Podcasts about high priestly prayer

Jesus knew that His people would struggle with staying together. When we quarrel with other Christians over trivial matters, we look just like the divided world around us. The Bible teaches that there are times when divisions are necessary, and we need the courage to separate when it is for God's glory. But may we only separate from professing Christians when the Bible tells us to do so. As the High Priestly Prayer concludes, Jesus reiterates His theme: our Union with Him. His earnest prayer throughout has been that we be united with Him. When we are united with Christ and with His people, a divided world takes notice. Take-Home Message: The Lord's greatest prayer reveals His greatest priorities. Jesus Prays for Our Unity with Believers (20-23). When should believers not separate?Over trivial differences Perceived slightsTo avoid accountability When should believers separate?When professing Christian churches are in obvious error.When professing Christians are in sin and unrepentant. Jesus Prays for Our Union with Him (24-26). What is Union with Christ?NOT God then meNOT God not meNOT God plus meGod in me. Take-Home PrioritiesBe united with Christ.Be united with Christ's people. Message: Jesus Prays for Us Scripture: John 17:20-26 Simple. Authentic. Jesus. Prairiebible.org

Christ's High Priestly Prayer brings us back to what matters most. Jesus Christ demonstrated His love for us by going to the cross to pay our sin debt. Because of what God has done for us, we ought to do with our lives what He desires. Out of our relationship and fellowship with Him, we can move in the direction that God gives us. If your name is written in heaven, then everything you do as a Christian ought to flow from that reality.

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on John 17:20-26.

Today Jesus prays his High Priestly Prayer for us

A new MP3 sermon from Lehigh Valley Free Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Work Christ was given Subtitle: The High Priestly Prayer Speaker: Rev. Stephen Hamilton Broadcaster: Lehigh Valley Free Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 5/25/2025 Bible: John 17:3 Length: 37 min.

Most scholars and theologians agree that John 17 is the most sacred and genuine prayer in all of Scripture. Sometimes referred to as “The High Priestly Prayer” or the “Jesus Prayer,” it's hard to argue with that sentiment. So, by having a glimpse into the intimate heart of Jesus' prayer life, what can we learn about how it applies to our life of prayer?

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on John 17:9-19.

