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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。

Scripture Reading        : Ex 18

Theme                            : Godly Leadership

Balance.

Moses experienced some exciting things after leaving Egypt, but now he returns to the everyday duties of life. God balances our lives and gives us enough burdens to keep us humble and enough blessings to keep us happy. Moses returned to his family, told them all that God had done, and then worshiped the Lord with them.

Counsel.

Sometimes an outsider can see things more clearly than those who are doing the work, and we must always be open to counsel (Prov. 12:15; 13:10). Moses was trying to do all the work himself and he was not making a distinction between major matters and minor problems. He needed assistants and he needed priorities. Note that Jethro expected Moses to seek God’s will in the matter (v. 23). What seems like good counsel from men might be bad counsel in God’s sight, so we must always ask for God’s directions (Acts 27:9–14).

Leadership.

Praying the Scripture

1. After seeing his family, in Exodus 18:8, Moses told his father-in-law all that the LORD had done to Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, all the hardship that had come upon them in the way and how the LORD had delivered them. (Ex 18:8) Do you tell your family members what the Lord did for us? Pray that we will be like Moses who are not ashamed of the Lord but testified for Him and gave glory to His name.
2. Jethro’s response was, “Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods, because in this affair they dealt arrogantly with the people.” And Moses’ father-in-law brought a burnt offering and sacrifices to God; and Aaron came with all the elders of Israel to eat bread with Moses’ father-in-law before God. (Ex 18:11-12) Let’s pray that our family members will respond like Jethro who acknowledged God and worshiped Him. Then the rest of us can celebrate together with them.
3. What are the qualities of leadership we should be looking for? Exodus 18:21 gives us the list. Firstly we should look for able men. Secondly we should look for men who fear God. Thirdly, we should look for men who are trustworthy and lastly men that hate bribes (Ex 18:21) Let’s pray that God raises more men with these qualities to serve Him.

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, With the Word Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), Ex 18:1.

经文：出18 章

主题：属灵的领导

平衡

摩西离开埃及后经历了一些极其兴奋的事，但他现在返回到了日常职务。神平衡了我们的生活，给予我们足够担负使我们谦卑，也给予我们足够祝福使我们快乐。摩西回到家人身边，并告诉他们神所行的一切，并与他们一同敬拜耶和华。

忠告

局外者清；有时第三者所看到的东西比自己还要清晰，所以我们必须敞开听取别人的忠告（箴12:15；13:10）。摩西试着要完成所有大小事务，不分主次。他需要助手，也需要主次分明。请注意，叶忒罗认为摩西在这件事上是必须征求神的旨意（23节）。一个从人看似良善的忠告，在神看来可能是不好的，所以我们必须凡事向神寻求指示（徒27:9-14）。

领导

21节描述神所要的带领者，这包括有能力的、敬畏神的、有诚信的、并厌恶贪婪的人。（带领者其它素质，请参考 徒6:3）摩西是一个伟大的人，但他却无法单独完成所有的工作。神可能没有呼召你成为一名带领者，但祂可能要你帮助一名带领者更好的完成事工。

Scripture Reading        : Ex 17

Theme                            : Sanctification

Another test(1–7).

You never solve your problems by blaming other people. Israel’s real problem was unbelief and a desire to go back to the old life. Every difficulty you meet is an opportunity for testing yourself and trusting your Lord, for going forward or going backward. The rock pictures Jesus Christ who was smitten for us (1 Cor. 10:4) that we might have the living water of the Holy Spirit within (John 7:37–39).

Another enemy(8–13).

The Egyptian army had been drowned, but the Amalekites were very much alive and did not want Israel in their territory. It was Esau fighting Jacob again (Gen. 36:12). It takes intercession on the mountain as well as intervention in the valley for God’s people to win the victory. Israel watched God defeat Egypt, but now they had to enter the battle themselves and trust God for victory. Our High Priest intercedes in heaven for us (Heb. 4:14–16). This is the first mention of Joshua in Scripture. Little did he know that one day he would take Moses’ place as leader of God’s people.

Another assurance(14–16).

