Category Archives: Intercession — Parts 1-3

Eight Groups of People We Should Pray For

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Paul wrote, “first of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men” (I Timothy 2:1).  We see from this verse that there is a sense in which our prayers must … Continue reading →

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What Is intercession? A 7 Point Summary

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Here is a seven point summary of Intercession from this book Basics of Prayer:  1.  It is standing in the gap or praying on behalf of a person who needs help, and in many cases, for whom Satan is trying … Continue reading →

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Daniel the Intercessor: Five Things to Learn from Daniel’s Intercession

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  Dan 9:3-19 3 Then I set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. 4 And I prayed to the Lord my God, and made confession, and said, “O … Continue reading →

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A Picture of Intercession from the Book of Esther

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The story of Esther gives us a clear picture of how intercession works. In the story, Queen Vashti was divorced from King Ahasuerus because she refused to dance before the king and his guests at a banquet.  Later, after the … Continue reading →

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Four Ways the Holy Spirit Intercedes for Us

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The Holy Spirit is the person of God who intercedes for us on earth.  Here is a picture of His intercession.  1.  He prays for us.  A big part of the intercession of the Holy Spirit is His prayer for … Continue reading →

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The Intercession of Jesus Christ for Us — 10 Points

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Christ is the person of God who intercedes for believers (and for those who will become believers) before the Father in heaven.  Here, in ten points, is a picture of His intercession. 1.  He is our High Priest.  God the Father … Continue reading →

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Our Heavenly Father’s Role in Intercession – 7 Points

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  It is not the Father’s role to intercede.  The Father is the one who hears, receives, and answers our prayers.  But I think He should be included in the intercession process, because if it wasn’t for the Father we … Continue reading →

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