SJTJ 275: Week 39 EXPLORE (John 17:1-12 - Jesus's Prayer for His Disciples, and You, Part 1)

05/10/2025 57 min

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WEEK 39.7: Discussion questions below.Episode SummaryIn this Week 39 explore episode, Jamie leads an exploration with Nick into the first part of Jesus' priestly prayer in John 17:1-12, revealing how it follows the template of the Lord's Prayer Jesus taught his disciples. They explore the profound meaning of "hallowed be your name" (asking God to glorify himself rather than us praising him), redefine eternal life as knowing God relationally rather than just living forever, and examine Jesus' intercession for his disciples with deep emotion and love. The episode addresses Jesus's authority over all people, his call for unity among believers, and ends with encouraging reminders that Jesus continues to pray these words for modern disciples.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Recap03:52 The Lord's Prayer and Jesus' Priestly Prayer 07:52 Understanding Eternal Life and Daily Bread 14:38 Jesus' Authority and Glorifying God's Name 28:50 Jesus’ Prayer for His Disciples 32:20 Jesus' Love and Pride for His Disciples 33:38 The Mission of the Disciples 35:20 Jesus' Divine Authority 46:54 The Call to Unity 52:49 Encouragement for Modern Disciples 55:47 Conclusion and ReflectionsKey PointsThe Lord's Prayer Template: Jesus's priestly prayer in John 17 demonstrates how to use the Lord's Prayer as a template rather than just rote repetition, taking the concepts and applying them to specific situations"Hallowed Be Your Name" Redefined: This doesn't mean we make God's name holy, but rather we ask God to glorify himself and make his character known to the worldEternal Life is Relational: Not about duration but quality, knowing God intimately, being "immersed in relationship" with the Father and SonJesus's Authority Over All: Every person who has ever lived is under Jesus's authority, which should bring peace about our prayers for loved ones to know himThe Cross as Glory: What the world sees as shame (crucifixion), Jesus calls his glory. It's the ultimate revelation of God's character through sacrificial loveUnity as Jesus's Priority: Believers being "one" as the Father and Son are one is what pleases Jesus most. Divisions among Christians displease GodDiscussion QuestionsPrayer Style: Jamie suggests using the Lord's Prayer as a template rather than just repeating it word-for-word. How do you typically approach this prayer, and how might viewing it as a framework change your prayer life?Hallowed Be Your Name: The hosts explain this as asking God to glorify himself rather than us making God's name holy. How does this shift in understanding change your perspective on God's role versus our role in making his character known?Eternal Life Redefined: Jesus defines eternal life as knowing God relationally rather than just living forever in heaven. How might this change how you think about your spiritual life and goals as a believer?Jesus's Intercession: Knowing that Jesus prays for you specifically brings comfort to the disciples. How does it feel to know Jesus continues to pray these words for modern believers like you?Unity Among Believers: Jesus says believers being "one" is what pleases him most. Given the current divisions in Christianity, what can individual believers do to promote unity while maintaining theological convictions?Connect With UsEmail: [email protected] Media: @GoTheWildWay on Instagram and FacebookWebsite: thewildway.caResource: Rhythms of Life - spiritual formation course to help discover which practices help you become more aware of God's love and presenceDONATE TO THE WILD WAY⁠.