Jesus’ Prayer Part 3 John 17:20-26 By David Dann

Jesus’ Prayer

Jesus’ Prayer Jesus spent a lot of His time in this world in prayer.

Jesus’ Prayer Jesus spent a lot of His time in this world in prayer. He prayed early in the morning in a solitary place (Mk. 1:35). He prayed at His baptism (Lk. 3:21). He often prayed alone in the wilderness (Lk. 5:16). He prayed all night before selecting His apostles (Lk. 6:12). He prayed at the tomb of Lazarus (Jn. 11:41-42). He prayed repeatedly in the garden just before He was arrested (Matt. 26:39-44).

Jesus’ Prayer Jesus spent a lot of His time in this world in prayer.

Jesus’ Prayer Luke 11:1-4 1) Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." 2) So He said to them, "When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. 3) Give us day by day our daily bread. 4) And forgive us our sins, For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one."

Jesus’ Prayer 1 Peter 2:21 21) For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps…

Jesus’ Prayer Jesus spent a lot of His time in this world in prayer.

Jesus’ Prayer Jesus spent a lot of His time in this world in prayer. The longest recorded prayer of Jesus is found in John 17.

Jesus’ Prayer Jesus spent a lot of His time in this world in prayer. The longest recorded prayer of Jesus is found in John 17. He prayed concerning His work and His relationship to the Father (vv. 1-5). He prayed for His apostles (vv. 6-19). He prayed for all those who would become His followers (vv. 20-26).

Jesus’ Prayer Jesus spent a lot of His time in this world in prayer. The longest recorded prayer of Jesus is found in John 17. Consider the prayer of Jesus (John 17:20-26).

Jesus’ Prayer John 17:20-23 20) "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21) "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. 22) "And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23) "I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me."

Jesus’ Prayer John 17:24-26 24) "Father, 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. 25) "O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me. 26) "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."

Focus Of The Prayer John 17:20-23 20) "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21) "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. 22) "And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23) "I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me."

Focus Of The Prayer John 17:20-23 20) "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21) "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. 22) "And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23) "I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me."

Sixth Request John 17:20-23 20) "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21) "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. 22) "And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23) "I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me."

Sixth Request John 17:20-23 20) "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21) "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. 22) "And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23) "I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me."

Seventh Request John 17:24-26 24) "Father, 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. 25) "O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me. 26) "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."

Seventh Request John 17:24-26 24) "Father, 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. 25) "O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me. 26) "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."

Conclusion Of The Prayer John 17:24-26 24) "Father, 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. 25) "O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me. 26) "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."

Conclusion Of The Prayer John 17:24-26 24) "Father, 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. 25) "O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me. 26) "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."

Conclusion Of The Prayer John 17:24-26 24) "Father, 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. 25) "O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me. 26) "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."

Will you be where He is???