That testimony will stay alive through the witness of the disciples only if we manifest the love of God in our lives. I had never thought of the High Priestly prayer as a prayer similar to a student praying for the speaker in chapel before the speaker essentially takes the stage. This prayer gives us a glimpse of Jesus’ trauma as he prepares to leave them. “Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who believe in me through their word” (v. 20b). Though the prayer is announced, not all hear the announcement due to the commotion and the noise. You can take your Bible and open to John, Chapter 17. Our December 2020 issue addresses the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. • The glory which the Father gives the Son results ultimately in the exaltation of Jesus, who is given “the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth” (Philippians 2:9-10), but the pathway to that exaltation involves the Son emptying himself, “taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. [2] Barnes commented that "It is the longest prayer recorded in the New Testament." ANSWER 1 Back to the Question | Next question. THE GREAT HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER. Their spiritual unity will make that proclamation highly successful. But it still may be instructive to see this illustrated: Jesus’ high priestly prayer is worthy of our greatest study, as we seek to learn from and imitate our great co-heir as he approaches our Father. The danger in such an exercise, however, is that it might give the false impression that Jesus is praying for individual disciples rather than the community of faith at large. There is the sound of many voices, because everyone is talking at the same time. This chapter is unparalleled in Scripture. “that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they may also be one in us” (v. 21a). 26I made known to them your name, and will make it known; that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and I in them.”. “Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world” (v. 24). The High Priestly prayer of Jesus was said on Holy Thursday, the evening of His arrest, after the supper in which He gave His holy body and blood to His disciples, and after Judas had gone out into the night to betray Him. In verse one of chapter 17 John informs us that this prayer is to be understood as a kind of conclusion to the Lord’s teaching in chapters 14-16. The Scope of Jesus* s High Priestly Prayer in John 17 made, and whose life is the light of all humankind (1:1-5). 24“Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world. Dummelow called it "Christ's high priestly prayer, because in it he solemnly consecrates himself to be priest and victim in the approaching sacrifice." People are milling about the room, chatting with one another. He assumes that the witness of these disciples will be effective. Fragmentation began as early as Acts 6:2, where “the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.” While that conflict was quickly resolved, other conflicts have deepened and spread. O’Day, Gail R., The New Interpreter’s Bible, Volume IX (Nashville: Abingdon, 1995), Sloyan, Gerald, “John,” Interpretation (Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1988), Smith, D. Moody, Jr., Abingdon New Testament Commentaries: John (Nashville: Abingdon, 1999), Copyright 2007, 2010, Richard Niell Donovan, “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; that the world may believe that you sent me”. I have. James and John requested, “Grant to us that we may sit, one at your right hand, and one at your left hand, in your glory” (Mark 10:37). No CEO would entrust a significant project to such an undistinguished group, but Jesus is leaving the future of God’s work in their hands—and in God’s hands. Morris, Leon, The New International Commentary on the New Testament: The Gospel According to John (Grand Rapids: Wm. Krentz, Edgar and Vogel, Arthur A., Proclamation 2: Easter, Series C (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1980). I know it is called the High Priestly prayer. Now he widens the circle to include those who will follow. 17 e The servant girl at the ... the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. 20“Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who believe in me through their word, 21that (Greek: hina) they may all be one; (hen) even as you, Father, are in (en) me, and I in (en) you, that they also may be one in (en) us; that (hina) the world may believe that you sent me. This tiny band of ordinary people will turn the world upside down. Chapter 17. He blogs at. they have believed that you sent me. ” When he provides an outline study and analysis of the prayer, the study is great! But it is a prayer in behalf of those who are Jesus' disciples b. Christ works to unite us. “Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who believe in me through their word”, “that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they may also be one in us”, may all be one. “that they may be perfected into one” (v. 23b). may be sanctified[ d] in truth. Jesus depicted in The Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci. The office of high priest was instituted at Mount Sinai when God gave the Law to the Israelites through Moses. A divided church loses persuasive force. However, we also need to recognize that Jesus’ prayer has been answered, at least in part. The Lord is well aware of where His destination is going to conclude because He is the Son of God. The High Priestly Prayer: Jesus (John 17) Print this lesson | Bookmark/Share: Introduction: Do you wish you had someone to watch over you? may know that you sent me, and loved them, even as you loved me. However, their work is valid only as it adheres to true faith and practice, which isn’t always the case. