Prayer - wk3

"Intercessory Prayer"

Dr. Gary Singleton

 
This Sunday we will continue our sermon series on prayer with a look at intercessory prayer.  Simply put, intercessory prayer is prayer for others.  An intercessor is one who takes the place of another or pleads another’s case.  When you intercede for someone, you stand in the gap between that person and God.
 
The Bible is full of examples of intercessory prayer in both the Old and the New Testament.  Abraham interceded for Sodom in Genesis 18.  Moses interceded for Israel in Exodus 32.  Jesus Himself modeled intercessory prayer for us in what is known as the High Priestly Prayer found in John 17.
 
The most valuable thing we can do for those we love and care for is to pray for them.  God has commanded that we should intercede for others. 
 
How much of your prayer time is spent praying for others?  Who do you need to pray for?