梦游圣经66本书

日期：1/3/25

引言：敬拜使人得自由

许多人认为自由是摆脱外在的限制，但《以斯拉记》告诉我们，真正的自由是在敬拜中亲近神，不再受罪、环境或过去的辖制。当以色列人从被掳之地归回，他们经历的不只是身体上的释放，更是敬拜的恢复，而这带来了属灵的自由。

一、从被掳到归回——自由的起点 （以斯拉记 1:1-4）

“波斯王古列元年，耶和华为要应验借耶利米口所说的话，就激动波斯王古列的心，使他下诏通告全国，说：‘…凡做他子民的，可以上耶路撒冷，在犹大的耶和华殿，重建这殿。’”（1:1-3）
• 以色列人因罪被掳，远离圣殿，失去了敬拜的自由。
• 神的恩典临到，使他们有机会归回，恢复与神的关系。

应用： 今天，我们或许因罪、压力或世俗的牵引远离神，但祂仍然呼召我们归回，在敬拜中恢复自由。

二、重建圣殿——恢复敬拜的自由 （以斯拉记 3:10-13）

“匠人立耶和华殿的根基时，祭司都穿礼服吹号，…以色列民大声呼喊，赞美耶和华。”（3:10-11）
• 圣殿的重建象征敬拜的恢复，百姓大声欢呼，敬拜成为自由的表达。
• 然而，年长者哭泣（3:12），因他们怀念过去，这提醒我们：自由不只是外在环境的改变，更是内心的更新。

应用： 我们在敬拜中是否真正经历自由，还是被过去的失败、遗憾所束缚？神要我们在今天的敬拜中得释放！

三、读律法、悔改——敬拜带来属灵的自由 （以斯拉记 9:5-9）

“我们因自己的罪孽和列祖的罪孽，成为奴仆。…但现在耶和华我们的神暂且施恩给我们…叫我们的神殿得以立起。”（9:7-9）
• 以斯拉带领百姓读律法、悔改，他们才真正从罪的辖制中得自由。
• 罪使人远离神，而真正的自由来自愿意悔改、归向神。

应用： 你是否在敬拜中仍被罪或自责捆绑？神要你来到祂面前，借着敬拜得着释放！

结论：敬拜使人进入真正的自由
• 以色列人的经历提醒我们，真正的自由是能够毫无拦阻地敬拜神。
• 神呼召我们归回祂，在敬拜中经历释放、更新和完全的自由！

挑战：

今天，当你敬拜时，是否愿意卸下过去的重担，全心归向神，让祂的同在带你进入真正的自由？

Finding Freedom in Worship – The Restoration of Worship in the Book of Ezra

Date：1/3/25

Introduction: Worship Brings Freedom

Many people think freedom means being free from external restrictions. However, the Book of Ezra teaches us that true freedom comes from drawing near to God in worship—being released from the bondage of sin, circumstances, and the past. When the Israelites returned from exile, their journey was not just about physical liberation but also the restoration of worship, which led to spiritual freedom.

I. From Exile to Return – The Beginning of Freedom (Ezra 1:1-4)

“In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm: ‘…Any of His people among you may go up to Jerusalem in Judah and build the temple of the Lord, the God of Israel.’” (Ezra 1:1-3)
• Because of their sins, the Israelites were taken into exile, far from the temple, and lost the freedom to worship.
• By God’s grace, they were given the opportunity to return and restore their relationship with Him.

Application:
Today, we may have drifted from God due to sin, stress, or worldly distractions, but He still calls us to return to Him and find freedom in worship.

II. Rebuilding the Temple – Restoring the Freedom to Worship (Ezra 3:10-13)

“When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests in their vestments and with trumpets… praised the Lord. And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord.” (Ezra 3:10-11)
• The rebuilding of the temple symbolized the restoration of worship. The people shouted for joy, expressing their freedom in worship.
• However, the older generation wept (Ezra 3:12) because they remembered the past. This reminds us that true freedom is not just about external circumstances but also about inner renewal.

Application:
Do we truly experience freedom in worship, or are we still bound by past failures and regrets? God wants us to be set free in worship today!

III. Reading the Law and Repenting – Worship Brings Spiritual Freedom (Ezra 9:5-9)

“Though we are slaves because of our sins and the sins of our ancestors… But now, for a brief moment, the Lord our God has been gracious in leaving us a remnant… and so He gives us a firm place in His sanctuary.” (Ezra 9:7-9)
• Ezra led the people in reading God’s Law and repenting, and only then did they truly experience freedom from the bondage of sin.
• Sin separates us from God, but true freedom comes from a heart willing to repent and turn back to Him.

Application:
Are you still bound by sin or guilt in worship? God is inviting you to come before Him and find true freedom in worship!

Conclusion: Worship Leads to True Freedom
• The Israelites’ story reminds us that real freedom is the ability to worship God without hindrance.
• God is calling us to return to Him, to experience release, renewal, and complete freedom in worship!

Challenge:

As you worship today, are you willing to lay down the burdens of your past, turn fully to God, and let His presence lead you into true freedom?