Christian Disciplines - Part 6, Prayer

John 17:1-26

A. Context
1. after last Passover meal with disciples
2. prior to arrest & crucifixion

B. Considerations
1. public prayer
2. personal prayer
3. petitions & intercessions
4. partitioning prayer, Jesus prays for...
a. ...the Father’s glory thru Christ, the Son, vv1-5
b. ...the Father’s glory thru Christ’s disciples, vv6-19
c. ...the Father’s glory thru Christ’s church, vv20-26

Father’s glory thru Christ, the Son, vv1-5

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Matt 6:9-10

Father’s glory thru Christ’s disciples, vv6-19

Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: Matt 6:11-13a

Father’s glory thru Christ’s church, vv20-26

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Matt 6:13