以赛亚书［第十九章］
Book of Isaiah 19
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以赛亚书［第十九章］|Book of Isaiah 19【经历翻转的国度】
10/05/2022
引言：
世界上没有后悔药，但是如果有重来的机会，每个人都一定会去抓住。埃及这个国家，曾经就是一个不认识神，悖逆神而遭受神烈怒审判的国家。但是当神的怜悯临到，它也懂得去抓住的时候，它最终就要成为一个经历翻转的国度！
一、因悖逆而遭受审判的国度（V1-15）
1. 敬拜偶像带来的审判（V1）
古埃及是四大文明古国之一，曾经整个国家非常地辉煌，但是这个国家对着偶像的错误崇拜，最终导致他们经历到耶和华神重重的审判！其实早在以色列人出埃及的时期，神就已经透过十灾向埃及人证明他们所信的埃及神明，都是虚晃的。
2. 错误信仰带来的纷争（V2-3）
埃及这个国家之所以出现内部的纷争，其实就是因为他们无论是在拜偶像也好，还是在巫术的操练上也好，都是在事奉魔鬼。耶稣说过魔鬼就是那说谎者，也是那分裂者，所以错误的信仰最终就导致埃及人与埃及人之间产生分裂，甚至还彼此为仇！
3. 审判以天灾人祸临到（V4-10）
大自然的灾害，还有亚述王残忍的作为要临到埃及，为的是打碎埃及错误的建造根基（埃及的信仰）。
4. 首领要为审判担责任（V11-15）
埃及首领的错误信仰和认知，是导致他们最终面对神烈怒审判的原因，所以神会在审判中首先找到这些领袖来算账。
二、因悔改而经历翻转的国度（V16-25）
一个没有盼望的国度，在神的怜悯下，要进入极大的翻转！
1. 埃及要敬畏耶和华 （V16-17)
埃及人在耶和华神大能的作为下，终会看见犹大地（以色列）的神是真神，并来敬畏这位神！
2. 埃及要抛弃旧信仰 （V18)
埃及将会有五座城市成为用希伯来文交流的城市，尊耶和华的名为圣。在这五座城中，其中有一座城过去是敬拜太阳神的。
3. 埃及要敬拜耶和华 （V19-22)
耶和华神要兴起环境怜悯埃及人，使过去活在错误信仰中的埃及人最终归向祂！
4. 三国一律神迹发生 （V23-24)
神要使埃及、亚述（亚拉伯世界）并以色列最终一起来敬拜祂。这三个国度因着进入基督里的合一，就要成为列国的祝福！
总结：
曾经因着悖逆，而遭受到神烈怒神审判的埃及，最终要在神的施恩怜悯下，回转归向神。而且埃及这个国度将要和亚拉伯世界，并以色列成为全世界的祝福！
如果说连埃及这样败坏的国度都能经历神的怜悯和赐福，那么今天当我们懂得从错谬中回转，并紧紧地抓住这位神的时候，我们岂不是要经历更大的恩典吗？
Isaiah 19: A Kingdom that will Experience Change
GK611 Morning Devotion
10/5/2022
Speaker: IP Moses Ou
Introduction:
There is no medicine for regrets in this world, but if there is a chance to start anew, everyone will seize it. The country Egypt was a country that did not know God, rebelled against God and came under God’s fiery judgement. But when Egypt catches hold of God’s mercy, it will become a country that will experience change!
1. A Rebellious Country Coming under God’s Judgement (V1-15)
(1) Judgement resulting from Idolatry (V1)
Ancient Egypt is one of the four ancient civilisations. It was once a splendorous country. But because of idol worship, they came under God’s judgement! In fact, during the exodus, God, through the ten plagues, have already proven to the Egyptians that the idols they worshipped were all false gods.
(2) Wrong Beliefs That Caused Division (V2-3)
The internal conflict in Egypt was due to idol worship and witchcraft, which is essentially devil worship. The Lord Jesus has said it before that the devil is a liar and is also the one who causes division. Eventually, false beliefs will cause division between the Egyptians, even to the point of seeing each other as an enemy!
(3) Then Came Judgement and Calamity (V4-10)
Natural disasters and the cruelty of the Assyrian King will come upon Egypt. This is to demolish the wrong foundation that Egypt was built on (the religious beliefs of Egypt).
(4) The Leaders are Responsible for the Judgement (V11-15)
The officials and leaders of Egypt, and their wrong beliefs are what caused them to come under God’s judgement. Therefore, God will first hold them accountable during the judgement.
2. A Kingdom that Experiences Change due to Repentance (V16-25)
(1) A Hopeless Nation Will Experience Great Change under God’s Mercy (V16-17)
The Egyptians, under the power of God, will come to realise that the God of the land of Judah (Israel) is the true God, and they will learn to fear Him!
(2) Egypt will Get Rid of Their Old Beliefs (V18)
Egypt will have five cities that speak the Hebrew language and revere the Holy Name of the Lord. Among the five cities, one of them used to be a city that worships the Sun god.
(3) Egypt will Worship the Lord (V19-22)
The Lord will show mercy to the Egyptians through their surroundings, causing the Egyptians, who once lived in error, to turn to Him!
(4) Miracles Happening in Three Kingdoms (V23-24)
God will cause Egypt, Assyria (the Arab world) and Israel to worship Him. Because these three kingdoms are united in Christ, they will become a blessing to the nations!
Conclusion:
Egypt, who once was rebellious and came under God’s fiery judgement, will in the end come under God’s mercy and turn back to Him. On top of that, Egypt will become a blessing to the nations along with the Arab World and Israel!
If a corrupted country such as Egypt can experience God’s mercy and blessing, how much more for us who know how to turn away from our wrongdoings and hold on to God?
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