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R emember what the Amalekites did to youR emember what the Amalekites did to youalong the way when you came out of Egypt.along the way when you came out of Egypt.

When you were weary and worn out, theyWhen you were weary and worn out, theymet you on your journey and cut off all whomet you on your journey and cut off all whowere lagging behind; they had no fear of were lagging behind; they had no fear of God.God.

Deuteronomy 25:17Deuteronomy 25:17- -1818


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Exodus 17:8Exodus 17:8- -1515 As long as Moses held up his hands, As long as Moses held up his hands,

the Israelites were winning,the Israelites were winning,but whenever he lowered his hands,but whenever he lowered his hands,

the Amalekites were winning.the Amalekites were winning.When Moses' hands grew tiredAaronWhen Moses' hands grew tiredAaronand Hur held his hands upand Hur held his hands up one on oneone on one

side, one on the other side, one on the other so that hisso that hishands remained steady till sunset.hands remained steady till sunset.


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Exodus 17:8Exodus 17:8- -1515So Joshua overcame the AmalekiteSo Joshua overcame the Amalekitearmy with the swordarmy with the sword

Moses built an altar and called itMoses built an altar and called itTHE LO R D IS MY BANNE RTHE LO R D IS MY BANNE R ..He said, "For hands were lifted upHe said, "For hands were lifted up

to the throne of the LO R D."to the throne of the LO R D."


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YAHWEH NISSI!YAHWEH NISSI!The Lord, our BannerThe Lord, our Banner


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Satan hates everything God loves!Satan hates everything God loves!

and God loves YOU!and God loves YOU!Satan is the God of this World!Satan is the God of this World!

When Adam and Eve submitted to Satans temptation,When Adam and Eve submitted to Satans temptation,the Dominion God gave to them reverted to Satan!the Dominion God gave to them reverted to Satan!

Thats why the bible says,Thats why the bible says,The whole world lies under theThe whole world lies under the

power of the evil one!power of the evil one!Good news: God wants to always leadGood news: God wants to always lead

us in triumph against the enemy!us in triumph against the enemy!Last week we look at one of Gods names:Last week we look at one of Gods names:

Yahweh Sabaoth: Lord of Hosts Yahweh Sabaoth: Lord of Hosts


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We saw last week:We saw last week:

His Armies Include:His Armies Include:1.1. Hosts of physical heavens! (forces of nature)Hosts of physical heavens! (forces of nature)2.2. Hosts of Spiritual heavens! (the angels)Hosts of Spiritual heavens! (the angels)3.3. But also includesBut also includes THE CHU R CHTHE CHU R CH THATSTHATS YOUYOU!!

Gods people are part of His army!Gods people are part of His army!

You are Called to the Battle!You are Called to the Battle!

Thats why we need to know another of Thats why we need to know another of Gods names:Gods names: YAHWEH YAHWEH NISSI NISSI ! ! The Lord is myThe Lord is my BANNERBANNER !!


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This name is revealed in Exodus 17This name is revealed in Exodus 17

Israel had just left Egypt and was travelingIsrael had just left Egypt and was travelingthrough the wilderness to the promised land.through the wilderness to the promised land.When they got to R ephidim, the AmalekitesWhen they got to R ephidim, the Amalekites

attacked. Deuteronomy fills in more detailattacked. Deuteronomy fills in more detailNot an open attack! Amalekites waited till theyNot an open attack! Amalekites waited till they

were weary and tired and then attackedwere weary and tired and then attacked

the stragglers at the rear of the camp!the stragglers at the rear of the camp!


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This name is revealed in Exodus 17This name is revealed in Exodus 17

Moses has an interesting strategy!Moses has an interesting strategy!He sends Joshua to lead the armyHe sends Joshua to lead the army

against the Amalekites.against the Amalekites.

In the valley the battle rages!In the valley the battle rages!


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Moses goes to the top of the hill overlookingMoses goes to the top of the hill overlookingthe battlefield, raises his hands, and prays!the battlefield, raises his hands, and prays!

As long as Moses held up hishands In prayer, the Israeliteswon! But when Moses grew

weary and put his hands down,the Amalekites began to win!

Aaron and Hur see that Mosesis too weary to keep his handsup. So they get on either sideof Moses & hold his hands up,

so he can continue jn prayer!


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The result: They WON the Battle!The result: They WON the Battle!

So Moses builds an altar to the Lord!So Moses builds an altar to the Lord!He proclaims there the name of He proclaims there the name of

YAHWEH NISSI YAHWEH NISSI : The Lord, Our Banner : The Lord, Our Banner

"For hands were lifted up"For hands were lifted upto the throne of the LO R D."to the throne of the LO R D."


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INTE R ESTING AND SIGNIFICANT PASSAGE!INTE R ESTING AND SIGNIFICANT PASSAGE!

This is one of the key passages in theThis is one of the key passages in theBible inBible in INTE R CESSIONINTE R CESSION! !