June 1, 2025Today's Reading: John 17:20-26Daily Lectionary: Numbers 14:1-25; Luke 18:18-34“I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word.” (John 17:20)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.To me, these are some of the most amazing (and humbling!) words uttered by God in the entire Bible. In what we call the High Priestly Prayer, Jesus prays these words in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before He dies. And just look at what Jesus is praying for before He goes off to be tortured and die. He prays for “all who believe will believe in Me.” That means He was praying for you!Jesus was about to be betrayed by one of His closest companions and abandoned by the rest. He would be arrested and beaten and face unimaginable physical pain. He was going to bear the weight of every sin from every sinner. He was going to face the terrors of Hell itself as His own Father would forsake Him on the cross. Jesus knew that He had to face all these terrible things in the next few hours, and still, He took the time to think about and pray for you! Wow!And what did Jesus ask the Father on your behalf? He prayed that you would be one with Him along with all the other believers so that you would always be with Him. Jesus wants to be with you always, in this life and in eternity!Have things at home or at school ever been so messed up that you've felt like God has forgotten about you? Have you ever felt so ashamed or guilty about a sin that you've doubted if God could really ever love you? Do you ever wonder how you're going to make it through another day? When these doubts and fears come, just look at this Highly Priestly prayer again! Jesus didn't forget about you, even in His own most desperate hour! And He never ever wants to be apart from you.In fact, Jesus wants to be with you so much that He didn't stop at simply praying for it. He did what was necessary to make it happen. He willingly and gladly suffered, died, and rose again to defeat sin, death, and the devil for you. Then He sent out His apostles and built His Church so that He might come to you today in His Word and with His very Body and Blood to forgive, strengthen, and preserve you in the faith so that you would remain in Him and with Him forever. All this means that you can live (and die) in the confidence that you will always be with Christ, our Lord.  In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.For us He prayed; for us He taught; For us His daily works He wrought, By words and signs and actions thus Still seeking not Himself but us. (LSB 544:4)- Rev. Aric Fenske, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church in Bear Creek, WI.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Andrew R. Jones identifies ten lies Satan uses in attempts to dismantle God's people and His kingdom. Find encouragement in God's Word of Truth and remember the final victory we have in our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Read OnlineLifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: “Holy Father, I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me. And I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one…” John 17:20–22What an amazing prayer! Don't miss the meaning of this prayer. This is Jesus' High Priestly Prayer that He prayed just before He was arrested. This prayer concludes the Last Supper at which Jesus instituted the Most Holy Eucharist. It is truly His Eucharistic prayer that culminates in the offering of His life on the Cross. This prayer is not only a prayer; it is also a teaching about the life that we are invited to share in with our Lord.Note that in the passage quoted above, Jesus prayed not only for the disciples “but also for those who will believe in me through their word.” In other words, Jesus was praying for you and for everyone who would hear and respond to the Gospel. And His prayer was that you share in the perfect union that Jesus shares with the Father. He prayed that all may be one in the same way that He and the Father are one. Again, this is an amazing prayer!To begin, it is important to understand the concept of unity. Deep within each of us is a longing to be united to another. The draw to marriage, the love of a parent and child, the desire for friends and the bonding together as a community all point to this desire. We want unity. We want to be one. Unfortunately, our natural ability to form a holy union with others was deeply wounded by Original Sin. For that reason, the most central mission of the Son of God was not only to restore that which was lost but to transform it into something even greater. Now, because of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, we are not only able to live in peace with each other, we are also able to share in a new spiritual union with God Himself. This union goes to the heart and soul of who we are.Look within you and try to discover the innate desire you have for communion with others. When properly understood, pondering this desire is very consoling and enticing. If you can separate selfishness, lust and possessiveness from the equation, you are left with a very holy desire for union with others. Try to discover this desire within.As you discover this desire that God placed within you, learn from Jesus' High Priestly Prayer. Understand that this desire is only completely fulfilled by entering into the life and unity of the Most Holy Trinity. We are called to share in God's very life. When that happens, we also share in a perfect and holy union with one another. In this life, a holy marriage is an earthly prefiguration of that union that is to come. In Heaven, the divine marriage to which we are called will enable us to fulfill every human desire we have. Reflect, today, upon the draw you have within you to live in union with others. As you ponder this desire, know that it can only be fulfilled by accepting the invitation from the Most Holy Trinity to share in Their divine life. Prayerfully read Jesus' prayer to the Father and know that He was praying this for you. Join with Him in this prayer and make it your own so that your every human desire will begin to be fulfilled in God. Most Holy Trinity, You have invited me to share in Your glorious life. You invite me to share in the unity that You share. Please purify me of every selfish desire and fill me with a desire only for You. May this union with You perfectly fulfill me and enable me to obtain true unity with others. Jesus, I trust in You.Image via Pixabay.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Jesus' High Priestly Prayer

John 17:20-26

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on John 17:1-8.

A new MP3 sermon from Lehigh Valley Free Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Essence of Saving Religion Subtitle: The High Priestly Prayer Speaker: Rev. Stephen Hamilton Broadcaster: Lehigh Valley Free Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 5/18/2025 Length: 42 min.

John 17:1-26 March 25, 2025

Rocky and Bryan talk about the 17th Chapter of John, also called the “High Priestly Prayer.”  Jesus has just washed His disciples' feet, shared the Last Supper with them, talked to them about the Holy Spirit and Abiding and now, He prays for them.  He not only prays for them, but He prays for us.  There is SO much in this prayer, but Rocky and Bryan attempt to pull out some nuggets that apply to you and our mission as Influencers.

