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But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8 KJV

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He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. Proverbs 2:8 KJV

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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 1 Corinthians 16:23 KJV

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Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Psalms 100:1 KJV

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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 3 John 1:4 KJV

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Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Philippians 1:6 KJV

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And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 KJV

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Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Hebrews 7:25 KJV

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In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Ephesians 1:7 KJV

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The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

John 10:10 KJV

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And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord , and his name one.

Zechariah 14:9 KJV

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For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV

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In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. Psalms 56:4 KJV

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All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. John 6:37 KJV

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Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Romans 8:35 KJV

Who God is . . . I

March 1, 2016

Who is God . . . I - I AM, Invisible, Image of God, Intercessor

Old Testament: one who would impinge by accident or by importunity - come between, cause to intreat, fall upon, lay light upon, meet together, reach, run

New Testament: an interview; supplication-prayer confer with; to entreat in favor or against-deal with to intercede in behalf of

Intercessor:  one who intercedes

Intercede: 1. to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition. 2. to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups.

Synonyms: arbitrator, judge, negotiator, mediator, advocate, intervene, negotiate, plead, reconcile.

Text: Romans 8:24-39

I. Jesus Intercedes on my Behalf

• Jesus interceded and saved me (Isaiah 53:12, Romans 5:8)
• Jesus righteousness keeps me in good standing with God the Father (Isaiah 59:16, Romans 8:34)
• Jesus understands my infirmities (frailties, maladies of my soul) (Hebrews 4:15-16, 7:25)

II. The Holy Spirit Intercedes for me and with me

• The Holy Spirit helps me in my praying to the Father (Romans 8:26)
• The Holy Spirit helps me pray for the Father's will (v.27)
• The Holy Spirit intercedes on the Father's behalf as He convicts me and guides me (Romans 8:13-14)

III. I Can Intercede on the Behalf of Others . . .

• Jesus' blood gives me confidence in my faith in the Father (Ephesians 3:12)
• The Holy Spirit gives me access to the Father (Ephesians 2:18)
• I should use my privilege of prayer to intercede for others (I Timothy 2:1)

Challenge:

1. Let God intercede for you.
2. Listen to the Holy Spirit as He intercedes on behalf of the Father.
3. Use your privilege of prayer to intercede on the behalf of others.
4. Think when you excepted God into your life?

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O give thanks unto the Lord ; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.

Psalms 105:1 KJV