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Standing in the Gap

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Standing in the Gap explores the origin and importance of intercessory prayer from biblical times to the present. Henry R. Darko examines how intercession began with God's desire to restore humanity after the fall in Eden, the role of priests in the Old Testament, and how Jesus Christ transformed intercession into a calling for all believers empowered by the Holy Spirit. The book highlights the qualities that enhance effective prayer and reveals the contrast between Old Testament sacrifices and the New Testament approach, encouraging readers to engage in prayer that fosters spiritual revival and restoration.
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This thoughtful book suits readers interested in deepening their understanding of Christian intercession, including believers seeking to enhance their prayer life and those curious about biblical theology related to ministry and restoration.

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Are you saddened by the chaos and suffering in the world due to disobedience to God's word? Then you share in God's desire to pray for someone to receive His mercy for restoration.

The rebellion in the Garden of Eden led to the fall of man and separation from God. It marked the beginning of misery for humanity. But God knew this, so He foreordained Jesus, the eternal High Priest, to pray for our restoration. However, before Jesus, God consecrated godly men and priests to minister to Him and pray for His people on altars in designated places. Over time, however, some of them flouted God's covenants. They also defrauded the people they were to intercede for in the Old Testament.

Later, Jesus manifested as the divine sacrificial Lamb, who died on the cross to atone for sin and intercede for our redemption and restoration. He also directed all His believers, not just a select few, to plead for His mercy for others' restoration. God empowers every believer with the Holy Spirit for His service in the Kingdom.

This book, Standing in the Gap, details the genesis of intercession and draws attention to the relevance of intercessory prayers for God's mercy and restoration today. Readers of this book will learn the following about intercession:

  • Why God initiated intercessory prayers for sinful man.
  • All believers in Christ are intercessors, not just a select few, as in the Old Testament.
  • Godly traits such as holiness and loving obedience boost effective intercession.
  • The contrasts between the Old Testament seasonal animal sacrifice for intercession and the New Testament model espoused by Jesus.
  • How intercessors can avoid and overcome prayer hindrances such as disobedience that affect communion with God.

Joyous revival is the main benefit of intercession.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781667881621

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 344g

Pages: 206

About the Author

Henry R. Darko is a born-again Christian who believes that Jesus has restored man's fellowship with the Father by allowing him to be approved by God through His son. He is ardent about teaching the love of God to help people transform their lives. He is also the author of the book The Enemy Inside.
He holds a B. Sc. degree in Mathematics from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. In addition, he earned his BSc Ing. (Computer Science and Communication Engineering) and MSc. Ing (Computer Science and Communication Engineering, Major in Communication Engineering). Degrees from the University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany.
He has offered his services at the Tamale Technical University, Tamale Ghana, Social Security and National Insurance Trust Ghana, Makita Wurzburg, Duisburg, Germany, and Philips Priv-ID, Eindhoven, Netherlands.
His message dwells on the importance of intercession in these last days or end times and God's requirements for effective intervention. Furthermore, it defines intercessory prayers, intercessors, and their qualities and discusses how to intercede. It also highlights how to eliminate the hindrances to prayers and the benefits of intercession for God's glory.
Henry R. Darko is now a servant of the Almighty. As a member of the body of Christ, he has served and ministered in various capacities. He is blessed with the company of his wife, Ama, and children. Additionally, he is passionate about teaching and intercession.

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