Jesus’ Prayer Part 3

John 17:20-26.

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 17:20-26.  Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

 

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

Make a list of the things that you see Jesus pray for here.

Jesus is in God and God is in Jesus.  What does that mean now that we know that Jesus is in the believers?

Why do you think Jesus stresses unity again?

Jesus is sent by whom?

The love God loved Jesus with will be in whom?

Did you catch that?  God’s love in You.  You are LOVED.  So LOVE God and LOVE others. 

He did not pray that “you would live the American Dream.”  Or “be successful.”  But note the things He did pray for?  How is it different than what we pray for ourselves?  The difference in priorities is worth seeing!

 

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?

Why would Jesus pray this for His disciples?  Why would it be necessary?

Why do you think it would be important for the disciples to be one?

Why will the world hate them?

What can you learn from this?

What is God saying to you through this?

 

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.