"Jesus’ prayer reminds us that our unity, our “oneness” is to be a sign to the world of God’s love for us in Jesus Christ. And it is a prayer that focuses on unity, on all being one. Does that mean we all have to agree all the time? John 17:20-26 Commentary by Mary Hinkle Shore. Denomination: Other. John’s concern is certainly for those who would receive his gospel and believe because of it. Rublev's Trinity Series Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 6, 2020 based on 2 ratings | 576 views. Following the literary convention of Farewell Discourses, the author presented Jesus as looking beyond the immediate prospects to a more distant future. David Guzik :: Study Guide for John 17 [A new version of this page can be found here] Jesus' Great Prayer. Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for John 17:24 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources. According to Jesus there are to be no solitary Christians or spiritual “Lone Rangers.”. It’s relatively easy to love folks who are just like you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. It is a prayer that looks to the future. Jesus was praying not only for the people seated around him at table that evening but also for his future followers, which thanks be to God, includes us. Did it change after the Ascension? Lectio Divina: John 17:20-26 "Lectio divina is an authentic source of Christian spirituality recommended by our Rule. John 17:20-26. Once he prays for his father to be glorified, he prays for his disciples. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. We are in the time between the first and second coming of Jesus Christ. The disciples were in the time between the Ascension and the gift of the Spirit at Pentecost. We celebrated Easter at the end of March, but the last few weeks we’ve gone back before Easter to Jesus’ last meal with his disciples. The glory of the Messiah, 13:1-20:31. 22:39). John 17:20–26 NIV. One way, therefore, is to read this as a part of Holy Week during the retelling of the final supper that Jesus celebrated with his friends and followers. reverential reader would not have exclaimed, Oh, to have been within hearing of such a prayer as that must have been, which wound up the whole of His past ministry and formed the point of transition to the dark scenes which immediately followed! Commentary. Having been a part of the church for many years I would add that this describes many the churches I have been a part of — far from being described as one. CHAPTER 17. Father, I will — He asks as one having a right to be heard; and prays, not as a servant, but as a Son; that they also whom thou hast given me — Not only my apostles and first disciples, but all my believing, loving, and obedient people; may be with me where I am — Namely, in that heavenly world to which I am now removing. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in … THAT THEY MAY BE WITH ME WHERE I AM. Within that community the prayer is for unity: “that all may be one.” Does that mean we all have to get along all the time? But underlying all of that was disunity, discord, and dissension. And in that moment we were drawn into the oneness of God, the Creator/Father/Mother, the Son, and the Spirit. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. Hi Catholicsensibility, I’m not responding to this particular bibletext as such, but to all your postings (at least a lot of them) at once. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as You are in Me and I am in You. and "Why cannot we come … Ascension Day falls on a Thursday, but many churches observe it on the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Oneness and unity is about love. CHAPTER 17. John 17: 20-26 The Word of God ‘I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. Republicans could not agree with the President, with Democrats. Each one of us is among those Jesus is praying for here. Emphasis Preaching Journal. Sunday Connection - Loyola Press - Seventh Sunday of Easter, Cycle C; Pflaum Publishing Group - June 2 – Seventh Sunday of Easter May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. Jesus was victorious over the grave and now has been raised to sit at the right hand of God. John 17:20-26 Commentary by Barbara Lundblad. The lessons for the last Sunday of Easter witness to how we might live by the awesome vision of God. In this final part of Jesus’ prayer during his discourse to his disciples at the Last Supper, Jesus now prays for all those who through the influence of disciples before us came to believe in Christ as Lord. Studying John 17 has been a tremendous prod to my own spiritual life in several ways. And since that meal they/we have walked the path