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Series: The Gospel of John
Tim Badal
John 17:1-5
Well, good morning, everyone. It is a pleasure to have you with us this morning. My name is Tim Badal, and I have the great honor and privilege to serve as lead pastor and even a greater honor to lead you in God’s Word this morning. We’re in a series we’ve entitled simply ‘‘The Gospel of John,’’ looking at the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
The Apostle John, one of Jesus’ closest associates, writes this Gospel ?rst so that we can meet Jesus, then he writes about the miracles and messages of Jesus so we can learn about Him. He writes this Gospel so you and I will believe in and trust Jesus as our Savior and Lord, giving Him everything that concerns, consumes or challenges us, including our temptation to sin and our need for Jesus to be part of our lives.
We’ve now come to John 17. If you haven’t been with us, let me give you some context for this chapter. We’re at the point in Jesus’ life only moments before the Roman soldiers will come to arrest Him. After they arrest Him, they will put Him on trial. He will be beaten, mocked and abused in all kinds of physical ways. Then He will be led to a cross where His life will be taken from Him. We’re just a matter of hours from when Jesus will breathe His last breath, giving His Spirit to His Father in heaven. Plus, we’re only a matter of days from Jesus gloriously and victoriously rising from the grave. Therefore the words in this chapter are incredibly important.
In these last moments, Jesus was not preaching to the masses, nor was He performing miracles. He was no longer debating with the religious leaders. Rather, He dedicated His time-as many of us probably would in our ?nal moments-to those closest to Him. He wanted to give them words of encouragement, equipping them for what life without Him would require. He told them that life without Him would be di?cult, but according to John 16:33, he gave them this great hope: ‘‘Take ...
Series: The Gospel of John
Tim Badal
John 17:1-5
Well, good morning, everyone. It is a pleasure to have you with us this morning. My name is Tim Badal, and I have the great honor and privilege to serve as lead pastor and even a greater honor to lead you in God’s Word this morning. We’re in a series we’ve entitled simply ‘‘The Gospel of John,’’ looking at the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
The Apostle John, one of Jesus’ closest associates, writes this Gospel ?rst so that we can meet Jesus, then he writes about the miracles and messages of Jesus so we can learn about Him. He writes this Gospel so you and I will believe in and trust Jesus as our Savior and Lord, giving Him everything that concerns, consumes or challenges us, including our temptation to sin and our need for Jesus to be part of our lives.
We’ve now come to John 17. If you haven’t been with us, let me give you some context for this chapter. We’re at the point in Jesus’ life only moments before the Roman soldiers will come to arrest Him. After they arrest Him, they will put Him on trial. He will be beaten, mocked and abused in all kinds of physical ways. Then He will be led to a cross where His life will be taken from Him. We’re just a matter of hours from when Jesus will breathe His last breath, giving His Spirit to His Father in heaven. Plus, we’re only a matter of days from Jesus gloriously and victoriously rising from the grave. Therefore the words in this chapter are incredibly important.
In these last moments, Jesus was not preaching to the masses, nor was He performing miracles. He was no longer debating with the religious leaders. Rather, He dedicated His time-as many of us probably would in our ?nal moments-to those closest to Him. He wanted to give them words of encouragement, equipping them for what life without Him would require. He told them that life without Him would be di?cult, but according to John 16:33, he gave them this great hope: ‘‘Take ...
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