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以色列和預言 Israel and Prophecy
Jeff Harrison
2016年2月19日
來源:直到地極。蒙允刊載。
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      為以色列時事禱告─普珥節(2016 年3月21日)

     
寫在羊皮紙上有二百年歷史的以斯帖記,由娜瑪賽維士在俄羅斯的祖先承傳下來

這週四(3/24)是普珥節(開始於週三晚上日落之時)─這是猶太人慶祝在西元前483年從波斯(目前的伊朗)得自由的日子,使他們免受滅族的陰謀。世界大部分地區都在亞達月十四日慶祝普珥日(今年是三月24日星期四),但在耶路撒冷、雅法與其他『有城牆的城市』(像是古書珊城;參考以斯帖記9:18-19),則在隔一天(三月25日)才慶祝。

這是充滿歡喜的時刻,人們會讀以斯帖記。這是希伯來文聖經唯一一卷書從古時就寫在小羊皮紙上,為著在猶太家中使用(請參考上面的圖片)。此外還有與普珥節有關的戲劇和服裝,以及特別的酥皮派(又稱為哈曼的耳朵,外形像三角的奶油餅乾,裡面包巧克力或草莓)、點心與酒。

雖然這是歡喜設宴的日子(以斯帖記9:18-19)─但在此之前先是靈裡憂傷與禁食的日子。以斯帖記9:31提到末底改和王后以斯帖規定他們要禁食呼求,為了紀念猶太整個族面臨要被滅絕的危險前,以斯帖必須尋求王的恩寵,而要所有猶太人禁食的日子。

今年的『以斯帖禁食』將從三月23日星期三的日初到日落

普珥節是我們要特別留意亞瑪力人之靈的季節。亞瑪力人是一群真實存在的人,在整本聖經中象徵著仇視神立約子民的靈,特別是反閃主義。他們是以色列出埃及後第一個碰到的敵人(出17:8),他們對她虎視眈眈,專挑後邊軟弱的人下手(參考這週額外的妥拉閱讀在申命記25:17-19)。神的其中一個名字叫生命的神(Elohim-Chaim,Life-God)。祂的約是生命之約,以色列代表全人類,因此祂『絕不寬容』那些威脅祂立約計畫之人,欲將亞瑪力的名號『從天下全然塗抹』。數百年過後,亞甲(掃羅放過的亞瑪力王)的後裔哈曼策劃發動第一次的大屠殺,記錄在以斯帖記。但正如在以斯帖的日子,主的旌旗耶和華尼西向著我們揚起─應許我們並不是單獨作戰。事實上,祂親自與亞瑪力人作戰,直到其名號『從天下全然塗抹』(出17:15)。

很不幸的,普珥節在今日的以色列被視為給孩童的小節日。當然我們祝福孩童,但為著他們的緣故,我們相信嚴肅看待此節日欲表達的信息格外重要。我們鼓勵您閱讀以斯帖紀全,祈求主賜給我們今日關於此信息的亮光。或許主也引導您加入我們一起禁食,然後歡喜慶祝,因凡遵守祂的約和他祂法度的人,耶和華都以慈愛誠實待他(詩篇25:10)。

當我們接近普珥日之際,正如我們看見亞瑪力人的靈再次充斥在世界,特別是在伊朗(現代的波斯),在那裡盡其一切研發武器,想要讓以色列如其所言滅亡。

就在上星期六自殺炸彈在伊斯坦堡爆炸,5人死亡, 36人受傷,死亡的五人中有三人是以色列人,分別是40歲、60歲和69歲。受傷的36人中有11人是猶太人。根據新聞報導,伊斯蘭國在土耳其的成員就等在以色列所在的旅館外面,一路跟隨他們,然而點燃爆炸物。

請禱告:全世界的猶太人都會來到神的旌旗和應許的保護下!

我們發現二年前瑞克‧萊汀斯(Rick Ridings)為此季節所寫的禱告重點,至今仍很貼切與實用:
(參 以斯帖禁食祈禱日深入普珥節-以斯帖的禁食)

請禱告:

1. 禱告在我們時代的末底改和以斯帖會聽見聖靈的呼召,知道時間的迫切性,他們不會分心,或是被假的安全感所欺騙而進入沈睡。

2. 禱告隱藏對抗伊朗獲得核武的爭戰持續成功。讓我們相信,許多的混亂與分裂會臨到那些定意要摧毀以色列的魔鬼勢力(歷下20:1-30)

3. 禱告在耶路撒冷華盛頓的決策者擁有清楚的瞭解,能在對的時候做對的事(以斯帖 7:3-6)