In the concluding sermon of his series on Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, Pastor Gary explores the transformative power of Christ's presence within believers. He emphasizes the need for continual self-evaluation in one's spiritual journey, deriving insights from Jesus' prayer in John 17 to understand Christ's intentions and heart.

Up To Jerusalem - Teaching 14 Scripture: John 17:1 - 18:12, Hebrews 7:23-24, Philippians 2:6-11, Matthew 26:36-44, Luke 22:42-46. Today's study focuses mainly on Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, a prayer following His meal with the disciples and the night of His betrayal. Pastor talks in depth about the prayer     ⁃    Focusing in on what Jesus says about God's name     ⁃    God's name is His character     ⁃    God's name is called the tetragrammaton - it is 4 letters but we are not sure of the pronunciation.     ⁃    What we do know is that at its root is “To Be”      ⁃    The One who always IS     ⁃    At Mt. Sinai God told Moses “I Am who I Am, if anyone asks who sent you, tell them I AM has sent you.     ⁃    God is always with us     ⁃    He does not change - the same yesterday, today and tomorrow - forever!     ⁃    He is all powerful     ⁃    All merciful     ⁃    All loving     ⁃    He is gracious     ⁃    Jesus reveals the Father's character and shows us the Father's love     ⁃    He is One with the Father If you want to know what God looks like — Look at Jesus! Something to think about: what must this have felt like for the disciples to hear Jesus praying this prayer to the Father?     ⁃    When we walk with God we walk out of step with the world     ⁃    God's word is the Truth - it is a Living Word - Jesus is Truth and speaks only Truth     ⁃    Sanctification     ⁃    Believers are to be one with Christ and one with the Father and one with each other. One in Body - one mind - the mind of Chris - focused on spreading the Good new in Christ     ⁃    God is One     ⁃    Suffering for faith     ⁃    Experiencing the glory of God     ⁃    Submission to God     ⁃    Everything Jesus does is for the purpose of saving the world     ⁃    He lives to intercede for us Following the prayer, Jesus and His disciples head to the Mt of Olives and into the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus takes 3 of the 11 as He moves further into the garden. He tells them to stay awake and pray as He goes deeper into the garden. He is dealing with unimaginable anguish grief, and anxiety as He prays again to the Father expressing that His sole is overwhelmed to the point of death and prayer for “this cup” to be removed but only if it is the Father's will. Jesus is willing to do what the Father desires, and yet He shares His heart with His Father. Jesus is in so much anguish and agony He is to the point of sweating blood and yet He pushes through in endurance to follow the Father's plan. A total of 3 times He prays and then returns to find the disciples asleep instead of staying awake and praying and trying to understand this is Jesus' greatest hour of need.  The solitude and loneliness Jesus experiences must have been painful. He friends will abandon Him, His Father will abandon Him. It is Christ ALONE and He faces it all with the words of His prayer, “Your will be done.” And this is the true picture of Love. Today's study ends with a reading of the betrayal of Jesus and will pick up with this portion of the story next week.  Please join us! Our website – https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01 Up to Jerusalem is a study of the final weeks of Jesus' ministry concluding with His resurrection and ascension, using the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John together with material from ancient sources and recent discoveries. Up to Jerusalem is part five of our Two Year Study of the Gospels. Up To Jerusalem is the story of the plan of God to redeem the world, and the story of a Savior willing to obey the Father's plan. As we study Jesus' final days, we will be impacted as we discover the Love of God for each one of us.  This study is great for large group, small group or home group study and can be started at any time.

