Jesus Prays For His Church

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS CHURCH John 17:11-24

I. For our FIRMNESS (v.11-19)

A. To be SECURE (v.11a-d,12)

1. His Concern (v.11a)disciples & temptations that

they would face while He was

gone.

2. His Coming (v.11b)to the Father

3. His Command (v.11c)keep

. John6:37-40,44;10:28; Rom. 8:31-39

4. His Character (v.11d-12) Your name

. represents His attributes & essence

B. To be SATISFIED (v.13)Joy & contentment

. John 10:10; 15:11; 16:24

. Contentment - 1 Tim. 6:6

C. To be SEPARATED (v.14-16)

. Kept from the influnce of the world’s system

. Isa.52:11; 2 Cor.6:17; James 4:7

D. To be SANCTIFIED (v.17-19) 2 Tim.2:20-21

II. For our FUNCTION (v.11e,20-23)

A. The DISCIPLES (v.20a)those following now and in

the future.

B. The DECISION (v.20b) faith

C. The DOCTRINE (v.20c)word, gospel

. 1 Cor.15:1-4; Gal.1:6-9

D. The DESIRE (v.11e; 21a) His plan of oneness

E. The DEEP (v.21b) heavy truth, partnership

F. The DESIGN (v.21c) pattern

G. The DIRECT (v.21d) purpose

. John 5:40; 6:35

H. The DISPLAY (v.22) His glory in us

. John 1:12,16a; Col.2:9-10; 2 Pet.1:4b

I. The DISCOVERY (v.23) balance

III. For our FUTURE (v.24) Phil.3:20-21