Prayer Series XVII

As previously stated, until we further note I will be posting from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer.
Today we continue with The Ingredients of Prayer
Intercession
Intercession . . . is the suit of the heart unto God for the good of others.
James Ussher
Three things concur [in Christ’s intercession]: 1. The presentation of His Person for us . . . 2. The representation of His death . . . for us . . . 3. A putting up, a requesting and offering unto God of . . . desires . . . for the Church, attended with care, love and compassion.
John Owen
Bible Proof Texts: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Acts 7:59-60, Acts 12:5
RELATED QUOTES AND NOTES:
Intercession (Webster’s 1828 Dictionary)
Intercession (Holman Bible Dictionary)
What is intercessory prayer? (Got Questions Ministries)
He always lives to make intercession for them! (J.R. Miller)
The Intercession of the Spirit in the Saints (Unk)
Abraham’s Intercession for Sodom (William Nicholson, 1862)
Of the necessity and benefit of INTERCESSION…
CHRIST THE INTERCESSOR (John MacDuff)
Clear views of Christ’s priestly office and intercession (J.C. Ryle, “The Gospel of Luke” 1858)
Liquid prayers! (Charles Spurgeon, “Treasury of David”)
The Groans of Believers Under Their Burdens (Ebenezer Erskine)
The Power of Prayer (J.R. Miller)