Read OnlineJesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.” John 14:1In John's Gospel, Chapters 14–17 present us with what is referred to as Jesus' “Last Supper Discourses,” or His “Final Discourses.” These are a series of sermons given by our Lord to the disciples the night He was arrested. These discourses are deep and filled with symbolic imagery. He speaks of the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, the vine and the branches, the world's hatred, and these discourses conclude with Jesus' High Priestly Prayer. These discourses begin with today's Gospel in which Jesus addresses the coming fear, or troubled hearts, that He knows His disciples will experience.Let's begin by considering this first line spoken by Jesus above: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” This is a command. It's a gentle command but a command nonetheless. Jesus knew that His disciples would soon see Him arrested, falsely accused, mocked, beaten and killed. He knew they would be overwhelmed by what they would soon experience, so He took this opportunity to gently and lovingly rebuke the fear that they would soon face.Fear can come from many different sources. Some fear is helpful to us, such as the fear present in a dangerous situation. In this case, that fear can heighten our awareness of the danger so that we proceed with caution. But the fear that Jesus was speaking of here was of a different kind. It was a fear that could lead to irrational decisions, confusion, and even despair. This was the kind of fear that our Lord wanted to gently rebuke.What is it that causes you to fear at times? Many people struggle with anxiety, worry, and fear for many different reasons. If this is something you struggle with, it's important to allow Jesus' words to resonate within your mind and heart. The best way to overcome fear is to rebuke it at its source. Hear Jesus say to you, “Do not let your heart be troubled.” Then listen to His second command: “You have faith in God; have faith also in me.” Faith in God is the cure for fear. When we have faith, we are under the control of the voice of God. It is God's truth that directs us rather than the difficulty we are facing. Fear can lead to irrational thinking, and irrational thinking can lead us deeper and deeper into confusion. Faith pierces through the irrationality we are tempted with, and the truths that faith presents to us bring clarity and strength.Reflect, today, upon whatever it is that causes you the most anxiety, worry and fear in your life. Allow Jesus to speak to you, to call you to faith and to rebuke those troubles gently but firmly. When you have faith in God, you can endure all things. Jesus endured the Cross. The disciples eventually endured their crosses. God wants to strengthen you, too. Let Him speak to you so that you will overcome whatever is most troublesome to your heart.My loving Shepherd, You know all things. You know my heart and the difficulties I face in life. Give me the courage I need, dear Lord, to face every temptation to fear with confidence and trust in You. Bring clarity to my mind and peace to my troubled heart. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Duccio di Buoninsegna, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

You are not alone.You have a divine 'intercessor.'And when life gets hard, the Son pleads your case to His Father.But what does He say? What does He ask for?That will be the focus of today's study in John 17.

You are not alone. You have a divine ‘intercessor.' And when life gets hard, the Son pleads your case to His Father. But what does He say? What does He ask for? That will be the focus of today's study in John 17.

You are not alone. You have a divine ‘intercessor.' And when life gets hard, the Son pleads your case to His Father. But what does He say? What does He ask for? That will be the focus of today's study in John 17.

You are not alone. You have a divine ‘intercessor.' And when life gets hard, the Son pleads your case to His Father. But what does He say? What does He ask for? That will be the focus of today's study in John 17.

You are not alone. You have a divine ‘intercessor.' And when life gets hard, the Son pleads your case to His Father. But what does He say? What does He ask for? That will be the focus of today's study in John 17.

You are not alone. You have a divine ‘intercessor.' And when life gets hard, the Son pleads your case to His Father. But what does He say? What does He ask for? That will be the focus of today's study in John 17.

You are not alone. You have a divine ‘intercessor.' And when life gets hard, the Son pleads your case to His Father. But what does He say? What does He ask for? That will be the focus of today's study in John 17.

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A sermon by Joe Byler based on John 17 preached on April 27th for the Short North congregation of Veritas Community Church as part of our sermon series called "John: That You May Believe."

A sermon by Phil Shimer based on John 17 preached on April 27 for the West congregation of Veritas Community Church as part of our sermon series called "John: That You May Believe."

