Jesus’s Intimate Prayer to His Father John 17. BSF Lesson 22

If you were about to die, what would be your parting words? Would it be about how to distribute your inheritance, what to do about your possessions, or how to take care of your burial? Today, we read what Jesus said in His prayer before His imminent crucifixion. He prayed for God's glory, for his disciples, and for all His followers who would know Jesus by their testimony. Jesus prayed a triumphant prayer knowing a Kingdom was born by His Atonement on the Cross.

Doctrine: Prayer

Attribute: Accessible

Subject sentence: Jesus prayed for Himself, His disciples, and all future believers.

Aim: Jesus passionately seeks God’s glory and the good of His people

Divisions:

 I. Jesus prayed for Himself and God’s glory. (John 17:1-5)

 II. Jesus prayed for His disciples. (John 17:6-19)

III. Jesus prayed for all future believers. (John 17:20-26)

Principles:

Jesus glorified God by dying for humanity.

Jesus secures and sanctifies those who put their faith in Him.

Jesus unifies all believers to display His glory to the world.