Lesson 38 March 27, 2002

Ø The Believer's Provision 8:26-30 What God does for us/or has done for us!

8:26-27 The intercessory ministry of the Holy Spirit

And in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness;

- One evidence of this weakness is noted next and is the focus of H/S's help; how to pray!

for we do not know how to pray as we should,

- His help/prayer on our behalf is indicated in the last phrase;

"but the Spirit Himself intercedes [pres. keeps on interceding; makes an appeal] for us with groanings too deep for words;"

8:27 Continues the ministry of the Holy Spirit

and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is,

The H/S through his aiding us in our prayer, is the intercessor within us, right now in our life.

Ø Rom 8:28 Common knowledge of the Saints that leads to having a right Mental Attitude

Intro:

Do we have a Rom 8:28 mentality??

Rest of Context breaks down this way;

#1. Control of God 8:28a. [should be encouragement]

#2. Purpose of God 8:28b

#3. People of God, who are they 8:29-30