JY Bible Notes 聖經小筆記

 From: TFTW Bible College Finding an authority in the New Testament for Christians to pray to God is not hard. Jesus did it and we even have writing from Paul that says prayer is acceptable to God. “ I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; ” ( 1 Timothy 2:1-3 ) Coming together as a congregation to worship God on the first day of the week is a good time to offer prayer to God. It allows members to share their prayer requests with each other and pray for each other. Prayers may include adoration of God. “ After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. ” ( Matthew 6:9 )  The prayers may include confessions of sins and asking for forgiveness. “ And forgive us our debts, as we forgive

From: TFTW Bible College Paul travelled around at one time in the past to take up a collection for the church in Jerusalem because they needed assistance. Along those lines, he said, “ Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. ” ( 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 ) The church still can do good with its collection today, whether that be paying a preacher to help with evangelism, giving aid to those in need, or using funds to help teach and edify its members. Apparently, Paul was telling congregations to take up a collection on the first day of the week. This would seem logical if they were already meeting on the first day of the week to partake of the Lord’s Supper and to hear the teaching. Today, we also give back to God as an act of worship on the first day of the week. We should do so, not

  From: TFTW Bible College Did you also notice that when the Christians came together on the first day of the week they heard teaching? “ And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. ” ( Acts 20:7 ) Today, as we imitate the 1st-century church, we have a sermon or Bible-centered lesson during our worship service on the first day of the week. This lesson may serve different purposes, such as teaching us how to correct our lives to be more like Jesus, giving us hope by reminding us of our salvation and future home in Heaven, or giving us a deeper understanding of God’s word, the Bible. We can then take that knowledge and live better lives that are more pleasing to God. “ All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly

  Source: Lisa Kennedy during Ladies Class (JCOC)   英文 來源： Lisa Kennedy 於姐妹查經班的分享（裕廊基督的教會英文部）  §    Write your prayer list on a whiteboard  把禱告事項寫在白板上 §    Use a prayer journal  使用禱告筆記本 §    Set an alarm on your phone to remind you to pray  用您的手機設鬧鐘提醒自己禱告 §    to Keep a prayer list on your phone  在您的手機裡紀錄禱告清單 §    Ask people what you can pray about  請問人們您能為他們禱告什麼 §    Post scripture about prayer around your home  在家裡貼上禱告的經文 §    Pray with your family (your children and your husband)  和家人（孩子與丈夫）一起禱告 參考網站  http://comefillyourcup.com/2016/01/28/a-dozen-and-one-tips-to-improve-your-prayer-life/    Spend time thinking about specific things to pray about  花時間思考為特定的事情禱告： §    Kids  為孩子 禱告   1.               Grow up to be Christians  成長為基督徒 2.               Marry Christians  和基督徒結婚 3.               To be servants  成為服事者 4.               To be kind and joyful  恩慈且喜樂 5.               To love God’s Word and His church  愛神的話和祂的教會 6.               To strive to be deacons/elders/preachers/missionari

  From: TFTW Bible Collge Communion may also be called the “Lord’s Supper.” The act is taken from the event of the Passover supper that Jesus had with His apostles before He went to the cross. “ And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom. ” ( Matthew 26:26-29 ) Jesus told the apostles to partake of the bread and the fruit of the vine to remember His body and His blood. The bread was not literally His body and His blood had not been shed yet. Jesus was speaking figuratively. By partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine (grape juice), we remember the body and blood tha

 From: TFTW Bible College Jesus makes it clear that we must worship God in two ways. “ God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. ” ( John 4:24 )  The idea of worshipping God “ in spirit ” can mean with the proper frame of mind, and with the right attitude. We should take our worship seriously. We should also do it sincerely. God can see our hearts, as Jesus showed us. Can we really offer God love, honor, and respect without being sincere? We may be able to fool other people, but God is not fooled. When we worship, we have a great opportunity to approach the Creator of the Universe and praise Him with love, honor, and respect for the wonderful things He has done for us and for the love He has shown us. We need to remember how much God has loved us and given to us throughout the entire worship service. The idea of worshipping God “ in truth ,” simply means according to His word. Jesus gave a definition of what “truth” is. “ Sanctify them through