The Glory Prayer of Jesus, Part 3: Cross and Kingdom

John 17:6-21 1. Jesus plays the long game, v. 6 -Luke 22:31-34 2. Jesus prays for his followers, v. 11-16 a) be kept, v. 11-12 -Psalm 125:1-5 -Psalm 91:1-6 b) know divine joy, v. 13 “The joy of Jesus is the joy that arises from the sense of a finished work. It is creative joy, like the joy of the artist. It produces a sense of unexhausted power for fresh creation.” -R.H. Strachan c) be protected, v. 14-16 d) be sanctified, v. 17-19 Questions for reflection… What is producing joy in you these days? Which of these best represents the way you have related to God: cross or Kingdom? What typically motivates you to repent? What will you pray as a result of what you heard this morning?