But because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever. Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come

to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf. Hebrews 7: 24-25

Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place

of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us. Romans 8: 34

I have revealed you to the ones you gave me from this world. They were always yours. You gave them to me, and they have

kept your word. Now they know that everything I have is a gift from you, for I have passed on to them the message you gave

me. They accepted it and know that I came from you, and they believe you sent me. “My prayer is not for the world, but for

those you have given me, because they belong to you. All who are mine belong to you, and you have given them to me, so

they bring me glory. John 17:6-10

I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. John 17:20

Now I am departing from the world; they are staying in this world, but I am coming to you. Holy Father, you have given me

your name; now protect them by the power of your name so that they will be united just as we are. During my time here, I

protected them by the power of the name you gave me. I guarded them so that not one was lost, except the one headed for

destruction, as the Scriptures foretold. John 17:11-12

a. To “protect” us by the power of His name

b. To keep us safe from the evil one

Now I am coming to you. I told them many things while I was with them in this world so they would be filled with my joy.

John 17:13

a. The unfailing promise of His presence in our lives

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God

raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance

that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. 1 Peter 1:3-4

So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will

show that your faith is genuine. 1 Peter 1:6-7

You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a

glorious, inexpressible joy. The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9

They do not belong to this world any more than I do. Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.

John 17:16-17

a. To be made holy means being set apart.

Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they

can be made holy by your truth. John 17:18-19

I have given them your word. And the world hates them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to

the world. John 17:14

b. Sanctification is about living an obedient life.

I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us

so that the world will believe you sent me. I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. John

17:21-22

a. It doesn’t mean that we agree on everything.

b. We don’t achieve this unity by our own efforts.

a. Protection isn’t about escape—it’s about mission

b. Joy fuels endurance in a hostile world

c. Sanctification or holiness gives us credibility

Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.

Philippians 2:15

d. Unity validates the message