Jesus’ Prayer Part 1

John 16:17:1-5.

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage in the Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  What does it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanks for?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

SCRIPTURE .  John 17:1-5.  Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

Jesus’ message to his disciples turns a corner.  He tells them that they will see Jesus again.  “A little while and you will no longer see me; again a little while and you will see me.”  The disciples had to ask Jesus, but he explains.

 

OBSERVATION. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

Jesus prays before He and His disciples head out for the Garden where Jesus prays again and is later betrayed by Judas into the hands of the religious leaders and Roman soldiers.  We will look at the 3 directions of His prayer the over the next couple of days.

 

APPLICATION

S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

P. is there a promise for me to claim?

A.  Is there an attitude for me to change?

C.  Is there a command for me to obey?

E. Is there an example for me to follow?

Jesus prays for Himself.  What is does He specifically pray for? (vs.5)?

Does Jesus pray that it would be easy?  Does He pray for safety?

What can we learn from that?

What is eternal life according to verse 3?

Knowing Jesus is what Christianity is all about.  How can you better get to know Jesus?

 

PRAYER. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.

 

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

 

 

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.