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What does it sound like when Jesus prays? In John 17, often called the High Priestly Prayer, we get to listen in as the Son talks to the Father on the night before the cross.
In this passage, Jesus prays three requests: that the Father would glorify Him, keep His disciples, and sanctify them by the truth. Each request not only shows us Jesus’ heart, but also reminds us of the hope and security we have in Him.
In this message from The Talk Before the Tree series, Dr. Scott Wilson walks us through Jesus’ prayer and shows how it points us to the cross, anchors us in God’s protection, and sends us out with a mission.
📖 Scripture: John 17:1–19
🗓️ Date: March 16, 2025
🙌 Series: The Talk Before the Tree (Message #9)
🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Scott Wilson
Jesus told His disciples, “In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.” They couldn’t fully understand, but He was preparing them for the cross, the resurrection, and the hope that would follow.
In this message from The Talk Before the Tree series, Dr. Scott Wilson unpacks Jesus’ final words in John 16 and shows us the gifts He promised: lasting joy, answered prayer, peace with the Father, and victory over the world.
📖 Scripture: John 16:16–33
🗓️ Date: March 9, 2025
🙌 Series: The Talk Before the Tree (Message #8)
🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Scott Wilson
Jesus didn’t promise His followers an easy road. In John 15, He warned His disciples that the world would hate them—not because of who they were, but because of who He is. To follow Jesus means to stand apart from the world, and that often brings opposition, rejection, and even suffering.
In this message, Paul Medley unpacks Jesus’ words about the cost of discipleship and the courage it takes to live faithfully in a world that doesn’t always understand or welcome the gospel. The good news? We are not alone—Christ is with us, and He has given us the Spirit to strengthen us.
📖 Scripture: John 15:18–16:4
🗓️ Date: February 23, 2025
🙌 Series: The Talk Before the Tree (Message #6)
🎙️ Speaker: Paul Medley
On the night before the cross, Jesus told His disciples, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in Me.” In John 14, He gives them hope, peace, and the promise of heaven.
In this message from The Talk Before the Tree series, Dr. Scott Wilson unpacks Jesus’ words and shows us the comfort of His promises: He is preparing a place for us, He is the only way to the Father, and He gives us the assurance of answered prayer.
📖 Scripture: John 14:1–14
🗓️ Date: February 2, 2025
🙌 Series: The Talk Before the Tree (Message #3)
🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Scott Wilson