Interesting, and complex verses:
Luke 22 v32,33
32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
There is much more to v32 than first meets the eye, and v33 represents the normal reaction, and common interpretation of 'faith' - of what is, who's it is, and where it comes from. The 'common interpretation', is, of course, scripturally incorrect.
Eph2 8-12 ... lest no man boast ...
Christ as my intercessor - the one praying for me, and stepping in between myself and G_d, interceding on my behalf ... hyup - otherwise, no monkey.