"A Study of St John's Gospel" (London: John Murray, 1918). "Our Daily Homily: Matthew-Revelation" Volume 5 (Westwood, New Jersey: Revell, 1966), Morgan, G. Campbell "Searchlights from the Word" (New York: Revell, 1926), Morgan, G. Campbell "The Gospel According to John" (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Fleming H. Revell, 1951), Morris, Leon "The Gospel According to John" (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1971), Spurgeon, Charles Haddon "The New Park Street Pulpit" Volumes 1-6 and "The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit" Volumes 7-63 (Pasadena, Texas: Pilgrim Publications, 1990), Tasker, R.V.G. He prays for us. We are to be faithful to truth; but we are not to be of a contentious spirit, separating ourselves from those who are living members of the one and indivisible body of Christ. If we don't protect it, strive for it, and do everything we can to promote it, we open the gate to the enemy. After all that, Jesus begins to pray. Yeah? The hour: His faith thinks it but an hour: the midnight of Gethsemane, the morning of the scourging, the day of the crucifixion, all are but an hour, a short space. The perfectly holy would be perfectly united. (John 17:21) Jesus prays for unity among all believers, even as among the original disciples. Did you ever try to pull a bucket up a well? But Jesus did the work for us. ii. The unity mentioned here is not simply a unity achieved by legislation. our feet [pause AND point at your feet], we get 106 bones. i. copy him. Ask: How do you pray? i. i. So the Son in turn may show your bright splendor. This petition for a return to his pristine glory implies unmistakably his preexistence and equality with the Father. The operation of truth upon the mind is to separate a man from the world unto the service of God. (Spurgeon). Yet they are all Galileans, from this time and place. (1a) Introduction. Where was he when he uttered the words of our text? d. And for their sakes I sanctify Myself: One should not think that Jesus was unsanctified up to this point. The glory of Jesus was ultimately displayed in His work on the cross. v. There is some debate (mainly from Westcott and Hort) if the idea in John 17:11 is keep through Your name those whom You have given Me or keep through Your name which You have given Me. Job and Moses and Elijah and Jonah all prayed that they would be taken out of the world, but God did not answer. A heart where there is a place for all Lasallians around the world. This is an aspect of the foolishness and weakness of the cross (1 Corinthians 1:18, 1:23-25). iii. When I say the word, "Stop" that's when you stop copying me. This tells us that before anything was created, there was a love relationship between the Persons of the Godhead, the Trinity. Jesus had in mind the true unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:3). He says, rather, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory. Does he not mean that they should be in heaven with him? With one hand he smote, and with the other hand he glorified. Using the word, UNITY, as an acronym, we can identify several characteristics of Christ-honoring fellowship. But because He did so, we are able to approach Gods throne. That they all may be one: Jesus envisioned the great multitude before the throne of God of every nation, race, language, class, and social level (Revelation 7:9-10). Having taught and encouraged the disciples as much as He could on the eve of their despair, Jesus now did the great thing: He committed them to the Father in prayer. b. Vissia. i. Johannine Writings Cookie Notice: The word of God read, heard, understood and applied. The Triune nature of God is a not only Scripturally correct, it is a logical necessity given what we know of God through His revealed Word. 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This is one of the main ways Jesus taught his disciples by having his disciples 20 "I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. Start with some fun activities that relate to the topic of prayer, as well as the idea of being a Christian. John 17. Jesus longed for heavens completion of all things. Whatever their weaknesses and failings, the disciples understood that God the Father sent God the Son. But for those whom You have given Me: One might say that this has in mind more than simply the eleven disciples, but also those who would believe on their testimony (as is specifically mentioned in John 17:20). d. They have kept Your word: One might say that Jesus generously judged His disciples; but He saw a genuine work of God in them. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do. Jesus prayed that they would be one, and one after the pattern of the unity of God the Father and God the Son (that they may be one as We are). The words lifted up His eyes to heaven also indicate that Jesus looked up in a hopeful sense and was not gloomy or downcast in this prayer. If we were taken from the world, we would be denied the place to prepare for heaven. 11And I am no longer in the world, butthey are in the world, andI am coming to you. Lesson focus: Jesus has offered a special prayer for us, and we can recall its blessings for joy and hope in our lives. Then the world will know that you sent me(F) and have loved them(G) even as you have loved me. Lets be honest: when a pastor prays in church, do you listen wholeheartedly, or do you tend to tune out a bit? Your word is truth, As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world, that they also may be sanctified by the truth, Those who will believe in Me through their word, That they all may be one, as You, Father are in Me, and I in You, That the world may believe that You sent Me, The glory which You gave Me I have given them, I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, That the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, That they may behold My glory which You have given Me, For You loved Me before the foundation of the world, The world has not known You, but I have known You, I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, That the love with which You loved Me may be in them, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Gnesis 3 La tentacin y cada del hombre, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 20 Satans, el Pecado y la Muerte son