Jeremiah 27:1-22
Judah and Edom, Moab, Ammon, Tyre and Sidon will serve Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon.
Now I will give all your countries into the hands of my servant Nebuchadnezzar; I will make even the wild animals subject to him.
Any nation will bow its neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon and serve him, I will let that nation remain in its own land to till it and to live there.
Do not listen to the words of the prophets who say to you, 'You will not serve the king of Babylon. I have not sent them, declares the Lord.
It is 597. The Babylonians have taken the first captives from Jerusalem and placed King Zedekiah on the throne. But the Babylonian king has troubles at home, and in the small nations to the west, including Judah, revolt is in the air.
Jeremiah walks the streets of the city wearing a wooden yoke in token of submission to Babylon. Only by servitude can Judah and the nations escape destruction.
It was not a popular message, and provoked a head-on clash(正面衝突) with the false prophets.
Why?
King of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar was servant of the Lord, God allowed he take over all the nations in that period.
Wearing wooden yoke means to be slave under Babylon. But people don't like this true message, people and kings like good message, but it is false prophecy.
How?
God's word is not always good news but bad news to a man. But God loves us is the truth, discipline is needed to God's loved children.
Monday, January 15, 2018
Sunday, January 14, 2018
如何數算自己的日子
詩篇90：8-15
2018／1／14。 臺南聖教會。高敏智牧師
我們常做不重要的事。
算錯的意思是
1.曠野倒斃的以色列百姓
2.積蓄財寶的財主
3.想得永生的少年人
4.去瑣多瑪的羅得
5.要救自己生命的
失去才尋找叫無奈，失去且不尋找惹神的怒氣
思想
衣襟還鄉 是年輕時的夢想
人去樓空
計算產業
失去靈魂
簡易大綱
1.不要繼續笨下去…自誇
2.趕快怕神的怒氣…敬畏
3.買眼藥水 看清楚…算對
1.人所矜誇的產業，是勞苦愁煩
人生如宴席。最後剩下是空盤，杯盤狼藉
生命的盤子洗掉後，裝新菜，人已經忘記前面的菜
人生應該是如貴重器皿，寶貝在器皿裏。
我們生命是否有神讓人看見這寶貝。
2.誰曉得你怒氣的權勢？
別在說我以前是那盤菜
自潔，以要見國王的心來。潔淨的敬拜。
在機場吸煙區室的人是可憐還是享受？
成長的迷失
1.體制沒有對或錯的問題—是環境的搭配問題？品味
2.管理沒有好或壞的問題—抽煙是壞人壞事嗎？習慣
3.良心絕對是分別的關鍵點—偷竊 殺害 毀壞生命？
看透生命的虛空才是智慧的開端
我們其實什麼沒有，為何不在神面前認真點。許多人在生命重點才後悔
罪中之樂 希11。— 赦免之恩 詩104
罪人的迷惘
來3 豈不是拿
在安息禮拜才有智慧
2018／1／14。 臺南聖教會。高敏智牧師
我們常做不重要的事。
算錯的意思是
1.曠野倒斃的以色列百姓
2.積蓄財寶的財主
3.想得永生的少年人
4.去瑣多瑪的羅得
5.要救自己生命的
失去才尋找叫無奈，失去且不尋找惹神的怒氣
思想
衣襟還鄉 是年輕時的夢想
人去樓空
計算產業
失去靈魂
簡易大綱
1.不要繼續笨下去…自誇
2.趕快怕神的怒氣…敬畏
3.買眼藥水 看清楚…算對
1.人所矜誇的產業，是勞苦愁煩
人生如宴席。最後剩下是空盤，杯盤狼藉
生命的盤子洗掉後，裝新菜，人已經忘記前面的菜
人生應該是如貴重器皿，寶貝在器皿裏。
我們生命是否有神讓人看見這寶貝。
2.誰曉得你怒氣的權勢？
別在說我以前是那盤菜
自潔，以要見國王的心來。潔淨的敬拜。
在機場吸煙區室的人是可憐還是享受？
成長的迷失
1.體制沒有對或錯的問題—是環境的搭配問題？品味
2.管理沒有好或壞的問題—抽煙是壞人壞事嗎？習慣
3.良心絕對是分別的關鍵點—偷竊 殺害 毀壞生命？
看透生命的虛空才是智慧的開端
我們其實什麼沒有，為何不在神面前認真點。許多人在生命重點才後悔
罪中之樂 希11。— 赦免之恩 詩104
罪人的迷惘
來3 豈不是拿
在安息禮拜才有智慧
As for me, I am in your hands; do with me whteve you think is good and right
Jeremiah 26:1-24
Tell them everything I command you; do not omit a word. Perhaps they will relent and not bring on them the disaster I was planning because of the evil they have done.
