John 17:1-26<\/p>\n
John 17 is sometimes called the ‘Holy of Holies’ of the entire Bible.<\/p>\n
Jesus, as representative of man, prays here.
\nIn the Old Testament, the high priest carried the names of all the tribes of Israel upon his heart when he entered God’s presence.
\nLikewise, in John 17, Jesus carried on His heart all who believed in Him then, who believe in Him now, and all who are yet to believe in Him. \u00a0His prayer is for those God called His own, those whom God had given Him.
\nAs our High Priest, He is able to help those who are being tempted and is now in Heaven on our behalf. \u00a0We know that He is continually praying for each one of us now in the same language of the high priestly prayer of John 17.<\/p>\n
Jesus prays to the Father concerning Himself (verses 1-5),
\nHe prays for His disciples present with Him (6-19),
\nfor future believers (20-24)
\nand how He knows the Father, has made the Father known and will continue to make the Father known (25-26).
\nThis work was increasingly fulfilled at the Cross and through the indwelling Holy Spirit following Jesus’ return to heaven.<\/p>\n
Jesus left heaven and came to earth for us. \u00a0He prayed for His own while he was alone with His disciples. \u00a0He suffered immeasurable pain and grief on the way to and while on the cross for us. \u00a0He rose on the third day and defeated Satan for us. \u00a0He ascended back into heaven and sits at the Father’s right hand, interceding for us.
\nAnd one day – HE WILL RETURN and gather us – those whom God has given Him.
\nHe did this for _______. \u00a0Put YOUR name in the blank space.<\/p>\n
My prayer: \u00a0Thank you so much Jesus. \u00a0Words can never express how great your love for me is. \u00a0Your righteous blood has covered all my despicable sin and I have been given eternal life with you.<\/p>\n
Worship and sing with me this Hymn:<\/p>\n
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\nin humble adoration
\nAnd there proclaim,
\nMy God, How Great Thou Art.’<\/u><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0—- Mary Mauderer<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"