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My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音）

My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音） 
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Day 65

Special Feasts

Text: John 6:4-6

SPECIAL FEASTS

There were three special Feasts that all devout Jews would try and observe, as far as possible, in Jerusalem.

1. The Passover and the Feast of the Unleavened Bread

These were closely related Feasts. Sometimes, one is mentioned, but both are borne in mind. This Feast commemorated the time when God delivered Israel from bondage in Egypt (Exodus 1-14).

2. The Feast of the Tabernacles

This was to commemorate the years Israel spent in the Wilderness (Book of Numbers). The people would build shelters on their rooftops and have special worship services at the Temple (John 7).

3. The Feast of Pentecost

This was essentially a harvest Feast. This was planned so that the nation can remember and praise God for His blessings and His provision (Acts 2).

THE FEAST OF THE PASSOVER

Jesus kept the Feast of the Passover too. This was a special and sacred event that held special meaning for both Israel and Jesus personally.

“Now the Passover, a feast of the Jews, was near.
Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude
coming toward Him, He said to Philip,
‘Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?’”
John 6:4-5

1. “Now the Passover, a feast of the Jews, was near”

a.  This was not quite the Passover itself.
b.  But it was “near”.

2. What was unusual?

a.  Normally, there would be hectic preparation to celebrate the Passover.
b.  The preparation time could take a week or more.

3. The multitudes

a. They were coming to see Jesus instead.
b.  Of course, Jesus had already descended from the mountain.
c. They were not focused on the Passover as much this time round.
d. The signs that Jesus could perform drew the people to Him!

4. Jesus spoke to one of the Disciples called Philip

a. Jesus wanted to feed the multitudes!
b. He raised this question to him,
“Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” John 6:5

经文：约翰福音 6：4-6

特别节日

在耶路撒冷，所有虔诚的犹太人都会尽所能庆祝三个特别的节日。

1. 逾越节和除酵节

这两个节日息息相关。有时候，就算我们只提到其中一个，其实两个都得被铭记。这个节日是为了纪念上帝将以色列从埃及的奴役中解救出来。《出埃及记 1-14》。

2. 住棚节

这节日是为了纪念以色列在旷野中度过的岁月《民数记》。人们会在屋顶上建造帐篷，并在圣殿里举行特别的敬拜仪式《约翰福音 7》。

3. 五旬节

这基本上是收割节。这节日是让国家记得并赞美上帝的赐福与供应《使徒行传 2》。

逾越节

耶稣也守逾越节。这是一个既特别又神圣的节日，无论是对以色列或耶稣都具有特殊的意义。

“那时犹太人的逾越节近了。耶稣举目看见许多人来，就对腓力说：‘我们从哪里买饼叫这些人吃呢？’”

《约翰福音 6：4-5》

1. “那时犹太人的逾越节近了”

a. 逾越节还没到
b. 但已 “近” 了

2. 这有什么不寻常的？

a. 通常大家会忙碌地准备庆祝逾越节。
b. 大概需要一周或更多的时间来做准备。

3. 许多人

a. 他们是来找耶稣的
b. 耶稣已经下山了
c. 这次，他们不像之前那样，把焦点都放在逾越节
d. 耶稣所行的神迹吸引了他们！

4. 耶稣对其中一位门徒腓力说了一些话

a. 耶稣要喂饱众人！
b. 耶稣向他提出了这个问题，
“我们从哪里买饼叫这些人吃呢？” 《约翰福音 6：5》