出埃及记［第30章］
[圣洁的敬拜]
主讲: 林国晶传道
19/03/2025
敬拜不仅仅是外在的仪式，更是内心与神的真实相交。
1. 香坛的设立（v.1-6）
香坛预表基督，皂荚木代表了基督的人性，精金代表了耶稣的神性。香坛也预表我们各人，我们都是属地的皂荚木，但有神在我们生命当中，我们才能彰显出神的荣耀。
它的摆放位置是在至圣所幔子外，对着施恩座的地方，也就是神与人相会的地方。
2. 香坛的用途（v.7-8）
烧香代表祷告升到神面前。祭司早晚两次要烧这香，作为世世代代常烧的香，说明我们在神面前的祷告不可停止，直到主再来的日子。
3. 圣洁的要求（v.9-10）
祭司被吩咐禁止在香坛上献上别的香、燔祭、素祭或奠祭，表明敬拜必须纯正，不能混杂世俗元素。
小结：祷告是我们与神相交的重要途径，我们应当养成恒久祷告的习惯。而且，敬拜应当是圣洁的，合乎神的心意。并且只有借着基督的救赎，我们才能真正与神相交。
1. 赎罪银的设立（v.11-12）
以色列百姓被数点时，每人都要交半舍客勒作为赎价。这提醒百姓，他们的生命属于神，不是自己的。
2. 赎罪银的用途（v.13-15）
无论贫富，每人都必须交相同的金额，表明人人在神面前一律平等。另外，这银子用于会幕的事工，代表人对神的敬拜和奉献。
3. 预表基督救赎（v.16）
赎罪银的概念预表基督的救赎。这赎价指向基督的宝血，祂为我们付上了生命的代价，使我们得自由（彼得前书 1:18-19）。
小结：从这里，我们认识到我们的生命是被主用重价买来的。即是重价买来的，我们应当活出敬虔、圣洁的生活（林前 6:19-20）。
1. 洗濯盆的设立（v.17-18）
由铜制造，放在会幕和祭坛之间，作为祭司洁净之用。
2. 洗濯盆的用途（v.19-20）
祭司必须洗手洗脚，才能进入会幕或在祭坛前事奉。若不洁净就服侍神，会导致死亡，表明神对圣洁的要求。
3. 预表基督洁净（v.21）
主耶稣用水和道洁净教会（以弗所书 5:26），信徒也需要不断被神的话语洁净。
小结：信徒需要不断借着神的话语和圣灵的工作，使自己得洁净，不断更新。在敬拜和事奉中，我们要带着敬畏神的心，保持属灵的洁净。
1. 圣膏油的成分（v.22-25）
由没药、桂皮、菖蒲、肉桂和橄榄油调和而成，象征着圣灵丰富的恩典。
2. 圣膏油的用途（v.26-30）
用来膏抹会幕、器具、祭坛和祭司，使其分别为圣。预表圣灵的膏抹，使信徒成为圣洁，归神使用。
3. 禁止私用膏油（v.31-33）
不可制造类似的膏油，也不可涂抹在普通人身上，表明属神的事物不能世俗化。
小结：渴慕圣灵的充满，让祂带领我们的生活，行在神的旨意中。我们要分别为圣，不要让世界的价值观影响我们的信仰。
1. 圣香的成分（v.34-35）
由香料调和而成，专门用于敬拜，不能私自使用。
2. 圣香的用途（v.36-37）
捣得极细，在会幕中烧香，使香气升到神面前。这也预表圣徒的祷告，如同馨香之祭（启示录 5:8）。
3. 禁止私用香（v.38）
若有人为自己制造类似的香，必从民中剪除，表明祷告要单单归向神。
小结：祷告是敬拜的重要部分，我们要常常向神献上馨香的祷告。而且，祷告要合神心意，而非出于私欲或形式主义。
让我们用心灵和诚实敬拜神，活出圣洁的生命，使我们的敬拜成为神所悦纳的馨香之祭！
Exodus 30
Holy Worship
19/03/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella
Worship is not merely an external ritual but a genuine communion with God from the heart.
