2 The Prayer of Intercession Intercession is the act of going to God on behalf of another or others.

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The Prayer of Intercession

Intercession is the act of going to God on behalf of another or others.

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What Should We Ask for Others?

1.We ask God to bless them intellectually.

2.We ask God to bless them physically.

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3.We ask God to bless them spiritually.a.Forgivenessb.Evangelistic success

1) Pray for workers to be sent out.

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Matthew 9:37,38

37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. 38 Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”

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1) Pray for workers to be sent out.

2) Pray for workers to be bold.

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Ephesians 6:18-20

18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints-- 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

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3) Pray for workers to have opportunities and to be clear in their presentation.

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Colossians 4:2-3

2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

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3) Pray for workers to have opportunities and to be clear in their presentation.

4) Pray for workers to be able to spread the word unimpeded.

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2 Thessalonians 3:1,2

1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, 2 and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith.

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3.We ask God to bless them spiritually.a.Forgivenessb.Evangelistic successc.Perfection (praying that

Christians come to maturity)

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Seven Evidences of Maturity Colossians 1:9-10

9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

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Seven Evidences of Maturity Colossians 1:11-

1211 strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.

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3. We ask God to bless them spiritually.

4. We ask God to bless them socially.a. Unity

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Ephesians 5:31-33

31 “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” 32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 33 Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

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Ephesians 6:1-4

1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” 4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.

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John 17:20-21

20 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.

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John 17:22-23

22 “And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23 I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.”

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1.We ask God to bless them intellectually.

2.We ask God to bless them physically.

3.We ask God to bless them spiritually.

4.We ask God to bless them socially.a.Unityb.Love

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Colossians 3:14

14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.

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Romans 13:10

10 Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

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1 Peter 4:8

8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

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Philippians 1:9-11

9 And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, 10 that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, 11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

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1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

11 Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way to you. 12 And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you, 13 so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints.

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Why Should We Intercede?

1.God commands it.2.By doing so we invite God to

act in the lives of others.3.By doing so we empower the

saints.4.By doing so we improve

society.5.By doing so we follow the

example of Jesus.

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For Whom Should We Intercede?

1. Our family and friends2. Our enemies3. Our political leaders4. All Christians everywhere5. The lost

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How Should We Intercede?

1.See another’s needs.2.Identify with his needs.3.Carry his needs to God in

prayer.

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We ask God to bless them• Intellectually.• Physically.• Spiritually.• Socially.

Do You Intercede for Others?

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