22 Questions
According to Romans 8:26, how does the Holy Spirit intercede for us in prayer?
With words that cannot be uttered
What does the phrase 'groanings that cannot be uttered' mean in Romans 8:26?
Indescribable, wordless groans
According to Romans 8:22, what else in the passage utters 'wordless groans'?
All creation
According to the text, who did Jesus pray for in his intercession?
Future believers
What were the disciples charged to do?
Make disciples of all nations
According to the text, who interceded for the people of Israel when they failed to keep the commands of the Lord?
Samuel
According to Jesus, how should we treat our enemies?
Love and intercede for them
What did Samuel urge the people of Israel to do when they were subject to their enemies?
To turn away from worshiping false gods and return to serving the Lord
Who was instrumental in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem?
Nehemiah
Who prayed a prayer of dedication to God at the altar of the Lord in front of the people of Israel?
Solomon
According to the text, what is the definition of intercessory prayer?
To pray, intercede for, to entreat, or meet with a person for the purpose of supplication
According to the text, who is the ultimate High Priest and Intercessor?
Jesus
According to the text, what does the Greek word for intercession mean?
To bend over
According to the text, what does the Spirit do to help us in our weakness?
The Spirit makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
What is the reason given in the text for why we don't know how to pray as we should?
Our weakness
What does the Spirit do when we don't know what prayer to offer or how to offer it?
The Spirit intercedes on our behalf with sighs and groanings too deep for words.
According to the text, what can we trust about our petitions in fervent intercessory prayer?
They are powerful, mighty, and effective
According to Romans 8:26, how does the Holy Spirit help us in our weakness?
The Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words
What is the Spirit's role in helping us when we are weak?
The Spirit helps us in our weakness by interceding for us.
What does the text say about the effectiveness of our prayers?
The effectiveness of our prayers does not depend on us
Why is prayer essential to the Christian life?
Prayer is essential because it is a trinitarian activity
What is the difference between the Holy Spirit's intercession and speaking in tongues?
The Holy Spirit's intercession is inarticulate groanings, while speaking in tongues is audible and meant to be understood
Quiz: Understanding the Role of the Holy Spirit in Prayer - Explore the powerful intercession of the Spirit and learn how it helps us in our weaknesses and guides our prayers in ways beyond words. Test your knowledge on this important aspect of Christian faith.
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