John 17:1-26: The Missionary Prayer of Jesus
In John 17 we have the final words spoken by Jesus before his passion, and so these words provide the last glimpse into the Johannine understanding of the cross. It is a moment of intense communion between Jesus and the Father and we are privileged to "overhear" this heavenly family conver...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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[2018]
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Australian biblical review
Year: 2018, Volume: 66, Pages: 1-12 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
John
B PRAYER in Christianity B Jesus Christ B Mission (international law |
| Summary: | In John 17 we have the final words spoken by Jesus before his passion, and so these words provide the last glimpse into the Johannine understanding of the cross. It is a moment of intense communion between Jesus and the Father and we are privileged to "overhear" this heavenly family conversation. For Jesus, this is a homecoming. Two time-frames need to be held together; a discourse Jesus delivers around the table on the night of his betrayal, and one that he delivers from the realm of the Father. Central to the chapter are three petitions for the disciples. Just as Jesus does not belong to the world, neither do they. Just as the Father sent Jesus into the world where he faced opposition, so now the disciples are sent and they too will face opposition. As Jesus is consecrated by the indwelling presence of God, so he prays for the disciples. |
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| ISSN: | 0045-0308 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Australian biblical review
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