Gospel of John - John 17

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     23                                         Passage: John 17

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus prays now that His hour for His work to bring eternal life and glory has come (John 17:1-12) a. Jesus prays for eternal life those given to Him (1-3) b. Jesus brings glory by finishing work given by Heavenly Father righteousness  (4-5)   c. Jesus reveals Father to those given – they obeyed and accepted words (6-8) d. Jesus prays for protection, safety and unity of His own (9-12)

Jesus prays for followers safety in world of hatred and sanctification through Him (John 17:13-19) a. Jesus prays coming now for followers Joy (13) b. Jesus has given word to followers; no longer part of this world (14-16) c. Jesus prayer sanctify follows in truth as sent into the world (17-19)

Jesus prays for those who believe message to see Jesus glory and know God (John 17:20-26) a. Jesus prays for those who believe through message to be one (20-21a) b. Prayer to they may reflect Jesus and bring world to belief (21b-23) c. Jesus desire have followers with Him (24) d. Jesus prayer to have world know and love the Father (25-26)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Jesus prays now that His hour for His work to bring eternal life and glory has come	John 17:1-12
Jesus prays for followers safety in world of hatred and sanctification through Him	John 17:13-19
Jesus prays for those who believe message to see Jesus glory and know God	John 17:20-26

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus prayer for His glory seen, and sanctified followers unity

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that Jesus prayed for our unity and sanctification

Specific Application Questions

1.	Where do you need Jesus protection from the world?
2.	What truth of Jesus do you need to apply to be more sanctified?
3.	How can the unity you have in Christ be expressed to others? Be specific.
4.

Principles to Remember

1.	Jesus’ authority brings eternal life and glory to the Father.
2.	We are not of this world. Followers of Christ belong to Jesus.
3.	To know God brings glory.
4.

Characteristic of God

Glorious Lord

Theme: 

Jesus prayerful concern for His followers brings glory