Romans 8
The Spirit Who Intercedes
Romans 8:26-27
We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it. But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.)
Romans 8:24-25
The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. Romans 8:26
a. “Us” and “Our”
His Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. Romans 8:16-17
b. In our weakness, God has given us His Spirit.
To keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 2 Corinthians 12:7-8
Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness.
We don’t know what God wants us to pray for.
a. In times of trouble, weakness, and suffering what do you pray?
But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. Romans 8:26
b. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us.
The Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will. Romans 8:27
In harmony with God’s will
a. Why is prayer so essential?
If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:31
Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? Romans 8:33
Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us. Romans 8:34
b. Two intercessors working on your behalf.
There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone.1 Timothy 2:5-6
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 1 Timothy 2:1
This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. 1 Timothy 2:3-4
I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 2:10
“My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 2:9
