The High Priestly Prayer

The High Priestly Prayer
Christ Proclamation Church
John 17:1-26
Sunday, October 18, 2015

Sermon Theme: Jesus’ prayers for the Father’s glory and the disciples’ faithfulness has been answered in His death, burial, and resurrection. Therefore, we can have every confidence in the gospel that He will preserve and protect us until we are with Him in glory.

I.      I. Jesus Prays for Himself – (John 17:1-5)

          A.   The Hour to Glorify the Son – (John 17:1a)

          B.   The Petition to Glorify the Son – (John 17:1b-4)

          C.   The Glory of God's Presence – (John 17:5)

II.    Jesus Prays for His Disciples – (John 17:6-19)

          A.   The Focus of Jesus' Prayer – (John 17:6-11a)

          B.   The Content of Jesus' Prayer – (John 17:11b-19)

                   1.   Prayers for Their Protection – (John 17:11b-12)

                   2.   Prayers for Their Joy – (John 17:13-15)

                   3.   Prayers for Their Sanctification – (John 17:16-19)

III.      Jesus Prays for Us – (John 17:20-26)

          A.   Prays for Our Unity of Mission – (John 17:20-21)

          B.   Prays for People's Salvation – (John 17:22-23)

          C.   Prays for Our Eternal Wellbeing – (John 17:24-26)