出埃及记［第12章］
[神的节期为人而设]
主讲: 郑伟健实习传道
14/02/2025
1. 救赎的代价（V1-7，13）
a. 无暇羔羊代替有罪之人 (V1-6)
b. 羔羊的血带来拯救 (V7，13)
逾越节第一个神亲自定下的节期，也就是以色列人第一次守神的节期。目的是要让百姓们在 生死之夜中经历得救。这是神要拯救百姓的心意，这不是停留在过去，到今天依然适用在我 们身上。这无暇的羔羊和血的门框就象征着耶稣基督，祂来到世上，完全无罪、毫无瑕疵，却为了我们的罪，被钉在十字架上，流出宝血，成为我们的逾越羔羊。
2. 回应神呼召的节期
a. 铭记过去的教训 (V8)
b. 被火炼净 (V9-10)
c. 速速脱离旧生命 (V11)
d. 信心行动 (V12-13)
e. 代代传递神的救恩 (V14)
神的拯救不仅仅是为了让我们逃避死亡，而是为了让我们进入新的生命。所以，当神设立逾越节时，也吩咐百姓该如何回应祂的恩典。逾越节吃无酵饼和苦菜。无酵饼代表迅速行动，脱离旧生命；苦菜则提醒他们在埃及的痛苦，让他们不忘神的拯救。在逾越节吃羊肉时，腰间束带，脚上穿鞋，手拿杖，随时准备出发。这说明他们必须迅速离开埃及，不能拖延。今天，神也对我们说：“你预备好了吗？”
1. 无酵饼–除罪 (V15)
2. 七日除酵–持守圣洁 (V16)
3. 神领大军出来 (V17)
4. 持续持守 (V18-20)
当以色列人预备离开埃及时，神吩咐他们守除酵节。这是一个与逾越节紧密相连的节期，代表除去罪恶，持守圣洁，预备自己成为神的子民。在这段经文里，神特别强调要把家中的酵除尽，不能吃任何含酵的食物，这是一个属灵的象征，提醒我们要彻底除去罪，不让罪影响我们的生命。今天，我们要透过这个节期的意义，来看神如何呼召我们进入圣洁的生活，并成为属神的军队。
1. 遵行神的命令，得救 (V21-28)
2. 悖逆神的命令，受灾 (V29-30)
在这段历史中，以色列人面临着一个关乎生死的选择：他们是要顺服神的命令，将血涂在门楣上，经历神的救赎，还是忽视神的指引，最终落入灾祸？ 这不仅仅是以色列人的选择，更是每一个时代、每一个人的选择。我们也看见当埃及法老和他的臣仆选择继续刚硬的时候，结局就是一灾又一灾，最后孩子们都被击杀。今天，我们同样面临着属灵的“生死之夜”，我们要选择顺服神，还是随从自己的道路？
1. 出埃及时，赎回财富（V31-36）
2. 迈向新人生（V37-42）
以色列人在埃及经历了400多年的奴役，他们日夜呼求神拯救他们，神最终按照祂的应许，带领他们出埃及，进入应许之地。这一刻，不只是他们得自由，更是神信实的见证！ 这提醒我们，神的应许从不落空，只要我们紧紧跟随祂，就必然经历祂的真实供应和带领。
神设立逾越节，不只是为了以色列人，而是为了所有愿意归向祂的人。神的救恩不只属于以色列人，而是任何愿意归入神的人！受割礼 表示愿意放下旧身份，完全归属于神，成为祂的子民。然后才可以吃逾越节的羊羔—这意味着，外邦人并不是自动得救，而是必须愿意顺服神的立约方式。
神设立节期，不是为了自己，而是为了让人更明白祂的心意，脱离苦难，进入新生命。祂满有怜悯，今天仍然给我们机会回应祂的呼召！
Exodus 12
God's festivals are intended for people.
14/02/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: IP Asher
1. The price of redemption (v.1-7, 13)
a. The spotless lamb takes the place of sinful man (v.1-6)
b. The blood of the Lamb brings salvation (v.7,13)
Passover is the first festival established by God himself, and it is also the first festival observed by the Israelites. The purpose is to let the people experience salvation in the night of life and death. This is God’s intention to save the people. This was not stuck in the past. It still applies to us today. This spotless lamb and the blood doorframe symbolize Jesus Christ, who came to the world completely sinless and without blemish, but was nailed to the cross for our sins, shed his precious blood, and became our Passover Lamb.
2. Festivals in response to God’s call
a. Remember the lessons of the past (v.8)
b. Refined by fire (v.9-10)
c. Get out of the old life quickly (v.11)
d. Acts of faith (v.12-13)
e. Pass on God’s salvation from generation to generation (v.14)
God’s salvation is not just to escape death, but to bring us into new life. Therefore, when God established the Passover, he also instructed the people how to respond to His grace. Unleavened bread and bitter herbs are eaten on Passover. The unleavened bread represented quick action and breaking away from the old life; the bitter herbs reminded them of their suffering in Egypt and kept them from forgetting God's salvation. When eating the Passover lamb, you have your waist girded, shoes on your feet, and staff in hand, ready to go. This meant that they had to leave Egypt quickly without delay. Today, God also says to us: "Are you ready?"
1. Unleavened bread – to take away sins (v.15)
2. Seven Days of Unleavened Bread – Maintain Holiness (v.16)
3. God leads the army out (v.17)
4. Continue to persevere (v.18-20)
When the Israelites were preparing to leave Egypt, God commanded them to observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread. This is a festival closely connected with the Passover, which represents getting rid of sin, maintaining holiness, and preparing ourselves to become God’s people. In this passage, God specifically emphasizes that we must remove all leaven from our homes and not eat any food containing leaven. This is a spiritual symbol that reminds us to completely eliminate sin and not let sin affect our lives. Today, we are going to look at the meaning of this festival to see how God calls us to enter a holy life and become God’s army.
1. Obey God’s commands and be saved (v.21-28)
2. Disobey God’s command and suffer disaster (v.29-30)
During this period of history, the Israelites faced a life-or-death choice: Should they obey God's command, smear blood on their door lintels, and experience God's redemption, or should they ignore God's guidance and ultimately fall into disaster? This is not only the choice of the Israelis, but also the choice of every era and every person. We also see that when the Egyptian Pharaoh and his servants chose to continue to be stubborn, the outcome was one plague after another, and finally the children were killed. Today, we are also facing a spiritual “night of life and death.” Should we choose to obey God or follow our own path?
1. Redemption of wealth when leaving Egypt (v.31-36)
2. Moving towards a new life (v.37-42)
The Israelites experienced more than 400 years of slavery in Egypt. They cried out to God day and night to save them. God finally led them out of Egypt and into the Promised Land according to His promise. At this moment, not only were they freed, but it was also a testimony of God’s faithfulness! This reminds us that God’s promises never fail. As long as we follow Him closely, we will surely experience His true provision and guidance.
God established the Passover, not just for the Israelites, but for all who are willing to return to Him. God’s salvation does not only belong to the Israelites, but to anyone who is willing to join God! Being circumcised signifies a willingness to let go of one’s old identity and to belong fully to God and become His people. Then they could eat the Passover lamb—which meant that Gentiles were not automatically saved but had to be willing to obey God’s covenantal way.
God establishes festivals not for Himself, but so that people can better understand His will, escape suffering, and enter new life. He is full of mercy and still gives us the opportunity to respond to His call today!