But as soon as Jeremiah finished telling all the people everything the Lord had commanded him to say, the priests, the prophets and all the people seized him and said, 'You must die! why do you prophesy in the Lord's name that this house will be like Shiloh.'
As for me, I am in your hands; do with me whteve you think is good and right. Be assured, however, that if you put me to death, you will bring the guilt of innocent blood on yourselves and on this city and on those who live in it, for in truth the Lord has sent me to you to speak all these words in your hearing.
Furthermore, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, and so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.
The date is 609, when King Jehoiakim's reign began, or soon after. The situation has likes with chapter 7. It was one of those times when it is dangerous to declare the plain truth of God, and Jeremiah's straight speaking in the Temple almost cost him his life, The pronouncement that continued disobedience would lead to the destruction of the Temple so enraged the priests and prophets that they wanted him dead. But the name of God still countered for something among the rulers and people. Uriah known only from this passage was less fortunate. The support of a court official, Ahikam saved the day for Jeremiah.
Why?
Some people resisit God's word even the priests. But there were some one listen to the word of God.
Jeremiah under the life pressure, but he insist says the word of God, do not fear his danger , who devote his life to the Lord.
How?
To be a servant of the Lord, honestly obey the word of God instead get the delight of men.
Tell them everything I command you; do not omit a word. Perhaps they will relent and not bring on them the disaster I was planning because of the evil they have done.
But as soon as Jeremiah finished telling all the people everything the Lord had commanded him to say, the priests, the prophets and all the people seized him and said, 'You must die! why do you prophesy in the Lord's name that this house will be like Shiloh.'
As for me, I am in your hands; do with me whteve you think is good and right. Be assured, however, that if you put me to death, you will bring the guilt of innocent blood on yourselves and on this city and on those who live in it, for in truth the Lord has sent me to you to speak all these words in your hearing.
Furthermore, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, and so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.
The date is 609, when King Jehoiakim's reign began, or soon after. The situation has likes with chapter 7. It was one of those times when it is dangerous to declare the plain truth of God, and Jeremiah's straight speaking in the Temple almost cost him his life, The pronouncement that continued disobedience would lead to the destruction of the Temple so enraged the priests and prophets that they wanted him dead. But the name of God still countered for something among the rulers and people. Uriah known only from this passage was less fortunate. The support of a court official, Ahikam saved the day for Jeremiah.
Why?
Some people resisit God's word even the priests. But there were some one listen to the word of God.
Jeremiah under the life pressure, but he insist says the word of God, do not fear his danger , who devote his life to the Lord.
How?
To be a servant of the Lord, honestly obey the word of God instead get the delight of men.
Saturday, January 13, 2018
The cup of God's wrath
Jeremiah 25:15-38
The cup of God's wrath.
Jeremiah took the cup from the Lord's hand and made all the nations to whom he sent me drink it.
When they drink it, they will stagger and go mad because of the sword God will send among them.
The God of Israel, says: Drink, get drunk and vomit, and fall to rise no more because of the sword I will send among you. But if they refuse to take the cup from your hand and drink, tell them, 'This what the Lord Almighty says: You must drink it! See I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that bears my Name, and will you indeed go unpunished?
Weep and wail, you shepherds; roll in the dust, you leaders of the flock. For your time to be slaughtered has come; you will fall and be shattered like fine pottery.
Why?
When the judgment is coming no one can escape from God's wrath.
