Christian Worship

1. Christian Worship

5. An Historic Progression 歷史發展 A Sequencing of the Elements of Worship崇拜元素的順序

6. An Historic Progression 歷史的發展 • Gathering (Preparation) 聚集 (預備) • The Service of the Word經課 • Fellowship團契 • The Service of the Sacrament聖禮 • Departing (Commissioning)離開 (差遣) All praise is proclamation, and all proclamation is praise.所有讚美配得傳揚,所有傳揚配得讚美 (see Psalm 135)

8. Art and Music 藝術和音樂 Beauty and Function in Public Worship公開敬拜中的美和作用

9. God created a perfect world 上帝創造一個完美的世界 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. (Genesis 1:31) 上帝看著一切所造的都甚好．(創1:31)

10. God created the creatures to take pleasure in his perfect world上帝的受造物可以享受祂造的完美世界 The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. (Genesis 2:9) 耶和華上帝使各樣的樹從地裡長出來、可以悅人的眼目、其上的果子好作食物．園子當中又有生命樹、和分別善惡的樹。(創2:9) “Desirable for looking at”“悅人眼目”

11. The creatures considered God’s world to be beautiful 受造物看上帝的世界是美好的 Beauty: the quality or qualities that give pleasure to the senses or pleasurably affects the mind or emotions美麗：讓感官或心靈或情感感到高興和愉快的質量或品質

12. The Fall into Sin 陷落罪中 Beauty did not disappear with the fall into sin. 美麗沒有隨陷落於罪而消失

13. Lamach’s song mocked God 拉麥的歌嘲弄上帝 Lamech’s son Jubal was the father of all who play the harp and flute… Lamech said to his wives, “Adah and Zillah, listen to me; wives of Lamech, hear my words. I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for injuring me. If Cain is avenged seven times, then Lamech seventy-seven times.”Genesis 4:23-24 • 23拉麥對他兩個妻子說、亞大、洗拉、聽我的聲音、拉麥的妻子細聽我的話語、壯年人傷我、我把他殺了、少年人損我、我把他害了．〔或作我殺壯士卻傷自己我害幼童卻損本身〕24若殺該隱、遭報七倍、殺拉麥、必遭報七十七倍。(創4:23-24)

14. Israel’s music and art dishonored God 以色到不尊敬上帝的音樂和藝術 “It is not the sound of victory, it is not the sound of defeat; it is the sound of singing that I hear.” Exodus 32:18 摩西說、這不是人打勝仗的聲音、也不是人打敗仗的聲音、我所聽見的、乃是人歌唱的聲音。出32:18

15. Music rediscovers its purpose in Christ 音樂在基督內重新發現它的目的 Hebrews 2:11–12 11 Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. 12 He says, “I will declare your name to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises.” 來2:11-12因那使人成聖的、和那些得以成聖的、都是出於一．所以他稱他們為弟兄、也不以為恥、12說、『我要將你的名傳與我的弟兄、在會中我要頌揚你。』

16. Music rediscovers its purpose in Christ 音樂在基督內重新發現它的目的 Psalm 98:1 “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.” 詩98:1 你們要向耶和華唱新歌．因為他行過奇妙的事．他的右手和聖臂、施行救恩。

17. Music rediscovers its purpose in Christ 音樂在基督內重新發現它的目的 • Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. 啟5:9 他們唱新歌、說、你配拿書卷、配揭開七印．因為你曾被殺、用自己的血從各族各方、各民各國中買了人來、叫他們歸於　上帝

18. The role of music in worship 音樂在崇拜的角色 • Colossians 3:16 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. [NIV] • Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. [KJV] • 西3:16 當用各樣的智慧、把基督的道理、豐豐富富的存在心裡、〔或作當把基督的道理豐豐富富的存在心裡以各樣的智慧〕用詩章、頌詞、靈歌、彼此教導、互相勸戒心被恩感歌頌上帝。

19. The role of music in worship 音樂在崇拜的角色 • Ephesians 5:19 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, [preceded by the words “Be filled with the Spirit”] • 弗5:19 當用詩章、頌詞、靈歌、彼此對說、口唱心和的讚美主．

20. The role of music in worship 音樂在崇拜的角色 • What do we learn about the role of music in worship from Colossians 3:16 and Ephesians 5:19?我們在西3:16和弗5:19中, 學習到什麼有關音樂在崇拜的角色? • When one properly understands this role, what practical effects would this have on worship planning?當我們恰當地明白這角色, 對我們計劃崇拜時有哪些實用的影響?

21. The role of music in worship 音樂在崇拜的角色 • Agree or Disagree and Explain We should have a good balance between hymns of praise and hymns that instruct.我們在讚美詩和指導詩應該有一個良好的平衡。同意與否? 請解釋你的答案。 • Consider Psalm 135.參考詩135

22. Using the hymnal 運用詩歌 • Find a hymn. Make a list of the truths that the hymn teaches. Then evaluate whether the hymn is a good teaching hymn.找一首詩歌。列出這詩歌所教導的真理。然後評論這詩歌是否好的教導詩歌。

23. Music is a vehicle for the gospel 音樂是福音的媒介 • Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 徒16:25 約在半夜、保羅和西拉、禱告唱詩讚美上帝．眾囚犯也側耳而聽。

24. Choosing Wisely 有智慧地選擇 Overriding principles which guide one’s selection of ritual, art, and music for Lutheran worship當選擇路德宗崇拜禮儀、藝術和音樂的原則性指引

