John 17:1-26

Contents: Jesus' prayer of intercession.

Characters: God, Jesus, disciples, Judas.

Conclusion: If God be our Father, we have an intercessor to appear for us continually to guarantee our safe delivery to the haven above and our keeping along the way. He prays not for the world but for those who are His, that they might be preserved in their salvation, that they might have His joy, that they might be fortified against the evils of the world, that they might be purified through His Word, that they might manifest oneness with Him, that they might be edified in Him and at last behold His glory.

Key Word: Intercession, John 17:9.

Strong Verses: John 17:3; John 17:11; John 17:17; John 17:18; John 17:21; John 17:24.

Striking Facts: This prayer, to which there is no «Amen» attached, is believed to be typical of that perfect intercession of our High Priest in heaven. (Hebrews 7:25.) One who has the support of this prayer, as a true child of God, cannot be lost. Peter, when he fell, was kept by the intercession of Jesus. Judas (John 17:12), when he fell, fell eternally, not being a true believer (John 6:70-71).