Tuesday, April 25, 2006
23rd Apr 2006
Why Should I Pray For Others?[Pt II] Brother Pacer· Intercession: pleading on someone's behalf
[Ref: Deuteronomy 5:5; Job 16:21]
Interceding = standing between God and men (friends + loved ones)
4 'W's of Intercession
01/ WHY do I need to intercede?A) God shows us the need for intercession through Jesus and the Holy Spirit
[Ref: Hebrews 7:24-25; Romans 8:26,27] - Jesus our permanent Priest who intercedes for us - The Holy Spirit helps us to intercede
B) God seeks faithful intercessors
[Ref: Ezekiel 22:30; Isaiah 59:16]
C) God honours intercessory prayer
[Ref: Genesis 18:23-32; Exodus 32:7-14; Acts 12:5-10; Psalm 106:23]
02/ WHO do I intercede for?
a) Government authorities
[Ref: 1 Timothy 2:1-2]
b) People of God
[Ref: Ephesians 6:18]
c) Spiritual leaders
[Ref: 2 Corinthians 1:11; Hebrews 13:8]
03/ WHAT makes a good intercessor?
a) Persistence and Patience
[Ref: Isaiah 2:6-7]
b) Faith
[Ref: Matthew 21:22] - Note: These two attributes MUST be consistently built up through your relationship with Christ.
04/ WHEN is intercession not needed?
- [Ref: Jeremiah 5:1,3; 11:14; 14:11] God told Jeremiah not to intercede for the Israelites because their hearts were so hardened that they didn't want to repent.
- APPLICATION? --> Intercede for others at all times [Ref: 1 Thessalonians 5:17]--> Stop praying only when God prompts you not to pray.
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Freed because Christ died to set us free; 5:44 PM
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Why Should I Pray For Others?[Pt II] Brother Pacer· Intercession: pleading on someone's behalf
[Ref: Deuteronomy 5:5; Job 16:21]
Interceding = standing between God and men (friends + loved ones)
4 'W's of Intercession
01/ WHY do I need to intercede?A) God shows us the need for intercession through Jesus and the Holy Spirit
[Ref: Hebrews 7:24-25; Romans 8:26,27] - Jesus our permanent Priest who intercedes for us - The Holy Spirit helps us to intercede
B) God seeks faithful intercessors
[Ref: Ezekiel 22:30; Isaiah 59:16]
C) God honours intercessory prayer
[Ref: Genesis 18:23-32; Exodus 32:7-14; Acts 12:5-10; Psalm 106:23]
02/ WHO do I intercede for?
a) Government authorities
[Ref: 1 Timothy 2:1-2]
b) People of God
[Ref: Ephesians 6:18]
c) Spiritual leaders
[Ref: 2 Corinthians 1:11; Hebrews 13:8]
03/ WHAT makes a good intercessor?
a) Persistence and Patience
[Ref: Isaiah 2:6-7]
b) Faith
[Ref: Matthew 21:22] - Note: These two attributes MUST be consistently built up through your relationship with Christ.
04/ WHEN is intercession not needed?
- [Ref: Jeremiah 5:1,3; 11:14; 14:11] God told Jeremiah not to intercede for the Israelites because their hearts were so hardened that they didn't want to repent.
- APPLICATION? --> Intercede for others at all times [Ref: 1 Thessalonians 5:17]--> Stop praying only when God prompts you not to pray.
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WHAT WILL I DO THERE IF I GO FOR THE CELL GROUP?
Well, we will be singing christian songs, praising the Lord, sharing about what happened during the week,
giving testimonies and of course,we would be having bible study. We will be going a little quickly because we have to complete all the
chapters. But, as a guest, you can go along with us. You need not worry about anything.
Just be yourself, everyone in the cell grp is very approachable. :)
WHAT IF I AM NOT A CHRISTIAN?
Its alright if you are not a Christian, you can always learn more. You do not have to bring anything,
just bring a pen n a blank piece of paper if you want to. If you have a bible, please bring it along.
WHAT AM I GOING TO DO AFTER THE CELL GROUP?
We would normally go to Mcdonalds for lunch and then proceed to Speedlight. If you do not want to go for lunch, you can go home. But it would be better if you can join us. :)
WHAT IS SPEEDLIGHT?
Speedlight is our church's service for the youths. We have Praise and Worship followed by some annoucements then it will be offering time.
Next, either Brother Pacer or a pastor will share the sermon (You can bring a pen and a notebook for this) You are warmly welcome to join us. =)
On special days like salvation sundays, there will be many interesting programmes lined up for you. Do keep a lookout for it. :) By the way, Speedlight's purpose statement is:
Speedlight exists to save young people, to please God through passionate service,to exalt His name in all circumstances, to enjoy caring for one another and to disciple Speedlighters to be more like Christ.
Have we answered your questions and doubts? If not, just tag in the tagboard on your right and tell us what information you would want to know and we shall reply as soon as possible. If you have any suggestions, you can also tag to tell us. Thanks. :)
