極大的奧秘 - 基督與教會

Meaning

Based on Christ's accomplished crucifixion, receiving the Spirit of life through faith

Represents Christ's first crucifixion, enabling living water (Holy Spirit) to flow

Shows the progression of God's salvation plan: from type to reality

Distinction

The correct New Testament practice

Old Testament type; should not be repeated

Demonstrates the transition between Old and New Testament

Explanation

1. Take the rod (united with Christ in His death)

2. Speak directly to Christ in prayer

3. Request based on the given Spirit

1. Should occur only once (Exo 17:6)

2. Typifies Christ's crucifixion

3. Repeated striking shows unbelief, offends God

Reveals the correct way to experience Christ's death and resurrection

Scriptural Examples

God commanded Moses (Num 20:8):

"Take the rod...speak to the rock before their eyes, and it will yield its water."

1. First strike (Exo 17:6): "I will stand before you there on the rock in Horeb; and you shall strike the rock, and water will come out of it."

2. Incorrect second strike (Num 20:11): "Moses lifted his hand and struck the rock twice with his rod."

Demonstrates the authority of God's word and importance of obedience

Applied Scripture

1. John 4:10: "If you knew the gift of God...He would have given you living water."

2. Luke 11:13: "How much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!"

1. 1 Cor 10:4: "All drank the same spiritual drink...that spiritual Rock was Christ."

2. Heb 9:26: "He has appeared once...to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself."

Indicates the correct way to partake of Christ's riches

Interrelationship

John 19:34: "One of the soldiers pierced His side...immediately blood and water came out."

 This is our basis for speaking to the rock today.

Heb 7:27: "This He did once for all when He offered up Himself."

Explains the completeness of Christ's redemptive work

Special Reminder

Num 27:14: "Because you rebelled...did not hallow Me at the waters before their eyes."

Num 20:12: "Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me...you shall not bring this assembly into the land."

Emphasizes the importance of obeying God's word

Current Application

1. Acknowledge Christ's completed work in prayer

2. Receive the Spirit's supply through faith

3. Live in Christ's death and resurrection

1. Warning example: Don't crucify Christ again

2. Act according to God's word

3. Sanctify God before people

1. Understand God's complete salvation plan

2. Learn to experience Christ correctly

3. Apply truth in daily life