Jesus Praying in Difficulty

This week at Eastbrook, I concluded our series “Pray Like Jesus” with a message entitled “Jesus Praying in Difficulty” from John 17.

The main point of my message was that if we want to pray like Jesus then our life of prayer should be shaped what concerns Jesus in His life of prayer.

You can listen to my message online at the Eastbrook web-site here. I’ve included the outline for the message below:

The Situation

• Jesus at the end of his final teaching (John 13-16)
• Jesus at the beginning of the great battle (John 18-19)
• Jesus under pressure (Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46)
• Jesus with the Father (John 17:1, 5, 11, 21, 24, 25)

Praying for Glory (John 17:1-5)

• Glory directed to the Father
• The glory of giving eternal life
• The glory of completing the work given
• The glory that will be restored

Praying for People (John 17:6-19)

• Keeping them in Your name (John 17:11)
• Protect them from the evil one (John 17:15)
• Sanctify them by Your truth (John 17:17)

Praying for the Future (John 17:20-26)

• That they may be one (John 17:21)
• For glory unto eternity (John 17:24)