 This is the sequel of another sermon entitled, “The Right Way to Pray.”
The Lord’s prayer has six requests, the first three focusing on God and the last three on us (Matthew 6:9-13). These should be earnest requests from our heart. The first and foremost request is that God’s name be honored and glorified. The primary focus is not on His kingdom or will, clearly not on our health, wealth, or happiness. The second request is for God’s kingdom coming to earth. Evil is strong on earth. The ultimate solution is Christ coming back, establishing His kingdom, and bringing peace to earth. The third request is that His will be done on earth as in heaven. In heaven, angels wait on God. Whatever God wants, they will do immediately, joyfully, and completely. This request is that we, our families, and all countries do the same. The fourth request asks for bread, our basic daily needs. It asks for bread, not steak; basic, not luxurious. Also, when I need food (or a job, or essential things), others need them too. In this request, we ask God to give such to others, not just ourselves. The fifth request asks for forgiveness of sins. Note that this request is after we ask for bread because we need food to live. Again, this is for others, not just for ourselves. Likewise, Christ emphasized the importance of forgiving others for the Father to forgive us, by immediately re-stating this point after the Lord’s prayer (Matthew 6:14-15). The last request asks God to protect us from being tempted and from evil. God would help us endure all temptations (1 Corinthians 10:13), but we should not purposefully put ourselves in the way of temptation. Then some versions of the Lord’s prayer acknowledge God owning all kingdom, power, and glory; and end with Amen. We do not take power and glory for ourselves because all power and glory belong to God. Amen means we believe God will listen to our prayer. In summary, the Lord’s prayer centers on God—His name, kingdom, and will. It also prays for all (not just ourselves) regarding our basic needs, forgiveness of sins, and protection from being tempted and from evil. Summary of a sermon by Zac Poonen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIosPBrnNX0 以上帝为中心的祷告 这是“正确的祈祷方式” 这篇讲道的续集。 主祷文有六个祈求，前三个集中于上帝，后三个集中于祷告的人自己 （马太福音6：9-13）。这些祈求应该来自内心深处。 首要的祈求是上帝的名得到荣耀，而不是为祂的国度或旨意，显然也不是为个人的健康、财富或幸福来祷告。 第二个祈求是上帝的国降临人间。邪恶在地上是强大的，最终的解决方法是基督再来，在地上建立祂的国度，为世界带来和平。 第三个祈求是上帝的旨意行在地上如同行在天上。天使在天上服侍着上帝，无论上帝要求什么都立即快乐彻底地去执行。这个祈求是愿地上每个人、每个家庭、每个国家都如此行。 第四个祈求是向上帝求面包, 为着生活上的基本需要来祷告。这里求的是基本的面包，不是奢侈的牛排。如果我需要食物 （或工作或其它基本的用品)， 其他人也需要。我们在此请求上帝把这些东西也赐给其他人，而不仅仅是自己。 第五个祈求是恳求赦免罪恶。注意此祈求位于求面包之后，因为人首先需要食物生存。同样这也是为其他人而求，而不仅仅是为自己。此外，基督强调要先赦免他人，天父才赦免我们这一真理的重要性。祂在主祷文后立即重复了这一点 （马太福音6：14-15）。 最后的祈求是请求上帝保护不受试探和免受邪恶的侵害。上帝会帮助信徒忍受所有的试探（哥林多前书10:13），但也不应该将自己放在容易受诱惑之处。 一些主祷文版本附加承认上帝拥有一切的国度、权柄和荣耀，并且以阿们结束。不要为自己祈求荣耀和权柄，因为所有的荣耀和权柄都属于上帝。阿们的意思是相信上帝会垂听自己的祷告。 总而言之，主祷文以上帝为中心--着重上帝的名、上帝的国和上帝的旨意。它也为所有的人（不仅仅是我们自己）祈求, 为基本需求、罪的赦免以及免受试探和邪恶侵害而祈求。 Comments are closed.
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