Finalmente Eliminados, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), A Great Cloud of Witnesses (Chuck Missler), John 13 - Washed for Your Walk (Chuck Missler), Proverbs 1-5 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Psalms 91-100 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Genesis 1:1-8 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith). We are comforted by our great Gods love. Say, "If we add up [pause] all the bones in our hands [pause] and all the bones in He poured out his soul in life before he poured it out unto death. (Spurgeon), ii. Of course, the Holy Spirit also has His work in salvation, unmentioned in this particular passage. But there was a particular way that Jesus was not of the world. Jesus says, "I've chosen you because I believe you can change the world. Look at some facts about geology or seasons, and look at pictures of Earth from outer space. In the sacred record, however, much more space is taken up by our Lords intercessions as he nears the end of his labors. Then, having yielded to the Lordship of Christ, we have the capacity to yield to one another in the glorious cause sharing the gospel. John 17 is an unique opportunity to see the nature and heart of Jesus. John 17:20-26. Imagine the incredible spirit of uplifting these men experienced in this final phase of Jesus ministry with his disciples. Teach us to go beyond our borders. As Christians, we hope to live in unity with one another, and we desire all people to come to know Jesus. Jesus calls attention to the fact that genuine fellowship is one of the most powerful tools for evangelism for the church. How will people know we are Christians? These grounds reflect the essential unity of Father and Son, and reveal that Jesus prayers for his followers trace their argument back to the inscrutable purposes of Deity. (Carson). If Jesus was so concerned for joy among His disciples that He prayed for it, we can know that He is also concerned that we have joy. First, we yield to the Lordship of Christ. ii. We can be in the world, but still demonstrate that we are unique and stand apart as people exhibiting Christs love! To ensure you receive the best experience on Lifeway.com, we use cookies to process information about your visit. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Unity becomes possible when we acknowledge our personal needs and our responsibility to help other with their needs. (John 17:11-12) Jesus first request for the disciples: Father, keep them. Jesus great prayer also encompasses those who will believe in him. b. This is a prayer deep and rich with relationship. She wanted to teach the kids about the diversity in the world about worshiping God. You can discuss what the passages mean and, for older students, perhaps reference other related verses. 22 And the glory which You gave Me I have . b. Sanctify them by Your truth. Explain that Jesus prayed for His disciples. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point But we are still on Earth. The New Testament There is no purgatory; our preparation is. The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me. There was a Native American child who brought a dream catcher. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are. How? Josh Moody (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is the senior pastor of College Church in Wheaton, IL., president and founder of God Centered Life Ministries, and author of several books including How the Bible Can Change Your Lifeand John 1-12 For You. The Power of Unity Culture Wars In but Not Of: Living in the Tension of Hope to Come Fight for Their Hearts Jesus the Small Group Leader Listening to God in a Time of Crisis Practicing The Presence Of God: Old Habits For A New Year An Interview With God Designed For More Love Defined: Devotions From Time Of Grace John The Baptist: Prepare For What? 24-26Father, I want those you gave meTo be with me, right where I am,So they can see my glory, the splendor you gave me,Having loved meLong before there ever was a world.Righteous Father, the world has never known you,But I have known you, and these disciples knowThat you sent me on this mission.I have made your very being known to themWho you are and what you doAnd continue to make it known,So that your love for meMight be in themExactly as I am in them. We prove that we love Jesus when we show His love to others. Your word is truth. John 17:20-26 In-Context. In this world we are familiar with the truth that it is a blessing and an inspiration to know certain people. In this Gospel passage, we will look at that prayer, and consider what it means to be children of God. Scripturally speaking, when God gives or displays His glory to His people, it is some type of manifestation of Gods presence. I am not praying for the world but for thosewhom you have given me, forthey are yours. i. If they heard of an attack at distant location, they could easily get to it. Christ was the great Missionary, the Messiah, the Sent One; we are the minor missionaries, Sent out into the world to accomplish the Fathers will and purpose. (Spurgeon), iii. While you are in sin, you do not feel it to be a burden, it does not seem to be evil; but if the Lord once draws you out of sin, you will find it to be an intolerable, a heinous evil. Powered by Knownhost and the Genesis Framework. Jesus does not merely want to dwell in or live in the believer, but to be glorified in them. Men and women cannot operate without authority. The men You have given Me out of the world: Jesus chose His disciples after a night of prayer, expressing His total dependence upon God the Father in the choosing of the men (Luke 6:12-16). What Does a Wife of Noble Character Look Like? e. While I was with them in the world, I kept them in Your name: Jesus thought back over His three years of service with and unto the apostolic band. iii. Jesus had a life filled with joy; He could speak of My joy. Desire it that you may promote his glory. i. Please use, improve and share this material. ii. Jesus did not keep His own disciples in and through His own name, but in total reliance upon God the Father. Jesus allows us to come near to God. (John 17:20) Jesus broadens the scope of His prayer. copy. A Catholic child brought some rosary beads and shared with the class how they used the beads in prayer. i. iv. Their joy will be greater for remembering that Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, prayed for his followers. (Carson). Jesus did or said nothing on His own initiative, but did and said all in complete dependence upon His God and Father. The Message Jesus' Prayer for His Followers 17 1-5 Jesus said these things. Pauline Epistles Take love from holiness and you have self-righteousness. Where I am: Jesus was not yet in heaven, yet He spoke as if He already were there. Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. Now it has to be done. i. Its as if Jesus prayed with this in mind: Father, I have prayed for the unity of the disciples You gave Me. And I come to You: This was not a phrase used to focus Jesus thoughts as He prayed, so that He might be conscious of praying in the presence of His Father. I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word;. The sentences are simple, but the ideas are deep, moving, and meaningful. If we were taken from the world, the world would not have us as a witness, to be a means of salvation unto them. Pentateuch lessons and printables on the topic of prayer, Jesus Gives Freedom from Sin (John 8:32) Lesson Plan, I AM the Bread of Life (John 6:35) Lesson, I AM the Good Shepherd (John 10:11-16) Lesson, Sunday School Lesson (Luke 18:1-8) Prayer & The Parable of the Persistent Widow, HOME Sunday School Lesson (John 9:1-42) Jesus Heals a Blind Man, Jesus Died to Give Life (John 12:20-33) Sunday School Lesson, Hell Be Back! Kids Bible Lesson on the Ascension from Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:1-11, Childrens Sermon: In the World, but Unique (John 17:1-11) Bible Object Lesson, Sunday School Curriculum and Bible Lessons for Kids. Here the doctrines of a general and a particular redemption sweetly blend As thou hast given him power over all flesh, they are all under Christs mediatorial government by virtue of his matchless sacrifice; but the object in view is specially the gift of everlasting life to the chosen people: that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. (Spurgeon). How can we demonstrate our love for God and for one another? I John 1:7 says if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another. They built a great wall to protect the border. As we learn about Jesus from the faith stories, we Say, "An adult human hand [pause and wait for the kids to repeat you] has 27 bones Jesus says, "When a watching lost world looks at a body of believers, they see something that they can't find . Take love from joy and you have only hedonism. iv. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, As always, how you choose to experience the story will vary according to the ages and abilities of your children (and how many are participating). The unity Jesus prayed for among His people has a pattern. When we all do this copying and learning and teaching, then we, as individuals and It is The glory which You gave Me: It is important to remember that the glory that God the Father gave to God the Son was glory that often appeared humble, weak, and suffering. You have the same Lord, the same Father, and walk in the same Spirit. Poetical Books in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. Its based on John 17:1-10; 20-26 where Jesus talks about how he prays for his followers. To the eyes of Jesus we are radiant with beauty because God hath loved us. (Spurgeon). 1. We are impressed with Solomons prayer (1 Kings 8), Abrahams prayer (Genesis 18), and Moses prayer (Exodus 32), but this prayer is by far the greatest recorded in the Bible. i. Your email address will not be published. A Jewish child brought a candle and shared how it was used to celebrate Hanukkah. Beloved, those in whom Christ lives are not uniform, but one. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. i. Good! Integrity means wholeness or completeness. b. This indicates something that we can dimly understand as a division of labor in the work of salvation between the Persons of the Godhead. They're thinking, maybe I'll go to my hometown or to the next village. But, in the first 100 years of the Great Wall of China, the nation was invaded three times. So they might be one heart and mind with us. ii. And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them., a. O righteous Father! This material is the copyrighted property of rfour.org and Nathanael Vissia. 26I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the lovewith which you have loved me may be in them, andI in them. -John 17:20-26. This passage is a little bit different than a typical story, but carried interesting principles. The Gospel of John has emphasized the glory of Jesus throughout its record. That the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me: Jesus here took the idea introduced in John 17:21 (that the world may believe that You sent Me) and expanded it. f. They have known surely that I came forth from You: The disciples obviously did not understand everything about Jesus and His work, but at this point they were convinced of Divine origin of Jesus and His teaching. Our text says that Jesus prayed for all who would call upon His name to be one, and a watching world would be drawn to believe in Christ (John 17:20-21). c. That they also may be one in Us: The oneness Jesus had in mind was the unity that comes from the shared life in both God the Father and God the Son. Was he not carried away by the fervor of his devotion? Teach us to discover you in the lowliest. i. iii. In one sense, the entire work of Jesus could be summed up in saying that He declared to the disciples and to the world the name of God the Father. It is also free. The genitive ponerou might indeed be construed as neuter (keep them from evil) rather than masculine (from the evil one); but the reference is more probably to the being who has been thrice mentioned already as the ruler of this world (John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11). (Bruce). He was praying for the instrument He was creating, through which He would reach the world. (Morgan), iii. An enemy bribed the gatekeeper and entered into the land undetected. i have been running a childrens liturgy group mid week during the whole of lock-down here in the UK and now every Saturday ( ministering Sundays gospel) i have to say without you Kristen, i would not of gotten through this. i. Jesus glorified the Father through His whole life, from His circumcision and dedication at the temple (Luke 2:21-23) through His quiet years of obedience in Nazareth (Matthew 2:23, 13:55). This Spirit can comfort our souls in times of trouble. Jesus gave several reasons or grounds for this prayer, Glorify Your Son. If the God the Son made use or reasons or grounds in praying to God the Father, we should much more give attention to giving reasons and grounds for our requests before the throne of God. There was never a time when God did not love and was not love. There are many men who cry out glorify me, and sometimes they even direct the cry to God under a more spiritual terminology. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are o. With your other hand, point at the hand you held up. He knew His intercession for them would prevail. Uniformity may be found in death, but this unity is life. Yes, the Father glorified his Son, even when it pleased him to bruise him and to put him to grief. He didn't say the world is going to be drawn because of great preaching. ii. Reminder: You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. This was because in fulfillment of the Scriptures; Judas was the son of perdition, the one destined to evil and destruction. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Johannine Writings My favorite story about meeting the needs of others is about the child who wanted a bike for his birthday. They must be kept, continuing as disciples of Jesus. Good! Proud member As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. Jesus thought it so important that He specifically prayed for love when He might have prayed for many other things. The world, the flesh, and the devil would tell us something different, but God wants joy fulfilled in our lives. iii. 17 Jesus said, "Don't cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. They would do this by means of the word which, in His name, they would preach. i. That they all may be one, as You, Father are in Me, and I in You: Earlier in this prayer Jesus prayed specifically that the eleven disciples present at His prayer remain unified (that they may be one as We are, John 17:11). Paul wrote that believers are like living letters, read by the world (2 Corinthians 3:2-3), with the responsibility to manifest the name and nature of God to a watching world. No software to install. It will bring no glory to the Father if Jesus sacrifice on the cross is not acceptable, or if the Son is not restored to his rightful place in the presence of the Fathers unshielded glory. Jesus left His earthly work full of confidence in the work of God through the disciples. Even when he prays for their unity, he looks beyond their unity to the still unconverted world which stands in need of the witness generated by that unity. (Carson). His entire life glorified God on the earth. as a community, are better able to receive God's love, grace, mercy, abundance and a. There are many misconceptions about fellowship as illustrated in the opening story about bringing chicken casserole. If He did not, this part of the prayer would make no sense. c. Glorify Me together with Yourself: Jesus asked the Father to glorify Him, but with the same glory that the Father Himself has. b. I have finished the work: Jesus, with divine confidence and assurance, saw the work on the cross as already finished. There is no prayer here for denominational unity or organizational unity. Because of them and their witness about me. You have been redeemed; but you must still be kept. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. He said, in effect, "I'm praying that they will be one as the heavenly Father and I are one, and that unity they will draw them to the gospel.". Sometimes there are things that we have to wait for in life, and we dont receive everything we might want right away. We can pray through the help of the Holy Spirit, and it can bring us back to a recognition of Gods presence. It has certainly been my experience that that oneness is real. Please see below for details. You Can Stop Complaining: A Five-Day Fast! The dictionary defines integrity as a state of being that is complete or unified. f. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world: Because Jesus could see His disciples as in Him, He could see them as not of the world, even as Jesus was not of the world. He prayed this prayer in full recognition of the soon accomplishment of His earthly work. Jesus did not come as a philosopher like Plato or Aristotle, though He knew higher philosophy than them all. Christians often think of Jesus as Gods gift to us; we rarely think of ourselves as Gods gift to Jesus. (Carson). In this prayer, Jesus will touch on many of themes developed in this Gospel: glory, glorify, sent, believe, world, love. Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: a. Jesus spoke these words: The Bible is filled with great prayers. 'I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. 2. Something comforting brings peace, hope, and joy. 1. b. I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. But you may not sell it or He allows us to rest in His glory, and brings us into fellowship with the Father. Perhaps the key component is the beautiful comfort that Jesus has prayed on our behalf. A compassionate heart for those who suffer. This isnt the totalitarian unity of coercion or fear, and it isnt the unity of compromise. Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. Pastors TodayPractical solutions for pastors on Lifeway.com. He prayed for their sanctification. (Be sure to move slowly/deliberately with exaggerated movements.). i. ii. c. And this is eternal life, that they may know You: Eternal life is found in an experiential knowledge (ginosko) of both God the Father and Jesus Christ, God the Son. 5 Days to Becoming a More Effective Leader. i. "And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine, and I am glorified in them. To Believe (John 17:4-5) The request is again stated, full of faith: Glorify Me. To Christ it was the means of true glory. (Morris), ii. Yet it also glorified God the Father, by displaying His wise plan and great sacrifice in giving the Son to do such a work. The Bibles Tab is found in the Tools feature on Bible pages: Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. c. