LISTEN AS THE MASTER PRAYS (Part 1)

John 17

In the final discourse . . .

1. Jesus gave several encouragements to pray – 14:13,14; 15:7,16; 16:23-26
2. Jesus gave a lengthy example of prayer – 17:1-26

I.  AN EXAMPLE OF WHEN JESUS PRAYED

1. He prayed on this occasion
2. He prayed on other occasions

1. Jesus prayed early in the morning – Mark 1:35
2. Jesus prayed through the night – Luke 6:12
3. Jesus  prayed before important events
4. Jesus prayed after great achievements – Matthew 13:14-23
5. Jesus prayed when life was busy – Luke 5:15-16

• Luke 3:21-22 –
• Matt 4:2 –
• Luke 6:12-13 -
• Mark 1:35-38 –
• Luke 9:18-21 –
• Luke 22:39-46 –

II.  AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT JESUS PRAYED

1. (v.1-5) He prayed for Himself
2. (v.6-19) He prayed for His present disciples
3. (v.20-24) He prayed for His future disciples

1. That the Father would be glorified
2. That the Son would be restored

1. By His death and resurrection
2. By the giving of eternal life