to the cross; prayed as Jesus gave his life for us and stood with Mary outside of the empty tomb. The more they dispute about lesser things, the more they throw doubts upon Christianity. We therefore practice it every day, so that we may develop a deep and genuine love for it, and so that we may grow in the surpassing knowledge of Christ. A. Jesus prays concerning Himself. This passage is the conclusion of Jesus’ final prayer before departing for the Garden of Gethsemane and the events of the Passion. Neither pray I for these alone Meaning his immediate apostles and disciples, for whose preservation and sanctification he had been particularly praying in ( John 17:19) ; and now, that it might not be thought that these were his only favourites, and the only persons he had a regard for, and to whom his intercession and sacrifice were confined; he adds, 20 “My prayer is not for them alone. Lectio Divina: John 17:20-26 "Lectio divina is an authentic source of Christian spirituality recommended by our Rule. See on John 17:1; (note). John 17:20-26 "This fully devoted relationship is what John means by 'love.' In the Episcopal Church, of which I am a member, the Presiding Bishop and the Diocese of South Carolina are now at an impasse. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. “I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. The remainder of this prayer reaches out to all generations of believers to the end. We therefore practice it every day, so that we may develop a deep and genuine love for it, and so that we may grow in the surpassing knowledge of Christ. Jesus Prays for His Disciples. John THE HIGH PRIEST’S PRAYER John 17:20 - John 17:26. To become a part of Christ is to become a part of the community; a part of the one. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (26) ... John was young, impressionable, intimately acquainted with his Lord, though needing many things to complete his apprehension of his glory; and, even apart from Divine or spiritual aid, there is no reason to dispute its accuracy. I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. James Tissot . John 17:20-26 Commentary by Barbara Lundblad. It is very clear that his words are meant for everyone — then and now – as he prays for “those who will believe in me” (17:20) through the words of the disciples. May we rejoice in the assurance that Christ is with us, continuing to pray for our oneness, our unity. Jesus Prays for His Disciples. Year C Season of Easter Seventh Sunday of Easter. 20 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I. He wants those in union with the national church to choose a different name. Synopsis. It is along the lines of, “You can’t fire me — I quit.” The national church no longer considers them to be the true diocese, while the local Bishop disagrees. John 17:1-26.THE INTERCESSORY PRAYER. A challenge of writing these preaching resources is that they are prepared many months in advance. These goals are little different from some of the ones we might set for ourselves. Commentary on John 17:20-26. John 17:20-26 This fully devoted relationship is what John means by "love." A. It is by abiding in this love, and being completely one that outsiders may truly know that indeed Jesus was sent by the Father. But by nature of Jesus’ prayer, all who come to believe in him should hear this as a call to a particular type of community. The one who prays is Jesus of Nazareth himself, unquestionably the one who understands more about the nature and the possibilities of prayer than anyone who has ever lived. Are we willing to embrace the glory of God, even if the world sees it as humiliation? In Matthew, Mark, and Luke, the reported prayer is in Gethsemane and poured out in anguish for himself, for his being spared the cup of suffering, yet for the will of God to be done. John 17:20–26 The New International Version Jesus Prays for All Believers 20 “My prayer is not for them alone. For a teacher/preacher who relies heavily on current events as examples and illustrations this proves quite a challenge because I want to point to things that are happening now knowing that when you open this to begin to prepare for your sermon what I describe will be ancient history. This text is used for the Lectionary Year C on May 8, 2016. Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: a. And what is it that Christ asks in behalf of his followers? After all that, Jesus begins to pray. The John 17 prayer is also known as Jesus’ Last Will and Testament, because it represents Jesus’ provision for the disciples’ needs on the eve of his death. Just like our sermon series in John 17, he opens his prayer by focusing on his Father in heaven. OR Select a range of biblical books. THE SECOND MAJOR REQUEST OF JESUS FOR HIS CHURCH. Neither pray I for these alone - This prayer extends itself through all ages, and takes in every soul that believes in the Lord Jesus. Each one of us is among those Jesus is praying for here. John 17:20-26 Jesus prays that those whom the Father gave Him will be one just as He and the Father are one. Once he prays for his father to be glorified, he prays for his disciples. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that You have sent Me. John 17:20. We may incidentally note that it shows that Jesus did not anticipate a speedy end of the history of the world or the Church; and also that it breathes but one desire, that for the Church’s unity, as though He saw what would be its greatest peril. Commentary, John 17:20-26, Lucy Lind Hogan, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013. Plans Beyond Our Own Little Boxes-- Acts 16:16-34, Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, John 17:20-26-- Mark Ellingsen-- Seventh Sunday of Easter - C-- 2019. It is by abiding in this love, and being completely one that outsiders may truly know that indeed Jesus was sent by the Father." * 1 When Jesus had said this, he raised his eyes to heaven * and said, “Father, the hour has come. The last hours that Jesus had with his disciples before he went to the cross ended in a prayer meeting. You even see him glance around at Peter, James, John, and the others. John 17:20-26 John 17:20-26 Jesus’ Prayer - For Future Believers. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me. Jesus’ prayer reminds us that our unity, our “oneness” is to be a sign to the world of God’s love for us in Jesus Christ. John 17:20-26 This fully devoted relationship is what John means by "love." I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. THE INTERNAL SENSE. Year C Easter 7 May 12, 2013 Read the passage at the bottom of this post: John 17:20-26, The Message or John 17:20-26, The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). John (1:14) testifies, “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” Then John 1:16 adds, “For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.” So in part, the glory that Christ has given us is the glory of our salvation, received and sustained by abundant grace. 17:20-26. John applies this wonderful truth (1 John 4:11): “Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” The logic of that is so simple, and yet it is often so difficult to obey! John 17 has been the subject of my personal Lectio the past few days, so I felt it was a good time to offer a few reflections on the passage. Commentary on Acts 16:16-34. 17. d. The prayer requests of Jesus set the goals for our own spiritual growth. John 17:20-26. This brought up the questions of "Where are you going?" The appointed gospel is John 17:20-26. Verses 1-26. But after loving God, the second great commandment is that we love others even as we do in fact love ourselves (Matt. “… that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us.” (John 17:21) And we must also note that many will be celebrating another important observance, Mother’s Day. NET RSV ASV YLT DBY WEB HNV. God the Father glorifies God the Son (John 13:31-32). The Catholic Toolbox: Gospel for the Mass: 5/12/13- John 17:20-26 - Activities, games, crafts, coloring, puzzles . John 17:20-26 Commentary by Mary Hinkle Shore. Chapter 17. 1. CHAPTER 17. Following the literary convention of Farewell Discourses, the author presented Jesus as looking beyond the immediate prospects to a more distant future. (1a) Introduction. http://www.gotell.org, artwork by Cortney L. Haley http://www.lottaverve.com. This Sunday wears many hats. John 17 brings us to the end of Jesus’ farewell to his disciples. John 17:20-26 - NIV: “My prayer is not for them alone. i. The Prayer of Jesus. All four canonical Gospels report that Jesus, after the supper and before his arrest, prayed. Peter was petulant, Judas plotting, and James and John were probably still jockeying for promotions. John 17:20-26. For the words, “with Me where I am,” comp. Plans Beyond Our Own Little Boxes-- Acts 16:16-34, Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, John 17:20-26-- Mark Ellingsen-- Seventh Sunday of Easter - C-- 2019. The gospel reading appointed for the “in-between” time, the seventh Sunday of Easter, turns to the Gospel of John. Scripture: John 17:20-26, Acts 22:30, Acts 23:6-11. Teaching. RVR60 VUL WLC LXX mGNT TR . For some it will be the observance of the Ascension of the Lord. Hugh Latimer Elderdice Professor of Preaching and Worship, A resource for the whole church from Luther Seminary. The cross is utter humiliation to the world, but an instrument of