FROM ENTREATY TO INTIMACY: The New Creation’s Call

BIBLE STUDY| MIRACLES OF JESUS SERIES.|THE FIFTH MIRACLE OF JESUS pt.19| THE POWER OF RETREAT|JESUS WALKING ON WATER| CHIMDI OHAHUNA Theme: Entreating God  Bible Texts: Exodus 8:28; 9:28; 10:17; 1 Samuel 2:25; 1 Kings 13:6 In this session, we explore the meaning and implications of entreating God, a practice of prayer offered on behalf of another. The study reveals why entreating belongs to those outside of right standing with God, and why the New Creation, made righteous through Christ, no longer requires another to entreat the Father on their behalf.  Study Highlights & Key Notes - What It Means to Entreat:-    - To entreat is to pray to God for someone based on their request.    - Agreement prayer or burden-bearing is not the same as entreating.    - Entreating God for another is not the portion of the New Creation.  - Entreating and Worship:-   - Entreating is worship with prayer — incense offered before God (Exodus 30:7–8; Numbers 16:41–47).    - Sin places a person in a position where they feel incapable of speaking directly to God.    - Those who need entreating are often not in right standing with God or have no desire to know Him.  - The Finished Work of Christ:-   - Christ’s sacrifice made the New Creation righteous — not just in status, but in nature (Philippians 3:10).    - Saints naturally long to know God more (Psalm 42:1; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Hebrews 1:1).    - Jesus, our High Priest, has already entreated the Father once and for all (Revelation 1:5; Ephesians 2:14).  - Retreat vs. Entreat:-    - Personally retreat to God in prayer instead of seeking another to entreat for you (Hebrews 9:12; 10:14).    - The New Creation must never ask another to entreat the Lord on their behalf.  - Faith and Responsibility :-   - We can join faith together to bind and loose on earth with heavenly effect (Colossians 1).    - Problems are not signs of abandonment but proofs of intimacy with the Lord (1 Timothy 2:1–4).    - The New Creation carries responsibility for all men, sinners, and those in authority.  Beloved, entreating God is for those outside of righteousness, but the New Creation stands in Christ’s finished work. Jesus has already entreated the Father once and for all, granting us direct access to God. Our responsibility now is to retreat personally in prayer, build intimacy with the Lord, and carry the burden of intercession for all men, sinners, and leaders.  Listen now to the full audio teaching on the GRACELIFECOMI Podcast. Kindly, stay updated on future episodes of this enriching series!. Any questions arising from this study can be submitted to [email protected]. Check our bio to know how to give your love offerings to the ministry. Jesus is Lord.