Praying the Scripture

1. Israel had a long way to go before they would qualify as a godly nation. So far, every new trial they experienced only brought the worst out of them. Sometimes we think we know our hearts, that is until we come face to face with temptation. It is like tea bags without label. The flavor of the tea can only be known by soaking it in boiling water. Every difficulty can make us better or worse, and it’s our own attitude that determines which it will be. Let’s pray that we will learn the lesson and overcome the difficulty with flying colors.
2. The Amalekites were the descendants of Esau (Gen. 36:12, 16) who was “a profane person” (Heb. 12:16). The word translated “profane” (godless) comes from a Greek word which refers to somebody who is “accessible” and “open-minded.” The English word “profane” comes from the Latin and it means “outside the temple.” Esau lived for the world and despised spiritual things (v. 17). Esau opposed his brother Jacob and threatened to kill him (Gen. 27:41), and Esau’s descendants opposed the children of Jacob (Israel) and threatened to annihilate them. Let’s pray that we are not so naive to think we can befriend the world. Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. (Jam 4:4)
3. Whenever Moses held up his hand in prayer, Israel prevailed, and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed. (Ex 17:11) Are you an overcomer? Do you pray?

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, With the Word Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), Ex 17:1.

经文：出17 章

主题：成圣

另一个考验（1-7）

责怪别人是永远无法解决你的问题。以色列真正的问题是不信，并渴望回到以前的生活。你所遇到的每一个考验，都试验你是否信神；你是否在灵性成长或倒退呢？那磐石代表了为我们受鞭伤的耶稣基督（林前书10:4），叫我们内心能有圣灵的活水（约7:37-39）。

另一位敌人（8-13）

埃及军队已被淹没，但亚玛力人仍然积极在世，不希望以色列人进入他们的领土。我们再一次看到了以扫与雅各的抗争（创36:12）。神的子民若想得胜，不但需要山顶上的代求，也需山谷中的争战。以色列目睹神是如何击败埃及，但现在他们必须自己加入战局，并相信神会带给他们胜利。我们的大祭司在天上为我们代求（希 4:14-16）。圣经这时第一次提及约书亚。此时的约书亚还不晓得，他将来会代替摩西成为神子民的领袖。

另一份保证

用经文祷告

Scripture Reading        : Ex 16

Theme                           : Heavenly Food

Before long, the redeemed Jews were acting like unsaved Gentiles, for they asked, “What shall we eat? What shall we drink?” (Matt. 6:25–34). God did not rescue them from bondage in order to kill them with hunger! (See Rom. 8:31–32.) Their real problem was that they still had the old appetite and needed to learn to enjoy the new food God had for them.

The manna is a picture of Jesus Christ (John 6:30ff.). The manna came only to Israel and all it could do was sustain physical life. But the Savior came for the whole world and He gives spiritual life. If the Jews did not appropriate the manna, they died. Sinners must believe on Jesus Christ to receive life.

Praying the Scripture

1. Moses said, “Your grumbling is not against us but against the LORD.” (Ex 16:8) Grumbling is sin because you do not want to accept what the Lord’s sovereign plan for your life. Israelites’ grumbling is not against Moses but the Lord. Are you grumbling about your own situations in life?
2. The Jews were instructed to gather their manna daily, but only as much as each person in the family could eat (v. 16). The instruction is that they cannot keep it overnight (v. 19). But on the Sabbath day, they can keep double portions and it will not breed worms or become stink. (Ex 16:20) Yet the Israelites disobeyed. Some took more than they should and others purposely went out on the Sabbath day to look for manna. Are we not like them? When we are given instructions, we do the exact opposite? This is rebellious behavior.  Let’s pray that the Lord forgive us and let us pursue obedience immediately and willingly.

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, With the Word Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), Ex 16:1.

