In these verses John presents us with two very portraits: One of Jesus moving resolutely towards the cross to give his life a sacrifice for sinners and another of Peter, a faithful follower of Christ at an all time spiritual low. These verses stand to serve as a source of great hope and encouragement for imperfect followers of Christ as we are reminded not only of the magnitude of what Christ did for each of but also the kind of people he did it for.

In these verses John presents us with two very portraits: One of Jesus moving resolutely towards the cross to give his life a sacrifice for sinners and another of Peter, a faithful follower of Christ at an all time spiritual low. These verses stand to...

Jesus continues his “High Priestly” prayer by turning his attention to those who will believe from the disciples’ witness: the church. Jesus prayed this prayer for us! The pattern of Jesus’ prayer shows the trinitarian foundations of the Church’s unity. Through participation with Christ we don’t just have nice promises for the future, but amazing—identity shaping—realities for today.

Jesus continues his “High Priestly” prayer by turning his attention to those who will believe from the disciples’ witness: the church. Jesus prayed this prayer for us! The pattern of Jesus’ prayer shows the trinitarian foundations of the Church’s...

If you have ever wondered what Jesus' prayer life was like, our text this morning informs us. In John 17, we get to eavesdrop of Jesus' prayer just before his betrayal, arrest and crucifixion. Jesus prays for God to be glorified in him, for the needs of his disciples and for the church.

If you have ever wondered what Jesus' prayer life was like, our text this morning informs us. In John 17, we get to eavesdrop of Jesus' prayer just before his betrayal, arrest and crucifixion. Jesus prays for God to be glorified in him, for...

The disciple's great fear is that if Jesus goes away, they will know and experience Him less. Jesus explains to them that in fact, the opposite is true. The disciples will know more of Christ because He will send His Spirit and the Spirit of Christ will dwell with them and in them. And Christ assures them that despite the trials and tribulations they will experience, Christ will give them his joy and his peace to be in them.

The disciple's great fear is that if Jesus goes away, they will know and experience Him less. Jesus explains to them that in fact, the opposite is true. The disciples will know more of Christ because He will send His Spirit and the Spirit of...

Jesus is preparing his disciples for his departure. The world has largely rejected his revelation of the Father and his Word. As a result, the hatred of the world for Christ will lead them to crucify him. Before He is arrested, Jesus shares with his disciples that as they bear witness to him and bear his Name, the world will also hate them. Persecution is coming. The disciples will be hated for Christ's sake. Jesus shares this prophetic word with his disciples so that they will not fall away when the persecution comes. But rather remember Jesus has told them what is to come and have their faith in him strengthened, not weakened through persecution. And as we reflect over the course of church history, we realize this prophetic word from Jesus was true not just for the Apostles, but for the church at large.

Jesus is preparing his disciples for his departure. The world has largely rejected his revelation of the Father and his Word. As a result, the hatred of the world for Christ will lead them to crucify him. Before He is arrested, Jesus shares with his...