 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 这是另一篇讲道“正确的祈祷方式”的续集。 主祷文有六个要求，前三个集中于上帝，后三个集中于我们 （马太福音6：9-13）。这些要求应该是来自我们内心深处。 首要的要求是上帝的名得到荣耀，而不是祂的国度或旨意，显然也不是为我们的健康，财富或幸福。 第二个要求是神的王国降临人间。邪恶在地上是强大的。最终的解决方法是基督回来，在地上建立祂的国度，带来和平。 第三个要求是祂的旨意在地上完成像在天堂一样。在天堂，天使等待着上帝。无论上帝要求什么，他们都立即并快乐地去完成。这个要求是我们，我们的家人和国家都是如始。 第四个要求是面包, 它代表着我们生活上的基本需要。它索求面包，不是牛排; 这是基本的，不豪华的。当我需求食物 (或工作, 或其它基本的需求)， 其他人也需要的。我们索求上帝把这些东西给我们，而不应仅仅给自己。 第五是恳求宽恕罪恶。此请求是在我们索求面包之后，因为我们需要食物生存。同样，这是给我们的，而不仅仅是给自己的。此外，基督强调我们宽恕他人以致天父原谅我们的重要性。基督在主祷文之后立即重复这一点 （马太福音6：14-15）。 最后是请求上帝保护我们不受试探和免受邪恶的侵害。上帝会帮助我们忍受所有的试探（哥林多前书10:13），但是我们也不应该将自己放在容易受诱惑的地方。 一些主祷文版本附加承认神拥有所有的国度，权柄和荣耀; 及以阿们结束。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。阿们的意思是我们相信上帝会听我们的祷告。 总括来说，主祷文以上帝为中心--着重于神的名，王国和旨意。它也为我们（不是我）祈求, 为我们的基本需求、罪的赦免、和免受试探和邪恶侵害祈求。 Comments are closed.
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