E7 | Intercession and Petition: Active prayer against injustice

Welcome to Teach Us to Pray, an exploration through Christian prayer for those who want to always be learning and re-learning how to pray.  Join us for the seventh episode of the podcast, as Luke Heisler and Dr. Ryan Butler talk about intercession and petition. God is so much more than a “cosmic vending machine,” but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t ever bring our needs before Him. In this episode, Ryan and Luke discuss the history of Jewish and Christian prayer, flesh out the distinction between intercession and petition, and look at instances of intercession and petition in Scripture. They end with a charge for Christians interceding and petitioning around the world: act as ambassadors of God, not only praying against injustice and for needs in their communities, but working to bring His Kingdom to earth in partnership with Jesus. If you enjoyed this conversation, go ahead and leave a review and share it with your friends!