John’s Gospel Lesson 27
JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER
John 17:1-26
Key Verse 17:1
After teaching the disciples many things, what did Jesus do last? (1a) As Jesus faced his coming death, what was his earnest prayer and desire? (1)
What authority had God given to Jesus, and with what purpose? (2) What is ‘eternal life’? (3) How had Jesus brought glory to God while he was on earth? (4) What kind of glory did Jesus desire? (5)
What did Jesus do for his disciples? (6,8a) Through this, what great work had been accomplished in them? (7,8b) How did Jesus regard the disciples? (9,10) How did Jesus pray for the disciples’ protection? (11,12) What did Jesus want for the disciples to become? (11b)
What had happened to the disciples in the world after they had received Jesus’ word? (14) How did Jesus pray for them? (13,15-17)? What example did Jesus show the disciples? (18,19)
What are Jesus’ prayer topics for all believers? (20-23) What is the great hope of all of Jesus’ disciples? (24) What is Jesus’ purpose in making the Father known to them? (25,26)