The leader of church, the minister of the Christian fellowship, be aware that care the word we say and what we are doing. The Lord Almighty looking from heaven, He knows our heart.
How?
Listen and meditate God's work, do not fall into selfish mind.
The cup of God's wrath.
Jeremiah took the cup from the Lord's hand and made all the nations to whom he sent me drink it.
When they drink it, they will stagger and go mad because of the sword God will send among them.
The God of Israel, says: Drink, get drunk and vomit, and fall to rise no more because of the sword I will send among you. But if they refuse to take the cup from your hand and drink, tell them, 'This what the Lord Almighty says: You must drink it! See I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that bears my Name, and will you indeed go unpunished?
Weep and wail, you shepherds; roll in the dust, you leaders of the flock. For your time to be slaughtered has come; you will fall and be shattered like fine pottery.
Why?
When the judgment is coming no one can escape from God's wrath.
The leader of church, the minister of the Christian fellowship, be aware that care the word we say and what we are doing. The Lord Almighty looking from heaven, He knows our heart.
How?
Listen and meditate God's work, do not fall into selfish mind.
Friday, January 12, 2018
But you did not listen to me
Jeremiah 25:1-1 Coming invasion
Jeremiah the prophet said to all the people of Judah and to all those living in Jerusalem:
But you did not listen to me,” declares the Lord, “and you have aroused my anger with what your hands have made, and you have brought harm to yourselves.”
I will summon all the peoples of the north and my servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon,” declares the Lord, “and I will bring them against this land and its inhabitants and against all the surrounding nations. I will completely destroy them and make them an object of horror and scorn, and an everlasting ruin.
This whole country will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon seventy years.
The year is 605, when Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon routed the Egyptians at Carchemish. For 23 years Jeremiah has been repeating God's message, and still the people remain unmoved. Now he tells them that the city will fall and they will serve the Babylonians for 70 years in exile.
The judgment of God will also fall on the pagan nations who so richly deserve it and on Babylon itself.
Why?
But you did not listen to me so the judgment and destruction came to people of Judah.
Even the enemy could be God's servant to serve the Lord and let God's people be trained and turn to the Lord.
God is full of mercy, even he destroy the people of Judah, but there is time limit, 70 years. His people will return to their home land.
How?
Obey God's word and be aware there is only the Lord I have to fear and worship. God is my hope and my salvation.
Jeremiah the prophet said to all the people of Judah and to all those living in Jerusalem:
But you did not listen to me,” declares the Lord, “and you have aroused my anger with what your hands have made, and you have brought harm to yourselves.”
I will summon all the peoples of the north and my servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon,” declares the Lord, “and I will bring them against this land and its inhabitants and against all the surrounding nations. I will completely destroy them and make them an object of horror and scorn, and an everlasting ruin.
This whole country will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon seventy years.
The year is 605, when Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon routed the Egyptians at Carchemish. For 23 years Jeremiah has been repeating God's message, and still the people remain unmoved. Now he tells them that the city will fall and they will serve the Babylonians for 70 years in exile.
The judgment of God will also fall on the pagan nations who so richly deserve it and on Babylon itself.
Why?
But you did not listen to me so the judgment and destruction came to people of Judah.
Even the enemy could be God's servant to serve the Lord and let God's people be trained and turn to the Lord.
God is full of mercy, even he destroy the people of Judah, but there is time limit, 70 years. His people will return to their home land.
How?
Obey God's word and be aware there is only the Lord I have to fear and worship. God is my hope and my salvation.
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Two baskets of figs show the way of God prepared
Jeremiah 23:23-24:10
Is not my word like fire, declares the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?
You must not mention a message from the Lord's again, because each one's word becomes their own message. So you distort the words of the living God.
Vision of two baskets of figs, one is good and another is bad. Good one means the exiled people God will be with them, but the bad one is those who stay in Judah will suffer sword, famine and plague. Shows the way of God prepared.
With such a message, it is not surprising that Jeremiah encountered bitter hatred from the priests and prophets - as Jesus did.
The date of Jeremiah's vision of the two baskets of figs in front of God's Temple is some time after 597. The exiles are the cream of God's people. Ezekiel was among these first captives; Daniel and his friends, were in Babylon earlier still.
