Partners With Him In Prayer ~ Jan 13th 2022 (RHAPSODY OF REALITIES EP. 488)

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 13 JANUARY 2022 PASTOR CHRIS TOPIC: PARTNERS WITH HIM THROUGH PRAYER *KEY VERSE: I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men…For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:1-4). MESSAGE* The different kinds of prayer mentioned in our opening text cover all the kinds of prayer you ought to pray for others. It says, _*“…first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men.…”*_ The word “supplications” is from the Greek “deµsis”, which refers to petitions or a definite request. In the general sense, a petition is a formal written plea or entreaty with legal demands. Thus, in these supplications, we make requests on the legal basis of the provisions of the Gospel. The next one is “prayers,” and this is from the Greek word “proseuchµ” which means “to offer prayers.” “Proseuchµ” is a derivative of another Greek word, “proseuchomai” which means “to pray to God in worship.” God wants us to offer prayers of worship, proclaiming blessings upon all men. Next on the list is “intercessions,” from the Greek word “enteuxis,” a derivative of “entugchanÛ,” which refers to having a discussion, like an interview. Here you can actually talk like you’re familiar with the person you’re discussing with and present your case. It’s like what the Bible says in Isaiah 43:25-26: _*“I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.”*_ The Lord says, _*“Let us plead together.”*_ In other words, “Let’s argue together” like they do in a court of law. That’s what you do when you intercede; you present your case. The final one is “giving of thanks,” from the Greek, “Eucharistia.” With this kind of prayer, you express your gratitude to t