The Vineyard- June 14, 2015

The Vineyard

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

John 17:1-26

-          Jesus Prays for Himself

o   In this prayer of Jesus, we see Him longing to return to the Father’s side, longing to be once again who He truly is, the glorified Son of God.  What does it mean to you that Jesus willing left His home in glory with the Father, to endure life and a horrible death on earth, all so that we could be forgiven?

-          Jesus Prays for His Disciples

o   Notice that Jesus attention shifts to His followers, His disciples.  What does Jesus pray concerning His disciples?

o   How does Jesus’ prayer reveal what is truly important concerning our Christian walk?

-          Jesus Prays for You!

o   The final part of Jesus’ prayer is for those who would come to know Him in the future.  That’s you!

o   What does it mean to you, to know that Jesus, the Son of God, prayed for you before He went to the cross?

Praise God for His Son Jesus, and His willingness to humble Himself for our sake. 

Pray for that we might bear witness to Christ in this world, and be as one just as Jesus desires.    

Pray that just as we have come to know Christ through the labors of others, that our labors might also bring others to Him.