Romans 8:18-30
1) Our present suffering does not compare to the glory that will be revealed in us.
a) The Christian longs for the return of Jesus Christ and looks forward to being clothed in heavenly garments (II Corinthians 4:16).
b) Creation is destined for redemption (2 Peter 3: 8-13).
c) We wait patiently for our redemption by placing our hope and faith in Jesus Christ and God’s Word.
2) Intercessory prayer was an important part of Jesus' earthly ministry.
a) Jesus sought the will of His father (Mathew 26:39).
b) Jesus prayed for His enemies, disciples and future believers (John 17, Luke 22:21, Luke 23:34).
c) Jesus prayed for the nation of Israel and Jerusalem (Mathew 23:37-39).
3) Jesus intercedes for the believer in Heaven at the right hand of the Father. The Holy Spirit intercedes on behalf of the believer on earth.
a) All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.
b) The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth (John 16:13)
c) The Holy Spirit intercedes for us through wordless groans and intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God (Romans 8:26-27).
Discussion Question: What does it look like to worship God in spirit and in truth? (John 4:23-24)
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