QT 17/09/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 47 From Engedi to Engeglaim? Possible? 从隐·以东到隐·以革拉音？可能吗？
QT 17/09/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 47 From Engedi to Engeglaim? Possible?
READ http://www.esv.org/eze47
What links spiritual restoration, inclusivity in God’s kingdom, and the mission of the Church in this chapter?
🌊 Scripture:
Ezekiel 47:10 Fishermen will stand beside the sea. From Engedi to Eneglaim it will be a place for the spreading of nets. Its fish will be of very many kinds, like the fish of the Great Sea. (ESV)
Ezekiel 47:22 You shall allot it as an inheritance for yourselves and for the sojourners who reside among you and have had children among you. They shall be to you as native-born children of Israel. With you they shall be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel. (ESV)
🔥 Reflection
Ezekiel 47 paints a powerful vision of healing and restoration, where a life-giving river flows from the temple and transforms the barren land—even the Dead Sea—into a place teeming with life.
In verse 10, we see fishermen lining the shores, spreading their nets in waters that now swarm with many kinds of fish—a symbol of abundance, diversity, and mission. This imagery points ahead to Jesus’ call to His disciples: “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). As the river brings life wherever it flows, so the Holy Spirit, flowing from God’s presence, empowers believers to bring spiritual life to a broken world.
Then in verse 22, something even more radical is declared: “Sojourners”—foreigners living among the Israelites—will be included in the inheritance. They are to be treated as native-born children, full citizens in God's covenant blessings. This was unheard of in ancient times—but it beautifully foreshadows the inclusion of the Gentiles in the Church (Ephesians 2:19):
"You are no longer strangers and aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God."
🌍 Application
These verses challenge us to embrace two key truths:
(1) The Gospel is for all people.
The river of God’s presence is not for the few, but for the many. From Engedi to Eneglaim—east to west—the nets are cast wide. God desires a harvest from every nation, tribe, and tongue. Are we actively joining in His mission?
(2) The Church must reflect the heart of God in welcoming others.
Those once considered outsiders are now co-heirs through Christ. Whether they are new believers, immigrants, or people from different backgrounds—there is room at the table for all in God’s Kingdom. Are we making space for them?
🙏 Prayer
Father, Let Your river of life flow through us. Fill us with Your Spirit so that we may bring healing to the dry and desolate places around us. Make us fishers of men—bold, compassionate, and wide in our casting. Help us to see others through Your eyes, to welcome the sojourner, and to rejoice in the diversity of Your family. May Your Kingdom come, and may we be faithful to carry Your presence wherever we go. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
✝️ Final Thought
The vision in Ezekiel 47 is not just a picture of future hope—it is a call to present action. The Church is now the temple from which living waters flow (John 7:38). May we go and spread our nets—because the harvest is plentiful, and God’s heart is for every kind of fish.
QT 17/09/2025 星期三. 以西结书 47 从隐·以东到隐·以革拉音？可能吗？
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Eze/47/
本章中，属灵复兴、上帝国度的包容性与教会使命之间有何关联？
🌊 经文：
以西结书 47:10 必有渔夫站在河边，从隐．基底直到隐．以革莲，都是晒网的地方。各类的鱼都像大海里的鱼那样多。
以西结书 47:22 将来你们要抽签分这地为业，归给你们和你们中间的外族人。他们在你们中间生儿育女。你们应该看他们如同本地生的以色列人，他们要在以色列支派中与你们一起抽签分地为业。
🔥 默想
以西结书47章描绘了一幅充满医治与复兴的宏伟图景：生命之河从圣殿涌出，使荒芜之地——甚至死海——都焕发生机。
第10节中，我们看见渔夫沿岸列队，在鱼群密布的水域撒网——这象征着丰盛、多样与使命。这幅画面预示了耶稣对门徒的呼召： “你们来跟从我，我要叫你们得人如得鱼一样”（马太福音4:19）。正如活水所到之处皆生机勃勃，从神同在中涌流的圣灵，也赋予信徒能力，将属灵生命带入破碎的世界。
接着在第22节，宣告了更为激进的理念：“寄居者”——那些生活在以色列人中的外族人——将被纳入产业继承之列。他们应被视为本土子民，享有上帝立约祝福中的完全公民权。这在古代是闻所未闻的——却完美预示了外邦人被接纳进入教会（以弗所书2:19）：
“这样看来，你们不再是外人和客旅，而是与圣徒一同作国民，是 神家里的人了”
🌍 应用
这些经文挑战我们领受两个核心真理：
(1) 福音是为万民预备的。
神的同在之河并非仅为少数人，而是为万民而开。从隐基底到隐以革拉——从东方到西方——撒网的范围极其广阔。神渴望从万国、万族、万民中得着收成。我们是否正积极参与祂的使命？
(2) 教会必须以接纳之心彰显神的心意。
那些曾被视为外邦人者，如今借着基督成为共同的后嗣。无论是初信者、移民，还是不同背景的人——神国度中的筵席为所有人预备了位置。我们是否为他们腾出空间？
🙏 祷告
天父，愿祢生命的活水流经我们。求祢以圣灵充满我们，使我们能为周遭干旱荒凉之地带来医治。使我们成为得人的渔夫——勇敢、富有怜悯、撒网广阔。帮助我们用祢的眼光看人，接纳寄居者，并在祢家族的多样性中欢欣。愿祢的国降临，愿我们忠心将祢的同在带往所到之处。奉耶稣的名祷告，阿们。
✝️ 终思
以西结书47章的异象不仅是未来盼望的图景——更是当下行动的呼召。教会此刻正是活水涌流的殿宇（约翰福音7:38）。愿我们扬帆撒网——因庄稼熟了，而神的心意是为万民的鱼。