glorification in God's eyes. Read the lesson: John 17:20-26, The Message; or John 17:20-26, The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. So in this new time, this in-between time as we await Pentecost, we return to Jesus’ prayer. Psalm. John concludes his record of the farewell discourse which covers chapters 13:1-17:26. Commentary on John 17:11-16 (Read John 17:11-16) Christ does not pray that they might be rich and great in the world, but that they might be kept from sin, strengthened for their duty, and brought safe to heaven. After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. I suspect that as the disciples gathered for what would be their final meal with Jesus (although they did not know it at the time) they did not feel like one. This text is used for the Lectionary Year C on May 8, 2016. We are one in Christ whether we agree with each other or not. The timing is a bit confusing to listeners. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world. Commentary … This prayer could be full of despair, because the disciples have proven disappointing. James Tissot. Scripture: John 17:20-26, Acts 22:30, Acts 23:6-11. May 12, 2013. John 17:20-26 Unity in Diversity & Diversity in Community; John 18:1-14 Betrayal; John 18:15-40 Trials & Denials; John 19:1-24 Ecce Homo - Ecce Rex Vester; John 19:25-30 You’ve Done it Unto Me; John 20:1-18 3rd Day is the 1st Day; John 20:19-31 Trusting is Believing; John 21:1-14 Déjà vu; John 21:15-25 3 Lessons On The Beach; CHRIS BENFIELD Studies in Gospel of John. The Congress just passed legislation to prevent us from falling too far off the fiscal cliff. In Matthew, Mark, and Luke, the reported prayer is in Gethsemane and poured out in anguish for himself, for his being spared the cup of suffering, yet for the will of God to be done. John 17:20-26 NLT “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. Search a pre-defined list. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you, a 2 * just as you gave him authority over all people, b so that he may give eternal life to all you gave him. For those who mark the seventh Sunday of Easter, it is the in-between time, between the Ascension of the Lord and the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost. 1. They were no doubt frightened, uncertain, insecure, scrappy, and squabbling. But the mystery of the incarnation is that God desired unity with us so much God became one of us. “Surely, I am coming soon.” Thus the New Testament draws to a close. 21 I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. David Guzik Sermon on John 17:20-26 - Prepared to Proclaim. Clear Advanced Options. The Prayer of Jesus. All four canonical Gospels report that Jesus, after the supper and before his arrest, prayed. In Acts, trouble follows Paul. But once he finishes praying for them, he looks up to the top corner of the dining room directly at you. As it was for the disciples then, so too is it crucial for us today to return to Jesus’ prayer, for it describes his hope, his vision, and his picture of what we, his followers, are to look like and how we are to live our lives together. David Guzik Sermon on John 17:20-26 - Prepared to Proclaim. John 17:24. John 17: 20-26 The Word of God ‘I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. After all that, Jesus begins to pray. Rublev's Trinity Series Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 6, 2020 based on 2 ratings | 576 views. 20 “My prayer is not for them alone. Commentary. Year C Easter 7 May 12, 2013 Read the passage at the bottom of this post: John 17:20-26, The Message or John 17:20-26, The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). B. Jesus prays concerning the disciples. In this final part of Jesus’ prayer during his discourse to his disciples at the Last Supper, Jesus now prays for all those who through the influence of disciples before us came to believe in Christ as Lord. John 17:20-26 John 17:20-26 Jesus’ Prayer - For Future Believers. For some it will be the observance of the Ascension of the Lord. For those who mark the seventh Sunday of Easter, it is the in-between time, between the Ascension of the Lord and the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost. "Jesus’ prayer reminds us that our unity, our “oneness” is to be a sign to the world of God’s love for us in Jesus Christ. 17. Republicans could not even agree with Republicans. Just like our sermon series in John 17, he opens his prayer by focusing on his Father in heaven. Sermon John 17:20-26 Unity in Christ Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Childern's Sermons Hymn Lists John 17:20-26 Unity in Christ By Dr. Philip W. 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