出埃及记［第13章］
[铭记救恩 坚定跟随]
主讲: 丘均发传道
18/02/2025
1. 头生的分别为圣归神（V1-2）
将头生的，无论是人还是牲畜，都分别为圣归给神。这不仅仅是一个仪式，而是一个记念，提醒神是如何拯救他们的长子免受第十灾的打击。
2. 代代传承出埃及救恩（V3-10）
蒙神救赎脱离埃及的大恩要守节纪念，并要告诉你的儿子‘代代传承’，永远纪念，神曾用大能的手将你从埃及领出来，常常思想和遵行神的话语。
小结：
我们铭记神昔日的恩典，就能信靠祂未来的作为。回顾救赎之路，神的手从未离开，我们便可放心依靠，确信祂必继续带领和保守我们与家人！
1.奉献是回应神的救恩（V11-13）
以色列人在埃及为奴，法老不肯释放他们，神降下了第十灾是击杀埃及地一切头生的，包括人和牲畜，但以色列人因羔羊的血蒙神保守，他们的头生子得以存活，因此，神吩咐他们，从今以后，他们的一切头生的都要归给神，以此纪念祂的救赎大恩。
神要求以色列人将头生的牲畜归给祂，这不仅是物质上的奉献，更是心志上的奉献。他们要将最好的献给神，因为神将最好的赐给他们。
2. 奉献是见证神的信实（V14-16）
神命令以色列人，每当他们的儿女问起：为什么要这样做？ 他们要回答：耶和华用大能的手将我们从埃及为奴之家领出来。（V14）
小结：
甘心奉献是一种理所当然的回应，因为神救赎我们，我们的生命、家庭、财产、时间、才干，都是神所赐的。而且奉献不仅是个人的行为，更是信仰的传承。每一次奉献，都是一个机会，让后代看到神的信实，并学习感恩与顺服。
1. 神的道高过人的路（V17-19）
从埃及到迦南，非利士地的路最近，但那里驻扎着强大的非利士人。以色列人刚刚脱离奴役，没有战斗经验，神知道他们一遇到困难就可能想回头。神选择引导他们绕行旷野的路，不是惩罚，而是保护。
2. 神的同在日夜引领（V20-22）
神在白天以云柱遮蔽炎热，为以色列人指引方向；在夜间以火柱为他们照明，驱走黑暗和恐惧。无论昼夜，神的同在始终不变！
小结：
在现代生活中，我们常常因为种种‘回头’的诱惑，而迷失前进的方向。神教导我们要信靠祂的引领，哪怕路途曲折，也要坚定跟随！因为安全与祝福最重要！
亲爱的弟兄姊妹，出埃及记第13章不仅仅是一段古老的历史记载，更是一面镜子，映照出神对我们生命的恩典、对奉献的要求，以及对我们前行的引领。
Exodus 13
Remember Salvation and Follow Firmly
18/02/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel
1. The firstborn are consecrated to God (V1-2)
Consecrate the firstborn to God, whether of man or of beast. This was not just a ritual, but a reminder of how God saved their firstborn son from the tenth plague.
2. Passing on the salvation of Exodus from generation to generation (V3-10)
You must observe the great grace of being redeemed from Egypt by God and tell your son to “pass it on from generation to generation.” Remember forever that God brought you out of Egypt with a mighty hand and always meditate on and obey God’s words.
Summary:
When we remember God’s grace in the past, we can trust in what He will do in the future. Looking back on the road to salvation, God’s hand has never left us. We can rest assured that He will continue to lead and protect us and our families!
1. Dedication is a response to God’s salvation (V11-13)
The Israelites were slaves in Egypt, and Pharaoh refused to release them. God sent the tenth plague, which was to kill all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, including humans and animals. However, the Israelites were preserved by God because of the blood of the lamb, and their firstborn sons survived. Therefore, God commanded them that from now on, all their firstborns must be returned to God as a memorial to His great grace of redemption.
God required the Israelites to give the firstborn of their animals to Him. This was not only a material offering, but also a spiritual offering. They were to give their best to God, because God gave them his best.
2. Dedication is testimony to God’s faithfulness (V14-16)
God commanded the Israelites that whenever their children asked: Why do you do this? They will answer: The Lord brought us out of the house of slavery in Egypt with a mighty hand. (V14)
Summary:
Giving willingly is a natural response, because God redeems us, and our lives, families, property, time, and talents are all given by God. And dedication is not only a personal behaviour, but also the inheritance of faith. Every donation is an opportunity for future generations to see God’s faithfulness and learn gratitude and obedience.
1. God’s way is higher than man’s way (V17-19)
The Philistine land was the shortest road from Egypt to Canaan, but the powerful Philistines were stationed there. The Israelites had just emerged from slavery and had no combat experience. God knew that they might want to turn back if they encountered difficulties. The way God chose to lead them around the wilderness was not to punish, but to protect.
2. God’s presence leads day and night (V20-22)
God used a pillar of cloud to shield the Israelites from the heat during the day and to guide the Israelites; and at night, God used a pillar of fire to illuminate them and drive away darkness and fear. No matter day or night, God’s presence remains the same!
Summary:
In modern life, we often lose the way forward due to various temptations to 'turn back'. God teaches us to trust His guidance and to follow firmly even if the road is tortuous! Because safety and blessings are the most important!
Dear brothers and sisters, Exodus Chapter 13 is not only an ancient historical record, but also a mirror that reflects God’s grace in our lives, his requirements for dedication, and his guidance for moving forward.