John 17:6-19

John 17:6-19

6 “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. 8 For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.

The disciples had come to the point that they believed as Christ believed.

 9 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them.

All that I have was given to me from God.  All glory I have is because of what God has provided.

 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of[b] your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by[c] that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled.

Jesus was leaving because his work was done.  God protected Jesus until it was His time to complete God's plan.  We know from history that the disciples met with great hardship and most of them died a martyr's death.  Yet God did protect them until they too accomplished His plan.

13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them,for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.

Christ did not want his disciples removed from what they would endure.  He wanted they to be set apart to do God's work.

John 17:1-5

John 17:1-5

 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed:

“Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. 4 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.

Jesus obeyed God, he was given the power to save.  All who know the Father will be saved.  Jesus finished the work.  He had the right to ask God to glorify Him.

Do I seek my Glory or Gods?  I don't like the answer when I am honest with myself.  Have I finished the work God has given me?  Well, I'm still here so I say no.

What would you have me do God?

John 16:16-33

John 16:16-33

In this world there will be trouble, but Christ has over come the world.

John 16:12-15

John 16:12-15

Everything the Holy Spirit says comes from Christ, who got his knowledge/ authority from God.

Therefore, all I received from the Holy Spirit is reliable.

John 16:1-11

John 16:1-11

It is the Holy Spirit who convict me of my sin.

John 15:26-27

John 15:26-27

The Holy Spirit testifies about Jesus.  We too are to testify.

John 15:18-25

John 15:18-25

The world hates Christ.  Therefore, they will hate me if I follow him.

John 15:18-25

John 15:18-25

Because the world hated Christ, it will hate those who follow him.

Am I ready?

John 15:9-17

John 15:9-17

Jesus loved us as the Father loved us.  His Father sent him to die and He willingly did so.  There is no greater love than to die for another.  Only if I keep his commands will I love him.

I don't obey God in everything.  I pick and chose.  Could this be the answer I've been looking for?

John 15:1-8

John 15:1-8

Christ is my source of power.  It is only through him that I can succeed.  If I unplug this computer it will run on battery for a while, but even that power comes from the source.  When I ignore God I can function, but only for a while.

John 14:15-31

John 14:15-31
“Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.

Dear God.  Teach me to love your Son.  My entire life I have obeyed from fear of punishment.  Help me make my motivation one of love.

John 14:5-14

John 14:5-14

Everything Jesus did was the power of the father through him.  Jesus said he would do anything we ask for us to Glorify the father.

I cannot do it without you God.

John 14:1-4

John 14:1-4

Jesus said he is preparing a place for those who believe in him.  I know I believe, but at the same time there I days when I struggle with unbelief.

John 13:31-38

John 13:31-38

Do I love fellow Christians the was God loves me?  Let's be kind and say work in progress.

John 13:18-30

John 13:18-30

Jesus predicts who would betray him and even then the disciples were so thick they did not get it.  Yet what a I?  I KNOW who Jesus is.  I KNOW what he wants of me.  Yet I'm so thick and full of willful sin that I don't do what he requires.

John 13:1-17

John 13:1-17

The washing of feet in Jewish culture was for the lowest of the low.  Even in our culture most people find feet gross.  Yet Jesus, being fully aware of His deity, washed the feet of his disciples.  All of them.  Even the one whom he knew was going to betray him.

I have to let Jesus wash me.  I also have to be a servant.  To everyone.

John 12:37-50

John 12:37-50

God hardened some of their hearts.  Oh that I don't get to the point where mine is so hard I know longer make the right choices.

Many believed, but they allowed fear of man to hold them back.  MY LIFE.

Jesus is my Savior.  God will be my judge if I chose to ignore Jesus words.

John 12:20-36

John 12:20-36

Jesus was going to follow God's will even though it troubled. him.  He cared only for God's glory.  Believe in the light.

I tend to follow my will for my pleasure.

John 12:12-19

John 12:12-19

Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem.  Once again fulfilling prophesy. Once again the Pharisees were stymied as they were losing power and influence over the people.

Knowing that a conqueror rides a stallion and a leader offering peace rides a donkey, Jesus was showing them that he was offering peace.

What do I do with God's offer of peace?

John 12:1-10

John 12:1-10

Mary poured expensive perfume on Jesus and wiped them with her hair.

Judas complained about the waste.

The leaders plotted to kill Lazarus too since people believed in Jesus as a result of his resurrection.

Mary is my example of showing Christ's value.

Judas is my example of one who loved money, not people.

The Jewish leaders are the example of what happens when people try to "help" God when they feel he is being dishonored.

I feel I play all three roles in my daily walk.  Sometimes I value God.  Other times I value money.  And then there are days when I know what is best and I "help".