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Explore the profound prayers of Jesus in John 17, where he prays for himself, the eleven disciples, and all believers. Discover the depth of Jesus' words and the significance of prayer in Christian faith. Uncover the eternal life and glory he speaks of.
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John 17 Jesus Prays
John 17 • Jesus Prays • John 11:41-42 • “Father I thank you that you always hear me…” • Some other examples: • Luke 5:16 • Matthew 14:23 • Mark 1:35
John 17 • What is prayer? • Revelation 5:8
John 17 • Prayer before Jesus went to Gethsemane • v18:1 • Three sections • Jesus prays for himself (v 1-5) • Jesus prays for the eleven (v6-19) • Jesus prays for ALL believers (v20-26)
John 17, Jesus prays • Romans 8:26 • v11 • “I will remain in the world no longer…” • v13 • “While I am still in the world…”
John 17:1-5:Jesus Prays for Himself • v1 • Father • Now is the hour • Glorify your son… • …so that your son might glorify you. • God source and centre to all that Jesus said and did • Glory
John 17:1-5:Jesus Prays for Himself • v2 • For you grant him (the son) all authority • Philippians 2:6-11 • Matthew 28 • Give eternal life to… • John 3:14-15 • John 10:27-30
John 17:1-5:Jesus Prays for Himself • v3 • Now this is eternal life… • Knowing the father • Knowing the one He sent • John 10:10 • Life in all its fullness
John 17:1-5:Jesus Prays for Himself • v4 • I have brought you glory by completing the work you gave me to do…
John 17:1-5:Jesus Prays for Himself • v5 • And now… • Before the world began • c.f. v1 • See Jesus for who he is and therefore understand the true glory of the father.