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1983). This commentary, based on Dr. R.C. Unity multiplies the effectiveness of our witness. “The glory (doxan) which you have given me, I have given to them” (v. 22). This prayer could be full of despair, because the disciples have proven disappointing. It is indeed a great prayer... a. “I made known to them your name, and will make it known” (v. 26). The “Our Father” would better be called The Model Prayer or The Disciple’s Prayer, because it is a prayer that Jesus gives us to pray. The ASV, which is also in the public domain due to expired copyrights, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words (hast, shineth, etc. As you, Father, are in me and I in you, may they also be one in us”, which you have given me, I have given to them”, “Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world”, “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also”, “I made known to them your name, and will make it known”, “his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life”, All Rights Reserved | © 1997-2020 Richard Niell Donovan. Now he asks the Father to fulfill this promise. “There is neither Jew or Greek, there is neither slave or free man, there is neither male and female; for all of you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28). The Holy Spirit will accompany them—will strengthen them—guide them. These four reasons help us appreciate why Jesus' prayer in Jn 17 has been called... a. While the word kosmos can be used to refer to the created world, in this Gospel it is the world that is opposed to God—a corrupt and even demonic world. It is by far the longest prayer of Jesus in any of the gospels. The glory and love that Jesus gives the disciples are the same glory and love that he received from the Father. Today I want to share the simple but critical necessity of using God’s name in the prayer. 1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. One of the most profound prayers in the Bible for both Jews and Christians is the high priestly prayer, benediction, and blessing in Number 6. CHAPTER 17 JESUS' HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER. Christ is the mediator of a greater covenant: During his life on earth, he [Jesus] offered up prayer and entreaty, with loud cries and with tears, to the one who had the power to save him from death, and, winning a hearing by his reverence, he learnt obedience, Son though he was, through his sufferings; when he had … Satan works to divide us. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Such perfected unity is possible only by the grace of God. John 17:1-26 is often referred to as “The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus”, found only in the book of John, and is the longest prayer given by Jesus presented to us in the New Testament. This intercessory prayer is commonly called Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer. This prayer, prayed by Jesus just prior to his death, is often called his High Priestly Prayer, because he intercedes with God in behalf of the disciples, present and future. He prays for Himself as the crucifixion is quickly approaching. Jesus expresses total confidence in the Father. As we come to the conclusion of Jesus' powerful priestly prayer, our prayer for each other should be the same as St. Paul's prayer for the Christians of Thessalonica: In view of this we also pray continually that our God will make you worthy of his call, and by his power fulfill all your desires for goodness, and complete all that you have been doing through faith; so that the name of our Lord Jesus … This chapter is a prayer, it is the Lord’s prayer, the Lord Christ’s prayer. Malcolm, Lois, in Van Harn, Roger (ed. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1995). While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. For more thoughts on this prayer, listen to D. A. Carson’s talk on The Supremacy of Christ and Love in a Postmodern World , which will also be a chapter in the forthcoming book, The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World . Aaron and, subsequently, his … Sermons by College Park Church. 9 I am praying for them. There is, in the original Greek, a lovely flow that cannot be conveyed in a translation. Even though Jesus has tried to prepare them for his coming death and resurrection, they have failed to understand. EXEGESIS: JOHN 17. Jesus is leaving the disciples, but he is not leaving them alone. Do you show this kind of care and love for others? He attempts to give an exegetical background of the first five verses of Christ’s prayer in his article “The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus: Part I (John 17:1-5). The union of the disciples with Father, Son, and Spirit makes the impossible possible. The High Priestly Prayer. “so that the world (kosmos) may believe you sent me” (v. 21b). So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the servant girl who kept watch at the door, and brought Peter in. The Word “was in the kosmos, and the kosmos came into being through him; yet the kosmos did not know him… (and) did not recognize him” (John 1:10-11). Lindberg, Paul H., Lectionary Bible Studies, “The Year of Luke,” Lent-Easter, Study Book, (Augsburg-Fortress, 1976). Here are some recommended resources from the editors on this topic. I recently found it helpful to break down Jesus’ petitions and propositions into the following categories: Another fascinating part of Jesus’ prayer is the various ways in which the theme of “indwelling” serves the cause of unity. Will you be ready? We’re on a mission to change that. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1991). Jesus, in His High Priestly prayer, is praying/speaking these things for the comfort of His disciples that they might have joy fulfilled in themselves. “These things Jesus spoke; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, he said …” (John 17:1a). In John 10, Jesus quotes from Psalm 82, saying, “You are gods.” Does this mean human beings are gods, or is something else going on? Advocates of the ecumenical movement cite these verses to justify their work. Someone who really cared about your problems and your future? John 17:1–26 is generally known as the Farewell Prayer or the High Priestly Prayer, given that it is an intercession for the coming Church. The passion of this prayer brings to mind a dying mother pleading for the child for whom she can no longer care. Just as the Priestly tabernacle tradition of Exodu 25-31 35-4,s 0 is anchored in the Priestly creation story of Genesis5 l, so the sacral tenting presence of the Word in the world is anchored in the activity of the Word in Pastor Bob Deffinbaugh provides a good online resource for studying Jesus’ prayer found in John 17. In this Gospel, Christ’s glory is made fully manifest in his death, resurrection, and ascension (thought of as one continuous action in this Gospel). And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross” (Philippians 2:7-8). Biblical Commentary (Bible study) John 17:20-26 . MP3 (High Quality) MP3 (Low Quality) Download MP4 Buy CD Buy DVD Print Transcript Transcript PDF. For more thoughts on this prayer, listen to D. A. Carson’s talk on The Supremacy of Christ and Love in a Postmodern World, which will also be a chapter in the forthcoming book, The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World. Carson, D. A., The Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel of John (Grand Rapids: Wm. In a three-part series, teacher and preacher Bob Deffinbaugh from Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, walks through this “Priestly… When he prays for his disciples, he prays, “I desire” (thelo) with no qualification. I believe we are supposed to have the 'joy of the Lord' in our lives. THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN. It is the cry-of-the-heart of perfect love, and it is the prayer of perfect faith. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. But the grace of God will also enable them to work together to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus knows these disciples’ weaknesses, but he also knows that God will take care of them. The High Priestly Prayer John 17: 20-26 After sharing the Last Supper with the disciples, having washed their feet and exposing His betrayal, Jesus and the disciples make their way to the Garden of Gethsemane. whom you gave me out of the world. SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. Jesus prays, “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; that the world may believe that you sent me” (v. 21). If we are sorry for the disunities that plague us, let us also be glad for the unity that blesses us. In verses 7-19, Jesus prayed for the disciples. It would be an interesting exercise to insert a list of names from our congregation into this prayer. My Arminian theology books and commentaries have dust on them. It is often called The High Priestly Prayer for two reasons: First, Jesus is preparing to offer himself as a sacrifice for the sins of the world. 22The glory (Greek: doxan) which you have given me, I have given to them; that (hina) they may be one, (hen) even as we are one; (hen) 23I in (en) them, and you in (en) me, that (hina) they may be perfected into one; that (hina) the world (Greek: kosmos) may know that you sent me, and loved them, even as you loved me.“. Howard-Brook, Wes, Becoming the Children of God: John’s Gospel and Radical Discipleship (New York: Maryknoll, 1994). I in them.”. Cousar, Charles B.; Gaventa, Beverly R.; McCann, J. Clinton; and Newsome, James D., Texts for Preaching: A Lectionary Commentary Based on the NRSV—Year C (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1994), Craddock, Fred R.; Hayes, John H.; Holladay, Carl R.; and Tucker, Gene M., Preaching Through the Christian Year C (Valley Forge: Trinity Press International, 1994), Gossip, Arthur John and Howard, Wilbert F., The Interpreter’s Bible, Volume 8 (Nashville: Abingdon, 1952). Bruce, F. F., The Gospel of John (Grand Rapids: Wm. I can always go to it and have a known balance against what I know and what I learned. Related Series: Also Available: Available to Purchase: Available Translations: Stand With Us. “that they may all be one” (v. 21a). 17 Jesus spoke these things; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, He said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son, that the Son may glorify You, 2 even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to [] all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life.
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