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Day 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2025)

2025/6/25
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Fr. Mike: 作为一名神父，我认为理解先知书的关键在于理解其历史背景。先知们总是针对特定的社会和政治环境发言，他们的警告和劝诫与当时的以色列人民息息相关。例如，当何西阿先知呼吁北方王国以色列悔改时，他是在谴责他们对其他神灵的崇拜和对社会公正的忽视。这些行为违背了他们与上帝的盟约，并最终导致了国家的衰落和被放逐。因此，我们必须将先知书放在其历史背景中理解，才能真正领会其信息。 我也深刻体会到，人生是一个选择的过程，而我们所做的每一个选择都在塑造我们的永恒。上帝赋予我们自由意志，让我们能够选择爱他、服从他，或者选择背离他。先知们不断提醒我们，我们最终会得到我们所选择的。如果我们选择追求世俗的享乐、权力或财富，而忽视了上帝的旨意，那么我们最终将与上帝分离。相反，如果我们选择将上帝放在首位，努力遵行他的旨意，那么我们将获得永恒的生命。因此，我呼吁大家认真反思自己的选择，确保我们所追求的是真正有价值的，能够引领我们走向永恒的幸福。

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Fr. Mike summarizes the events in 2 Kings 8, focusing on the Shunammite woman's land being restored, the death of Ben-Hadad, and the reigns of Jehoram and Ahaziah, kings of Judah. The narrative reveals the interconnectedness and consequences of actions within the kingdoms.
  • Elisha's kindness to the Shunammite woman.
  • Ben-Hadad's death and Hazael's ascension.
  • The short and wicked reigns of Jehoram and Ahaziah.

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Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today's readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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