Scripture: John 17:1-5
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Today, we start a study of Jesus’ prayer in John 17. This prayer is often called “Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer.” It illustrates the high priestly ministry that Jesus officially began when He ascended into heaven.
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
- 1 John 2:1
Many believe this was spoken before Jesus and His small group of disciples left the Upper Room or while they walked across the Southern Steps on their way to the Garden of Gethsemane.
After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you.
- John 17:1
Jesus looks toward His Father in heaven and prays. He acknowledges that the time of crisis has come – “The hour has come.” This is not a hopeless prayer; instead, Jesus looks ahead to the cross and recognizes that this is the work the Father has given Him. Jesus alone can complete this task.
I brought glory to You here on earth by completing the work You gave me to do. Now, Father, bring Me into the glory We shared before the world began.
- John 17:4-5
Song: Day After Day, Jesus Reigns -
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