Intercession is one of the mostIntercession is one of the most

important ministries God has given toimportant ministries God has given toHis church! If we dont understandHis church! If we dont understandintercession, we wont walk in victory!intercession, we wont walk in victory!

Intercession means to stand in the gapIntercession means to stand in the gapWe ALL need someone to stand in the gap!We ALL need someone to stand in the gap!

This passage: 4 levels of intercessionThis passage: 4 levels of intercessionnecessary for full victory!necessary for full victory!


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1.1. Joshua & the armyJoshua & the army STOOD IN THE GAPSTOOD IN THE GAP

for the weak & weary who were attackedfor the weak & weary who were attackedby the enemy.by the enemy.THATS THE CALL OF EVE R Y CH R ISTIAN!THATS THE CALL OF EVE R Y CH R ISTIAN!

The church is called to equip the saints to do theThe church is called to equip the saints to do thework of ministry. If you are a Christian, God haswork of ministry. If you are a Christian, God hascalled you to MINISTE R & that involves battle!called you to MINISTE R & that involves battle!

Ministry is driving back the enemy!Ministry is driving back the enemy!It is tearing down Satans works andIt is tearing down Satans works and

setting his captives free!setting his captives free!


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What is MINIST R Y?What is MINIST R Y?Isaiah 61: the LO R D has anointed me toIsaiah 61: the LO R D has anointed me to

preach good news preach good news to the poorto the poortoto bind u pbind u p the brokenhearted, tothe brokenhearted, to proclaim proclaim

freedomfreedom for the captives andfor the captives and releasereleasefrom darknessfrom darkness for the prisonersfor the prisoners

to provide for those who grieve in Zionto provide for those who grieve in Zion to bestow on them a crown of to bestow on them a crown of beauty beauty instead of ashesinstead of ashes , the oil of , the oil of gladnessgladness

instead of mourning instead of mourning , and a garment of , and a garment of praise instead of a s pirit of des pair praise instead of a s pirit of des pair ..

They will be called oaks of righteousness,They will be called oaks of righteousness,a planting of the LO R D for the displaya planting of the LO R D for the display

of his splendor.of his splendor.


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Ministry is driving back the enemy!Ministry is driving back the enemy!

It is tearing down Satans works by healing andIt is tearing down Satans works by healing anddelivering! Its setting Satans captives free bydelivering! Its setting Satans captives free by

leadingleadingthem into joy & freedom of a relationship with Jesus!them into joy & freedom of a relationship with Jesus!

It is a BATTLE because Satan will R ESIST you!It is a BATTLE because Satan will R ESIST you!God has called you to that battle, and its a form of God has called you to that battle, and its a form of

intercession!intercession!When you minister, you are standing in theWhen you minister, you are standing in thegap for those who are oppressed by Satan!gap for those who are oppressed by Satan!

But you cant do it alone!But you cant do it alone!


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2.2. Moses STOOD IN THE GAP for Joshua &Moses STOOD IN THE GAP for Joshua &

armies of Israel! They needed a prayer armies of Israel! They needed a prayer covering to prevail!covering to prevail!

Thats the job of spiritual leadership!Thats the job of spiritual leadership!Thats Paul pouring out his life for the church.Thats Paul pouring out his life for the church.

Never ceasing to pray for each one day and night!Never ceasing to pray for each one day and night!But leaders cannot do that alone!But leaders cannot do that alone!


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3.3. Aaron & Hur see that Moses is too weary to keep Aaron & Hur see that Moses is too weary to keephis hands up, so they STAND IN THE GAP for his hands up, so they STAND IN THE GAP for Moses!Moses!

Thats the role of a PE R SONAL INTE R CESSO R !Thats the role of a PE R SONAL INTE R CESSO R !Leaders NEED personal intercessors!Leaders NEED personal intercessors!

A leader who doesn't have intercessors A leader who doesn't have intercessors

to pray for him will never make it!to pray for him will never make it!Personal intercessors work behind thePersonal intercessors work behind the

scenes, but never make it without them.scenes, but never make it without them.


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Thats three levels of intercessionThats three levels of intercession1.1. Joshua and the army engage the enemy toJoshua and the army engage the enemy to

intercede for the people!intercede for the people!2.2. Moses stands in the gap for those who areMoses stands in the gap for those who are

fighting.fighting.3.3. Aaron and Hur standing in the gap for Moses. Aaron and Hur standing in the gap for Moses.

BUT THE R E IS ONE MO R E LEVELBUT THE R E IS ONE MO R E LEVELOF INTE R CESSION!OF INTE R CESSION!

At the end of the battle, Moses builds an altar At the end of the battle, Moses builds an altar & proclaims: THE LO R D IS OU R BANNE R !& proclaims: THE LO R D IS OU R BANNE R !


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Above all else that was ha pp ening Above all else that was ha pp eningWas the BANNER OF THE KING ! Was the BANNER OF THE KING !

