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