How to Pray (Part 2) Matthew 馬太福音 6:5-18

Attitude of Prayer 禱告應有的態度 What NOT to do: 1. Prayer is about Intimacy NOT Hypocrisy / Formality 虛假/形式化 2. Prayer is from the Heart NOT the Mouth 3. Prayer has NO formula 4. Prayer is NOT about your own request

馬太 Matthew 6:9-13 9 所以，你們禱告要這樣說：「我們在天上的父：願人都尊你的名為聖。 10 願你的國降臨；願你的旨意行在地上，如同行在天上。 11 我們日用的飲食，今日賜給我們。 12 免我們的債，如同我們免了人的債。 13 不叫我們遇見試探；救我們脫離兇惡(或譯:惡者)。(因為國度、權柄、榮耀，全是你的，直到永遠，阿們!)」 9 This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one, for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

馬太 Matthew 6:9-13 9 所以，你們禱告要這樣說：「我們在天上的父：願人都尊你的名為聖。 10 願你的國降臨；願你的旨意行在地上，如同行在天上。 11 我們日用的飲食，今日賜給我們。 12 免我們的債，如同我們免了人的債。 13 不叫我們遇見試探；救我們脫離兇惡(或譯:惡者)。(因為國度、權柄、榮耀，全是你的，直到永遠，阿們!)」 9 This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one, for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

馬太 Matthew 6:9-13 9 所以，你們禱告要這樣說：「我們在天上的父：願人都尊你的名為聖。 10 願你的國降臨；願你的旨意行在地上，如同行在天上。 11 我們日用的飲食，今日賜給我們。 12 免我們的債，如同我們免了人的債。 13 不叫我們遇見試探；救我們脫離兇惡(或譯:惡者)。(因為國度、權柄、榮耀，全是你的，直到永遠，阿們!)」 9 This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one , for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Praise God – for who He is Bless God – for people will recognize God as who He is

四要: 要開口、簡短、要讓全體都能聽見、要以「阿們/是的」 回應。 4 Do’s: Willing to pray out loud, short, everyone can hear it, respond with “Amen/Yes” 申命記Deuteronomy 27 14 利未人要向以色列眾人高聲說: 15「『有人製造耶和華所憎惡的偶像，或雕刻，或鑄造，就是工匠手所做的，在暗中設立，那人必受咒詛！』百姓都要答應說:『阿們！』16「『輕慢父母的，必受咒詛！』百姓都要說:『阿們！』 14 The Levites shall then answer and say to all the men of Israel with a loud voice, 15 ‘Cursed is the man who makes an idol or a molten image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’ 16 ‘Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ 四不要:不要等待、不要怕重複他人的禱告，不要怕與別人同時開口，不要怕禱告詞不夠美。4 Don’ts: Don’t wait, Don’t be afraid of repeating, Don’t be afraid of starting to pray at the same time, Don’t be afraid that your prayer is not beautiful enough  

Praise 讚美 Repent 悔改 Ask 求告 Yield 聆聽/順服 √

馬太 Matthew 6:9-13 9 所以，你們禱告要這樣說：「我們在天上的父：願人都尊你的名為聖。 10 願你的國降臨；願你的旨意行在地上，如同行在天上。 11 我們日用的飲食，今日賜給我們。 12 免我們的債，如同我們免了人的債。 13 不叫我們遇見試探；救我們脫離兇惡(或譯:惡者)。(因為國度、權柄、榮耀，全是你的，直到永遠，阿們!)」 9 This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one , for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

James 雅各書5:16 所以你們要彼此認罪, 互相代求, 使你們可以得醫治。義人祈禱所發的力量是大有功效的。 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

a) Confess our own sin(s). Dear Heavenly Father, Please forgive me… 馬太 Matthew 6:9-13 12 免我們的債，如同我們免了人的債。 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.   a) Confess our own sin(s). Dear Heavenly Father, Please forgive me… b) Pray for our ability to forgive others. Please help me to forgive xxx ….

Praise 讚美 Repent 悔改 Ask 求告 Yield 聆聽/順服 √ √

馬太 Matthew 6:9-13 9 所以，你們禱告要這樣說：「我們在天上的父：願人都尊你的名為聖。 10 願你的國降臨；願你的旨意行在地上，如同行在天上。 9 This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 我們日用的飲食，今日賜給我們。 12 免我們的債，如同我們免了人的債。 13 不叫我們遇見試探；救我們脫離兇惡(或譯:惡者)。因為國度、權柄、榮耀，全是你的，直到永遠，阿們!」 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ (NIV)

Prayer = to make request for the things I want to happen Prayer = process of obedience 禱告是順服的過程

Nation / Community: God’s Standard Leaders, Land, Social Injustice, Pain & Suffering World events & situation. Mission: 普天下的教會、宣教士 All Churches & Missionaries of the world Specific mission or location Our church: EFCI , Pastoral Staff, Mission Conference, Congregation(s), Fellowship & SG, etc. Self: Provision, Protection, Temptations (Addictions)

Praise 讚美 Repent 悔改 Ask 求告 Yield 聆聽/順服 √ √ √ √

Lent 大齋期 (40 days) Ash Wednesday Good Friday 耶穌受難日 禁食 Fasting - Fast something _________ 悔改/禱告 Repentance/Prayer 施捨/給予 Giving (Almsgiving)

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EFCI 牧師室聖靈的堅固 The Pastoral Office 長執、同工服事的心志與居家生活所須 Elders, Deacons, Coworkers: serving heart and daily needs 謙卑 Humility - 合一 Church Unity 建堂/購堂的可能 Possible Future Building Project 蔡牧師娘下週告別感恩禮拜 Pastor Tsai’s wife memorial service next Saturday - 5月南加台福靈修會 EFC Joint Retreat in May

Intercession is not Defense, but Offense 代禱不是一直防守，而是要進攻！ Ex. “Divorce-Free Zone 無離婚區域” What is your congregation’s proclamation? 你的堂會要宣告的是什麼？

Attitude of Prayer 禱告應有的態度 What To Do: Prayer - process of obedience 禱告是順服的過程 Prayer - recognizing the intimate relationship 禱告建立在認知的關係上 3. Prayers include provision, confession, protection

God’s General (Moral) Will God’s Specific Will (Plan)

I have circled the block 10 times I have circled the block 10 times.  If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment.  Forgive us our trespasses!   我已經繞了10圈找位子，如果我不停這裡， 我就會錯過我的會議：免我們的債！ When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note 'I've circled this block for 10 years.  If I don't give you a ticket I'll lose my job.  Lead us not into temptation!  我已經在這裡巡邏繞了10年，如果我不開罰單，我就會失去我的工作：不叫我們遇見試探！

馬太 Matthew 5:48 所以，你們要完全，像你們的天父完全一樣. Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

馬太 Matthew 6:5-6 5 你們禱告的時候，不可像那假冒為善的人，愛站在會堂裡和十字路口上禱告，故意叫人看見。我實在告訴你們，他們已經得了他們的賞賜。 6 你禱告的時候，要進你的內屋，關上門，禱告你在暗中的父；你父在暗中察看，必然報答你。 (和合本) 5 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. (NIV)

馬太 Matthew 5:48 所以你们要完全，正如你们的天父是完全的。 Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

A Higher Standard Deals with Our Heart Obeying The Law 守法 Outward Actions + Offering