The Lord wasThe Lord was STANDING IN THE GAP STANDING IN THE GAP for all for all of them ! of them !

The Lord was acting as their banner of victory ! The Lord was acting as their banner of victory !


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WHY WAS A BANNE R IMPO R TANT?WHY WAS A BANNE R IMPO R TANT?

IN ANCIENT WO R LD, NO A R MY WENT INTOIN ANCIENT WO R LD, NO A R MY WENT INTOBATTLE WITHOUT THEI R BANNE R S!BATTLE WITHOUT THEI R BANNE R S!


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Every soldier kept his eye on the banner!Every soldier kept his eye on the banner!If the banner bearer fell, another would pick it up!If the banner bearer fell, another would pick it up!

Your banner was you rallying point!Your banner was you rallying point!YOU R BANNE R DIR ECTED YOU R ACTIVITYYOU R BANNE R DIR ECTED YOU R ACTIVITYIf banners moves forward time to charge the enemy.If banners moves forward time to charge the enemy.If banners moving back time for a strategic retreat.If banners moving back time for a strategic retreat.


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Banner was a symbol of identity.Banner was a symbol of identity.Each section of theEach section of the

Army had their own Army had their ownunique banner.unique banner.

In Israel,,, each tribeIn Israel,,, each tribeHad its own banner!Had its own banner!

If you knew your If you knew your banner, you knewbanner, you knew

where you stood, whowhere you stood, whoyou were standingyou were standingwith, and what youwith, and what youwere fighting for!were fighting for!


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Your banner was a Sign of Victory!Your banner was a Sign of Victory!If banner still flew you won!If banner still flew you won!

During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key was heldDuring the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key was heldcaptive by the British during their attack on Fortcaptive by the British during their attack on Fort

McHenry. As the sun set they could see theMcHenry. As the sun set they could see the American flag they wondered if the fort could American flag they wondered if the fort could

survive the night! All through the night they keptsurvive the night! All through the night they keptlooking for the flag.. Sometimes they caught alooking for the flag.. Sometimes they caught a

glimpse of it by the light of the canon fire. Whenglimpse of it by the light of the canon fire. Whenthe morning came, Francis Scott Key & his friendsthe morning came, Francis Scott Key & his friendslooked to see if the flag was still flying and whenlooked to see if the flag was still flying and when

the smoke of the battle cleared THE FLAG WASthe smoke of the battle cleared THE FLAG WASSTILL THE R E! They knew the battle was won! HeSTILL THE R E! They knew the battle was won! Hesat down to write what is now our nationalsat down to write what is now our national

anthem the Star Spangled Banner!anthem the Star Spangled Banner!If your banner is still flying You have won the day!If your banner is still flying You have won the day!


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Armies go to great Armies go to great efforts to plant their efforts to plant their

banner in thebanner in theterritory ! territory !

When the banner isWhen the banner isestablished in theestablished in theterritory, you haveterritory, you have

won the battle ! won the battle !


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Moses says: God is our Banner!Moses says: God is our Banner!When you go into battleWhen you go into battleKeep your eyes on Him!Keep your eyes on Him!

Let Him direct your steps!Let Him direct your steps!

Draw your identity from Him!Draw your identity from Him! As long as you keep your eyes As long as you keep your eyes

on HIM you will win!on HIM you will win!

He is a banner that cannot fail!He is a banner that cannot fail!He will establish you in theHe will establish you in the

place of every blessing!place of every blessing!


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What is Gods banner over us?What is Gods banner over us?

Song of Solomon 2:4: His Banner is LOVE.Song of Solomon 2:4: His Banner is LOVE.I expected:I expected: C HESSEDC HESSED , covenant love Loyalty., covenant love Loyalty.

NOT THE WO R D USED HE R E!NOT THE WO R D USED HE R E!AHAVAAHAVA Word of PASSIONWord of PASSION

Powerful intimate love between man & woman.Powerful intimate love between man & woman.

Includes idea of a lasting covenantIncludes idea of a lasting covenantCommitment but is stronger!Commitment but is stronger!


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GodsGods AHAVA AHAVA love meanslove means

God is a G R OOM, we are His B R IDE.God is a G R OOM, we are His B R IDE.He is not just committed to usHe is not just committed to us

He isHe is PASSIONATEPASSIONATE for us!for us!

God lives to make Intercession for US!God lives to make Intercession for US!


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God wants you to know Him asGod wants you to know Him as

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When you are in the battle,When you are in the battle,

KEEP YOU R EYES ON YAHWEH NISSI!KEEP YOU R EYES ON YAHWEH NISSI!He is there toHe is there to STAND IN THE GAPSTAND IN THE GAP for you!for you!

Lift up your hands to Him!Lift up your hands to Him!

Persevere dont give up!Persevere dont give up!Call upon Him and you WILL WIN!Call upon Him and you WILL WIN!

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