John 17 | The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus

The Glory of the Father and the Son (17:1-5)

The Father

the Son to give eternal life to all who believe. (vv. 1-3)

This prayer teaches us about the

intercessory work of Jesus Christ. (vv. 4-5)

Jesus Intercedes for His Own (17:6-19)

Jesus prays His Father will

His own. (vv. 6-13)

Jesus prays that His own

be protected from the evil one and made holy. (vv. 16-19)

Question: Do you see how God is working to preserve you in this world? Are you submitting to that work or resisting it?

Jesus Intercedes for Future Believers (17:20-26)

Jesus prays for the

of future believers so that the world may believe. (vv. 20-24)

The primary revelation Jesus gives us from the Father is

. (vv. 25-26)

Question: How are we joining Jesus in His prayer for the unity of all believers?

Bottom Line: Our great intercessor never stops pleading for our protection, unity, and love.