The book of John chapter 18 read from the English Standard Version

This chapter is sometimes called "The High Priestly Prayer". Jesus has been chatting with his disciples before He goes to his arrest and crucifixion. It is a densely packed prayer that Jesus makes to the Father. He prays for His crew and for all those that will hear their words and believe; that's you! 

There is a lot to unpack here. Like Clayton and April recommend, this is one to take slowly. Read it a few times, come back to it, read it again. This is a particularly good chapter to have read to you. Episode 533 is just that for you. It may seem like Jesus is just repeating Himself but each of these statements are unique and important. 

References:
Biblical definitions (from interlinear of blueletterbible.com):

• justification: 
  • the act of God declaring men free from guilt and acceptable to him
  • to render righteous or such he ought to be
• sanctification:
  • consecration, purification
  • to separate from profane things and dedicate to God
  • to purify
    • article exploring further- https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/sanctification-so-why-the-long-word

Tim Keller quoted from Meaning of Marriage  (https://timothykeller.com/books/the-meaning-of-marriage)

The study that April and Clayton did was a home church study written by Stonegate Church in Midlothian, Texas. They used reference material from the Gospel Coalition
(https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/how-jesus-prayed-for-you/)
Here is an excerpt from that document:
APPENDIX C: HOW JESUS PRAYED FOR YOU
BY JUSTIN TAYLOR
Jesus’s “high priestly prayer” in John 17 is worth a lifetime of reflection as we get to “listen in” to the Son’s prayers to his Father. I once tried to break down the petitions and organize them a bit:

The Father Gave the Son... | John 17
authority to give eternal life | v. 2
people out of this world | vv. 2, 6, 9, 24
work to accomplish | v. 4
words | v. 8
his name | vv. 11, 12
glory | vv. 22, 24
The Son Gives Believers... | John 17
eternal life | v. 2
Father’s word | vv. 8, 14
manifestation of Father’s name | vv. 6, 22
glory | v. 22
The Son Asks the Father to... | John 17
glorify him | vv. 1, 5
keep believers in the Father’s name | v. 11
keep believers from the evil one | v. 15
sanctify believers in the truth | v. 17
make believers one | v. 21
Jesus’s Followers | John 17
are sent into the world | v. 18
are in the world | v. 11
are not of the world | v. 16
are hated by the world | v. 14
have unity with each other and union with God —which may cause the world to believe that the Father sent the Son | v. 21

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The gospel of John chapter 17 read from the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
 
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Join me with guest host Mary Austin as we read through chapter 16. This chapter is a continuation of the conversation Jesus is having with His disciples after the last supper. There are even more wonderful promises in this dialogue. What brings you joy?

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The gospel of John chapter 16 read from the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
 
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Join me with guest hosts Cameron and Alisha Woodall as we get into a well known metaphor of the New Testament. Grapes, vines, pruning. It can sound like a wonderful day for a picnic but what is really going on here? 

References:
Anonymous: Jesus' Hidden Years by Alicia Britt Cole: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Hidden-Years-Yours/dp/1591454212/ref=asc_df_1591454212/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=333072128347&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8200918586854148715&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032002&hvtargid=pla-651774110086&psc=1
Scriptures mentioned:
Acts 4:13 "courage of unschooled men"
2 Samuel 23:6-7 last words of David (vine)
Hebrews 12 & Proverbs 3 - discipline

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The gospel of John chapter 15 read from the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
 
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Guest Host April Whalen takes over the podcast today! She is interviewing myself and my husband Mike McKenzie. Jesus talks a lot about being sent by the Father. What does that look like in a practical way in our day to day lives?

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Join me with guest host April Whalen as we discuss John chapter 14. Jesus has been having a seriously hard conversation with his crew and it isn't getting any lighter. Whenever He makes hard statements though, He also gives them reassurances. He is the truth, the way, the life and He does not leave us as orphans! Just some amazing statements made here!

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The gospel of John chapter 14 read from the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
 
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