经文：出16 章

主题：天粮

没过多久，这些已被赎回的犹太人行事就像未得救的外邦人一样，他们问: “我们吃什么？我们喝什么？”（太 6:25-34）。神没有打算大费周章的救他们脱离奴役，然后以饥荒饿死他们！ （参罗8:31-32）。他们真正的问题是他们仍然存着旧的饮食习惯，他们需要学会享受神为他们准备的新食物。

吗哪代表了耶稣基督（约 6:30 ff）。吗哪本来是只为以色列而赐下，也只是来维持一个人的生命。但救主到世界来是给予每一个人的属灵的生命。如果犹太人不接受吗哪，他们就会因此丧命。罪人也必须接受耶稣基督，才可获得生命。

以吗哪为食也代表我们每日通过神的话语来维持属灵的生命。正如你吃下的食物将成为你身体的一部分，神的话也在当你读它、默想它并顺服它时，加强你内心，成为自己的一部分。正如犹太人不能靠昨日的吗哪维持生命，你也不能依赖昨日的读经来维持属灵生命。与主开始你的每一天，祂将赐给你所要面对的重担和挑战所需的一切。

Scripture Reading        : Ex 15

Theme                            : The Song of Moses

The Lord who triumphs (1–21).

When they walked by sight, Israel complained (14:10–12); but when they believed God and saw His mighty hand at work, they praised Him. Redemption should lead to rejoicing (Luke 15:1–24).

This first recorded song in Scripture is a pattern for true worship, for it emphasizes the Lord, who He is, and what He has done for His people. He saves His people (1–10), guides them to their inheritance (11–13), glorifies His name (14–17), and reigns forever (18). Today, let God be your strength, your song and your salvation (v. 2; see also Ps. 118:14;Isa. 12:2).

The Lord who heals(22–26).

The people went from rejoicing to complaining! It is easy to sing when the circumstances are comfortable, but it takes faith to sing when you are suffering. God tests us in the everyday experiences of life to see whether we will obey Him. He is able to change our circumstances, but He would rather change us (Phil. 4:10–13).

The Lord who refreshes(27).

Praying the Scripture

1. With their enemies drowned and their freedom secured, the people of Israel burst into song and praised the Lord. We must not only praise God with words but we must praise him with songs. Jesus also sang after they celebrated the first Lord’s Supper. Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! (Zep 3:14) Let’s pray that we all learn to praise God with songs in our worship service.
2. The statement “The Lord is a man of war” (v. 3) may upset people who feel that anything relating to warfare is alien to the Gospel and the Christian life. Some denominations have taken the “militant” hymns out of their hymnals, including “Onward Christian Soldiers.” But Moses promised the people, “The Lord shall fight for you” (14:14; Deut. 1:30); and one of God’s names is “Jehovah-Sabaoth,” which means “Lord of hosts, Lord of armies,” a title that’s used 285 times in the Old Testament. Yes, our Lord is “Jehovah-Sabaoth” and we shall not fear.
3. In the ten plagues the Lord had already proved Himself greater than the gods of Egypt. No wonder His people sang, “Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods?” (v. 11; Micah 7:18) The answer, of course, is nobody, for no other being in the universe is “majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders” (Ex. 15:11). Do you know the Lord our God is the greatest? Let’s bow and worship Him.

^[1] Warren W. Wiersbe, With the Word Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), Ex 15:1.

经文：出15 章

主题：摩西之歌

胜利的主（1-21）

当他们凭眼见行事，以色列就满心抱怨（14:10-12）；但是当他们相信神，并看见祂大能的手在动工时，他们就赞美主。救赎随之而来的就是欣喜（路15:1-24）。

这是圣经中记载的第一首诗歌，它也是敬拜应有的模式，因它死主题是神；祂是谁、祂为祂子民所做了什么。祂拯救祂的子民（1-10）、带领他们进到基业（11-13）、颂扬祂的名字（14-17）并永远掌权（18）。今天，就让神成为你的力量、你的诗歌、你的救恩（2节;也见诗118:14；赛12:2）。

医治的主

欣喜之后，以色列人又开始抱怨了！在顺境时歌颂是容易的，但要在逆境痛苦中歌颂是需要信心的。神通过我们日常生活来考验我们，要我们学习顺服。祂完全可以改变我们的处境，但是祂的目的是改变我们（腓4:10-13）。

清新的主

生命并不是只充满了战斗和苦难。神时不时还是会把我们带到清新的绿洲，我们应该赞美祂。但是，如果我们选择留在以琳，那我们就永远无法继承基业。我们是天路客，而不是地上的居民。