The Gospel of John: High Priestly Ministry of Jesus | Pastor Lee Cummings
Channel: Radiant Church
Date: 2023-08-27

In the final sermon from our Gospel of John series, Pastor Lee shares from John 17 and unpacks the four things Jesus prays for and how His greatest desire for us is to know God the Father.

Jesus desires for His followers to experience His glory and love, even before the world was created.

Jesus's stress and agony in the garden, with drops of blood coming through his sweat pores, highlights the immense sacrifice he made for his church and followers.

Jesus' ministry included preaching the gospel, healing the sick, feeding the poor, and performing miracles, showcasing his compassion and power.

God longs for a deep union and relationship with His children, just as Jesus had with the Father.

Jesus interceding for someone without them deserving it is an extraordinary act of grace and love.

Jesus loves us with the same longing and passion that He loves Jesus himself, constantly making intercession for us until He returns.

The name of Jesus holds power and protection for believers, shielding them from the enemy's access and bringing freedom from sickness, sin, accusation, and condemnation.

The fact that Jesus spent his last remaining hours in prayer highlights the importance and power of prayer in times of stress and fear.

Jesus declares that eternal life is knowing the only true God, challenging the notion that it is solely about following religious rituals or doctrines.

Jesus prayed for his disciples, asking God to keep them from the evil one and sanctify them in the truth.

While having prayer partners is important, the greatest intercessor for believers is Jesus himself, who continually intercedes for them.

It's comforting to know that we have two-thirds of the godhead praying for us, ensuring that our prayers are heard and answered by God.

Jesus continues to long for and be engaged with us even after his crucifixion and ascension, making intercession for us every single day and moment of our lives.