經文: | 歷代志下6-9章 |
中心思想: | 歷代志下6、9章 |
提要
為了尊榮、敬拜以色列的上帝,在一個適合國王參與的落成典禮裡,所羅門率領全民獻上這個新竣工的聖殿給祂。所羅門跪在一個特製的銅台上禱告,這篇禱告是聖經中最莊嚴恢宏、最感人至深的了!處處洋溢著對上帝的讚美,感謝祂永不改變的屬性與對以色列永不落空的應許。禱告結束,上帝的榮光充滿在聖殿當中,百姓立刻回應說:「耶和華本為善:祂的慈愛永遠長存。」(代下7:3)但即使在這樣的敬拜與喜樂中,還有一件值得注意的事,是夜,上帝向所羅門顯現並警戒他,如果以色列人不事奉上帝,將遭到上帝連根拔出、離鄉背井的命運,就是這座經過長期嘔心瀝血方才完成的宏偉聖殿,也將夷為平地! |
第6章
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第7章
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第8章
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第9章
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奉獻的禱告
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赦免的應許
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君王的聲望
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國王的豐富
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所羅門與上帝的關係
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所羅門與物資的關係
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每日與主同行
鹽、磁鐵、光,這三個字詞有什麽相同之處嗎?
答案:它們形容你作基督徒應有的表現!
上帝把你留在地上,每一天你都要像鹽(使別人渴慕上帝),像磁鐵(吸引別人接近上帝),像光(照亮上帝的道路)。示巴女王不遠千里而來,為要親自見識以色列國王的智慧與財富(代下9:1),注意她的結論:「耶和華你的上帝是應當稱頌的……因為你的上帝愛以色列人。」(代下9:8)觀察過所羅門的生活之後,女王歸榮耀給他的上帝!每一天你和別人來往的時候,是否也有同樣的結果呢?
今天之中隨身攜帶一小包鹽、一小塊磁鐵或是一盒火柴,每當你觸到口袋或皮包時,千萬要記得上帝賦予你的角色--然後執行任務吧! |
默想
英明君主的偉大成就!
歷代志下第八章提到所羅門王朝的重要成就,至少有十二件,舉凡軍事、建築、宗教和商業上的,試試看你能找到幾件? |
金言
如果服事上帝值得你奉獻部份,也就值得你獻上一切。 |
English |
4/22/2013 The Temple Dedicated |
Scriptures: | 2 Chronicles 6-9 |
Heart of the Passage: | 2 Chronicles 6,9 |
Overview
In a setting fit for a king's inauguration. Solomon now leads the nation in dedicating the newly completed temple to the glory and worship of the God of Israel. Kneeling on a specially constructed bronze scaffold, Solomon prays one of the most majestic and moving invocations found anywhere in the Bible. He overflows with praise to God, thanking Him for His unchanging character and unfailing promises on behalf of the nation. When Solomon finishes, the glory of God fills the temple, prompting the people to respond: "He is good; for his mercy endureth for ever" (7:3). But even in the midst of worship and rejoicing, there is cause for concern. By night, God appears to Solomon to warn him that if the nation fails to remain true to God, He will uproot the people from their beloved homeland and will destroy the magnificent temple which they have labored so long to complete. |
CHAPTER 6
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CHAPTER 7
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CHAPTER
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CHAPTER 9
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A Prayer of Dedication
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A Promise of Forgiveness
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A King's Reputation
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A King's Vast Riche
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Solomon's Relationship to God
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Solomon's Relationship to Goods
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Your Daily Walk
What do these three words all have in common: salt, magnet, light? (Hint: They ail end in f, but that's not it!)
Answer: They are all descriptions of your task as a Christian.
Each day God leaves you here on earth, you are to be like salt (making others thirsty for God), a magnet (drawing others to God), and light (showing the way to God). The queen of Sheba came hundreds of miles to learn firsthand of the wisdom and wealth of Israel's king (9:1). Notice her conclusion: "Blessed be the LORD thy God ... because thy God loved Israel" (9:8). After looking at Solomon's life, the queen gave glory to Solomon's God! Is that what happens from day to day when others rub shoulders with you?
Carry a packet of salt, a small magnet, or a book of matches with you today. Then every time you reach into your pocket or purse, remember your God-given role—and practice it! |
Insight
Great Achievements of a Great Monarch —
Chapter 8 describes more than a dozen of the major accomplishments of Solomon's reign militarily, architecturally, religiously, and commercially. How many can you find? |
Adage
If the service of God is worth anything, it is worth everything. |
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