Jesus' Final Prayer (John 17)

Welcome back from Spring Break! In our first sermon back, Jordan brings us a message on Jesus’ final prayer in John 17, otherwise known as the high priestly prayer. The prayer highlights Jesus' prayer priorities shortly before His crucifixion, and Jordan explores three primary themes: the expression of divine glory, the pursuit of holiness in a secular world, and the challenge of Christian unity. Rather than praying for personal comfort in light of His upcoming suffering, Jesus is shown as praying for his followers to be sanctified by truth and to reflect God’s character through their communal love. The message challenges us to move away from individualistic faith and instead embrace a mission-driven life anchored in the church. Jesus' prayer is not merely a historical text, but defines purpose and identity and is an active intercession for believers today.

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