And God is shaping a future for them. For those who remain in Judah there is no future but destruction. Yet through Jeremiah God still perseveres(持之以恆) with his bad figs.
Why?
Do not mention a message from the Lord's because it have to careful to acknowledge it is very important matter. We can't be a liar before the Lord.
God knows what says on their mouth, all of us have to face the judge in front of the Lord at the last day.
There is two way, one is prosper another one is destruction, it is the way God prepared, it is not the way people likes.
How?
Knowing and mediating heart of the Lord and understand the way of the Lord.
Is not my word like fire, declares the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?
You must not mention a message from the Lord's again, because each one's word becomes their own message. So you distort the words of the living God.
Vision of two baskets of figs, one is good and another is bad. Good one means the exiled people God will be with them, but the bad one is those who stay in Judah will suffer sword, famine and plague. Shows the way of God prepared.
With such a message, it is not surprising that Jeremiah encountered bitter hatred from the priests and prophets - as Jesus did.
The date of Jeremiah's vision of the two baskets of figs in front of God's Temple is some time after 597. The exiles are the cream of God's people. Ezekiel was among these first captives; Daniel and his friends, were in Babylon earlier still.
And God is shaping a future for them. For those who remain in Judah there is no future but destruction. Yet through Jeremiah God still perseveres(持之以恆) with his bad figs.
Why?
Do not mention a message from the Lord's because it have to careful to acknowledge it is very important matter. We can't be a liar before the Lord.
God knows what says on their mouth, all of us have to face the judge in front of the Lord at the last day.
There is two way, one is prosper another one is destruction, it is the way God prepared, it is not the way people likes.
How?
Knowing and mediating heart of the Lord and understand the way of the Lord.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
The Lord Our Righteous Savior is his name
Jeremiah 23:1-22
The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior. He is Jesus Christ.
They will say, ‘As surely as the Lord lives, who brought the descendants of Israel up out of the land of the north and out of all the countries where he had banished them.’ Then they will live in their own land.
Both prophet and priest are godless; even in my temple I find their wickedness, declares the Lord.
Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you; they fill you with false hopes.They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord.
The government and religious leaders alike a stinging rebuke, Misrule , and the lies pronounced in God's name, will not go unpunished.
Then comes a wonderful promise. One day God will set on the throne a king of his own choice. The deliverance from exile will put the old exodus from Egypt into the shade.
Verse 9-40 address the prophets. Those in the northern kingdom had served Baal. But in Judah the prophets are all as bad as the people of Sodom and Gomorah.
Why>
Prophet should say the word of God, when they deliver their own word, they are not prophet of God but lier to people.
Be awre all servant of the Lord, do what is right and careful to teach people by God's truth. Do not say the 'peace' only but rutn their heart to the Lord. Deliver good news of Jesus Christ is their savior.
How?
I am a servant of the Lord, so there is not my word but only the word of the Lord will be deliver to others.
The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior. He is Jesus Christ.
They will say, ‘As surely as the Lord lives, who brought the descendants of Israel up out of the land of the north and out of all the countries where he had banished them.’ Then they will live in their own land.
Both prophet and priest are godless; even in my temple I find their wickedness, declares the Lord.
Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you; they fill you with false hopes.They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord.
The government and religious leaders alike a stinging rebuke, Misrule , and the lies pronounced in God's name, will not go unpunished.
Then comes a wonderful promise. One day God will set on the throne a king of his own choice. The deliverance from exile will put the old exodus from Egypt into the shade.
Verse 9-40 address the prophets. Those in the northern kingdom had served Baal. But in Judah the prophets are all as bad as the people of Sodom and Gomorah.
Why>
Prophet should say the word of God, when they deliver their own word, they are not prophet of God but lier to people.
Be awre all servant of the Lord, do what is right and careful to teach people by God's truth. Do not say the 'peace' only but rutn their heart to the Lord. Deliver good news of Jesus Christ is their savior.
How?
I am a servant of the Lord, so there is not my word but only the word of the Lord will be deliver to others.
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