“and when they had
prayed”
Acts 4:23-31
使徒行传 4:23-31, NT p. 214
于是他们又把使徒传来,严令
他们不许再奉耶稣的名讲论或
传道。
使徒行传 4:18, NT p. 214
So they called them and
charged them not to
speak or teach at all in
the name of Jesus.
Acts 4:18
亲爱的弟兄姊妺,我奉主
耶稣基督的名劝你们,要
同心合意,不可结党纷
争,要团结一致,
哥林多前书 1:10,
NT p. 289
I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our
Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and
that there be no divisions among you, but that
you be united in the same mind and the same
judgment
1 Corinthians 1:10
Praying
Together...
Praying
Together...
with others who love to
talk to others about Jesus
Praying
Together...
with others who love to
talk to others about Jesus
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers
are few; therefore pray earnestly
to the Lord of the harvest to send out
laborers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:37-38
“要收割的庄稼很多,工人却很少。 因此,你们要祈求庄稼的主人派
更多的工人去收割。” ⻢马太福音 9:37-38, NT p. 17
Praying
Together...
with others who love to
talk to others about Jesus
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers
are few; therefore pray earnestly
to the Lord of the harvest to send out
laborers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:37-38
“要收割的庄稼很多,工人却很少。 因此,你们要祈求庄稼的主人派
更多的工人去收割。” ⻢马太福音 9:37-38, NT p. 17
Praying
Together...
with others who love to
talk to others about Jesus
Continue steadfastly in prayer
Colossians 4:2
你们要恒切祷告
歌罗西书 4:2, NT p. 354
Praying
Together...
with others who love to
talk to others about Jesus
being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:2
在此警醒、感恩。
歌罗西书 4:2, NT p. 354
Praying
Together...
with others who love to
talk to others about Jesus
At the same time, pray also for us, that
God may open to us a door for the
word, to declare the mystery of Christ
Colossians 4:3
也要为我们祷告,求神给我们 传道的 ,能以讲基督的奥秘
歌罗西书 4:3, NT p. 354
Praying
Together...
remembering God’s sovereignty
Praying
Together...
remembering God’s sovereignty
but only God who
gives the growth.
1 Corinthians 3:7
只在那叫他生⻓长的神。
哥林多前书 3:7, NT p. 354
Praying
Together...
remembering God’s sovereignty
Ephesians 6:10-20
以弗所书 6:10-20,
NT p. 343
Praying
Together...
remembering God’s sovereignty
Truth
Righteousness
Readiness given by
the gospel of peace
Faith
Salvation
Word of God
Ephesians 6:10-20
以弗所书 6:10-20,
NT p. 343
Praying
Together...
remembering God’s sovereignty
Truth
Righteousness
Readiness given by
the gospel of peace
Faith
Salvation
Word of God
praying
at all times
in the Spirit
Ephesians 6:10-20
以弗所书 6:10-20,
NT p. 343
Praying
Together...
remembering God’s sovereignty
Truth
Righteousness
Readiness given by
the gospel of peace
Faith
Salvation
Word of God
praying
at all times
in the Spirit
Ephesians 6:10-20
以弗所书 6:10-20,
NT p. 343
boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel ...
that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
能以放胆 口讲明福音的奥秘 ... 并使我照着当尽的本分放胆讲论。
Praying
Together...
speaking with boldness
Praying
Together...
speaking with boldness
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power
and love and self-control. Therefore do not be
ashamed of the testimony about our Lord
2 Timothy 1:7-8
因为神赐给我们不是胆怯的心,乃是刚强、仁爱、谨守的心。你不要以给我们
的主作⻅见证为耻 提摩太后书 1:7-8 , NT p. 371
Praying
Together...
speaking with boldness
Brothers, my heart's desire
and prayer to God for them
is that they may be saved.
Romans 10:1
弟兄们,我心里所愿的,向神所求的,是要
以色列人得救。
罗⻢马书 10:1, NT p. 278
Will today be the day
you decide
to go to
heaven?
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Everyday Evangelism
#05
And When They Had Prayed
Acts 4:23-31
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart
27 April 2014
www.churchofchristmiranda.com
Synopsis: The disciples provide an amazing lesson about praying and evangelism. They remind us that
we need to be praying with others, remembering God’s sovereignty, and seeking His help in speaking
boldly about Jesus Christ.
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
"Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by
Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”

And When They Had Prayed

  • 1.
    “and when theyhad prayed” Acts 4:23-31 使徒行传 4:23-31, NT p. 214
  • 2.
    于是他们又把使徒传来,严令 他们不许再奉耶稣的名讲论或 传道。 使徒行传 4:18, NTp. 214 So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. Acts 4:18
  • 4.
