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. 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4 I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed. John 17:1-5
A. The Giving Heart of the Father in Salvation
1. Giving of His Son – John 3:16
2. Giving of His Son: Authority – John 17:2
3. Giving of His Son: A People – John 17:2
4. Giving of His Son: A Mission – John 17:4
B. The Glorifying Life of the Son in Salvation
1. The willing Son sent – John 17:3
2. The willing Son’s Obedience – John 17:1, 4