Main Point: Jesus prays for his disciples so that people would believe in him through them.

Outline:  Two Mission-Critical Prayer Burdens Jesus has for RFC

That we’d be a United Church (20–23)

That we’d be a Glory-Beholding Church (24–26)

Main Point: Jesus asks God to pour out the blessings of the covenant upon His disciples.

Outline:  

1. The People & Occasion for the prayer (6–11a)

2. The First Request: Hold them Fast (11b–16)

3. The Second Request: Set them Apart (17–19)

Main Point: See and share Christ’s burden for His glory.

Outline: Three areas Jesus prays for His glory

1. At the Cross (1)

2. In His Church (2–3)

3. In God’s Presence (4–5) 

Main Point: Faith in Christ brings comfort and courage to God's people.

Outline:  

1. Clarity (25-28)

2. Caution (29-32)

3. Conquest (33)

Main Point: See Jesus by hearing and believing the testimony of his Word.

Outline: 3 scenes that compel faith in Christ

1. Seeing an Empty Tomb (1–10)

2. Seeing Angels (11–13)

3. Seeing Jesus (14–31)

Main Point: The finished work of Christ will turn temporary sorrow into eternal joy.

Outline: Three comforting truths for the Christian walk

1. The Definite Plan (16–19)

2. The Divine Pattern (20–22)

3. The Disciples’ Privilege (23–24)

Main Point: Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to advance his kingdom through his disciples.

Outline: 3 kingdom advancing activities of the Holy Spirit

1. He convicts the world (7–11)

2. He guides the disciples (12–13)

3. He glorifies Christ (14–15)

Main Point: To persevere in Christ, you must understand why there's such relentless opposition to Christianity. 

Outline: 2 ways Jesus strengthens his disciples to persevere amid opposition

Explanation of the opposition (15:18–27)

Preparation for the opposition (15:28–16:4a)

Main Point: Bear much fruit by obeying Jesus's commands.

Outline: 2 Fruit-bearing Commands from Jesus

Abide in Christ (1–8)

Love one another (9–17)

Main Point: Comprehend and cherish the Holy Spirit’s presence in your life.

Outline: 3 activities of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life

1. The Comforter 

2. The Homemaker 

3. The Teacher

Application Points

1. Don't be troubled

2. Lovingly obey God's Commands