Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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Beholding the Glory of the Lord: It’s Transforming Power

 Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.  John 17:24 1. It is Christ’s desire for us to behold His glory 2. It is by beholding Christ’s glory we are satisfied This week:…

The Greatest Petition Ever Granted

 Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.  John 17:24 1. It is Christ’s desire for us to behold His glory: John 17:24a, Matthew 25:31-34, Revelation 19:6-7 2. It is by beholding Christ’s…

Jesus’ Prayer for Himself – Part 2

When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.  John 17:1-2 1. God’s Sovereignty in the Lord’s Petition Father, the hour…

Jesus’ Prayer for Himself – Part 1

When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you,  John 17:1 1. The timing of Jesus praying: When Jesus had spoken these words: 1 John 1:1-4 2. The expression from Jesus praying: He lifted up His eyes to heaven a. A look…