Word Information
Word: Enteuxis (Gk)
English: Intercessions
Source: Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament
Author: Joseph H. Thayer
First of all, then, I exhort that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men. 1 Timothy 2:1
Thayer’s Definition:
- A falling in with, meeting with
1a) an interview
1a1) a coming together
1a2) to visit
1a3) converse or for any other cause
1b) that for which an interview is held
1b1) a conference or conversation
1b2) a petition, supplication
What Is Intercession?
Intercession refers to ‘standing in the gap’ for a person, people, or a cause.
God’s people (not just prophets and priests) are to intercede!
James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
2 Thessalonians 3:1-2
Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith.
Sizzling Sunday: 27th November 2022
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