出埃及记［第7章］
[知道耶和华是神]
主讲: 陈惠菁传道
06/02/2025
1．透过与人同工（v1-2）
神其实只要轻轻吐一口气就能使真个埃及消失。可是祂却不厌其烦的一而再再而三的耐心说服摩西。为什么？因为神要透过与人同工来显明祂自己。祂要人参与在祂的计划中，透过与祂的互动更深的来认识祂。
神是从生命树的角度来看待人。就算现在的摩西仍然很软弱，神看到的却是将来的摩西。以色列民仍然是奴隶，但神说是耶和华的军队。
神给我们机会透过服事来更深的经历和认识祂。所以我们要珍惜这样的机会。此外，盼望我们也以神的眼光来看待软弱或失败的人。所见的是未来那个被凡事都能的神提升的人！
2. 透过神迹灾祸（v3-7）
神告诉摩西祂要在埃及地多行神迹奇事，最终必把以色列民救出埃及。所谓的神迹奇事就是攻击埃及的十灾。神所行的到底是神迹还是灾祸呢？
是神迹？是灾祸？关键在于人的选择。
神拯救以色列人的过程，也是向埃及人见证自己的过程。无论是神迹还是灾害，神的目的只有一个，就是让人知道唯独祂是神！
但愿我们像摩西与亚伦一样，耶和华怎样吩咐他们，他们就照样行了。对圣灵的光照和提醒给予当有的回应，以致我们都是透过神迹更深的来认识神。
本章提到的蛇，原文是‘龙，大蛇，海怪’，与普通的蛇不同。在古埃及神话中，许多偶像神明都以蛇的形象出现。法老冠冕上的眼镜蛇乌拉厄斯（Uraeus），被看为是法老的守护神。
杖代表权柄。这段经文展示了神至高的权柄和能力。埃及的术士利用邪术行出类似的神迹，表面上似乎能与神的作为相匹敌，但最终亚伦的杖吞了他们的杖，显明神的权柄远超黑暗势力。
见证：邪灵无法上乩童的身，因为有基督徒在场。
神的权柄是要来毁灭所有仇敌的权势。面对世界的挑战，我们是否相信神的权柄至高？在困境中，我们是否愿意顺服神，见证祂的能力？愿我们学习摩西和亚伦的信心，倚靠神的大能，而不被世界的假象（超能力、哲学、世属的智慧）所迷惑。
1. 神怜悯，预先警告才审判（v14-18）
神不是突然降下审判，而是经过了漫长的十灾，在每一在之前就先一次次警告，都是希望法老回头。但法老心里刚硬，不肯听从，最终，神的审判只好临到。
现今的世代仍有许多人倚靠和敬拜“尼罗河”。金钱、权势、成就，还有自己的聪明才智。高举假神、沉溺在罪恶中等。这一切都将招致神的审判。但是，神有怜悯。祂施行审判并不是为了毁灭，而是要人认识祂是‘耶和华，独一的真神’。
就像他在荆棘火焰中呼召摩西，今天，神也在我们生命中发出呼唤：“容我的百姓去，好来事奉我！”
我们愿意去把这些在埃及敬拜“尼罗河” 的人带到神的面前吗？
愿我们不要等到他们生命的“水”变成“血”才有所行动（这个星期六就行动吧！也邀请人来到3月9日的堂庆）
2. 人固执，将怜悯变为审判（v19-21）
法老的刚硬固执，不愿意让以色列人离开埃及，将神怜悯变为审判。
现实生活中有许多人也像法老一样刚硬固执，抓着手中仅有的不放。除了物质上的，还有一些完全没有价值的坚持。比如不饶恕，仇恨、苦毒、自义等。
我们生命中是否还有任何不讨神喜悦的坚持、固执是会导致的光景就像v21里提到的河里的鱼死了，河也腥臭了？求圣灵光照我们，快快的交出来，让神帮助我们归正。
3. 众假神，无怜悯加增毁灭（v22-25）
这段经文让我们看到，假神毫无良善。它不能行出有建设性、带来洁净效果的神迹。它带来的只是更多的毁灭和腥臭的血水！
任何被高举过于神的都成为人心中的假神。现代世界中许多看似强大的“假神”，表面上似乎很有道理，实则不但把自己带入毁灭，也会使所爱的人遭殃。
1.神是先怜悯，后任凭的神。祂透过警告、神迹和恩典呼唤人悔改。
2.我们的回应决定我们是透过神的怜悯还是审判来认识祂。
愿我们都能警醒、谦卑、顺服。不要让神任凭我们刚硬不悔改而遭审判。
Exodus 7
Knowing that the Lord is God
06/02/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Deborah
1.Through Working with People (v1-2)
God could have simply breathed and wiped out the entire Egypt. Yet, He patiently and repeatedly persuaded Moses. Why? Because God wanted to reveal Himself through working with people. He desires human participation in His plans, and through interaction with Him, we come to know Him more deeply.
