Dr Tom Hover
February 6, 2022
John 17:1-26 / Matthew 26:31-35
esus Prays / How To Stop Repeating the Same Mistakes Over and Over
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JESUS’ PRAYS
John 17:1-26
Introduction: As we have journeyed through John’s majestic Gospel, we have encountered many glorious portraits of the Lord Jesus Christ. We have seen His heart of compassion on display as He healed the sick, we have seen His power revealed as He raised the dead and fed the hungry, we have seen His grace revealed as He saved the sinner. Every portrait that each chapter given to us has been an encouragement and a blessing and increasing our Faith! This chapter is no exception! When we come to chapter 17, we find ourselves standing on holy ground. In these verses, the Holy Spirit of God gives us access into the Garden of Gethsemane as Jesus pours His heart out to His Heavenly Father. Hebrews 3:1; 6:20 We Are Told To Pray in Jesus’ Name! What Kind of Prayer Did Jesus Pray?
I. HIS PRAYER HAD AN UPWARD FOCUS.
A. The Father’s Glory John 17:1 and 4 That purpose was to reveal God to men — John 14:9, Colossians 1:15, Hebrews 1:3, John 1:18, John 14:6,I Timothy 2:5, Acts 4:12
B. The Father’s Gift John 17:4 “...I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. “John 6:44, John 6:65,John 6:37
C. The Father’s Grace John 17:6-12, I Corinthians 15:10, Ephesians 2:8–9, John 15:5
II. HIS PRAYER HAD AN INWARD FOCUS
A. He Prayed for Assistance John 17:1, John 18:3
B. He Prayed About His Accomplishment John 17:2-4
C. He Prayed About His Assurance John 17:5
III. HIS PRAYER HAD AN OUTWARD FOCUS
A. He Prayed for Their Preservation John 17:6-11
I Peter 1:5, II Corinthians 5:17, Ecclesiastes 3:14, John 10:28
B. He Prayed for Their Protection John 17:12-15
Psalm 34:7, Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20,Colossians 3:3
C. He Prayed for Their Purity John 17:16-19
II Corinthians 6:17
I. V. HIS PRAYER HAD AN ONWARD FOCUS
A. He Prayed for Our Harmony John 17:20-23
Notice the Lord’s will for His people: I Corinthians 1:10
Philippians 1:27, Philippians 2:1, I Thessalonians 5:13. I Peter 3:8, I Corinthians 14:33
B. He Prayed for Our Homegoing John 17:24
C. He Prayed for Our Hearts John 17:25-26
I Corinthians 13:1–8, John 13:35
LOVE is a supernatural quality GOD gives US so OTHERS can see HIM in US.
Conclusion: Know this that Christ’s prayers are always heard and answered — John 11:41-42
The question that remains is are they being fulfilled in your life and in the life of this church? A quick review is in order. Are you saved? It is His desire that you come to know Him.
2. Is there unity in the church? It is His desire that there be. Are we walking in love, one to the other as we should? That is His prayer for us. Has the Lord touched areas of your life that need to be dealt with this morning? If so, then I beg you to come to Him and allow Him to have His way in your heart and life right now. Will you do as He would have you to?
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How To Stop Repeating the Same Mistakes Over and Over Text: Matthew 26:31-35
I. NOTICE THREE REASONS WHY WE REPEAT THE SAME MISTAKES OVER AND OVER.
1.) Because We Are Prideful in Our Spirit Matthew 26:33
2.) Because We Are Stubborn and Hard-Headed in Our Soul Matthew 26:35
3.) Because We Are Weak in Our Flesh Matthew 26:41
II. NOTICE THREE WAYS (IF ALL THREE ARE APPLIED) TO HELP US STOP REPEATING THE SAME MISTAKES OVER AND OVER.
1.) Face The Truth. Matthew 26:34, Luke 11:35, Isaiah 5:20, I Corinthians 10:12-13
2.) Face The Pattern. Matthew 26:74-75
3.) Face The Sorrow. Matthew 26:75, II Corinthians 7:10
