Jesus

Prayer: Reviewing His Work With His Disciples

29 September 2013 Pastor Art Brammer, Tay Street Baptist Church http://www.taystreetbaptist.org.nz I. What Jesus did for His disciples A. He manifested the Fathers name to them (John 17:6). 1. His name is more than what He is called by. It encompasses all that God is. a. How the name is used in Acts 3:6, 16; 4:7, 30. b. Believing in Jesus name is more than having His name on our lips (I believe in Jesus). 2. To manifest means to make visible what is otherwise hidden or unknown. See John 1:14, 18. Jesus was a living example of God. 2 responses of the disciples: "They have kept your word." "They have known that all things which You have given Me are from You." B. He gave the Fathers words to them (John 17:8). 1. Jesus spoke with an authority that other teachers of the day didnt have. 2. In this Jesus fulfilled the office of a Prophet. C. He prayed for them (John 17:9). 1. This prayer is often referred to as the High Priestly prayer. 2. Hebrews impresses 2 truths about Jesus praying for us: a. He is always praying (Hebrews 7:25). b. He is sympathetic to our weaknesses (Hebrews 4:15). II. Who these disciples belonged to (John 17:6, 9-10). A. Where they came from the world. B. Who they belonged to the Father, by right of creation. C. Why they were given to Christ: For Him to save them and shape them for service. III. What we can do for those the Father has given to us. A. We can manifest the name of the Father to them. B. We can give them the Fathers words. C. We can pray for them.