Join us in-person or online this Sunday as Pastor Greg continues his sermon series through the book of John. See you Sunday morning at 10:30!
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John 17:6-19
“Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.” – John 17:17-18
4 Prayer Requests of Jesus for His disciples:
1) Thank you for _______________ them (vs. 6-8)
“We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son.” – Colossians 1:11-13
2) ___________________ them. (vs. 9-11)
“…make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.” – Philippians 2:1-2
3) ______________________ them. (vs. 12-16)
– Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 27:1–4, Psalm 46:1–11, Psalm 91:1–6, Psalm 121:1–8, Romans 8:37–39, Romans 14:8–9
4) _________________________ them. (vs. 17-19)
“And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” – 1 Corinthians 6:11
*True disciples of Jesus live daily in the light of Jesus selfless and thoughtful prayer and intersession for each of us.
Digging Deeper
Q1: Share about a time God answered your prayer in a way you didn’t expect.
Q2: List some ways that you are particularly encouraged that Jesus prays for you.
Q3: Read through the suggested Psalms. In what ways have you experienced the protection of the Lord in your life?
Q4: What does it mean to you to be “not of the world but sent into the world?” What are some ways you stumble in the struggle to not be “of” the world?
Q5: Read Philippians 2:12-13. What part do we play in our Sanctification? What part does God/The Holy Spirit play?