Background:
This chapter is the last bit of teaching from Jesus’ mouth. It is a prayer which appears to have been prayed just before Jesus & His disciples left Jerusalem for the Garden of Gethsemane.
The high Priestly Prayer took place on Thursday evening during the Passover Meal. Jesus would go to the Cross the next day on Friday.
“the supper of chapter 13, which occurred on the first evening of the feast of the Passover, was the regular Passover Supper, of which Jesus partook at the regular time, Thursday evening.....he was crucified on friday, the fifteenth of Nisan.”—William Hendricksen
Summary of Chapters 13-16:
1. (13:1-17)—Jesus takes lays aside His garments, girds Himself with a towel(as would servants), pours water into a basin, & proceeds to wash & dry the feet of His disciples. by this action, Jesus exemplfies/pictures the servile attitude by which His closest followers will distinguish themselves.
2. (13:18-30)—Jesus reveals that His betrayer is present in their midst & is a partaker of the Supper with them.
3. (13:31-35)—Jesus issues the new commandment to love one another as He had loved them.
4. (13:36-38)—Jesus predicates that Peter will deny Him by the time the morning is announced by the rooster’s crowing.
5. (14:1—16:33)—14—Jesus instructs His disciples regarding the imminence of His departure; His being the Way, Truth & Life; The Father is seen in Him; The impending new significance of prayer; The promise of the Helper/Spirit of Truth/Holy Spirit’s coming; 15—His being the True Vine in which His disciples must abide; The significance of abiding in His love & experiencing His joy; The significance of their bearing fruit a remaining fruit; The hatred of the world will be directed toward them; The significance of their bearing witness; 16—The significance of their being kept from stumbling, though faced with physical death; The advantage of His departure, in sending the Helper/Spirit of Truth; Their impending sorrow which will be followed by great joy; The summing up of these things in affecting the disciple’s peace in overcoming the world.
SECURING THE SUCCESS OF JESUS’ MISSION-I—John 17:1-26
Attention:
Need:
Jesus’ prayer in the Upper Room reflected the means to securing the success of His mission.
The success of Jesus’ mission is secured.
How is the success of Jesus’ mission secured?
What secures the success of Jesus’ mission?
18 measures for securing the success of Jesus’ mission.
1—Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...
The Ultimate CONTACT(:1)
Explanation:(:1)
:1—“Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, & said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You,””
“Lifting up His eyes”—Prayer of supplication & intercession is beginning. Looking to God the Father to satisfy His will. That Jesus’ effort/mission should not fail to produce a crop.
In order for this moment to meet its full potential/power/intent, then both the Father & the Son must act hand in hand. The Father must grant to the Son certain freedoms in order for His ministry to be fulfilled. Therefore the Son must initiate Contact with Him.
Argumentation:
Prov. 8:17—“I love those who love me, And those who seek me diligently will find me.”
Jer. 29:13—“And you will seek Me & find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.”
Rom. 12:10-18—“Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless & do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice, & weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.”
Rom. 8:23-27—“Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”
Eph. 6:10-19—“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord & in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh & blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, & having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, & having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, & the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer & supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance & supplication for all the saints-- & for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,”
1Thess. 5:14-18—“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves & for all. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Jude 20-21—“But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.”
Illustration:
What are we feeling-experiencing right now personally & corporately?/Seek the Lord!/The Ultimate CONTACT
Application:
?You employed The Ultimate CONTACT of Jesus’ mission?
?You Secured the Success of Jesus’ Mission?
2—Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...
The Ultimate HOUR(:1)
Explanation:(:1)
:1—“Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, & said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You,””
“Lifting up His eyes”—Prayer of intercession is beginning. Looking to God the Father to satisfy His will. That Jesus’ effort/mission should not fail to produce a crop.
“The hour has come”—The hour of Jesus’ deepest commitment. The hour of the fulfillment of God’s plan for mankind comes together. A crucial moment is set in motion/enacted.
Previously Jesus’ “hour”/time had NOT come:
Jn. 7:25-30—“Now some of them from Jerusalem said, “Is this not He whom they seek to kill? But look! He speaks boldly, & they say nothing to Him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is truly the Christ? However, we know where this Man is from; but when the Christ comes, no one knows where He is from.” Then Jesus cried out, as He taught in the temple, saying, “You both know Me, & you know where I am from; & I have not come of Myself, but He who sent Me is true, whom you do not know. But I know Him, for I am from Him, & He sent Me.” Therefore they sought to take Him; but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come.”