1. The Establishment of the Altar (vv. 1-6)
The altar of incense symbolizes Christ. The acacia wood represents His humanity, while the overlay of pure gold signifies His divinity. It also represents us—earthly beings (acacia wood), who can only reflect God's glory when He dwells within us.
It was placed outside the veil, before the mercy seat, the very place where God met with His people.
2. The Purpose of the Altar (vv. 7-8)
Burning incense represents prayers rising before God. The priests were commanded to burn incense every morning and evening, continually, for all generations—signifying that our prayers should be unceasing until the Lord returns.
3. The Requirement of Holiness (vv. 9-10)
The priests were forbidden to offer unauthorized incense, burnt offerings, grain offerings, or drink offerings on the altar. This emphasizes that worship must remain pure, free from worldly elements.
Summary: Prayer is an essential way for us to commune with God, and we should develop a habit of persistent prayer. Worship must be holy and aligned with God's will, and only through Christ’s redemption can we truly encounter God.
1. The Purpose of Atonement Money (vv. 11-12)
Whenever the Israelites were numbered, each person was required to give half a shekel as a ransom for their lives. This reminded them that their lives belonged to God, not to themselves.
2. The Use of Atonement Money (vv. 13-15)
Regardless of wealth or status, everyone had to give the same amount, symbolizing equality before God. This money was used for the service of the tabernacle, representing worship and devotion to God.
3. A Foreshadowing of Christ’s Redemption (v. 16)
The atonement money foreshadows Christ’s redemption. It points to the precious blood of Christ, who paid the ultimate price for our freedom (1 Peter 1:18-19).
Summary: Our lives have been bought at a great price by the Lord. Since we were redeemed at a cost, we should live a life of godliness and holiness (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
1. The Establishment of the Bronze Laver (vv. 17-18)
Made of bronze and placed between the tabernacle and the altar, it was used for the priests' purification.
2. The Purpose of the Laver (vv. 19-20)
Priests had to wash their hands and feet before entering the tabernacle or serving at the altar. Failure to do so would result in death, demonstrating God's absolute standard for holiness.
3. A Symbol of Christ’s Cleansing (v. 21)
Jesus cleanses the church with water through the Word (Ephesians 5:26). Believers also need continuous cleansing through God's Word.
Summary: Believers must be continually purified through the Word of God and the work of the Holy Spirit. In worship and service, we must maintain a heart of reverence and spiritual purity.
1. The Ingredients of the Anointing Oil (vv. 22-25)
Made from myrrh, cinnamon, calamus, cassia, and olive oil, it symbolizes the abundant grace of the Holy Spirit.
2. The Purpose of the Anointing Oil (vv. 26-30)
It was used to anoint the tabernacle, its furnishings, the altar, and the priests, consecrating them for holy use. This foreshadows the Holy Spirit’s anointing, which sanctifies believers for God’s purposes.
3. The Prohibition Against Unauthorized Use (vv. 31-33)
This oil was not to be replicated or used for ordinary purposes, emphasizing that what belongs to God must not be profaned.
Summary: We should seek the fullness of the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to guide our lives according to God’s will. We must remain set apart, resisting worldly influences on our faith.
1. The Ingredients of the Holy Incense (vv. 34-35)
A mixture of sacred spices, it was exclusively used for worship and could not be used for personal purposes.
2. The Purpose of the Holy Incense (vv. 36-37)
It was finely ground and burned in the tabernacle, producing a fragrant aroma before God. This symbolizes the prayers of the saints, rising as a pleasing offering to Him (Revelation 5:8).
3. The Prohibition Against Unauthorized Use (v. 38)
Anyone who made a similar incense for personal use was to be cut off from the people, emphasizing that prayer must be solely dedicated to God.
Summary: Prayer is a vital part of worship. We should continually offer fragrant prayers to God that align with His will, avoiding self-centered or ritualistic prayers.
Let us worship God in spirit and truth, living a life of holiness so that our worship may be a pleasing fragrance before Him!