A Certain Kind: Discipleship Essentials
The “Real” Lord’s Prayer
John 17:1-26
3 Prayer Beneficiaries
- Jesus prays for himself (vs. 1-5)
- Jesus prays for his disciples (vs. 6-19)
- Jesus prays for all believers (vs. 20-26)
5 Priestly Petitions
- Protection
- Unity
- Sanctification
- Joy
- Eternal Communion
3 Essential Themes
- God's supreme glory (vs. 1, 4-5, 10, 22, 24)
- God's perfect love (vs. 22b, 23, 26 - modelled in the Trinity, extended to us, displayed within us in unity)
- God's critical mission (vs. 21, 23, 24)
Takeaways – Disciples have:
- Great Hope – Eternal intercession secures our complete salvation! Jesus is still interceding as our great High Priest (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:25)
- Victorious Life – Sin and death are conquered!
(John 10:10, John 16:33, 1 Corinthians 15:57) - Intentional Purpose – God’s love on display in us for his supreme glory! (1 John 4:7-12, Mark 12:29-31)
Are you this “Certain Kind” of Disciple?
Become One- Now is the time for God’s salvation – 2 Cor. 6:2
Be One – Now is the time to be Christ’s witness – Acts 1:8