God views people from the perspective of the tree of life. Even though Moses was still weak at the time, God saw the future Moses. The Israelites were still slaves, but God called them the army of the Lord.
God gives us the opportunity to experience and know Him more deeply through service. Therefore, we should cherish such opportunities. Additionally, may we also view weak or failing people through God‘s eyes, seeing the future person who will be lifted up by the all-powerful God!
2.Through Miracles and Plagues (v3-7)
God told Moses that He would perform many signs and wonders in Egypt, ultimately delivering the Israelites from slavery. These signs and wonders were the ten plagues that struck Egypt. Were these acts of God miracles or disasters?
Miracles or disasters? The key lies in human choice.
The process of God saving the Israelites was also a process of testifying to the Egyptians. Whether miracles or plagues, God‘s purpose was singular: to make people know that He alone is God!
May we, like Moses and Aaron, do exactly as the Lord commanded them. May we respond appropriately to the Holy Spirit‘s revelation and reminders, so that we may come to know God more deeply through His miracles.
The serpent mentioned in this chapter is referred to in the original text as a “dragon, great serpent, or sea monster,” distinct from an ordinary snake. In ancient Egyptian mythology, many idol gods were depicted as serpents. The Uraeus, a cobra on Pharaoh‘s crown, was seen as Pharaoh’s guardian deity.
The staff represents authority. This passage demonstrates God‘s supreme authority and power. The Egyptian magicians used sorcery to perform similar signs, seemingly matching God’s works on the surface. However, Aaron‘s staff ultimately swallowed theirs, showing that God’s authority far surpasses the powers of darkness.
Testimony: Evil spirits could not possess a medium because Christians were present.
God‘s authority exists to destroy all the power of the enemy. In the face of the world’s challenges, do we believe in God‘s supreme authority? In difficult times, are we willing to submit to God and witness His power? May we learn from the faith of Moses and Aaron, relying on God’s might and not being deceived by the illusions of the world (superpowers, philosophies, worldly wisdom).
1. God‘s Mercy: Warning Before Judgment (v14-18)
God does not bring judgment suddenly. Instead, He gave repeated warnings before each of the ten plagues, hoping Pharaoh would repent. However, Pharaoh‘s heart remained hardened, and he refused to listen. Ultimately, God’s judgment had to come.
In today‘s world, many still rely on and worship the “Nile”—money, power, achievements, and their own intelligence. They exalt false gods and indulge in sin. All of this will lead to God’s judgment. Yet, God is merciful. His judgment is not meant for destruction but to make people know that He is “the Lord, the one true God.”
Just as He called Moses from the burning bush, God is calling out to us today: “Let My people go, that they may serve Me!”
Are we willing to bring those who worship the “Nile” in Egypt before God?
May we not wait until the “water” of their lives turns to “blood” before we act (let‘s take action this Saturday and invite people to the church anniversary on March 9th!).
2.Human Stubbornness Turns Mercy into Judgment (v19-21)
Pharaoh‘s hardened and stubborn heart, unwilling to let the Israelites go, turned God’s mercy into judgment.
In real life, many people are like Pharaoh—stubborn and clinging to what little they have. Beyond material things, some hold onto completely worthless stubbornness, such as unforgiveness, hatred, bitterness, and self-righteousness.
Are there any stubborn, unyielding attitudes in our lives that displease God and lead to situations like the dead fish and stinking river in verse 21? May the Holy Spirit reveal to us, helping us quickly surrender these things so that God can correct us.
3.False Gods Bring Destruction Without Mercy (v22-25)
This passage shows that false gods have no goodness. They cannot perform constructive miracles that bring cleansing. Instead, they bring only more destruction and stinking blood!
Anything exalted above God becomes a false god in people‘s hearts. In the modern world, many seemingly powerful “false gods” appear reasonable on the surface but ultimately lead not only to personal destruction but also harm those we love.
1. God is first merciful, then permissive. He calls people to repentance through warnings, miracles, and grace.
2. Our response determines whether we come to know Him through His mercy or His judgment.
May we all remain alert, humble, and obedient. Let us not allow God to permit our hardened hearts to face judgment.