QT 05/08/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 15 The double jeopardy of a burnt vine. 被烧毁的葡萄树的双重危险。
QT 05/08/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 15 The double jeopardy of a burnt vine.
READ http://www.esv.org/eze15
Scripture Focus:
Ezekiel 15:1–3 [1] And the word of the LORD came to me: [2] “Son of man, how does the wood of the vine surpass any wood, the vine branch that is among the trees of the forest? [3] Is wood taken from it to make anything? Do people take a peg from it to hang any vessel on it? (ESV)
(1) Fruitless Faith is Useless (vv. 2–5)
The vine, symbolic of Israel, is only useful if it bears fruit. Wood from a vine can’t be used to build anything substantial—its sole purpose is to produce grapes. Similarly, a believer's life must bear the fruit of righteousness (cf. John 15:1–8). If not, even religious identity or tradition is no safeguard.
Application: Am I bearing fruit in my walk with Christ? Is there genuine evidence of faith: love, repentance, service, holiness?
(2) God’s Righteous Judgment (vv. 6–7)
God makes clear that judgment will fall on Jerusalem of Ezekiel’s time because of unfaithfulness. Even those who “escape” still face fire. This is a sobering reminder that God's justice cannot be avoided or sidestepped by external religiosity.
Application: Do I trust in God’s mercy while also respecting His holiness? Have I allowed sin to go unchecked in my life?
(3) God's Purpose in Judgment (v. 7b)
“…you will know that I am the Lord…” — Even in judgment, God's goal is that people come to a true knowledge of Him. He desires repentance and relationship.
Application: Is God using discipline to draw me closer to Him? Am I responding with humility and submission?
(4) A Call to Faithfulness (v. 8)
The root issue is unfaithfulness. This chapter confronts casual or nominal believers. True discipleship requires a faithful heart.
Application: Is my devotion to Christ wholehearted, or have I become spiritually barren?
Prayer:
Lord, we come before You today with hearts of gratitude for Your Word. Thank You for reminding us of the serious consequences of unfaithfulness and the beauty of living in communion with You. Help us to remain connected to the True Vine, Jesus Christ. Forgive us for the times we have strayed and bear fruit in us that glorifies Your name. May we live with an awareness of Your holiness, walking in the light of Your truth. We pray that our lives would reflect Your glory and that we would be faithful stewards of the gifts You have given us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
QT 05/08/2025 星期二. 被烧毁的葡萄树的双重危险。
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Eze/15/
经文重点：
以西结书15:1–3 耶和华的话临到我说：2 “人子啊！葡萄树的木料怎能胜过树林中的枝子呢？3 人可以从葡萄树上取木料制造物件吗？可以从葡萄树上取木料做钉子挂器皿吗？
(1) 无果的信心是无用的（2–5节）
葡萄树象征着以色列，只有结出果子才有用。葡萄树的木头不能用来建造任何有价值的东西——它的唯一用途是结出葡萄。同样，信徒的生活必须结出公义的果子（参见约翰福音15:1–8）。如果没有，即使是宗教身份或传统也无法提供保障。
应用：我在与基督同行中结出果子了吗？是否有真实的信仰证据：爱、悔改、服侍、圣洁？
(2) 神公义的审判（6–7节）
神明确指出，以西结时代的耶路撒冷因不忠而将遭受审判。即使那些“逃脱”的人仍面临火的审判。这是令人警醒的提醒：神的公义无法被外在的宗教形式所规避或逃避。
应用：我是否在信靠上帝的怜悯的同时，也尊重祂的圣洁？我是否让罪在我的生活中肆意横行？
(3) 上帝审判的旨意（第7节b）
“……你们就知道我是耶和华……”——即使在审判中，上帝的目标是让人真正认识祂。祂渴望悔改与关系。
应用：上帝是否正在通过管教来吸引我更亲近祂？我是否以谦卑和顺服的态度回应？
(4) 忠心的呼召（第8节）
根本问题在于不忠心。本章直面那些敷衍了事或名义上的信徒。真正的门徒生活需要一颗忠心。
应用：我对基督的奉献是否全心全意，还是我已经变得灵性枯竭？
祷告：
主啊，我们今天怀着感恩的心来到你面前，感谢你提醒我们不忠的严重后果以及与你同在的美好。求你帮助我们与真葡萄树耶稣基督保持连接。求你赦免我们曾偏离的时刻，并在我们身上结出荣耀你名的果子。愿我们活在对你圣洁的觉醒中，行在你真理的光中。我们祈求我们的生命能反映你的荣耀，并成为你所赐礼物忠心的管家。奉耶稣的名，阿们。
