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The High Priestly Prayer (Part Two) Series
Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 24, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: As we continue looking at Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, we see Him shift focus to the disciples (and by extension - us). How wonderful it is that we have an advocate with the Father.
But… Jesus has prayed for them.
And He’s still interceding for us today. Hebrews 7:25 says that Jesus is “able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.”
In 1 John 2:1, John tells us that Jesus is our advocate with the Father.
He is at the right hand of the Father, interceding and advocating for you and me, and all who are His.
So let me sum up what we’ve seen so far and then we’ll close.
Jesus is praying and He wants us to know God, and know Himself, that’s verse 3.
He prays that we would be steadfast and persevere in the faith, that’s verse 11.
He prays that we would be unified in the Word and the truth, and be of one spirit just as He and the Father are… that’s also verse 11.
He prays that we would be filled with joy – that’s verse 13.
And be protected from the evil one – verse 15.
He prays that we would be sanctified through God’s Word in verse 17, and also in verse 19.
Now I don’t know about you all, but I’ve met some people over the years who I would say are “Prayer Warriors”. People who can “pray the roof off” as they used to say.
I pray a lot – I need it – Amen?! Many times a day, throughout the day. I actually love praying.
But there’s only one Person throughout all of history who has every single prayer they’ve ever prayed answered. And he’s interceding and advocating for you and me, at the right hand of the Father.
His Name is Jesus!
Do you know Him?
CLOSING
