Jesus Prayed For Us

 N.T.#793 "Jesus Prayed For Us"

May 8, 2026

John 17

LET IT GLOW 

How long do we pray?

This entire chapter John wrote is what Jesus prayed. He prayed for all who would follow Him, you and me, as well as the disciples.

For what did Jesus pray?

• God be glorified and Jesus be glorified (verse 1)
• Eternal life for believers (verse 2)
• Believers know the Only True God and Jesus (verse 3)
• God keeps (guards, watch over) believers in a wicked world (verse 11)
• Unity (verse 11)
• None compromise with the wicked world (verse 12)
• Jesus' joy be fulfilled in them and us (verse 13)
• God's Word given them (verse 14)
• Protection from the evil one (verse 15)
• They are not of the world (verse 16)
• Sanctification (holiness) (verse 17). 

Jesus asked for unity in harmony and love as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are united.  He desired the disciples and us to be protected by keeping us connected to our holy and righteous Father. Also, Jesus prayed we would be protected from Satan and the worldly ways.

LET IT GROW

In verse 17, Jesus prayed we would be sanctified, set apart, through God's Truth, His Word. Jesus prayed for the church and future believers in Him. He wants us to be complete. 

In verse 24, Jesus desires those given to Him will be with Him and see His glory, 

Dear one, do you believe in Jesus as God's Son, the Way to heaven, the Truth, the way of life? 

[Resources: Liberty Bible Commentary, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary, Life Application Study Bible)

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LET IT GO

Help us stay in unity with You, Jesus, and Christians.