Shows that he has glorified his father, by fulfilling his will upon earth, and revealing him to the disciples, 48. The baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. These chapters outline jesus preparation for the cross. The savior prays for all people who accept his gospel. Study the bible online using commentary on john 17 and more. And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the hebrew golgotha. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. John was with our lord in his transfiguration on the mount, matthew 17. Let us continue, then, in our study series on the gospel of john and begin with a prayer. Prayer is always the sign of earnest desire for anothers good. This is an actual opportunity for us to listen in to the intercommunication of two members of the divine trinity. The book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. This study focuses on christs concern for his fathers glory and his concern for.
He began by washing the disciples feet, demonstrating to them the kind of servant ministry that he expected of them. They knew with certainty that i came from you, and they believed that you sent me. John chapters 1719 contain johns account of the events of the atonement. You must be born again matthew henry bible commentary on. This whole chapter records the prayer that jesus offered on the betrayal night in contemplation of the cross. Jesus has already been working with his disciples in chapters. Commentaries for john chapter 17 jesus concludes his time alone with his disciples by praying to his father. The gospel according to john chapter 17 jesus high priestly prayer previous gospel of john study next christ is the mediator of a greater covenant. John chapter 3 kjv king james version 1 there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews 2 the same came to jesus by night, and said unto him, rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from god. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
View john 17 in the note window hrists prayer for himself. John states that jesus, knowing he would shortly be crucified, loved his disciples unto the end. But what john did record adds to and illuminates the meaning of the events. And now, o father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which i had with thee before the world was. For myself i have to say that it is the most satisfying commentary that i have ever read on this gospel. In one sense, this prayer in john 17 is one of many prayers of our lord. The bestowal of the spirit in john is entirely dependent upon jesus death and resurrection. There was one lords prayer which he taught us to pray, and did not pray.
For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. Whats new sermon illustrations faqs daily bible reading. Verses 15 our lord prayed as a man, and as the mediator of his people. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 17. May we always have a heart of gratitude for your gifts and most of all for your great gift, your indescribable gift, of your son, jesus christ, in whose name we pray.
I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. Sanctify them through thy truth the syriac version introduces this petition, with the appellation aba, abba, father. Prays for them, that they may be preserved in unity and kept from evil, 916. He is author of more than 50 books, including desiring god. And the writing was jesus of nazareth the king of the jews. When jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples over the brook kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. Study john 17 using john darbys synopsis to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. There was one lords prayer which he taught us to pray, and did not pray himself, for he needed not to pray for the forgiveness of sin. The book of john niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 43 duration.
The baker exegetical commentary on the new testament becnt, one of todays most respected sources for new testament exegetical studies, equips you to know the gospel better. So, also, in chapter 5 of our gospel, he quickens whom he will. A commentary on the gospel of john chapter 17 bible truth. We are continuing in our series on the gospel of john by looking at chapter 17, which in many ways, as it is often called, is the high priestly prayer of jesus. This chapter contains the most extensive and profound prayer of jesus we have.
Invite students to look for truths as they study john 17 that will help them come to. These things spoke jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, father, the hour is come. You must be born again matthew henry bible commentary on john 3. John 17 commentary william barclays daily study bible. In christs prayer to the father in chapter 17 he said, i have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world. This chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer. John overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. David guzik commentary on john 17, where jesus prays to the father. Dr hendriksen is acknowledged and recognised as an outstanding new testament scholar who is thoroughly uptodate and fully aware of all modern movements of thought. Lord, we thank you for this evening and we thank you for the freedoms that we enjoy and we pray that we wouldnt take them for granted. Verse 3 and this is life eternal, that they know thee the only true god, and him whom thou didst send, even jesus christ. And so, there is a deep and profound understanding that this. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you, a 2 just as you gave him authority over all people, b so that he may give eternal life to all you gave him.
John 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Jesus high priestly prayer this prayer, prayed by jesus just prior to his death, is often called his high priestly prayer, because he intercedes with god in behalf of the disciples, present and future. John chapter 17 kjv king james version i am blessed to know that gods word says. John 17 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 17 in plain english. In chapter 15, however, he gives an otherworldly kind of peptalk that is bereft of any of his usual requestsrebukes. Our lord prayed as a man, and as the mediator of his people. I have done what i could, in so small a compass, to make every thing plain, and to apply these words in that way in which i am satisfied he used them.
John 17 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Meditations of a christian hedonist and most recently why i love the apostle paul. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true god, and jesus christ, whom thou hast sent. As we come to chapter 17, jesus continues to speak to his disciples, preparing. John chapters 17 there is nothing for chapter 17 1. John 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. When jesus prayed at lazaruss tomb he made it clear that he had no need of. We should remember that chapter and verse divisions were certainly not in. John chapter 17 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesusverse 1. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. And so, there is a deep and profound understanding that this text gives us. Glorify him, just as you gave him authority over mankind, that he may give eternal life to every one whom you have given to him.
Perhaps no part of our lords words has been less understood, or more perverted, than the seventeenth chapter of st. John 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The testimony of wellinformed and experienced travelers is distinct, that such an. Jesus concludes his time alone with his disciples by praying to his father. I think i would be inclined to insist that this prayer was informed by his divine side. Unlike the synoptic gospels, the gospel of john does not give an account of the saviors prayers or suffering in the garden of gethsemane. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. Eternal life could not be given to believers, unless christ, their surety, both glorified the father, and was glorified.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. John 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and jesus in the midst. Praised for its thoughtful scholarship for studying pastors and its readability for inquiring lay people, the becnt is a standard exegetical commentary for any biblestudy library.
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