November 11, 2007

Jesus Teaches His Followers to Pray - pt. 2

Steve Lane

A. Review

Matthew 7: 9 - 13
Our Father Acknowledging being His Child. Acknowledging His attitude.
In Heaven Transcendent, yet personal. On the Throne.
Hallowed be your Name Who He is, and His character.
Your Kingdom come Desiring all things rightly related to God.
Your will be done Things lining up with the will of the father -- getting yoked together.
Daily bread Personal needs, whatever is on your mind.
Forgive Give and receive. Think how Christ forgave you -- that kind of forgiveness.
Lead us not into temptation Protection from, and alertness to anything outside.
Deliver us from the evil one Put on Christ. Put on the armor.

Philippians 4: 6 - 7
Impossible to really talk to God and not have peace.

B. Introduction

Deity of Christ and the truth of the gospel.
John 16: 33
John 17: 1 "The time has come"
Galatians 2: 20

C.
Jesus Prays for Himself and the Glory of the Father

John 17: 1 - 5
His entire life was focused on revealing God and God's message to mankind.

They will be able to experience God -- to know Him.

A desire to bring glory to God, and not to self.
John 17: 13

Misery and fear is a result of living for self-glory.

D. Jesus Prays for His Disciples

These ordinary men will take His message to the world.
John 17: 6 - 12

E.
Jesus Continues Praying for His Disciples

John 17: 13 - 19

F. Conclusion

Philippians 4: 6 - 7
Impossible to really talk to God and not have peace.