Jn. 8:15-20—““You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one. “And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent Me. It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true. I am One who bears witness of Myself, & the Father who sent Me bears witness of Me.” Then they said to Him, “Where is Your Father?” Jesus answered, “You know neither Me nor My Father. If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.” These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple; & no one laid hands on Him, for His hour had not yet come.”
However, during this Passover Week His “hour” had arrived:
Jn. 12:20-28—“Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, & asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip came & told Andrew, & in turn Andrew & Philip told Jesus. But Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground & dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. He who loves his life will lose it, & he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; & where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor. Now My soul is troubled, & what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, saying, “I have both glorified it & will glorify it again.””
Jn. 13:1—“Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.”
“Hour”—wra—1) A certain definite time or season fixed by natural law & returning with the revolving year—1a) Of the seasons of the year, spring, summer, autumn, winter; 2) The daytime (bounded by the rising & setting of the sun), a day; 3) A twelfth part of the day-time, an hour, (the twelve hours of the day are reckoned from the rising to the setting of the sun); 4) Any definite time, point of time, moment. Strong—An "hour"(literally or figuratively).
“Come”(See 11)—ercomai—1) To come—1a) of persons—1a1) To come from one place to another, & used both of persons arriving & of those returning, 1a2) To appear, make one's appearance, come before the public; 2) metaph.—2a) To come into being, arise, come forth, show itself, find place or influence, 2b) Be established, become known, to come (fall) into or unto; 3) To go, to follow one. Ercomai denotes motion or progress generally, & of any sort, hence to "come" & arrive at, as well as "to go." To come or go(in a great variety of applications, literally & figuratively).
Argumentation:
Jn. 7:2-8—“Now the Jews’ Feast of Tabernacles was at hand. His brothers therefore said to Him, “Depart from here & go into Judea, that Your disciples also may see the works that You are doing. For no one does anything in secret while he himself seeks to be known openly. If You do these things, show Yourself to the world.” For even His brothers did not believe in Him. Then Jesus said to them, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready. The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me because I testify of it that its works are evil. You go up to this feast. I am not yet going up to this feast, for My time has not yet fully come.””
Lk. 22:52-53—“Then Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, & the elders who had come to Him, “Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords & clubs? When I was with you daily in the temple, you did not try to seize Me. But this is your hour, & the power of darkness.””
The “hour” of Jesus’ opposers was signified by the presence of “the power of darkness.” Thus “darkness” took Jesus to the Cross, yet unwittingly brought fulfillment to God’s Providential design.
The fig tree’s failure:
Mat. 21:18-19—“Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it & found nothing on it but leaves, & said to it, “Let no fruit grow on you ever again.” Immediately the fig tree withered away.”
Mat. 16:1 -4—“Then the Pharisees & Sadducees came, & testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven. He answered & said to them, “When it is evening you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red’; “& in the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red & threatening.’ Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times. A wicked & adulterous generation seeks after a sign, & no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.” And He left them & departed.”
Eccl. 3:1—“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:”
Mk. 1:14-15—“Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, & saying, “The time is fulfilled, & the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, & believe in the gospel.””
2Cor. 6:1-2—“We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For He says: “In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”
Mat. 6:1-8, 16-18—““Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues & in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; & your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly. “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues & on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, & when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; & your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.”
Illustration:
Window of opportunity/Before you this very moment! for salvation or service/Ultimate HOUR
End of opportunity
Wasted opportunity
Having no pastor OR a new pastor is an opportunity/Do not waste it!/Use this Hour to find God’s plan for the building up of the body of Christ here/The Ultimate HOUR
Our vision of building a swingset for the church/Present before us now/The Ultimate HOUR
Application:
?You employed The Ultimate HOUR of Jesus’ mission?
?You Secured the Success of Jesus’ Mission?
CONCLUSION:
Visualization:
Jesus’ desire proclaimed in prayer the week of Passover.
Action:
Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...
1. The Ultimate CONTACT(:1)
2. The Ultimate HOUR(:1)
Presented 04/21/2013am to:
FBC Carrabelle
206 Storrs Ave. SW
Carrabelle, FL 32322
