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Day 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2024)

2024/9/26
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施密茨神父 (Fr. Mike Schmitz): 本集讨论了以斯拉的事迹，重点在于他如何通过学习、遵守和教授上帝的律法而获得上帝的恩宠。以斯拉的虔诚体现在他将全部身心投入到对上帝律法的学习、实践和传播中，这使得他得到了上帝的眷顾，并最终获得了波斯国王的恩宠和支持，得以重建耶路撒冷圣殿。 神父还对比了以斯拉和尼希米两种不同的寻求上帝帮助的方式，指出两者皆为合宜之道，关键在于对上帝的信赖。 此外，神父还阐述了虚伪禁食的危害，强调真正的禁食和祈祷应源于对上帝的完全顺服和对自身生命的全然奉献，而非仅仅是形式上的举动。 最后，神父引用了撒迦利亚书中关于外邦人归向犹太教的预言，表达了对上帝恩典的赞美和感恩。

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Ezra, a skilled scribe and descendant of Aaron, earned King Artaxerxes' favor due to his commitment to studying, obeying, and teaching God's law. The king granted Ezra's requests, recognizing God's hand upon him, and provided resources for the journey back to Jerusalem and the restoration of the temple.
  • Ezra's lineage traced back to Aaron, the chief priest.
  • King Artaxerxes granted Ezra resources and support for the temple restoration.
  • Ezra's dedication to studying, practicing, and teaching the law earned him divine favor.

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Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God's laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today's readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15.

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