Read John 17.20-26. In verses 20-23: The mission of subsequent believers. In verse 20: The Gospel has prepared the way for belief through the word of the disciples (see 1.35-51; 4.39; 20.29). In verses 21-23: The prayer for unity aims to continue the revelation from the Father in the Son to the disciples and on to those who heard them. Jesus asks that they may be one with the Father and the Son, united in belief, knowledge, and love. In verses 24-26: The final petitions. Jesus requests that the disciples may see and share the glory which he had before creation (see 17.5). Righteous Father expresses confidence in the love of the Father for the Son which is to be in the believers. Assurance is important because the world does not know you (1.10-11; 7.28; 15.18-16.4a; 17.14-16). The two fold mission witnesses to Jesus as the one sent by the Father and makes the love of the Father present in the lives of those who believe. Comments or Questions..
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