Why look into the genesis of intercession and the relevance of intercessory prayers for God's mercy and restoration today. You will learn, Why God initiated intercessory prayers for sinful man. All believers in Christ are intercessors, not just a select few, as in the Old Testament. Godly traits such as holiness and loving obedience boost effective intercession. The contrasts between the Old Testament seasonal animal sacrifice for intercession and the New Testament model espoused by Jesus. How intercessors can avoid and overcome prayer hindrances such as disobedience that affect communion with God. Joyous revival is the main benefit of intercession.