Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / Nov 5, 2023
Series: The Priorities of Jesus
Bible text: John 17:1-5
I. POSTURE
John 17:1a – These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said…
Jesus was constantly praying.
- Luke 5 – when He was at the height of His ministry
- Luke 6:12 – when He prays all night
- Mark 1 – when He prays early in His ministry
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II. PERIOD
John 17:1b – Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:
What is this hour?
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III. POWER
Read John 17:2-3
eternal life = knowing God
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IV. PURPOSE
Read John 17:4
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V. POSITION
Read John 17:5
Read Psalm 24:7-10
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye
everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty,
the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye
gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the
King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory?
The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.
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