Summary of John 17:20-26
Jesus prays for us to be in God and Jesus, to have glory, to have unity, to be with Jesus, and to see Jesus’ glory. Jesus has made the Father known to all so that the love of God may be in people and Christ be in us, too.
BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 5: John 17:20-26
11a) Jesus prays for us to be in God and Jesus, to have glory, to have unity, to be with Jesus, and to see Jesus’ glory.
b) To be in God and Jesus, meaning, for me, to be closer to them.
c) Every day I feel I am closer to God and doing his will in my life.
12a) So that the world knows there is only One God and one way to God who is in control of the world. There is only One hope.
b) At church mainly. When I’m with other believers, I see the work God does in their lives and it gives me faith for Him to work in mine.
13) I can pray to have more of God and Jesus in others and to see their glory more. I can pray for more faith, hope, and joy, too.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 5: John 17:20-26
I need to hear Jesus’ prayer for my life right now, don’t you? Great words!
End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 22, Day 5: John 17:20-26
Unity among the body of Christ is important to Jesus. This helps others come to Christ when they see all believers together and acting as one.
Jesus wants to be with us and for us to see God’s glory.
Fun Fact: 17:24 is the only time Jesus says “I want” to God recorded in the Bible.
Jesus prays for our glory. It helps with unity, too.
The idea that the unity of God’s people would show the world that Jesus was sent from God the Father is repeated here. Unity also demonstrates Jesus’ love.
Jesus prays to be with us. Love has existed since the beginning.
Jesus’ work declares God’s name and reveals him.
Jesus prays that the love he receives from the Father would be in us, too, and that he would be in us.
Jesus’ mission was to reveal God’s glory so that we can share eternal life with Him.