Truth That Lives

What if the "Lord's Prayer" we all know isn't actually Jesus's longest or most personal prayer? In this episode, we dive deep into John 17 to explore what many scholars consider the true Lord's Prayer. Serving as the powerful conclusion to His "Farewell Discourse," we see Jesus transition directly from teaching His disciples into profound intercession. We&ap...

Jesus, in His high priestly prayer, describes the characteristics of His disciples, revealing that they have been called out of the world, given to Him by the Father, and are defined by their relationship to Him and their obedience to God’s Word, not by the world’s standards. Join us as we explore the deep theology of the Incarnation, challenge our cultural assumptions about how we should pray, an...

Jesus’ high priestly prayer reveals His heart for His disciples: He petitions the Father to keep them in unity, guard them from the evil one, sanctify them by the Word, and fill them with His joy. Joy is tied to dependent prayer and abiding in the Word. Disciples are not removed from the world but are set apart to be sent into it, engaging without conforming. Join us as we explore the deep theolog...

Jesus’ high priestly prayer for His disciples reveals that the joy, holiness, truth, and Trinitarian unity of believers are the essential foundation for the church's mission and a powerful witness to the world that He was sent by the Father.

The final characteristic of the church Jesus prays for is a supernatural, unifying love, which is the crowning jewel of the Christian life, the motivation for our mission, and the guarantee of our eternal fellowship with Him.