Beyond the Veil

Alice Smith

Description

As the worldwide prayer movement continues to flourish, never before have so many Christians from so many faith traditions joined together to intercede for so long--in their homes, in their churches, in their communities. As the prayer movement continues to explode, leaders emerge to give guidance to the growing number of intercessors . . . and Alice Smith is at their forefront, leading the leaders who have lifted the banner of passionate, effective intercessory prayer for this generation and the next. In Beyond the Veil, Smith proclaims God's call for His people to pray and shares what she has learned on her own journey toward deeper intimacy with God through prayer. Whether readers are new to intercession or are veteran prayer warriors, they will discover sound, biblical methods for binding the enemy and loosing the Holy Spirit in their families, churches, and nations. Each chapter includes questions and prayer exercises, with a corresponding devotional to bring the principles of intercession to life, making Beyond the Veil the essential guidebook for the prayer revival that is sweeping the globe.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Prayer in Christianity

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 11 mars 2010
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781441268785
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

PRAISE FOR
B EYOND THE V EIL
Alice Smith got it right in Beyond the Veil . She has touched the heart of our Savior and showed a way that we can go behind the veil and yet live and witness in this world. She has blended prayer, evangelism and discipleship in a beautiful and inspiring way. Thanks Alice, for being open to share the treasures God has shown you.
Arthur Blessitt
The Man Who Carried the Cross Around the World in Every Nation
When I read Alice Smith’s Beyond the Veil when it was first released, it opened up a new vista for prayer for me. This new edition amazes me by its ability to both teach principles that deepen my prayer life and at the same time provide a devotional experience of the presence of God.
Dave Butts
Chairman, America’s National Prayer Committee
Intimacy with God is the key to all victorious warfare. Alice Smith’s Beyond the Veil is one of God’s special tools to help intercessors understand and apply this vital key. It could revolutionize your understanding of intimate intercession.
Dick Eastman
International President, Every Home for Christ, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Beyond the Veil is a call to intercession to advance God’s kingdom and undergird evangelism. Alice Smith shows how effective intercession involves intimacy with Christ through His Spirit, joining with Him in what He is doing (Rom. 8:26,34). In this book, she effectively employs typological interpretation of the Tabernacle to provide a picture of what it means to enter the Lord’s presence through intimate intercession.
Dr. Gary S. Greig
Senior Editor, Theology and Acquisitions, Regal Publishing, Ventura, California
Rarely do books so challenge and yet so reassure. Alice Smith dispels the phony elitism and guilt that can surround the word “intercessor.” Even as she encourages those specially called as intercessors, she still manages to welcome everyone to the practice of intercession.
Steve Hawthorne
WayMakers, Austin, Texas
Beyond the Veil is full of revelation that will transform your life. Alice doesn’t just know about intercession but lives an intercessory life before the throne of God. Your prayer group will greatly benefit from these golden nuggets from the heart of God.
Cindy Jacobs
President, Generals International, Red Oak, Texas
Alice passionately invites us to go beyond the veil with the Father. Let’s not ignore her invitation.
Chris Mitchell
Christian Broadcasting Network News, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Alice Smith meets us where we are. Beyond the Veil communicates intercession from a practical level, where learning is a pleasure and passion for more of Him becomes a treasure. Alice imparts to us what she has received from countless hours at His feet. Read, relish and intercede!
Jill Mitchell O’Brien
President, Kingdom Connections International, Inc., Houston, Texas
Alice Smith’s Beyond the Veil is a heads-up call to intercession. While chapter 1 alone is worth the price of the book, the bonus features just keep on coming. If you want to know how to discern God’s intentions for this critical hour, this is the place to start.
George Otis, Jr.
President, The Sentinel Group, Lynwood, Washington
God has gifted Alice Smith with much-needed insights into the ministry of intercession, which arise from her deep spiritual sensitivity and solid biblical foundation. She exhibits a consistent record of ministry to the entire Body of Christ. This book is the result. Read it! It is an absolute must for the intercessory ministry that will envelop a city-reaching thrust.
Ed Silvoso
Founder, Harvest Evangelism, San Jose, California

