QT 10/12/2025 Wed. Haggai 2 "The Glory to Come and the Call to Holiness" “将来的荣耀与圣洁的呼召”

QT 10/12/2025 Wed. Haggai 2 "The Glory to Come and the Call to Holiness"
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1️⃣ The Coming Glory of the Temple Will Surpass All Present Imaginations (Haggai 2:1–9)

In Haggai 2:1–9, the people are looking at a humble temple—a structure far less impressive than the one built by Solomon. Many of the older priests, Levites, and leaders mourned over the lack of splendor in the new building. They felt it was nothing in comparison to the former glory.

Yet, God speaks through Haggai to encourage the people: “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than the former” (Haggai 2:9). God’s promise here is both literal and spiritual. The new temple may seem insignificant, but God Himself would fill it with glory—His presence would return to the people, which far surpasses any external beauty or grandeur.

This is the essence of Christian hope: what is coming is far greater than what we see now. The glory of the coming Kingdom of God, where Christ reigns, will outshine all the temporary and fleeting glories of this world.

Reflection: Do I live with an eternal perspective, knowing that the best is yet to come? How can I cultivate a greater longing for the ultimate glory of Christ’s return?

2️⃣ Holiness Needs to Be Pursued Individually, But Sin Pollutes (Haggai 2:10–14)

In verses 10–14, God calls the people to examine the state of their hearts. The prophet asks:
“If someone who is ceremonially unclean by contact with a dead body touches any of these, does it become unclean?” (Haggai 2:13). The answer is a resounding yes. Then, God applies this principle to their spiritual state: “So it is with this people and with this nation before me, declares the Lord; and so with every work of their hands” (Haggai 2:14).

In other words, sin contaminates everything it touches. Just as touching something unclean spreads impurity, sin spreads and affects everything it comes in contact with—relationships, work, worship, and even our approach to God. This is why holiness must be pursued individually.

But the good news is that God offers forgiveness and cleansing through the work of Jesus Christ. We can’t clean ourselves, but through Christ’s blood, our sin is washed away, and we are set apart for His purposes.

Reflection: Where have I allowed sin to pollute my life—my thoughts, my relationships, or my worship? Am I actively pursuing holiness and repentance in these areas?

3️⃣ The Consequences of Sin—God’s Warning of Unfruitfulness (Haggai 2:16)

Here, God shows the people the consequences of their disobedience—their work had been in vain. They planted crops and worked the fields, but the harvest was meager. The wine vats were not full. Their labor seemed futile, and their resources dwindled. It was as though their efforts were being thwarted.

This unfruitfulness was a direct result of sin and disobedience. Sin robs us of joy, peace, and the fruitfulness that God desires for our lives. But God’s warning is not meant to condemn us without hope—it's meant to call us to repentance so that He might bless our work and restore fruitfulness.

Reflection: Am I experiencing spiritual “barrenness” or unfruitfulness in certain areas of my life? What might God be calling me to repent of in order to see His blessing and fruitfulness restored?

✨ Application for Today

(1) Long for God's greater glory — Set your sights on the glory that is coming in Christ’s return. The best is yet to come. Let that eternal hope shape your priorities today.

(2) Pursue holiness — Recognize that sin, while subtle, affects everything it touches. Be diligent to guard your heart and your actions. Repent where necessary and seek holiness through the power of the Holy Spirit.

(3) Examine the fruitfulness of your life — If you're feeling spiritually dry or unfruitful, ask yourself where sin may have crept in. Turn back to God in repentance, knowing that He desires to bless your life with His fruitfulness.

🙏 Prayer

Lord, we confess that we often lose sight of Your glory and settle for the temporary glories of this world. Awaken our hearts to long for Your coming Kingdom. Help us to pursue holiness with diligence, knowing that sin robs us of true joy and fruitfulness. When we experience unfruitfulness in our lives, convict us, and lead us back to repentance. We thank You for the promise that Your glory will fill our lives and that Your presence is with us. May we experience Your holiness and Your blessing today. In Jesus' name, Amen.

