Scripture Reading : Jeremiah 33
Theme : The Righteous Reign of the Davidic Ruler
Certainty of Destruction (1-6)
Chapter 33 ends the theme of consolation in chapters 30-33. God again foretells the certainty of Israel’s defeat and exile. But that is not the end for Israel. Permanent restoration is God’s ultimate plan for Israel. If Jeremiah wants to know the details of God’s plan, he can ask and God will answer.
Certainty of Renewal (7-26).
Just as the fall of Israel is certain, the permanent restoration of Israel will certainly occur also. God is not referring to the restoration of Israel from Babylon, but the permanent restoration of Israel in the end times when Jesus comes back (vv. 15-16). This promise is so big and so unbelievable to the human mind, especially during the time of captivity, that God needs to repeat it often to reassure His people. When all the nations of the world see God’s blessing on Israel, they will tremble in amazement. Everything that God is doing is geared toward this ultimate restoration. The key to God’s restoration plan is the righteous Branch, the Messiah Jesus. He will reign righteously and fulfill God’s promises to bless every family on earth (Gen. 12:3). When Jesus comes back the second time, He will fulfill God’s covenants with David (2 Sam. 7) and with Phinehas (Num. 25:10-13).
Praying the Scripture
The OT saints constantly looked forward to the appearing of the Messiah (Luke 2:25). He is their ultimate hope in this fallen world. Their lives were revolved around the appearing of the Messiah. We have read about the Messiah’s first coming and now like the OT saints we long for the second coming of Jesus. His first coming amazingly fulfilled many OT prophecies, including the forgiveness of our sins through Him (Is. 53:5). Just as we are in awe of Jesus’ accomplishments during His first coming, let us wait in eagerness for His second coming. Let us be like the OT saints who revolved their lives around the appearing of the Messiah: our righteousness and glory.
经文：耶利米书33
主题：大卫家君王的公义统治
毁灭的肯定（1-6）。
第30-33章所含的主题，即安慰，终结于此。神再次预言以色列的击败与被逐。然而，以色列不会就此结束，因为神对以色列最终的计划是永久的复兴。如果耶利米希望知道神之计划的细节，他可以诉诸于神，而神必然回应。
复兴的肯定（7-26）。
正如以色列的沦陷是确定的，她的永久复兴也必要临到。神不是指以色列从巴比伦归回的复兴，而是在末后当主耶稣再来时的永久复兴（15-16节）。对人类而言，尤其被俘虏之时的百姓，这应许实在太大，难以置信。故此，神必须多次向祂的百姓阐述这事实以肯定祂的应许。当万国看到神对以色列的祝福时，他们将因惊奇而惧怕战兢。神所做的一切都是为这最终的复兴规划的。神的复兴计划之关键是那公义的苗裔，弥赛亚耶稣。祂将按公义统治世界，并应验神的应许，祝福地上的万族（创12:3）。当主耶稣再来时，祂会应验神与大卫（撒下7）和非尼哈（民25:10-13）所立的约。
用经文祷告
旧约圣徒不住地盼望弥赛亚的到来（路2:25）。在这堕落的世代里，祂是他们唯一的指望。他们的生命环绕着弥赛亚降临的盼望。我们已读过弥赛亚首次的到来，而如今我们也像旧约的圣徒一样，盼望着主耶稣的再来。祂的首次到来奇妙地应验了旧约的许多预言，包括我们的罪是如何藉着祂得赦免（赛53:5）。让我们迫切等待主耶稣的再来，就像我们在祂首次到来时对祂所成就的一切深感敬畏一样。让我们像旧约圣徒一样生活，把生命的中心围绕着弥赛亚的再来；祂是我们的公义与荣耀。
