Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat: but I, myself, praye

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Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you,
that he might sift you as wheat but I, myself,
prayed for you
JESUS, THE SON OF MANTHAT IS, THE IDEAL
REPRESENTATIVE OF ALL HUMANKINDidentified with
all humankind, Jewish and Gentiles, men and
women and became the savior of all humankind in
order to lift human beings to their fullest
potential (a relationship with God and a
meaningful life).
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Identify,
Dont say it out loud just think it.

• Who said this?
• As for me, far be it from me that I should sin
  against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And
  I will teach you the way that is good and right.
  But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him
  faithfully with all your heart consider what
  great things he has done for you.

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Lessons from Samuels Leadership Act, 1 Samuel
12Prayer Macro

• 8. Prayer (Intercession) Macro Lesson
• IF GOD HAS CALLED YOU TO A MINISTRY, THEN HE HAS
  CALLED YOU TO PRAY FOR THAT MINISTRY.

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Identify,
Dont say it out loud just think it.

• Who said this?
• Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you,
  that he might sift you as wheat but I, myself,
  prayed for you,

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Two Questions

• Q1 Who do you know that is praying for you on a
  regular basis? What are they praying?

Q2 For Whom are you praying on a regular basis?
For What?
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Jesus Praying

• What are the two most famous times when we see
  Jesus praying for his followers?
• a. John 17
• b. Luke 2231-34 Praying for Peter

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The Passage--Peterson

• The MessageEugene Peterson
• Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his
  best to separate all of you from me, like chaff
  from wheat. Simon Ive prayed for you in
  particular that you not give in or give out. When
  you have come through the time of testing, turn
  to your companions and give them a fresh start.

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The Passage--Clinton

• Clintons Version
• 31 Listen to me Simon! Satan asked to have you,
  that he might sift you as wheathe wants to
  separate you from me 32 but I, myself, have
  requested for you, that your faith not fail and
  when God answers this prayer and once again you
  are stable, establish your fellow apostles. 33
  And he said unto him, Lord, with thee I am ready
  to go both to prison and to death. 34 And he
  said, I tell you, Peter (stable rock to be),
  before the rooster shall crow this day, you will
  three times deny that you are my follower.

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The Context

• Context 2231-34
• Context Statement
• Jesus predicts Simon Peters failure but also
  encourages him that he has prayed for him and
  that he will lead the disciples.

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The Passage--Clinton

• Clintons Version
• 31 Listen to me Simon! Satan, himself, has
  demanded to have you, that he might sift you as
  wheathe wants to separate you from me 32 but I,
  myself, have requested for you, that your faith
  not fail and when God answers this prayer and
  once again you are stable, establish your fellow
  apostles. 33 And he said unto him, Lord, with
  thee I am ready to go both to prison and to
  death. 34 And he said, I tell you, Peter (stable
  rock to be), before the rooster shall crow this
  day, you will three times deny that you are my
  follower.

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What Can We Learn From This?

• 1. Jesus is illustrating the Prayer Macro Lesson.
• IF GOD HAS CALLED YOU TO A MINISTRY, THEN HE HAS
  CALLED YOU TO PRAY FOR THAT MINISTRY.
• 2. Jesus is modeling a very important Leadership
  Prayer Principle. I call it the Prayer
  Encouragement Principle.
• Three Basic Insights
• a. Get your prayers for your people from God.
• b. Tell your followers what you are specifically
  praying for them.
• c. Do it privately.
• That you are praying for them and that you are
  specifically requesting things from God to meet
  their needs will be a tremendous encouragement to
  them.

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Slot/Filler Matrix for Samuel 1 Sam 12
Leadership Act


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