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 of determined purpose: John 11:40-42

b. A look of deep affection

– Jesus displayed deep affection for His Father by completing His will in the work of redemption: John 17:4

– Jesus displayed deep affection for His Father by completing His will in the revelation of the father’s identity: John 17:6

– Jesus displayed deep affection for His Father by completing His will in the revelation of the Son’s identity: John 17:8

3. The Person to whom Jesus prays: Father, the hour has come  “Father”
John 17:1, 5

–  “Holy Father”: John 17:11, 17-19

– “Righteous Father”: John 17:25-26, John 16:8-10