QT 10/12/2025 星期三.  哈该书2章.  “将来的荣耀与圣洁的呼召”
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/hag/2/

1️⃣ 圣殿将来的荣耀将超越一切现今的想象（哈该书 2:1–9）

哈该书2:1-9中，百姓目睹的是一座简陋的圣殿——其规模远不及所罗门建造的宏伟殿宇。许多年长的祭司、利未人和领袖为新殿缺乏荣光而哀叹，认为它与往昔的荣耀相比微不足道。

然而神借哈该发声激励百姓：“这殿宇后来的荣耀，必大过先前的荣耀”（哈该书2:9）。这应许既具字面意义，更蕴含属灵深意。新殿看似微不足道，但神亲自要以荣耀充满其中——祂的同在将重返百姓中间，这远胜于任何外在的华美与宏伟。

这正是基督教盼望的精髓：将要来临的远胜于眼前所见。基督掌权的永恒国度降临时，其荣耀将使世间一切短暂虚幻的光辉黯然失色。

反思：我是否怀着永恒的视野生活，深知至善尚未显现？如何培养对基督再临终极荣耀更深的渴慕？

2️⃣ 圣洁需个人追求，罪恶却使人污秽（哈该书2:10-14）

在10-14节中，神呼召百姓省察内心状态。先知问道：“人若因触着尸体而成为不洁，又触着这些东西的任何一样，这就算为不洁吗？”（哈该书2:13）。答案显然是肯定的。随后神将此原则应用于他们的属灵状态：“耶和华说：‘这民也是这样，这国在我面前也是这样；他们手里的一切工作，都是这样；他们在那里所献的，都是不洁净的。”（哈该书2:14）。

换言之，罪玷污它所触及的一切。正如接触污秽之物会传播不洁，罪也会蔓延并影响它接触的一切——人际关系、工作、敬拜，甚至我们亲近上帝的方式。因此，圣洁必须由个人主动追求。

但好消息是：神借着耶稣基督的工作赐下赦免与洁净。我们无法自我洁净，但借着基督的宝血，我们的罪得蒙洗净，被分别为圣归于祂的旨意。

反思：我是否容许罪污染了生命中的某些领域——思想、人际关系或敬拜？我是否正积极在这方面追求圣洁与悔改？

3️⃣ 罪的后果——神对不结果子的警告（哈该书2:16）

在此，神向百姓显明他们悖逆的后果——劳碌终归徒然。他们耕种田地，栽种庄稼，收成却稀少；酒榨未满，劳碌徒然，资源日渐枯竭，仿佛一切努力都遭阻挠。

这不结果子的状态正是罪与悖逆的直接后果。罪夺去我们的喜乐、平安，以及神为我们生命所预备的丰盛果效。但神的警告并非要绝望地定罪我们——祂是要呼召我们悔改，好叫祂能赐福我们的劳作，恢复丰盛的果效。

反思：我在生命某些领域是否正经历属灵的“荒芜”或不结果子？为重获神的祝福与丰盛，祂正呼召我悔改哪些过犯？

✨ 今日实践要点

(1) 渴慕神的更大荣耀——将目光投向基督再来时显现的荣耀。至善之事尚未临到，让这永恒盼望塑造你今日的优先次序。

(2) 追求圣洁——认识到罪虽隐微，却侵蚀所触及的一切。勤勉守护内心与行为。在必要时悔改，借着圣灵的大能追求圣洁。

(3) 检视生命的果效——若灵里枯竭无果，当自省罪恶是否潜入。以悔改之心归向神，因祂渴望赐福你的生命。

🙏 祷告

主啊，我们承认自己常忽视祢的荣耀，满足于世俗的虚荣。求祢唤醒我们渴慕祢国降临的心。帮助我们勤勉追求圣洁，因深知罪恶夺去真实的喜乐与丰盛。当生命枯竭时，求祢责备我们，引领我们归向悔改。我们感谢祢应许：祢的荣耀必充满我们生命，祢的同在常与我们同在。愿我们今日经历祢的圣洁与祝福。奉耶稣的名祷告，阿们。