I. Intercession is not only a type of prayer, it is a powerful ministry.

    1. Isaiah 59:16

    2. What Is Intercession?

        a. Intercession is standing in the Gap between God and someone else - Ezek. 22:30.

        b. Websters - Prayer, petition, or intreaty in favor of another.

        c. Children of God are allowed to intercede for those who cannot - Job 9:32-33; Heb. 4:16.

II. We Are Commanded To Intercede.

    1. God Desires that all men be saved. That is the purpose of intercession - 1 Tim. 2:1-6.

        a. We should also intercede for our nation - 2 Chron. 7:14.

        b. Successful evangelism requires successful praying - Luke 10:2.

III. Preparing To Intercede.

    1. Prayer is part of the Christian armour and duty - Eph. 6:18

        a. Intercessors should possess such qualities as love for ALL men, patience, endurance, and faith.

    2. We must use our God given authority while interceding:

        a. First bind the devil - Matt. 12:29; 18:18.

        b. Loose his power over those whom you are praying for - Matt. 18:18.

IV. Rely Upon The Holy Spirit.

    1. The Holy Spirit is our helper when praying - Rom. 8:26-27.

    2. Sometimes we are prompted to pray for something or someone but we don't know what. The Holy Spirit will pray through us.

    3. Praying in tongues is speaking to God - 1 Cor. 14:2

CONCLUSION: We have seen in the past several lessons that there is more than one type of prayer, or, there is more than one way to pray and talk with God. In the past, many have been confused because they did not know the difference between petitioning God for themselves and standing in prayer on the behalf of others. We must know the differences in order to become successful prayer warriors.

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