This is referred to as Jesus' High Priestly Prayer. Jesus played and continues to play many roles for the church. In His role as High Priest He ministers to us directly and goes before the Father for us in prayer. In John 17 Jesus prays for the protection of His followers and for their unity. I imagine He continues to pray in this same manner before the Father even now.
The prayer commonly referred to as "the high priestly prayer" (John 17) was prayed after the Lord Jesus had left the upper room with his eleven disciples (John 13:41) and before He crossed over the ravine of the Kidron on His way to the Garden of Gethsemene (John 18:1). In fact, the intercession of the Great High Priest is continuing even now in heaven itself in the presence of God the Father (Romans 8:34; Hebrews 9:24).
Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples, and for those who believe in Him.
Heavenly Father, we pray for unity among churches, that we may come together in spirit and purpose to spread Your love and grace. Help us set aside our differences and focus on our common goal of serving and glorifying You. May we work together in harmony and cooperation, showing the world the true meaning of Christ's love. Amen.
No, they were all there in the garden except Judas who came later with Jesus' captors. Jesus asked Peter James and John to go with him a little way off to pray. (Matthew 26.37) However, Matthew 17:1+2 mentions that only Peter, James and John were with Jesus for the transfiguration.
John 10: 30 reads: "I and the Father are one. ". But if you read verse 29 which shows that God as Jesus's Father are two different people, in these words. " What the Father has given me is something greater than the other things ... Matthew 3: 17 also confirms that fact in these words. " A voice from heaven said: " This is my Son, the beloved, whom I have approved." These words were said the day of Jesus' baptism. One: or "at unity." in John 10: 30 shows that Jesus and the Father are unified in protecting sheeplike ones and leading them to everlasting life. Such shepherding is a joint task of the father and the Son. They are equally concerned about the sheep, not allowing anyone to snatch them out of their hand. Read John 10: 27-29; Compare Ezekiel 34: 23,24 Jesus and his Father are "one" in action and cooperation, not in person. Read John 5: 19; 14: 9, 23 Jesus means an oneness of purpose but not an equality of godship. So it is important not to isolate a verse from its context . John 17: 1-26; 10: 25-29; 17: 2, 9-11 where comparing words are recorded, especially shows when Jesus prays that his followers " may be one just as we are one." John 17: 11. So the kind of oneness referred to in John 10: 30 as well as in chapter 17 would be the same. To understand John 10: 30; 14: 28 correctly, we must examine what the Bible really says about Jehovah God and about Jesus rather than try to harmonize the verses with " the Trinity dogma," which is not based on the Bible. The Bible shows that Jehovah God is not only Jesus' father but also Jesus's God, the One whom Jesus worships. Read Matthew 4: 10; Mark 15: 34; John 17: 3; 20: 17; 2 Corinthians 1: 3. Jesus is not equal to God. The oneness to which Jesus referred to must be understood in harmony with the context of his statement. he was speaking of his works and his care of the "sheep".
Psalm 119? Nope. John 17. Jesus' prayer is the longest prayer in the Bible. Check out: http://thelongestlistofthelongeststuffatthelongestdomainnameatlonglast.com
I believe the longest prayer in the Bible is the one Jesus prayed in John 17.
No not always , when he taught the lords prayer the disciples were there. Jesus' prayer in John 17 (the entire chapter) was also a "public" prayer spoken in the presence of His disciples.
Jesus' prayer can be read in the Gospel of John, chapter 17. Most confuse the 'Lord's Prayer' found here with what is properly called the 'model' prayer found in Matthew 5 given by Jesus as a way for us to pray to our 'Father.'
This prayer in John is truly the "Lords Prayer". The prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 & Luke 11:2-4 was merely a pattern for prayer. Here in John 17:1-5 the Lord prays for Himself. 17:6-18 is the Lord's prayer for His disciples. And then 17:20-26 is the Lord's prayer for all believers, and this prayer includes believers in this present day. Take the time to read this prayer very carefully as there is much to learn from it.
The prayer commonly referred to as "the high priestly prayer" (John 17) was prayed after the Lord Jesus had left the upper room with his eleven disciples (John 13:41) and before He crossed over the ravine of the Kidron on His way to the Garden of Gethsemene (John 18:1). In fact, the intercession of the Great High Priest is continuing even now in heaven itself in the presence of God the Father (Romans 8:34; Hebrews 9:24).
Holy fatherAnswer:The first four words tell you."These words spake Jesus..." (John 17:1).Jesus is "praying to His Father" in this chapter. He:"...lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said, FATHER..." (same verse).John's 17th chapter is the REAL Lord's prayer.
The 'Model Pray' found in Matthew 6 is commonly referred to as the Lord's Prayer in error. The true prayer of Jesus or the Lord's Prayer is found in John 17. This was shortly before His suffering and death in April 31 AD.
The 'Model Pray' found in Matthew 6 is commonly referred to as the Lord's Prayer in error. The true prayer of Jesus or the Lord's Prayer is found in John 17. This was shortly before His suffering and death in April 31 AD.
There is no record of Jesus's prayer of thanks over the bread and wine at the last supper. Only it is written: Jesus took bread, and blessed it, (Matthew 26.26) However after this last supper, Jesus prayed a long prayer to his Father which is recorded in John 17.
Jesus declares in His prayer to His Father: "...Thy Word is TRUTH." (John 17:17) Truth means: Factual. All of the Bible is "factual."
Jesus Christ was the first person to pray that all Christians remain united, as recorded in John 17. The ecumenical movement is a response to that prayer, an effort to restore the unity of the Church that Christ willed.