4. 讓我們宣告,每一個要摧毀以色列的撒旦命令都能逆轉,禱告『哈曼』將被掛在自己的木架上 (以斯帖7:9-10; 詩篇33:10-12)

5. 為伊朗(波斯)禱告,讓我們禱告主,讓祂的仇敵滿面羞恥,好讓他們開始尋求主的名,認識誰才是真神與活神 (參考詩篇83,特別是16)

馬汀和娜瑪‧賽維士(Martin & Norma Sarvis)

於耶路撒冷




         Prayer Update From Israel (March 21, 2016)

        
200-year old Megilat-Esther (Scroll of Esther) on Parchment, passed

down from Norma Sarvis's ancestors in Belarus.


This coming Thursday (beginning sundown Wednesday evening) is Purim-the day Jews celebrate their remarkable deliverance in Persia in 483 B.C. from a plot to annihilate them as a peopleIn most of the Jewish world, Purim is celebrated on the 14th of Adar (24 March this year). In Jerusalem, Jaffa and other 'walled cities', it is celebrated, as in ancient Susa (Hebrew: Shushan. See Esther 9:18-19), on the day following,

It is a joyous occasion. The Scroll of Esther will be read. This is the only book of the Hebrew Bible which has from ancient times been copied out onto small parchment scrolls for use in the Jewish home (see pictur e above). There will be Purim plays and costume parties; special pastries (Oznei-Hamaan-"Haman's Ears", small tri-folded butter cookies with sweet fillings), desserts and wine.

Although these are days for rejoicing and feasting (Esther 9:18-19)-for the observant, they are preceded by days of soberness of spirit and fasting. Esther 9:31 relates how, following the great deliverance, Mordechai and Queen Esther prescribed annual times for fasting and lamentation, in remembrance of those which the Queen had called for her Jewish subjects as she was preparing herself to go in and seek the favor of the King.

The "Esther Fast" for this year will be from
dawn to sundown Wednesday March 23rd.


Purim is a season when we are made especially aware of the Spirit of Amalek. Last week we focused on the continual warfare being waged between that spirit and God's covenant-people the Jews. We pointed out how this spirit is behind forces arising in our own day, forces which, like Haman of old (himself a descendant of Amalek), desire that God's covenants of Life be broken, and their followers annihilated. Yet, even as in Esther's day, YHVH-N ISSI-the LORD's Banner-Promise is flying over us-a promise that we are not alone; that, in fact, HE is Himself at war with Amelek until its very memory is finally blotted out from under heaven! (Exodus 17:14-16).

It is unfortunate that Purim has come to be generally regarded in Israel as a minor holiday for children. We bless the children, certainly-but for their very sake we believe it important that we take seriously all of the message of this season. We encourage you to join with us in doing so! Read through the Book of Esther. Ask the Lord to illumine its message for us today. Perhaps He will lead you to join together with us in the fast. And then rejoice and celebrate the God who watches over all who care for and guard His covenants-to guide them in the way of His kindness and truth (Psalm 25:10).

As we approach this time of Purim, we see the Spirit of Amalek again stirring in the world (including ancient Persia where these events took place).

ONLY THIS PAST SATURDAY-a suicide bomber blew himself up in Istanbul, killing five people and injuring 36. Three of those slain were Israelis, one 40, one 60, one 69. Eleven other Jews were among the wounded. News sources are t oday reporting that a Turkish national member of ISIS waited outside the hotel where the 15 Israelis, on a culinary tour of Turkey, were staying, then followed them down the street before detonating his explosive device in their midst. PLEASE PRAY: that Jews around the world would come under the protection of the banner and promise of their God!

We find the following prayer points, written during this season by our friend Rick Ridings two years ago, to be still timely and applicable today:

PLEASE PRAY:

1. That the Mordecais and Esthers of our time will hear the call of the Holy Spirit concerning the urgency of the hour, and will not be distracted or lulled into slumber by a false sense of security.

2. For continued success of the covert war against Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon. Let us believe for much confusion and division upon the demonic powers bent on destroying Israel (2 Chron. 20:1-30).

3. For a clear understanding to come to the decision-makers in Jerusalem and Washington, DC to do the right thing at the right time. (Esther 7:3-6)

4. Let us proclaim a reversal of every satanic decree to destroy Israel, and that "Haman" will be hung upon his own gallows. (Esther 7:9-10; Ps. 33:10-12)

5. For Iran (Persia), let us pray for the Lord to bring shame upon His enemies in such a way that they will begin to seek the Name of the Lord, to know Who is the True and Living God (See Psalm 83, especially verse 16).