(Ephesians 1:15-19)

I. An Advocate (Intercession)

One that pleads the cause of another; specifically, one that pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court; one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal; one that supports or promotes the interests of another.

II. Intercessory Role Models

1. Abraham (Sodom – Genesis 18:20-33)

2. Moses (The Israelites – Numbers 14:6-23)

3. Elijah (God – 1 Kings 18:21-39)

4. Ananias (Paul – Acts 9:10-19)

III. A Roadmap to Intercession

1. Romans 15:1-2

2. 1 Corinthians 10:24

3. Philippians 2:3-5

IV. Epilogue – When do you Know?

“And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34)