The High Priestly Prayer John 17 The High Priestly Prayer Not like Aaron – Praying for Israel Not like sinners – Like us More like Jesus in a 3-way huddle of equals

Before and after great events Prayer of Jesus Morning & evening At meals Before and after great events When busy Garden of Gethsemane On the cross

Jesus Instruction on Prayer Matthew 5 and 6 For those who persecute you Not to be praised by others No meaningless repetitions Pray in secret when possible

Matthew 6:9-13 KJV Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Matthew 6:9-13 KJV Our Father ___________________, Hallowed ________________. Thy kingdom ________, Thy will _______________________________. Give us ________________________. And forgive us__________, as we _______________. And lead us ___________, but _______________. For thine __________________________________. Amen.

Adoration of God Confession of our sin Thanksgiving to God Supplication

John 17:1-26 Not a model for us Review of God’s plan to pay for man’s sin Precedes final hours before crucifixion

Matthew 26:36-46 Mark 14:32-42 Luke 22:40-46 Returns 3 times to find disciples asleep. “Let this cup pass from me… not my will but your will for me.”

John 17:3 “This is eternal life, to know you Father, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”

What does it mean to know? Casual acquaintance Know really in depth – personally.

Spanish verbs: “to know” “saber” – express knowledge, intimacy “co nocer” – acquainted Jesus wants us to really know God in our hearts, not just as passing acquaintances.

John 17:7 “Everything I have, you have given me.” Stewards, not owners Hang on to what you “possess” tightly (with open hands)

God’s Word Jesus Those who believe John 17:8

John 17:14 God’s Word Believers The “world” The “world” will hate (what God says)

John 17:15 Leave believers in the world, but protect them. Sanctify them by God’s Word – Truth John 17:15

John 17:18 God sent Jesus into the world Jesus sends us into the world also Reach others who will believe their word John 17:18

John 17:23 Father and Son are in unity World will believe because of believers’ unity John 17:23

Before foundation of the world this was planned John 17:24

Revelation 13:8 Written in the Book of Life of the Lamb, slain before the foundation of the world

the Book of the Life of the Lamb (Jesus)? Is your name written in the Book of the Life of the Lamb (Jesus)? Romans 10:9 Declare with your mouth – Jesus is Lord! Believe in your Heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved Romans 10:9 Declare with your mouth – Jesus is Lord! Believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead. You will be saved.

Table Sharing How many different places will your name be written? What is the most important place?