QT 13/05/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 3. Return to God in view of His unwavering love. 因着上帝坚定不移的爱回到祂身边.
QT 13/05/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 3. Return to God in view of His unwavering love.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer3
📖 Selected Passage:
Jeremiah 3:14 Return, O faithless children, declares the LORD; for I am your master; I will take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion. (ESV)
💡Explanation:
With the use of multiple analogies and metaphors, Jeremiah 3 pointed to a heartfelt plea from God to His wayward people. Israel had turned away from Him, chasing after idols and committing spiritual adultery. Yet, in the face of betrayal, God doesn't cut them off completely. Instead, He offers restoration.
God's tone is not just one of judgment but of deep yearning. "Return to Me," He says. Like a faithful husband longing for reconciliation with his unfaithful bride, the Lord opens His arms wide, offering mercy instead of wrath, healing instead of condemnation.
This passage reminds us of the gospel. Though we, too, have wandered—seeking satisfaction in worldly things—God calls us back through Christ. He doesn’t give up on us. Instead, He promises to forgive, restore, and bless those who return in humility.
True repentance isn't just feeling sorry—it’s turning back to the Lord, trusting His grace, and walking in obedience. And when we do, He doesn't just take us back; He renews us and gives us shepherds to guide us in truth (v. 15).
We are to take up this offer while it is still open—do note that in the timeline of our birth and eternity, God’s offer will expire upon our death or Jesus’ Second Coming, whichever the earlier!
🐾 Reflection Questions:
(1) Are there areas in your life where you've wandered from God?
(2) What’s stopping you from returning fully to Him today?
(3) How does Jeremiah 3 help you understand God’s heart for His people?
🙏Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your incredible mercy. Even when I turn away, You still call me back. Help me to respond to Your love with true repentance. Restore my heart, renew my faith, and lead me in Your truth. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
QT 13/05/2025 星期二. 耶利米书 3 因着上帝坚定不移的爱回到祂身边.
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Jer/3/
📖 选读经文：
耶利米书 3:14 耶和华说，背道的儿女阿，回来吧。因为我作你们的丈夫，并且我必将你们从一城取一人，从一族取两人，带到锡安。
💡 解释：
耶利米书 第 3 章使用了多种类比和隐喻，指出了上帝向祂迷途的子民发出的衷心恳求。以色列人背离了祂，追逐偶像，犯下了属灵的奸淫。然而，面对背叛，上帝并没有与他们彻底断绝关系。相反，祂提供了恢复。
上帝的语气不仅仅是审判，更是深深的渴望。祂说：“回到我身边吧”。就像一个忠诚的丈夫渴望与不忠的新娘和好一样，上帝张开双臂，以怜悯代替愤怒，以医治代替谴责。
这段话让我们想起了福音。虽然我们也曾在世俗的事物中寻求满足，但上帝通过基督把我们召回。祂不会放弃我们。相反，祂承诺会宽恕、恢复和祝福那些谦卑回归的人。
真正的悔改不只是感到抱歉，而是回到主的身边，相信祂的恩典，顺服地前行。当我们这样做的时候，祂不仅会接纳我们，还会更新我们，并赐给我们牧人在真理中引导我们（第 15 节）。
请注意，在我们出生和永生的时间轴上，上帝的恩赐将在我们死亡或耶稣再来（以较早者为准）时失效！
🐾 思考题
(1) 在你的生活中，你是否有偏离上帝的地方？
(2) 今天是什么阻止了你完全回归神？
(3) 耶利米书第 3 章如何帮助你理解神对祂子民的心？
🙏祷告：
主啊，感谢您不可思议的怜悯。即使我转身离去，你仍然呼召我回来。请帮助我以真正的悔改来回应您的爱。恢复我的心，更新我的信仰，引领我进入你的真理。奉耶稣的名祷告，阿门。
