GLORIOUS GOSPEL PROJECT - JOHN 17
“My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.” John 15:8
0. GOSPEL PREVIEW – John 13:1
a. Clock – Prophesy: The Hour, The Plot/Project, Psalm 110
b. Chair – Priest, Back to the Father, The Throne, Seated at the right hand
i. Rest / Accomplishment / Propitiation
ii. Recognition / Adoration / Praise
iii. Resources / Access / Provisions
iv. Rule / Authority / Protections (past, present, future)
c. Church – People/Bride, Loved His own (humanity)
i. Worshipers
ii. Warriors
iii. Workmanship
iv. Witnesses
d. Cross – Propitiation, To the end
1. GOSPEL PASSIONS – John 17:1-5
a. Glory ... that the world may know...
i. To the Father
ii. To the Son
iii. To the Bride
b. Gospel – Eternal Life, Priceless, Freely Given, Relationship
i. Knowing: The Father
ii. Knowing: The Son
iii. Knowing: Two Persons of The Trinity-> One God / Unity & Equality
iv. Knowing: The Trinity-One God -> Two Persons of the Three / Diversity & Dignity
c. Governance – Christ’s Authority
d. Guideposts – Eternal Plan
2. GOSPEL PROTECTIONS – John 17:6-14
a. Placing – In, not of
i. On temporary mission
ii. In hostile territory
iii. To rescue the lost
iv. In the Father's name
b. Protecting – From evil & world's power & lies
c. Patrolling Prayer – Jesus and other warriors
d. Preserving – Unconditional promises
3. GOSPEL PRACTICES – John 17:15-19
a. Sanctified Longing for the Word – Truth, Names, Identity, God’s will (purpose)
b. Sanctified Living the Way – God’s way, methods, etc.
i. No fruit
ii. Fruit
iii. More fruit
iv. Much fruit
c. Sanctified Linking In & Loving Diverse Community
i. Trinity: Three Persons, One God – Equality, Unity, Charity
ii. Many Believers, One Church – Equality, Unity, Charity, Liberty
iii. Trinity: One God, Three Persons – Diversity, Dignity, Authority, Responsibility
iv. One Body, Many Parts - Diversity, Dignity, Authority, Responsibility
d. Lavishing
i. In confidence
ii. In glory / fruit
iii. In love
iv. In joy
4. GOSPEL PROCREATION – John 17:20-25
a. Revealing to the Lost – Clear, bold, to all, open doors, rapid
b. Receiving by the Little_Ones – Foundations
c. Reserving by the Laborers - Disciplied
d. Reproducing by the Leaders – Multiplying
5. GOSPEL PICTURES - THE BRIDE
a. House of Prayer:
i. John 17:1-5; Passions of His Worshippers
ii. The Throne: Christ’s Recognition & Praise
iii. Names: The Son, I Am, Alpha & Omega, The Word, Chosen One
b. Army:
i. John 17:6-14; Protections for His Warriors
ii. The Throne: Christ’s Rule & Protections
iii. Names: Lord of Lords, Ruler of Creation, The Almighty
c. Body:
i. John 17:15-19; Practices of His Workmanship
ii. The Throne: Christ’s Resources & Provisions
iii. Emmanuel, High Priest, Bread of Life, Mediator, Great Shepherd, Advocate
d. Family:
i. John 17:20-25; Procreation of His Witnesses
ii. The Throne: Christ’s Rest & Propitiation
iii. Names: Messiah, Savior, Redeemer, Light of the World
