Praying for Others

What

How was prayer a part of your life growing up?

What are some reasons why people won’t pray for themselves?

Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary Intercession

INTERCESSION Act of intervening or mediating between differing parties, particularly the act of praying to God on behalf of another person.

Christ’s Intercession for His Disciples

Luke 22:32

Luke 23:34; John 17:9-11

Why is Jesus always praying for his disciples?

Christ’s Intercession for All

Isaiah 53:6-12 - Through His Death

Romans 8:26-28 - In Our Weakness

Hebrews 7:23-25 - Constantly at the Throne of God

How does Christ’s Intercession help us?

Pray for whom?

James 5:14 - Pray for the sick.

Matthew 5:43-48 - Pray for your enemies.

1 Timothy 2:1-2 - Pray for our leaders.

Matthew 9:38 - Pray that God will raise up missionaries.

When is it most difficult to pray for others?

How to Pray for Others

1 Timothy 2:1-3 - Know your responsibility.

Hebrews 4:16 - Know your privileges.

James 1:5; Romans 8:26-28 - Pray wisely.

Hebrews 13:3 - Pray with Compassion.

Luke 18:1-5; Pray persistently.

How are these hard to do?

“If we truly love people, we will desire for them far more than it is within our power to give them, and this will lead us to prayer. Intercession is our way of loving others.” Prayer: Finding the Heart’s New Home.” by Richard Foster