How to Pray (Part I) Prayer = Conversations with God Matthew 馬太福音 6:5-18 Prayer = Conversations with God

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)

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

馬太 Matthew 6:7-8 7 你們禱告，不可像外邦人，用許多重複話，他們以為話多了必蒙垂聽。 8 你們不可效法他們；因為你們沒有祈求以先，你們所需用的，你們的父早已知道了。 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

路加 Luke 18:3-7 3 那城裡有個寡婦，常到他(不義的官)那裡，說: 我有一個對頭，求你給我伸冤。4 他多日不准，後來心裡說：我雖不懼怕　神，也不尊重世人，5只因這寡婦煩擾我，我就給她伸冤吧，免得她常來纏磨我！ 6 主說：你們聽這不義之官所說的話。 7 神的選民晝夜呼籲他，他縱然為他們忍了多時，豈不終久給他們伸冤嗎？ 3 And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him (an unjust judge) with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’ 4 “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think, 5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!’” 6 And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7 And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?

馬太 Matthew 6:7-8 7 你們禱告，不可像外邦人，用許多重複話，他們以為話多了必蒙垂聽。 8 你們不可效法他們；因為你們沒有祈求以先，你們所需用的，你們的父早已知道了。 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

馬太 Matthew 6:7-8 7 你們禱告，不可像外邦人，用許多重複話，他們以為話多了必蒙垂聽。 8 你們不可效法他們；因為你們沒有祈求以先，你們所需用的，你們的父早已知道了。 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

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.’ (NIV)

The Disciples’ Prayer 門徒的禱告文 主禱文 the Lord’s Prayer The Disciples’ Prayer 門徒的禱告文

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.’ (NIV)

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)

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)

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 What To Do: 1. Prayer - process of obedience 禱告是順服的過程

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.’ (NIV)

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 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

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.’ (NIV)

約翰一書 I John 3:1 你看父賜給我們是何等的慈愛，使我們得稱為 神的兒女；我們也真是他的兒女。世人所以不認識我們，是因未曾認識他。 你看父賜給我們是何等的慈愛，使我們得稱為　神的兒女；我們也真是他的兒女。世人所以不認識我們，是因未曾認識他。 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

馬太 Matthew 6:9-13 Provision 供應 Confession 認罪 Protection 保護 11 我們日用的飲食，今日賜給我們。 Give us today our daily bread. 12 免我們的債，如同我們免了人的債。 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 不叫我們遇見試探；救我們脫離兇惡(或譯:惡者)。 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Provision 供應 Confession 認罪 Protection 保護

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 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

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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 B C D 假設主耶穌是你的上司，祂發給你一套工作與生活手則，也就是馬太福音中的教訓 If Jesus is your boss at work, and this is the instruction manual He gives you for you to follow A 這我做得到，沒問題！ No problem! B 有點挑戰 ，但可以試試看。 This is Challenging, but I am willing to do it. C 聽起來就很難 ，做不到吧﹖ This is too hard, is this doable? D 跳過去 ，假裝沒這條經文。 Skip it, pretend I didn’t see it.

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