25. Let Christian freedom prevail 讓基督徒自由優先 Principle 1原則 1

26. Act in freedom 自由的行為 • Colossians 2:16–17 16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. • 西2:16–17所以不拘在飲食上、或節期、月朔、安息日、都不可讓人論斷你們．17這些原是後事的影兒．那形體卻是基督。

27. 以基督徒的愛心行使基督徒的自由 Let Christian freedom act in Christian love Principle 2原則 2

28. Act in love 愛心的行為 • 1 Corinthians 10:23–24 23 “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is constructive. 24 Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. • 林前10:23–24凡事都可行．但不都有益處。凡事都可行．但不都造就人。24無論何人、不要求自己的益處、乃要求別人的益處。

29. Let the gospel predominate 以福音為主導 Principle 3原則 3

30. Focus on Christ 焦點在基督 • 1 Corinthians 2:1–2 1 When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. • 林前2:1–2弟兄們、從前我到你們那裡去、並沒有用高言大智對你們宣傳上帝的奧秘。2因為我曾定了主意、在你們中間不知道別的、只知道耶穌基督、並他釘十字架。

31. Focus on Christ 焦點在基督 • Colossians 3:16 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. • 西 3:16當用各樣的智慧、把基督的道理、豐豐富富的存在心裡、〔或作當把基督的道理豐豐富富的存在心裡以各樣的智慧〕用詩章、頌詞、靈歌、彼此教導、互相勸戒心被恩感歌頌上帝。

32. Focus on Christ 焦點在基督 • The gospel predominates in Christian worship when it is the primary focus of ritual, music, and art.當福音是儀式、音樂和藝術的主焦點，它是基督教崇拜中佔主導地位。 • The gospel predominates in Christian worship when ritual, music, and art serve the gospel and do not stand above or obscure it.當崇拜儀式、音樂、藝術服務於福音，沒有超越或含糊不清時，福音便是基督教崇拜的主導。

33. 尊重教會的經驗 Let the experience of the Church be honored Principle 4原則 4

34. Benefit from others 受益於他人 • Proverbs 15:22 22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. • 箴15:22不先商議、所謀無效．謀士眾多、所謀乃成。 • Proverbs 20:18 18 Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance. • 箴20:18計謀都憑籌算立定．打仗要憑智謀。

35. Benefit from others 受益於他人 • Hebrews 13:7 7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. • 來13:7從前引導你們、傳上帝之道給你們的人、你們要想念他們、效法他們的信心、留心看他們為人的結局。

36. Benefit from others & confess unity 受益於他人和承認合一 • We believe in one holy, catholic and apostolic Church我們相信唯一聖而公之教會 • Critical examination嚴格審查 • Building on the experience of the past, the church moves confidently into the future.建基於過去的經驗，教會滿懷信心走向未來

37. Benefit from others & confess unity 受益於他人和承認合一 • Agree or Disagree and Explain It’s very difficult both to benefit from the past and to present God’s truth in a way that modern people will appreciate.要受益於過去，同時以現代人會欣賞的方式呈現上帝的真理是非常困難。同意與否? 請解釋你的答案。

38. Let the people participate 讓會眾參與 Principle 5原則 5

39. The role of music in worship 音樂在崇拜的角色 • Colossians 3:16 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. [NIV] • Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. [KJV] • 西3:16 當用各樣的智慧、把基督的道理、豐豐富富的存在心裡、〔或作當把基督的道理豐豐富富的存在心裡以各樣的智慧〕用詩章、頌詞、靈歌、彼此教導、互相勸戒心被恩感歌頌上帝。

40. The role of music in worship 音樂在崇拜的角色 • Ephesians 5:19 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, [preceded by the words “Be filled with the Spirit”] • 弗5:19 當用詩章、頌詞、靈歌、彼此對說、口唱心和的讚美主．

41. The role of music in worship 音樂在崇拜的角色 • What else do we learn about the role of music in worship from Colossians 3:16 and Ephesians 5:19?我們在西3:16和弗5:19中, 還學習到什麼其他有關音樂在崇拜的角色? • When one properly understands this role, what practical effects would this have on worship planning?當我們恰當地明白這角色, 對我們計劃崇拜時有哪些實用的影響?

42. 讓上帝最好的禮物用在公開崇拜中 Let God’s best gifts be used in public worship Principle 6原則 6

43. Giving God our best 將最好的獻給上帝 • Ecclesiastes 9:10 10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom. (“do it with your strength”) • 傳9:10凡你手所當作的事、要盡力去作．因為在你所必去的陰間、沒有工作、沒有謀算、沒有知識、也沒有智慧。

44. Giving God our best 將最好的獻給上帝 • 1 Peter 4:11 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. • 彼前4:11若有講道的、要按著上帝的聖言講．若有服事人的、要按著上帝所賜的力量服事．叫上帝在凡事上因耶穌基督得榮耀．原來榮耀權能都是他的、直到永永遠遠。阿們。

45. Giving God our best 將最好的獻給上帝 • Colossians 3:17 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. • 西 3:17無論作甚麼、或說話、或行事、都要奉主耶穌的名、藉著他感謝父上帝。

46. Giving God our best 將最好的獻給上帝 • What sorts of things get in the way of letting God’s best gifts be used in worship?哪些事物讓我們將上帝所賜最好的禮物用在崇拜？ • What different things can we do as worship leaders to ensure that God’s best gifts can be used in worship?我們作為崇拜的帶領者，有哪些不同的事物可以確保上帝所賜最好的禮物可以用在崇拜？

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