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world: The thought of service is sandwiched by sanctification. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. It all depends what you mean by being one. Jesus here defines the unity for which he is praying as real and also spiritual. If this is true, then we live life in the same dimension that animals live, and we exist as if we are dead to God and His environment. e. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one: Jesus definitely wanted us to be in the world, but He did not want us to be evil, or marked by the evil one. Say, "The adult human body has 206 bones in it [pause] and half of them [pause] are Explain that Jesus has authority. d. I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it: Jesus ended this great prayer on a note of faith and even triumph. c. They were Yours, You gave them to Me: Here is another hint at the workings of the Persons of the Trinity in what could be called a division of labor. Far beyond all that was this prayer Jesus prayed unto His God and Father, which is the only long, continuous prayer of Jesus recorded in the Gospels. i. Before He was killed and rose again, He gave a special prayer. The Apostle Paul later understood this, using phrases such as Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27) and noting that Gods work in us moves from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord (2 Corinthians 3:18). He didnt have a vague hope in what God would do through the disciples. Their continued unity could not be assumed; it would make more sense for the disciples to scatter after the death of Jesus than it would for them to stay together. e. That the love with which You loved Me may be in them: Jesus received love from God the Father, and this love relationship was the strength and sustenance of His life. Those who will believe in Me through their word: This shows that Jesus expected that the disciples soon failure would be only temporary. The more truth you believe, the more sanctified you will be. Minor Prophets The Two have but one mind Where the Son speaks He is not seeking to bend The Father to Him: rather is He voicing the purpose of the Godhead. (Trench), vi. Then, raising his eyes in prayer, he said: Father, it's time. For any adequate name of a person or thing is the complete connotation of that person or thing. (Trench). But the salvation of the world depends on the witness of those whom the Father has given him out of the world (see verses 21, 23), and it is they who need his intercession at this junction. (Bruce), iv. ii. ii. That they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.. It implies holiness, being set apart from the corruption of the world and for Gods use. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. Does John 12:25 Teach That We Must Hate Our Lives? i. This continues the emphasis on abiding and the indwelling Jesus from the words of Jesus earlier that evening (John 15:1-8). of Scripture. There is no description in the Scriptures of a young man falling into sin; think of Joseph and Daniel, and how they resisted sin. He was not only praying, but was offering a message of hope and encouragement to the disciples. It is not. Your word is truth: The dynamic behind sanctification is truth. Lifted up His eyes to heaven: This indicates the physical posture of Jesus as He prayed. To promote the unity of the church, by creating new divisions, is not wise. are to teach others how to do the same thing. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. i. Jesus understood that His present and soon-to-be-endured pain did not diminish the righteousness of God the Father in even the smallest way. His joy was rooted in unbroken fellowship with God His Father. It is a unity of nature because it is comparable to that of the Son and the Father. (Tenney). Use what is most helpful for your kids and ignore the rest . Lord Jesus, You call us to follow you. It would filter out the bad ones and hold the good dreams in their memory. Commentary on John 17:20-26 Mary Hinkle Shore On his last night with the disciples, Jesus shares a meal with them, washes their feet, gives them a new commandment, and answers question after question concerning the fact that he is about to leave them (John 13-16). You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. He realized that He would no longer remain in the world, but His disciples would. It is as if Jesus gave the world permission to doubt both His mission and His love if the world does not see unity and love among believers. Display the bright splendor of your Son So the Son in turn may show your bright splendor. Christs commission is on a higher scale than ours; for he was sent to be a propitiation and covenant-head, and so came into positions which it would be presumption for us to dream of occupying. Jesus knew life would be hard. Save verses, read offline, watch teaching clips, and more! That they may behold My glory which You have given Me: This is what Jesus said would occupy the attention of His people in heaven to behold the glory of Jesus. It is the oneness that he has with the Fatheran essential unity, a unity of spirit, a unity of nature and essence. At show and tell time, they began to share what their particular item meant to their faith. f. And I in them: Jesus prayed that His disciples would not only be filled with the love of God the Father, but that they would also know the indwelling presence of Jesus Himself. The repetition is notable, and so is the expansion. Alford, Henry "The Gospel of St. John: The New Testament for English Readers, Volume 1, Part 2" (London: Rivingtons, 1872), Boice, James Montgomery "The Gospel of John: An Expositional Commentary" (Five Volumes in One) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1985), Bruce, F.F. from the bottom of my heart thank you and god bless you, GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, John Knox, on his death-bed in 1572, asked his wife to read to him John 17, where, he said, I cast my first anchor. (Bruce). The examples of sin are from the lives of middle-aged men, like David and Solomon and Lot and many others. The request of our Lord thus given in Johns seventeenth chapter is clearly no prayer of an inferior to a superior: constantly there is seen in it the co-equality of the Speaker with The Father. interact with God. 1. The glory of Jesus is almost the opposite of the self-glory and vainglory of man. Target Audience: Kindergarten-6th grade (or whoever you might have at home!). Not only did the disciples copy Jesus' actions and learn how to better interact with The words of this prayer also remind us that we should live as people who love God, sharing His compassion with those around us. Historical Books (M) 26I have made you[a] known to them,(N) and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them(O) and that I myself may be in them.. 2023 Ministry-To-Children.com | Bible Lessons for Kids, Activities for Sunday School, Free Resources for Children's Ministry Leaders. Everything is included in the PDF download below (teaching notes, coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, and worksheets). You can copy the order of your preferred Bible translations from the Bibles Tab to the Version Picker (this popup) or vice versa. ii. require any personal information for it. If you reject the authority of God, human authority will emerge. (Boice). Lets pray. Genuine love must have an object outside of itself to love; therefore love existed between the Persons of the Godhead before anything was created. The Lord here, as Cyril remarks, compares His keeping of His own, to that by the Father in a way only accountable by both Persons being of equal Power and Dignity. (Alford), ii. It may be well to notice, for the English reader, that in the original, the noun perdition is the derivative of the verb perished. But in many instances, what keeps us apart is the lack of our deep realization of the love that we have in Christ, and therefore the security to offer such love to others. b. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. It was built wide enough on the top for chariots to patrol. d. That they may be one as We are: The keeping work of God the Father in the disciples would not only keep them in Him, but it would also keep them together. As You, Father, are in Me, and I in You also speaks to the truth that the foundation of our unity is the same as the foundation of unity between the Father and the Son: equality of person. The glory which You gave Me I have given them: As God the Father shared His glory with God the Son (John 17:5), so Jesus gave glory unto His people. Do you even long for growth in grace? All rights reserved worldwide. There is concern for keeping from evil. i. Judas had departed from this group of disciples sometime earlier that evening (John 13:26-30). He prays for strength, knowing that it can be tough to live in love all the time. Copyright Ministry-to-Children. It is easy perhaps to only pray for fellow Christians. Father, the hour has come: Before, Jesus hour of glorification (beginning with His death) had not yet come (John 2:4; 7:8; 7:30; 8:20). Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? So he might give real and eternal life to all in his care. iv. (John 17:1b) Jesus asks to be glorified. Now, I have a question for you: Have you ever copied what someone else did and said? iv. Father, the hour has come: glorify Thy Son: i.e. You know that, when it is full of water, you can pull it easily so long as the bucket remains in the water; but when it gets above the water, you know how heavy it is. i. In these closing chapters of John, you find Jesus calling these men to be one in Christ by trusting one another with their lives. i. The Apostle Paul also understood that Jesus gives His glory to His people: For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Go to my brothers and tell them, 'I ascend to my Father and your Father, my God and your God.'" 18 Mary Magdalene went, telling the news to the disciples: "I saw the Master!" And she told them everything he said to her. Jesus here prays also for those who are not yet believers, but who will become believers. (John 17:17-19) Jesus second request for the disciples: sanctify them. Jesus understood there was a time in eternity past when God the Son and God the Father enjoyed a shared glory. i. (John 17:9-10) Jesus directs His prayer. Gods purpose is to multiply joy in our lives, not to subtract it. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point His joy was never diminished by His own sin. Verse 19 says that they would be sanctified in Christ. Here is a Johannine counterpart to the Gethsemane prayer. (Bruce). (2 Corinthians 4:6). https://media.blubrry.com/one_verse/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/784943458-redeeminggod-the-theme-of-glory-in-the-prayer-of-jesus-john-17.mp3. He said, "I'm Southern Baptist, and I brought a chicken casserole.". Be sure that you want to spend it for him. I do notask for these only, but also for thosewho will believe in me through their word,21that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, thatthey also may be inus, so that the worldmay believe that you have sent me. Everything isincluded in the PDF download below (teaching notes,coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, andworksheets). When his dad tucked him in for bed, he prayed with an extremely loud voice, "God, I really want that blue bike from Wal-Mart." I have finished the work which You have given Me to do. God has called us to divine fellowship. Romans 10:14 et seq.) Now, the hour has come (as Jesus said before at John 12:23). What you assigned me to do. And, when the disciples copied what Jesus did, then they were also learning how to i. i. Jesus went to the cross knowing His work would endure. 5And now, Father,glorify me in your own presence with the glorythat I had with youbefore the world existed. v. Yet there is something different in this prayer; Jesus did not pray just as He told His disciples to pray. He asks that they be one just as the Father is in him, and he is in the Father. They needed prayer because of the necessary role of the Holy Spirit; both for the sending of the Spirit and their constant reliance upon Him. Our goal is to be in the world but not of it or of the evil one; even as a ship is to be in the ocean, but not allowing the ocean to be in the ship. Much more is it the case when we know God. (Morris). Free shipping on books, Bibles, gifts, VBS, and church supplies of $50 or more. sell it or "The Gospel According to John: An Introduction and Commentary" (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries) (Leicester, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 1988), Tenney, Merril C. "John: The Expositor's Bible Commentary" Volume 9 (John-Acts) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1984), Trapp, John "A Commentary on the Old and New Testaments" Volume 5 (Matthew to Revelation) (Eureka, California: Tanski Publications, 1997), Trench, G.H. B. a. This prayer was wonderfully answered. