. 22–26). He has made provision for believers today through the work of Christ (1 John 1:9–2:2). Believers are not under law but under grace. This is not an excuse for sin but an encouragement for loving obedience to His will.

1. The privilege of freedom brings with it the responsibility to use that freedom wisely for the glory of God and the good of others. The law was never given as a way of salvation because “by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified” (Gal. 2:16). Salvation is not a reward for good works but the gift of God through faith in Jesus Christ (Rom. 4:5; Eph. 2:8–9). The Law reveals the nature of God. Knowing who God is, do you know how to live your life to please Him? Pray that you do.
2. God is a “jealous God,” not in the sense that He’s envious of other gods, for He knows there is no other gods. The word “jealous” expresses His special love for His people because He wants the very best for them. Just as parents are jealous over their children and spouses over their mates so God is jealous over His beloved ones and will not tolerate competition (Zech. 1:14; 8:2). God desires and deserves the exclusive love of His people (Ex. 34:14; Deut. 4:24; 5:9; 6:15). Let’s pray that you love God with all your heart, soul and might.

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Delivered, “Be” Commentary Series (Colorado Springs, CO: Chariot Victor Pub., 1998), 116.

经文：出20 章

主题：十诫

律法并不能使一个罪人得救（加2:21；3:21）；它显现的是神的圣洁与人得救的需要（罗3:20）。它是一面镜子，反映我们的败坏（雅1:22-2），但它无法使我们洁净。唯有基督才能这么做。

在旧约，神把律法写在石版上（出24:12），但在新约，神把祂的话语刻在我们的心版上（林后3:1-3）。当你默想祂的话时，圣灵会使真理成为你内心的一部分，叫你能越来越像主耶稣基督了（林后3:18）。圣灵使我们能够完成神律法公义上的要求（罗8:1-4）。

前四个诫命讲述我们与神的关系，而后六个则讲述我们与他人的关系。如果我们爱神并顺服祂，我们也会去爱别人，并服事他们。 （见 太22:34-40）。

有些人因惧怕神而顺服祂（18-21节）；有些人是想得到神的祝福才顺服祂。然而，我们顺服主的最大动机是爱。但是，我们若犯罪了该怎么办呢？神为以色列预备并规定了赎罪祭（22-26节）。祂也通过基督的工作为今天的信徒预备了赎罪祭（约一1:9-2:2）。信徒已不在律法之下，乃在恩典之下活着。这并不是给予我们犯罪的借口，而是鼓励我们由爱顺服神的旨意。

寺庙妓女在寺里袒露、与寺庙妓女性交是许多异教仪式的一部分，而这些都是主明确禁止的。神吩咐犹太祭司穿戴特殊的衣服以遮掩下体（出20:26；28:42-43；利6:10），而他们若不听从，他们有可能被神击死（出 28:35，43）。

用经文祷告

1. 自由的特权也附带责任，这责任就是要我们明智地使用这自由来荣耀神，并为别人的益处着想。法律从来就不是救赎的一种方式，“因为凡有血气的，没有一人因行律法称义”（加 2:16）。救恩不是好行为的奖励，它是神借着人对耶稣基督的信靠所赐下的恩典（罗4:5;弗2:8-9）。律法启示了神的属性。我们若晓得神是谁，那是否也已知道如何过一个讨神喜悦的生活呢？让我们祷告我们确实知道。
2. 神是一个“忌邪的神”（英译“嫉妒”），这不是说神羡慕偶像，因为祂晓得世上别无它神。“嫉妒”这词表达了祂对子民特殊的爱，因为祂要祂的子民们得到最好的。正如家长为子女、配偶为对方嫉妒一样，神也为所挚爱的嫉妒，所以祂绝对不容许任何竞争对手的存在（亚1:14；8:2）。神渴望也配得到祂子民单一的爱（出34:14；申4:24；5:9；6:15）。让我们祈祷，能够尽心、尽性、尽力爱我们的神。

Scripture Reading        : Ex 19

Theme                            : Set Apart

A special people.

At the Red Sea, God separated His people from their old life; at Sinai. He brought them into a new life – a covenant relationship with Himself. It was like a wedding ceremony, with God as the Husband and Israel as the wife. Whenever the nation turned from God to idols, God accused them of committing adultery (Isa. 1:21; Jer. 3:1–5). Believers today must also beware of this sin (James 4:4). The church is a nation of kings and priests (1 Pet. 2:5, 9) called to glorify God.

A sanctified people.

Because we belong to God, we must be separated from sin (vv. 10, 14, 22). God’s people are set apart from the world and unto the Lord.

A submissive people.

Praying the Scripture

1. Although Aaron and his sons would be consecrated later to serve as priests to the nation (Ex. 28–29), but it was God’s intent that all Israel live as priests, manifesting His truth and sharing His blessings with the world. Unfortunately, instead of Israel influencing the nations to worship God, the nations influenced Israel to worship idols! The Jews adopted the religions and lifestyles of the Gentiles and so desecrated themselves, their land and the temple so much so that God had to chasten them severely and send them into Babylonian captivity. Are you influencing the people around you or are you being influenced by them? Let’s pray that we are blessing to them.
2. Exodus 19:6 tells us how a nation was born. It was the Lord who brought them out of the bondage of Egypt and make them free so that they can be holy people. Holy people means people who are set apart; people who are different. In every area of life, Israel’s activities were governed by the fact that they belonged to God and that included what they ate, what they wore, who they married, how they buried their dead and especially how they worshiped. Are you being set apart?
3. Quoting Exodus 19:6, Peter said you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (1Pe 2:9) Let’s pray that we proclaim his excellencies to all.

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, With the Word Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), Ex 19:1.

经文：出19 章

主题：分别为圣

一群特殊的子民

在红海，神将祂的子民从以前的生活分别出来；在西乃山，祂把他们带进一个新的生命，就是一个与自己立约的关系里。这就像是一个婚礼仪式一样，神作丈夫，以色列作妻子。所以，每当以色列转而敬拜偶像时，神指责他们犯下奸淫之罪（赛1:21，耶3:1-5）。今日的信徒也必须提防这罪（雅4:4）。神呼召教会成为一个国度君王和祭司（彼前2:5，9）将荣耀归于神。

一群圣洁的子民

因为我们属于神，所以我们必须与罪隔绝（vv.10，14，22）。神的子民必须从世俗中分别出来，归回耶和华。

一群顺服的子民

为要使人确确实实的敬畏祂，神在西乃山上展示了自己的能力，并警告他们不要靠近。这民族好比正处于童年时期一样，犹如孩子，他们也需从奖惩制度中学习。希伯来书12:18-29也拿这个例子与今天的新约信徒做比较。我们必须敬畏耶和华，并尊重祂所立的界限，但神也要我们“亲近”祂（希10:19-25）。以色列人不是因为他们顺服、遵守法律而从埃及获救；他们的顺服乃使得他们能够享受神所预备给他们的祝福。