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AG Sunday School Lesson for January 18, 2026.This Sunday School lesson by Donnie Bryson focuses on John 17:1–26, often referred to as Jesus' "High Priestly Prayer." This passage marks the conclusion of Jesus' final discourse to His disciples before His arrest.Below is a summary of the six key themes explored in the lesson:1. The Purpose of Glory (vv. 1–5)Jesus begins by asking the Father to glorify Him so that He, in turn, may glorify the Father. Donnie notes that this prayer likely took place while they were walking, illustrating that prayer can happen anywhere and at any time.Key takeaway: Eternal life is defined here as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ.2. The Power of Acceptance (vv. 6–10)Jesus affirms that He has fulfilled His mission and revealed God's name to those given to Him. The lesson highlights the paradox of election and free will: God chooses His people, yet those people must also keep His word.Perspective: This paradox exists because God views all of eternity as the "present," while humans experience time linearly.3. Protection in Unity (vv. 11–12)As Jesus prepares to leave the world, He prays for the protection of His apostles. He asks that they may be "one" just as the Father and Son are one.Intercession: This section reminds us that Jesus continues to make intercession for believers today (Hebrews 7:25).4. The Pursuit of Joy (vv. 13–19)Jesus prays for the disciples to have full joy and to be sanctified (set apart) by the truth.Living in the World: Jesus does not ask to take believers out of the world, but rather to protect them from the evil one while they fulfill their mission within it.5. The Promise of Oneness (vv. 20–23)Jesus extends His prayer to all future believers. He uses the analogy of a football team: though players have different roles (teaching, singing, cleaning), they share a single goal—winning souls.The Goal of Unity: Christian unity serves as a witness to the world that God sent Jesus.6. The Promise of Glory (vv. 24–26)The prayer concludes with Jesus' desire for His followers to be with Him and see His eternal glory. He emphasizes that the same love the Father has for the Son should reside within every believer.Concluding ThoughtsThe lesson wraps up with two practical applications for daily life:Walk in Love: We must be full of compassion and pray for those in need.Growth: We must continually strive to grow in God's grace.
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By donniebrysonAG Sunday School Lesson for January 18, 2026.This Sunday School lesson by Donnie Bryson focuses on John 17:1–26, often referred to as Jesus' "High Priestly Prayer." This passage marks the conclusion of Jesus' final discourse to His disciples before His arrest.Below is a summary of the six key themes explored in the lesson:1. The Purpose of Glory (vv. 1–5)Jesus begins by asking the Father to glorify Him so that He, in turn, may glorify the Father. Donnie notes that this prayer likely took place while they were walking, illustrating that prayer can happen anywhere and at any time.Key takeaway: Eternal life is defined here as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ.2. The Power of Acceptance (vv. 6–10)Jesus affirms that He has fulfilled His mission and revealed God's name to those given to Him. The lesson highlights the paradox of election and free will: God chooses His people, yet those people must also keep His word.Perspective: This paradox exists because God views all of eternity as the "present," while humans experience time linearly.3. Protection in Unity (vv. 11–12)As Jesus prepares to leave the world, He prays for the protection of His apostles. He asks that they may be "one" just as the Father and Son are one.Intercession: This section reminds us that Jesus continues to make intercession for believers today (Hebrews 7:25).4. The Pursuit of Joy (vv. 13–19)Jesus prays for the disciples to have full joy and to be sanctified (set apart) by the truth.Living in the World: Jesus does not ask to take believers out of the world, but rather to protect them from the evil one while they fulfill their mission within it.5. The Promise of Oneness (vv. 20–23)Jesus extends His prayer to all future believers. He uses the analogy of a football team: though players have different roles (teaching, singing, cleaning), they share a single goal—winning souls.The Goal of Unity: Christian unity serves as a witness to the world that God sent Jesus.6. The Promise of Glory (vv. 24–26)The prayer concludes with Jesus' desire for His followers to be with Him and see His eternal glory. He emphasizes that the same love the Father has for the Son should reside within every believer.Concluding ThoughtsThe lesson wraps up with two practical applications for daily life:Walk in Love: We must be full of compassion and pray for those in need.Growth: We must continually strive to grow in God's grace.