In this five part series, pastor and teacher David Pawson talks about the life of a Christian the command to bear good fruit. In this final study, he preaches from the "High Priestly Prayer" that Jesus prays in John 17.Learn more about the Bravehearted Voices Podcast and how you can be discipled and grow spiritually by visiting braveheartedvoices.com» Learn more about David Pawson

“John 17 is the Taj Mahal of Jesus' prayers. It's the longest recorded prayer of Christ, often called the High Priestly Prayer. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones preached 48 sermons on it. But too often, we read it like I stood outside the Taj—quickly, from a distance, and miss the depth within.Today, I just want to give you a glimpse through the gates—and invite you to go deeper.”

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The High Priestly Prayer, from our Midweek Bible Study: "The Upper Room" - 4.9.25 Taught by Russell Howard. Presented by McGregor Podcast 2025 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

John 17 is Jesus' longest recorded prayer, often called the ‘High Priestly Prayer.' It reveals His deepest desires for Himself, His disciples, and all believers. Jesus prays with His eyes lifted toward heaven, calling God ‘Father' six times, and displays complete unity and obedience.

John 17 is Jesus' longest recorded prayer, often called the ‘High Priestly Prayer.' It reveals His deepest desires for Himself, His disciples, and all believers. Jesus prays with His eyes lifted toward heaven, calling God ‘Father' six times, and displays complete unity and obedience.

Sermon: Hope- "High Priestly Prayer"Scripture: John 17: 1-26Speaker: Pastor Andrew Happ

Our prayers often reveal our deepest desires and heart. Jesus prays in John 17 revealing his heart for union with us, himself and the father.

John 17:6-19

In this captivating episode of the "Faith with Friends" podcast, Lisa Lorenzo leads listeners on a journey through John 17, the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. This episode, aptly titled "Day 17 of Seeking More of Jesus through Lent," offers believers an intimate view into the heart of Jesus' prayer for unity, faith, and eternal life for all who believe in Him. Lisa emphasizes the profound love and desire that Jesus has for each believer, a theme that is interwoven throughout John 17:20-26.Lisa discusses how Jesus' prayer is not just for His disciples but extends to all future believers, highlighting the concepts of unity and connection with God. Key to this episode is the reflection on how Jesus' words—spoken in times of impending betrayal and suffering—demonstrate His unwavering love for humanity. The episode is filled with encouragement and insights from Scripture, urging believers to understand that they are part of an eternal family, deeply loved and purposed for unity in faith. Lisa invites listeners to immerse themselves in this prayer and feel the embrace of Jesus' love, reminding them of the divine glory that resides within them.Key Takeaways:Jesus' High Priestly Prayer in John 17 extends beyond His disciples to include all future believers, emphasizing unity and divine connection.Jesus' desires for believers to be united, reflecting the oneness of the Trinity, signifying that they are never alone.The 'glory' given by Jesus to believers is a call to reflect His character and love to others, signifying divine purpose and worth.Jesus' longing for believers is not just a spiritual duty but a heartfelt desire for closeness and presence with them in His glory for eternity.Even in times of deep sorrow and impending suffering, Jesus intercedes for believers, reminding them of His ever-present love and support.Notable Quotes:"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message.""I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one.""I want those you've given me to be with me where I am and to see my glory.""The love that you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.""He's still speaking your name in heaven."Resources:Bible References:John 17:20-26: The focus passage for this episode.Hebrews 7:27: Discusses Jesus' ongoing intercession.Ephesians 4:3; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Colossians 1:27; John 14:3; Romans 5:5: Verses that emphasize unity, transformation, and love.Social Media:Follow "Faith with Friends" on Instagram: [faithwithfriends_podcast] for updates and behind-the-scenes content.Join Lisa as she delves into these themes, encouraging listeners to seek deeper understanding and connection through Scripture. To fully experience this prayer's depth and impact, listen to the entire episode and continue the conversation on social media, expanding the circle of friends seeking spiritual growth and unity in faith.