Title: John 17
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In this sermon, Jed Gillis delves into the profound passage of John 17, where Jesus prays the longest recorded prayer in Scripture. The central theme is glory—specifically, the glory of God revealed through Jesus Christ. Jesus begins by asking the Father to glorify Him so that He may, in turn, glorify the Father. This glory isn't just a heavenly radiance but a deep-seated value and worth that Jesus embodies and reveals through His life, death, and resurrection.
Jesus prays for His disciples, emphasizing their unity and sanctification. He asks the Father to keep them in His name—a plea for protection rooted in God's character and essence. This divine guarding ensures that believers are united, reflecting the oneness of the Father and Son.
Moreover, Jesus highlights eternal life as knowing the only true God and Himself, whom God has sent. This knowledge is not merely intellectual but relational and experiential. It’s about seeing God's glory and responding with faith.
Jesus also extends His prayer to future believers, including us today. He desires that all who follow Him be one, reflecting His relationship with the Father. Through this unity, the world might believe in Christ's divine mission.
The sermon encourages us to seek God's glory daily, allowing it to protect, unify, guide, and commission us for His purposes. We are reminded that Jesus' prayer for our sanctification and unity is not just a wish but a reality He bought with His blood.
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