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Prayer for future believers (17:20-26). It is just so with you. 4. 3. John 17:20-26 The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 20 I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. Is this our practice too? iii. Minor Prophets When Jesus had spoken these words,he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said,Father,the hour has come;glorify your Son that the Son mayglorify you,2sinceyou have given him authority over all flesh,to give eternal life to allwhom you have given him. It's based on John 17:1-10; 20-26 where Jesus talks about how he prays for his followers. Do you pine to have your health back again? Jesus made no mention of His problems or the decisions He must make. Use what is most helpful for your kids and ignorethe rest. Yet there is great danger for the older man. They were up high giving them a superior advantage over their enemies. This is a clear and startling claim to deity; no One but God could truthfully and knowingly make this claim. This is difficult, because sometimes the most unloving and critical among the followers of Jesus, This is difficult, because even as we understand the words of Jesus here, we also understand that there are many, many other reasons why people do not believe (. So they can see my glory, the splendor you gave me. require any personal information for it. The Gospels Thats the good news for today. And the more we learn by copying Jesus words and actions, then the better able we We're sorry, an error occurred. c. For You loved Me before the foundation of the world: Jesus said this in connection with the glory that God the Father gave to God the Son. Life is active involvement with environment; death is the cessation of involvement with the environment, whether it be physical or personal. (Tenney) Eternal life means that we are alive and active to Gods environment. Prophets c. That they may be one: The presence of glory among the Persons of the Godhead and the member of Jesus Church this glory contributes to the oneness and unity of Gods people. Thank you for registering. Jesus here imitates the high priest, the second part of whose prayer, on the day of expiation, was for the priests, the sons of Aaron. (Clarke). c. I have given them Your word: Jesus faithfully delivered the word from God the Father unto His own disciples. 22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one 23 I in them and you in meso that they may . ii. 5. i. and then share your peace and love with others. When there is integrity, the saints of God are willing to trust one another. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. As You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. Jesus essentially gave the world permission to judge the validity of His ministry based on the unity of His people. What do you think Jesus means by being glorified? How different are most our prayers. Now is he in trouble, for his time of travail is come; but he counts it as an hour, for joy of that which shall be born into the world by his grievous pangs. Do you desire temporal advancement? In all these aspects, there is the essential aspect of the presence of Jesus, God the Son. If he does not pray for the world, it is not because he had no concern for the world; he is, indeed, the Saviour of the world (John 4:42; cf. In the prayer customs of the western world, we often bow our head and close our eyes. d. I am glorified in them: In a sense, this is what it means to be a believer, to be born again, to be a true follower of Jesus Christ to have Him glorified in us. ", 833-425-5622 Valid in the United States only. Remind kids that Jesus IS God, which of course might make it confusing that He is praying this way. Prophets They posted soldiers at different places. 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission, The Whole Bible To avoid jealousy towards each other by the security that comes from knowing that we are loved just as we are by the Lord of all glory. 2023 God Centered Life. To men the cross appeared an instrument of shame. There will be countless others who also become disciples, and they will come from every nation, every language, every culture, every class, every status, from every age through the rest of history. There is a similar sense in which God sees our own work of transformation and perfection as already complete, before the fact. Every kids church ministry deserves the very best resources for teaching Gods Word, even when they dont have the financial resources. Christs motive should be ours. On Earth and in Heaven Jesus prayed for people who would be left on Earth, after His departure into Heaven. b. The words I desire mean something. God has placed us here so that we can meet the needs of others. d. With the glory which I had with You before the world was: Jesus was aware of His pre-existence, and of the nature of that pre-existence. Luke-Acts Then, raising his eyes in prayer, he said: Father, it's time. The Destination). His joy was never diminished by allowing even the smallest foothold to the devil. Take love from mission and you have conquest. b. Think about some features of planet Earth. i. Jesus could not truthfully or sanely pray this if He were not Yahweh Himself, equal with God the Father. Unity in Christ By Dr. Philip W. McLarty It's important to note that Jesus' longest and most fervent prayer was for the unity of the church: " that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us." (John 17:21) Unity in Christ. i. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed When you ask a blessing from God, ask it that you may glorify God by it. iii. Order Curriculum, Literature, and Church Supplies, by Steve Andrews on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at 7:00 AM. It was so long that no one could get around it. It looks like youve learned something by copying me! The Gospels Originally posted April 14, 2013Updated on May 2, 2022Written and edited by Nathanael Discuss how that happens. iii. The little boy said, "I know, but grandpa is!" 20 "My prayer is not for them alone. Jesus promised something to His disciples (John 14:2-3) and then prayed that God the Father would perform it. He spoke of their great contribution when He said, "Guys, you're going to take my gospel to the world". Major Prophets All need to be kept. But now I come to You: Jesus again used this phrase, first noted in John 17:11. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Each has full title to the possessions of the other; they share the same interests and responsibilities. (Tenney). We should be eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit because there is one Lord, one faith, one hope (Ephesians 4). He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Luther Rice Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia. Look at some facts about people in other countries. 20-23Im praying not only for themBut also for those who will believe in meBecause of them and their witness about me.The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mindJust as you, Father, are in me and I in you,So they might be one heart and mind with us.Then the world might believe that you, in fact, sent me.The same glory you gave me, I gave them,So theyll be as unified and together as we areI in them and you in me.Then theyll be mature in this oneness,And give the godless world evidenceThat youve sent me and loved themIn the same way youve loved me. Jesus represented the glory and the holiness of God, and we have received the call to represent that same type of integrity or holiness. Father, make them one., ii. ii. The New Testament tells us that Jesus has an ongoing, present work of intercession for His people (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 7:25). JESUS' HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER This prayer, prayed by Jesus just prior to his death, is often called his High Priestly Prayer, because he intercedes with God in behalf of the disciples, present and future. And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine, and I am glorified in them.. Yet their cry glorify me is almost always completely different than Jesus prayer, Glorify Me together with Yourself and the difference is normally between dependence and independence. iii. This was not obvious; in the Jewish world of that day no one continued as a disciple to a dead rabbi. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message. It shows that unity among the broader body of Jesus Christ was and is very important to Jesus. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, New Living Translation "I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. You put him in charge of everything human So he might give real and eternal life to all in his care. make plain to these there that the Man Jesus is also the God-Man; make it plain by His resurrection and ascension. (Trench), iii. To illustrate how we can be this way, watch what happens when you pour oil on top of water. Ask: What does it mean to glorify something? Here Jesus shares one of the most overlooked tools of evangelism. i. (John 17:6-8) Jesus speaks of His mission among the disciples and their reception of it. i. The Old Testament Who is there that loves Jesus who is near to you with whom you are wrestling with disunity or disharmony? Johannine Writings That He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him: Jesus understood that He was and is the One who grants eternal life to those given to Him by the Father. Please use our childrens ministry curriculum and Sunday School material for any purpose that brings honor to Jesus. And were all in it for the same reasonto fuel the churchs mission of making disciples. Yet Jesus, full of love and honor towards God the Father cried out in concluding this prayer, O righteous Father!. The Whole Bible 8For I have given themthe words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth thatI came from you; andthey have believed that you sent me. He did not pray in a general sense for the world; instead, Jesus prayed for the disciples who would carry His message of love and redemption to the world. Nevertheless there was a joy and a satisfaction in the life experience of Jesus that surpassed the joy of any other who ever lived. Two areas of our lives require yielding. His call to His disciples was for them to be what they really were in Him. This includes us, of course. 15:18-16:4); and the disciples are going to need protection against such malice. (Carson). a. When we think about fellowship, we think of an event that would take place beyond the regularly scheduled church services. When we diminish the importance of unity in the body of Christ, we risk being invaded by the enemy. He had one main petition: that the Father would receive him back to the glory he had relinquished to accomplish his task. ii. v. In a sermon speaking on this text, Spurgeon spoke to those who are in sin, yet do not feel it to be evil: There are some of you who do not feel sin to be an evil; and shall I tell you why? That would mean the divine mission had failed, the purposes of grace forever defeated. (Carson), ii. The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mind Just as you, Father, are in me and I in you, So they might be one heart and mind with us. a. Holy Father,keep them in your name,which you have given me,that they may be one,even as we are one. Because that's what I'd like you to do this morning with me. Every week, thousands of churches use our Bible lessons, craft ideas, printable resources, and coloring pages to teach kids the Christian faith. iii. -John 17:1-5. "I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in me through their word. The young have their own evil to battle against. Here He spoke of their shared role in the life of the redeemed, that believers belong to both God the Father and God the Son. ii. During that time He protected and guided them; He kept them. This is a posture that we dont usually associate with deep prayer. iii. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 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