    亲爱的弟兄姊妺,我奉主 耶稣基督的名劝你们,要 同心合意,不可结党纷 争,要团结一致, 哥林多前书 1:10, NT p.289 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment 1 Corinthians 1:10
  • 5.
  • 6.
    Praying Together... with others wholove to talk to others about Jesus
  • 7.
    Praying Together... with others wholove to talk to others about Jesus “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38 “要收割的庄稼很多,工人却很少。 因此,你们要祈求庄稼的主人派 更多的工人去收割。” ⻢马太福音 9:37-38, NT p. 17
  • 8.
    Praying Together... with others wholove to talk to others about Jesus “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38 “要收割的庄稼很多,工人却很少。 因此,你们要祈求庄稼的主人派 更多的工人去收割。” ⻢马太福音 9:37-38, NT p. 17
  • 9.
    Praying Together... with others wholove to talk to others about Jesus Continue steadfastly in prayer Colossians 4:2 你们要恒切祷告 歌罗西书 4:2, NT p. 354
  • 10.
    Praying Together... with others wholove to talk to others about Jesus being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 在此警醒、感恩。 歌罗西书 4:2, NT p. 354
  • 11.
    Praying Together... with others wholove to talk to others about Jesus At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ Colossians 4:3 也要为我们祷告,求神给我们 传道的 ,能以讲基督的奥秘 歌罗西书 4:3, NT p. 354
  • 12.
  • 13.
    Praying Together... remembering God’s sovereignty butonly God who gives the growth. 1 Corinthians 3:7 只在那叫他生⻓长的神。 哥林多前书 3:7, NT p. 354
  • 14.
  • 15.
    Praying Together... remembering God’s sovereignty Truth Righteousness Readinessgiven by the gospel of peace Faith Salvation Word of God Ephesians 6:10-20 以弗所书 6:10-20, NT p. 343
  • 16.
    Praying Together... remembering God’s sovereignty Truth Righteousness Readinessgiven by the gospel of peace Faith Salvation Word of God praying at all times in the Spirit Ephesians 6:10-20 以弗所书 6:10-20, NT p. 343
  • 17.
    Praying Together... remembering God’s sovereignty Truth Righteousness Readinessgiven by the gospel of peace Faith Salvation Word of God praying at all times in the Spirit Ephesians 6:10-20 以弗所书 6:10-20, NT p. 343 boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel ... that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. 能以放胆 口讲明福音的奥秘 ... 并使我照着当尽的本分放胆讲论。
  • 18.
  • 19.
    Praying Together... speaking with boldness forGod gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord 2 Timothy 1:7-8 因为神赐给我们不是胆怯的心,乃是刚强、仁爱、谨守的心。你不要以给我们 的主作⻅见证为耻 提摩太后书 1:7-8 , NT p. 371
  • 20.
    Praying Together... speaking with boldness Brothers,my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. Romans 10:1 弟兄们,我心里所愿的,向神所求的,是要 以色列人得救。 罗⻢马书 10:1, NT p. 278
  • 22.
    Will today bethe day you decide to go to heaven?
  • 23.
    Photo Credits: (Allphotos from istockphoto.com, crestock.com, bigstock.com, dreamtime.com, thinkstock.com, and shutterstock.com are copyright protected. They are used by permission. Please do not reuse without permission.) Holding hands: http://dl.creationswap.com/1759.jpg Woman with taped mouth: canstockphoto8548018 Group Silhouette: http://pixabay.com/en/personal-group-silhouettes-man-112391/?oq=group Group with one orange: http://pixabay.com/en/businessmen-leader-group-business-152572/?oq=groups Man praying in building: lightstock_80434_medium_user_2379957 Men studying Bible: iStock_000002996723 Boy with mouth open: iStock_000008735128 Grass and Soil: Crestock: 2518185-org Watering: Crestock: 3869980-org Seed: iStock_000007261535 Roman soldier: http://pixabay.com/en/romans-gladiator-spear-hoplite-60601/?oq=roman%20soldier Two men with Bible in ties: iStock_000006237001 Man with megaphone: https://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5542172347 Man sitting, praying: iStock_000012531340 Man and woman studying bible: istockphoto6566439
  • 24.
    Everyday Evangelism #05 And WhenThey Had Prayed Acts 4:23-31 Compiled and Presented by: Dave Stewart 27 April 2014 www.churchofchristmiranda.com Synopsis: The disciples provide an amazing lesson about praying and evangelism. They remind us that we need to be praying with others, remembering God’s sovereignty, and seeking His help in speaking boldly about Jesus Christ. “Let all that you do be done with love.” "Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”