© 1996, 1997, 2010 by Alice Smith
Published by Chosen Books 11400 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington, Minnesota 55438 chosenbooks.com
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Chosen edition published 2014
ISBN 978-1-4412-6878-5
Previously published by Regal Books
Revised edition. Beyond the Veil was originally published in 1996 by SpiriTruth Publishing.
Ebook edition originally created 2011
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.
Other versions used are:
CEV — Contemporary English Version . Copyright © American Bible Society, 1995.
ISV —Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, International Standard Version ® . Copyright © 1998 by the Learn Foundation, Yorba Linda, CA. Used by permission of Davidson Press. All rights reserved internationally.
KJV — King James Version . Authorized King James Version.
THE MESSAGE —Scripture taken from THE MESSAGE . Copyright © by Eugene H. Peterson, 1993, 1994, 1995. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group.
NKJV —Scripture taken from the New King James Version . Copyright © 1979, 1980, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
As a tribute to the past, and in anticipation of the future, I affectionately dedicate this book to my husband, Eddie, my partner in the ministry.
In Loving Memory
of my sister Martha Jean Hallmark, who died on Resurrection Day, April 7, 1996. Martha Jean was full of enthusiastic joy, even to the end. With her infectious laugh and sparkling personality, she displayed for all to see what the apostle James meant when he said, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers [and sisters], whenever you face trials of many kinds” (Jas. 1:2) .
CONTENTS
Foreword
Acknowledgments
1. Can You Hear the Call?
Face the Facts!
In our sin-infested society, where death and despair are obvious, there is something we can do: We can experience the power of intimate intercession.
2. A Higher Purpose
Bridging the Gap
“All intercession is prayer, but not all prayer is intercession.” Learn how intercession can affect the course of a nation, save lives or bring healing. Learn to recognize the triggers God uses to prompt us to pray.
3. Cultivating a Lifestyle of Intercession
On-the-Job Training
Prayer is every Christian’s responsibility. However, some in the Body of Christ have the gift, or the office, of intercession. Learn how our differing spiritual gifts enable us, through corporate intercession, to be more effective against the enemy.
4. Priesthood of the Believer
“Priestly Kings” and “Kingly Priests”
The Old Testament priesthood helps us understand our responsibilities as priests before God. Discover how God performs miraculous encounters when we assume our priestly position.
5. God’s Pattern: The Tabernacle
A House of Prayer
The tabernacle was simply a shadowy, earthly outline of the true heavenly sanctuary. Today, we are the spiritual Levites! As priests, our ministry is to stand in the gap and pray for other people and causes.
6. Launching Out
Developing Character
Godly character and integrity are requirements for intimacy with Christ. Discover the upside-down principle for spiritual intimacy.
7. The Journey Toward Intimacy
Identified in Death
Fruitfulness in our lives requires the breaking of our outer person, so our spirit can commune with the Spirit of Christ in us. Prayer is the key!
8. Romance of the Heart
From Covenant to Consummation
Some believe that to be Christ’s Bride refers only to our future life with Him. Yet we are meant to experience this joyful relationship this side of heaven. Learn how the Bride is to fulfill her destiny now!
9. Come Beyond the Veil
God’s Call to Intimate Intercession
Do you hunger for deeper intimacy with the Lord? Learn throne-room etiquette, the protocol of intercession. Journey beyond the veil into the holy of holies where God’s immanence and His transcendence meet!
Discussion Leader’s Guide
Endnotes
Suggested Reading
Index
FOREWORD
We who are living today have the privilege of living in the midst of the greatest worldwide prayer movement Christianity has ever known. Check it out with any church historian. Never before have so many people from so many different Christian traditions, in so many places, and using such creative methods, been praying so intensely and so long. They are praying inside their churches, in their homes and out in their communities. Some outdoor sports stadiums are being filled with tens of thousands of believers for literal all-night prayer meetings.
As a predictable part of this prayer phenomenon, which seems to be increasing in magnitude on almost a monthly basis, a high-profile corps of specially gifted prayer leaders has been emerging. Reflecting on almost five decades of moving in Christian leadership circles, I cannot remember when, in the past, lists of the most influential Christian leaders would include those whose major contribution to the Body of Christ was prayer ministry. Today such a list would be regarded as poorly informed if such names did not appear on it. The usual evangelists, pastors, executives, missionaries, authors and scholars are now joined by “prayers” as high-visibility role models for the Church.
What makes this ironic is individuals with the gift of intercession ordinarily do not want to be up front. Their major service to God is in the closet, not on the platform, and they are happiest in the secret place with their Father. By definition, however, movements have leaders and we are now blessed with increasing numbers of closet people who are also at home on the platform.
Alice Smith is one of these individuals. She has been a central figure in the lives of my wife, Dori