Intercession for God’s Purposes
Intercession as mediation, effecting earthly outcomes, through heavenly prayers. The inspiration and roles fulfilled by biblical characters who interceded with God, especially the Messiah, the great high priest who lives forever, to intercede on behalf of human beings. The ‘house of prayer’ being built amongst God’s people, echoing the groans of creation and of the Spirit, respectively. The significance and cost of Standing ‘in the gap’. The deep yielding to the Spirit and vocational calling to prayer.
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Study 1 | What is intercession?
Scripture reveals intercession as a form of mediation, which takes place between heaven and earth. Intercessory prayer has the potential to significantly influence earthly events.
Topics
Meaning of intercession
Intercession in Scripture
Intercession of the Messiah
Intercession of the Messianic Community
Study 2 | Prayer for nations
The Messianic Community is called to become a house of prayer for all nations. Fulfilling this calling requires uniting with the Messiah in his intercession for the peoples of the world.
Topics
Between heaven and earth
Prayer to the Lord of the harvest
Groaning of creation
Groaning of the Spirit
Fulness of intercessory prayer
Study 3 | Standing in the gap
‘Standing in the gap’ provides a metaphor for an intercession whereby a person’s entire existence becomes a living prayer. Authentically taking up a position of intercession, ‘in the gap’ — whatever that ’gap’ may be or represent — entails radical obedience and wholehearted, sacrificial service.
Topics
Concept of the gap
Standing in the gap
Cultural gap
Discipleship gap
Study 4 | Led by the Spirit
Intercessors are formed by a process of yielding to the leadership of the Holy Spirit. There is a significant cost to fulfilling the vocation of prayerful intercession.
Topics
Spirit-led intercession
Establishing prayer as a priority
Overcoming hindrances to prayer
Discovering prayer as vocation
Prayer according to God's purposes
