The Prayer of Jesus
This presentation explores the High Priestly Prayer found in John 17, where Jesus petitions God on behalf of himself, his disciples, and all future believers. It emphasizes that because of the eternal covenant of redemption, Jesus is uniquely guaranteed to receive what he asks of the Father. The teaching breaks the prayer into three main points: the Father keeps believers secure from spiritual destruction, sanctifies them through the power of the Word, and eventually brings them to heaven to behold Christ’s divine glory. By comparing these verses to Old Testament rituals in Leviticus, the text illustrates how Jesus fulfills the duties of a priest by mediating for his people. Ultimately, the message argues that salvation and spiritual perseverance depend entirely on the finished work of Christ rather than human effort.