April 13 2014 The Prayer Jesus Prayed
/The Prayer Jesus Prayed
John 17:1 (NCV)“He looked toward heaven and prayed…”
Jesus’ prayer shows HIS HEART
Jesus’ prayer shows OUR HOPE
John 17:20 (NLT)“I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in Me because of their testimony.”
Romans 8:34 (CEV)“Christ died and was raised to life, and now He is at God's right side, speaking to Him for us.”
FOUR WAYS JESUS PRAYED (AND IS STILL PRAYING) FOR YOU:
I. GIVE THEM PROTECTION.
John 17:15 (NLT) “I'm not asking You to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one.”
Matthew 6:13 (NIV) “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”
II. GIVE THEM UNITY.
John 17:21 (TLB) “My prayer for all of them is that they will be of one heart and mind, just as you and I are, Father.”
John 13:35 (Msg) “This is how everyone will recognize that you are My disciples—when they see the love you have for each other.”
Romans 15:5 (NIV)“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among ourselves as you follow Christ Jesus.”
III. GIVE THEM PURITY.
John 17:17 (NLT)“Make them pure and holy by teaching them Your words of truth.”
John 17:19 (TEV) “And for their sake I dedicate Myself to You, in order that they, too, may be truly dedicated to You.”
Titus 1:15 (TLB) “A person who is pure of heart sees goodness and purity in everything; but a person whose own heart is evil and untrusting finds evil in everything, for his dirty mind and rebellious heart color all he sees and hears.”
IV. GIVE THEM A MISSION.
John 17:18 (Msg) “In the same way that You gave me a mission in the world, I give them a mission in the world.”
John 17:23 (NCV) “Then the world will know that You sent Me and that You loved them just as much as You loved me.”
John 17:24 (NCV) “Father, I want these people that You gave Me to be with Me where I am.”
John 17:3 (NLT) “And this is the way to have eternal life—to know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one You sent to earth.”
