Message begins around 26:30
Jesus Prays for Us
Dave Riddle • 07/10/2022
Key Passage: John 17:20-26
Jesus Prays for Our Unity
John 17:20-21
Not just organizational unity, but a deep, abiding, spiritual unity.
Philippians 4:2
Growth and maturity cannot exist in isolation from one another.
Perfectly united just as God is perfectly united.
John 17:22-23
Our unity is a priority to Jesus.
4 times in this prayer
Why?
So the world will know that Jesus was sent by God (v.23)
ginosko: to know in a deeply experiential way.
We have to care about each other.
We have to show concern
We have to be affected
Our hearts have to break for each other
We have to be involved
we have to have relationships
We have to be present
We have to accept one another
We have to accept our brothers and sisters in Christ despite our differences.
Unity in diversity
We have to contribute
Our faith is not a quest for individual blessings and happiness.
We belong together in the church of God.
“The Bible knows nothing of an individual religion” - John Wesley
Ask yourself: “Am I an agent of unity in the body of Christ?”