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Introduction
I remember from an early age the fact that when my Dad told me to do something, it needed to be done.
In fact, I, perhaps like you, learned it is always in my best interest to do the work he said to do or my life would get very unpleasant.
Once I understood that the work that my Dad had asked me to do had meaning and purpose, my desire to do the work grew.
Actually, the desire to get finished is what grew!
There is a great feeling in accomplishment!
Jesus demonstrates this in our study we will be undertaking over the next three weeks in .
This passage has been called the High Priestly Prayer.
In it, Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples and then prays for all believers.
Today, we are looking at Jesus praying for Himself.
esus demonstrates this in our study we will be undertaking over the next three weeks in .
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There are several things we can learn from this prayer and things that we can implement in our own lives today.
First, look at the proclamation that occurs before the prayer.
Proclamation
The first few words in this passage point us backwards.
The phrase, “After Jesus said this” refers to not only the preceding verse, but all the way back to chapter 13.
Jesus had been preparing His disciples for His departure.
John 13
John 13:
John 16:
John 16”32:
Jesus says all of these things to the disciples in a way that sows God’s word into their lives just like a farmer would sow seed in a fertile ground.
You and I can learn from this example that we should always strive to God’s word into the lives of others.
The next step He takes, as we should also, is to incorporate prayer.
Teachers, students of God’s word, preachers and churches should sow God’s word and mix that with prayer.
In this passage, we see next the position that Jesus took.
Position
The Bible says in , “After Jesus said this, He looked toward heaven.”
This phrase is an amazing statement that is worth much study.
Jesus looked up when He prayed.
We see this happening at the tomb of Lazarus just before Jesus raised him from the dead.
Psalm 42
The Psalmist talks about lifting up one’s soul.
Psalm 31:15
Psalm
The essence of the Christian life is to look toward heaven.
We see throughout the Bible passages that teach us that we have a hope and that hope is a place where praising God can replace being downcast.
11 is a perfect example:
We also see that heaven is a place of reward.
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Heaven is a place of comfort and a place that is prepared.
John 14:1-3
Heaven is a place where there will be no sadness or pain.
Revelation 21:4
Jesus positioned Himself to look toward heaven.
He knew well what is in front of Him.
He knew there would apparently be no hope; seemingly, He was facing punishment instead of reward; discomfort instead of comfort; sadness and pain instead of every tear being wiped away.
Jesus positioned Himself to look toward heaven.
Yet Jesus, looked toward heaven.
He saw the other side.
He saw the glory of God.
He saw saw the redemption of His people.
And then He prayed.
Prayer
John 17:1
The King James Version has “the hour has come.”
The tragedy of the crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus was certainly longer than an hour.
However, I think it is safe to say that Jesus could reference a time frame because He knew what was on the other side.
How many times do we worry excessively about a situation when in reality it is just a moment in time?
How often do we panic thinking the worse is inevitable yet some how we are able to make it through through to the other side?
How often do we feel despair by seeing a little bit instead of looking at the whole picture?
Jesus is giving us a lesson in perspective and reminding us with His attitude exactly what the Psalmist wrote:
Psalm 30:
Dear friend whatever you are facing, whatever trial comes your way, whatever tough time stares you down, it is temporary and you will overcome.
Jesus says “Father, the time or hour has come.”
The ordained time.
The appointed time.
In Jesus says:
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Recognizing that this is His appointed time, Jesus pleads with His Father.
Jesus begins to pray for Himself.
Matthew Henry says, “Though Christ, as God, was prayed to, Christ, as man, prayed.”
Jesus opens up a prayer for Himself and we will see in our future study that it does not end there.
We will note that although Christ prayed for himself a short prayer, He prayed much longer for His disciples and believers.
Jesus prayed as the Son of God and as the Head of the Church.
Jesus prays, “Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify You.”
Hebrews
The great design of Christ, throughout His life on earth, was to glorify the Father.
Our design is the same.
We are to glorify the Father in all we say and do as we unashamedly point others to salvation in Christ.
In His reverent submission
Jesus continues praying.
John 17:
The Glorifying of the Father and Son brings life to lost sinners.
It is done out of love for the world that the Father has sent the the Son and the Son lays down His life.
The Father granted to the Son authority over all people.
This is evidenced in other places as well:
Psalm 22:28
Psalm 72:
This is the same authority that the Father has had all along.
Psalm
Psalm 72
As Lord of all, Christ has authority to give life to all.
However, not all choose to receive.
reminds us that this gift of eternal life is designed by God to cause thanksgiving that overflows for the Glory of God.
Romans
All Christ is, every command He has given, every action He did were to give eternal life.
Eternal life is more than just going to heaven, it is the opportunity to know God personally.
Eternal life is not just knowing about Him but experiencing God through a relationship through Jesus.
Eternal life is a gift.
It cannot be earned by character of conduct.
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