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Day 269: The Day of Small Things (2024)

2024/9/25
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以斯拉记5-6章详细描述了圣殿重建的艰难历程，先知哈该和撒迦利亚的预言以及居鲁士王法令的发现对重建工作起到了至关重要的作用。犹太人在重建过程中面临诸多挑战，但最终在达利乌斯王的支持下完成了圣殿的重建，这体现了信仰的力量和坚持的重要性。撒迦利亚书4-6章中先知撒迦利亚的异象预示了耶稣基督作为大祭司和君王的地位，也强调了不要轻视生活中看似微不足道的小事，因为这些小事最终会汇聚成伟大的成就。箴言20:8-11强调了行动的重要性，人的行为往往能反映出其内心的真实想法和信仰。 这段经文中，先知撒迦利亚的异象预示了耶稣基督作为大祭司和君王的地位，这与圣殿重建的事件紧密相连，体现了神对以色列的应许和救赎计划。同时，经文中也强调了不要轻视生活中看似微不足道的小事，因为这些小事最终会汇聚成伟大的成就。这对于我们今天的信仰生活也有着重要的启示，提醒我们无论面对多大的困难，都要坚持信仰，并重视生活中每一个细节。

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Despite initial setbacks and inquiries from officials, the reconstruction of the temple in Jerusalem resumes with the support of prophets Haggai and Zechariah. A decree from King Cyrus is rediscovered, confirming the project's legitimacy and authorizing its funding. The temple is completed and dedicated with great joy, and the Passover is celebrated.
  • The prophets Haggai and Zechariah encouraged the Jews to rebuild the temple.
  • Officials questioned the authority for the rebuilding, leading to the rediscovery of Cyrus's decree.
  • Darius, influenced by Cyrus's decree, not only allowed the rebuilding but also funded it.
  • The temple was completed and dedicated, followed by a joyful Passover celebration.

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Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah's visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today's readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11.

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