禱告 III                                                                                                                                                                1-27-08
願人都尊你的名為聖
願人不是每人
神的名字常彰顯他的本性
有人靠車、有人靠馬、但我們要提到耶和華我們　神的名。 (詩 20:7)
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. (Ps. 20:7)

I.我們遵祂神為名．更敬畏我們的主

當我們認識神．也知神所想．更知與我們的關係．神要我們遵祂．神為名為勝更敬畏主

自從造天地以來、　神的永能和　神性是明明可知的、雖是眼不能見、但藉著所造之物、就可以曉得、叫人無可推諉． (羅 1:20)
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. (Ro.1:20) 焅

諸天述說　神的榮耀•穹蒼傳揚他的手段。 (詩 19:1)
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. (Ps.19:1) 我們敬畏神讚美神．透過神的名字來對神禱告．神的名字告訴我們祂不同的每一面

你從世上賜給我的人、我已將你的名顯明與他們．他們本是你的、你將他們賜給我、他們也遵守了你的道。 (約 17:6)
"I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. (John 17:6).

II.我們與神名的關係

耶穌讓神的名成為我們生命中的真實. 當我們說:願人都尊你的名為聖是把神擺在我們心中. 我們是相信神的各種屬性．並希望藉神所啟示在我們生活中可以榮耀神

III.我們的生命反映出神的名

神的名在外邦人中、因你們受了褻瀆、正如經上所記的。 (羅 2:24)
“God‘s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.“ (Ro. 2:24).

六個不可缺

1. 讚美神的名
但以理說、　神的名是應當稱頌的、從亙古直到永遠、因為智慧能力都屬乎他• (但 2:20)
"Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. (Dan.2:20)
我要照著耶和華的公義稱謝他、歌頌耶和華至高者的名。 (詩 7:17)
I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High. (Ps. 7:17) 

你們要讚美耶和華。耶和華的僕人哪、你們要讚美、讚美耶和華的名。耶和華的名、是應當稱頌的、從今時直到永遠。從日出之地、到日落之處、耶和華的名是應當讚美的。 (詩.113:1-3)
Praise the LORD. Praise, O servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised. (Ps.113:1-3)

2.榮耀神的名
不可指著我的名起假誓、褻瀆你　神的名．我是耶和華。 (利 19:12)
Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD. (Lev.19:12)
不可妄稱耶和華你　神的名、因為妄稱耶和華名的、耶和華必不以他為無罪。 (出 20:7)
"You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. (Ex.20:7).

3. 呼求神的名
神渴慕我們呼求祂的名
那時候人纔求告耶和華的名。 (創 4:26)
At that time men began to call on the name of the LORD. (Gen.4:26) 𨯗

4. 宣告神的名
我們讚美榮耀呼求神的名． 更能分享神的名
我要宣告耶和華的名．你們要將大德歸與我們的　神。(申 32:3)
I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! (Deut.32:3) 𨧻

5. 相信神的名
你們中間誰是敬畏耶和華聽從他僕人之話的•這人行在暗中、沒有亮光、當倚靠耶和華的名、仗賴自己的　神。(賽 50:10)
Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God. (Isa. 50:10) 尞
神有時不同的方式(試鍊)使我們能相信祂 當我們在暗中、沒有亮光、就當倚靠耶和華的名、仗賴自己的神
耶和華阿、認識你名的人要倚靠你•因你沒有離棄尋求你的人。 (詩 9:10)
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. (Ps. 9:10)

6. 愛神的名
還有那些與耶和華聯合的外邦人、要事奉他、要愛耶和華的名、要作他的僕人、就是凡守安息日不干犯、又持守他約的人• (賽 56:6)
And foreigners who bind themselves to the LORD to serve him, to love the name of the LORD, and to worship him, all who keep the Sabbath without desecrating it and who hold fast to my covenant—(Isaiah 56:6)
愛神的名．不只是敬拜．更是誠實尊從祂的名

六個不可少

1.神的名是好
我要稱謝你、直到永遠、因為你行了這事•我也要在你聖民面前仰望你的名•這名本為美好。 (詩 52:9)
I will praise you forever for what you have done; in your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will praise you in the presence of your saints. (Ps. 52:9) 𨧻

2.神的名是大
耶和華　神阿、你所應許僕人、和僕人家的話、求你堅定直到永遠、照你所說的而行。願人永遠尊你的名為大、說、萬軍之耶和華是治理以色列的　神•這樣、你僕人大却的家必在你面前堅立。 (撒下 7:25-26)
"And now, LORD God, keep forever the promise you have made concerning your servant and his house. Do as you promised, so that your name will be great forever. Then men will say, `The LORD Almighty is God over Israel!' And the house of your servant David will be established before you. (2 Sam. 7:25-26)

3.神的名是奇
耶和華阿、眾神之中誰能像你、誰能像你至聖至榮、可頌可畏、施行奇事。 (出 15:11)
"Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you-- majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? (Ex.15:11)

4.神的名是榮耀
耶和華阿、榮耀不要歸與我們、不要歸與我們•要因你的慈愛和誠實歸在你的名下。 (詩 115:1)
O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. (Ps. 115:1)

5.神的名是聖
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。 (太 6:9)
"This, then, is how you should pray: " `Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, (Mt. 6:9) 幈

6.神的名是相近(親)
神阿、我們稱謝你、我們稱謝你。因為你的名相近、人都述說你奇妙的作為。 (詩 75:1)
We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks, for your Name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds. (Ps. 75:1)