Upper Room Ministry – John 17:20-26
Jeremy Griffin – October 16, 2019
Context
Jesus has been preparing the disciples for His departure by giving assurance that He is not leaving them without a Comforter, setting a vision and fueling hope. As a conclusion to this time spent with them in the Upper Room, in chapter 17 He now begins to pray.
- Vs 1-5 Prays for Restoration to Preincarnate Glory
- “Glory I had with you before the world was”
- 6-8 Prays about Sharing
- Manifested Your name
- Gave them Your words
- Vs 9-19 Prays for the Preservation of His Own
- Have unity between them
- Have Joy
- Keep from Evil
- Be Sanctified by Truth
- Vs 20-23 Prays for Future Believers
- Unity with other Christians
- Unity with Christ
- Vs 24-26 Prays for the Future of Believers
- Be with Me where I am
- Behold My Glory
Big Ideas
- World Might Believe (vs 20-23)
- His Own Would be With Him (vs 24-26)
Why Does it Matter
- Important to Him that there is a testimony to His name maintained on earth, so that others will see and believe (major responsibility of the Church) for His Glory
- His deep love and desire for us to share with Him in His glory should touch our hearts and influence our lives
Application
- Demonstrated by the love individuals have for Christ and for others
- Back to basics i.e. Love God/Love Neighbour
- Get to know your God and you will fall deeper in love with Him
- There is nothing that will have a more profound impact or make a greater difference in life
- In any relationship building venture there is no substitute for quality time
- Quality time is a test of affection and desires
- Prayer is a time where affection is fanned
- Mutual sharing, explicit trust required, remembrance, assurance of love/position