Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Exodus)
我夜间的歌曲《出埃及记》
Text: Exodus 34: 5-6
MEDITATION
Exodus 34:5-6
5 Now the LORD descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD.
6 And the LORD passed before him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth,
MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE
1. The Descent of the LORD
a. He descended from Heaven.
b. He appeared in a cloud (a physical manifestation).
c. God stood with Moses (His presence..
2. Understanding the idea of a Proclamation
a. It was common in the ancient days for a court herald to make a proclamation.
i. He would announce the entrance of the King.
ii. He would also announce his titles and his greatness.
b. The LORD God did not use an angel to do this.
c. He proclaimed His Divine attributes to Moses.
3. God’s Divine Attributes proclaimed
a. He is “The LORD, the LORD God”.
b. “Merciful and gracious”
c. “Longsuffering”
d. “Abounding in goodness and truth”
These are not all the attributes of God. There are many more wonderful attributes.
4. Why were these attributes highlighted?
a. To remind Israel of who God is.
b. To reinforce Israel’s understanding of the Lord.
c. To restore confidence in God that He is indeed:
i. Merciful
ii. Gracious
iii. Patient
iv. Good
v. Upholding truth
d. To teach Israel how to regard the Lord and relate to Him properly.
经文:出埃及记 34:5-6
沉思
《出埃及记 34:5-6》
5耶和华在云中降临,和摩西一同站在那里,宣告耶和华的名。6耶和华在他面前宣告说:“耶和华,耶和华,是有怜悯有恩典的神,不轻易发怒,并有丰盛的慈爱和诚实。