2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Adoration of God Confession of our sin Thanksgiving to God
Supplication

8. 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

9. 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.”

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

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

12. 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.

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

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

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

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

17. 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

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

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

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

21. 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.

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