1. Jesus’ passion – God’s glory John 17
This prayer shows:-
a. Jesus’ intimacy with his Father – “Father” – v.1,5,21,24
b. The passion of his heart – God’s glory
c. Teaching & Prayer go together

2. 1. Jesus’ passion for God’s glory
a. Through all his life & work – v.4
b. Through his death – v.1,4 cf. John12:23,24,27,28
c. God’s plan achieved – people of all nations would:-
- belong to Jesus –v.2
- have eternal life – know God –v.3
d. He looks forward to the glory of heaven –v.5

3. Jesus’ prayer for his disciples – v.6-19
a. Who they are
1. They belong to the Father & Son – v.6,7,9,10
2. They believed in Jesus – v.8
3. They have honoured Christ – v.6,10
b. What Jesus prays for –v.11-19
He prays for their protection – v.11
1. They have enemies
- the world – v.14
- the devil –v.15 cf. 12:31; 14:30; 16:11; 1John5:19
Dangers of isolation or becoming one with the world

4. What Jesus prays for 2. Means of protection
a. Knowing who God is –”Power of your name” –v. 11,12
- Sovereign King
- Gracious Father
b. Word of God – v.17 cf.Rom.12:2;Ps.1
3. What is at risk
a. their unity – v.11
b. Their joy – v.13
c. Their mission – v.17-19

5. 3. Jesus’ prayer for all Christians – v.20-26
Jesus prayed for us then v.20; and prays for us now – Heb.7:25
a. The unity of the Church
1. Supernatural & visible – v.21-23
2. A witness to Jesus – v.21,23; 13:35
b. The future of the Church
1. Jesus’ presence now – v.26
2. Be with Jesus forever – v.24

6. 4. How do we glorify God?
a. Know & enjoy him – “Man’s chief end is to glorify God by enjoying him forever” ENGAGE WITH GOD
b. Love one another deeply – ENGAGE WITH ONE ANOTHER
c. Give ourselves to Mission – ENGAGE WITH THE WORLD Rom.1:14; Mt.28:18-20