John 17 is Jesus’ longest prayer in all the Gospels. Think of all the mornings and nights that Jesus spent praying to His Father. It is here, in John 17, that we get a glimpse into the content of those prayers. Jesus was the most selfless person to ever live. He spent His ministry pouring into and praying for others. Yet Jesus also prayed for Himself. John 17:1-5 provides a fascinating look into Jesus’ own prayer requests for Himself and thus what mattered most to Him. As Christ followers, what matters most to Jesus should matter most to us. 

 Take-Home Message: The Lord’s greatest prayer reveals His greatest priorities.

 Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer

• Jesus prays for Himself (17:1-5)
• Jesus prays for His Apostles (17:6-19) 
• Jesus prays for all believers (17:20-26)

 Jesus prays for Himself

• Jesus prays for His glory (1)

 §  What does it mean to glorify Jesus? 

• “Glorifying” means feeling and thinking and acting in ways that reflect Jesus Christ’s greatness.

 Is it righteous for Jesus to pray for His own glory?

• Yes, because Jesus’ glory reflects and magnifies His Father’s glory. 
• Jesus prays for His gift (2-3) 
• Jesus prays for His work (4-5) 

Take-Home Priorities

1. Come to Christ
2. Glorify Christ
3. Participate with Christ

Message: Jesus Prays for Himself

Scripture: John 17:1-5