GLORY
John 17:20-23

What do we learn about GLORY here?

“Glory” indicates something SPECIAL.

Two concepts glory indicates:

1. ATTENTION

2. SIGNIFICANCE

John 17

Jesus talks to the Father about…

1. HIMSELF
2. HIS DISCIPLES
3. YOU & ME

What does Jesus pray for us?

What kind of unity does Jesus ask for?

Why does Jesus want this for us?

The world needs to see the God-exalting unity of His Church more than they need a slick presentation of the gospel.

They need to see the difference the gospel makes in us.

Jesus gives us GLORY
SO THAT we can experience TRUE UNITY
SO THAT the world will be CONVINCED that Jesus is no charlatan – He really is the Savior of the world!

How important is the unity of God’s people?

Jesus knows the world will never receive the message of the gospel until they see its power.

The power of the gospel is seen in the unity of God's people.

HOW can I make progress in bringing GLORY to God with my life?

Embrace these two perspectives:

1. ACCEPT PEOPLE as they are.

2. BE PATIENT WITH PEOPLE in their weaknesses.

GOD has called us to
ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER
in our differences and to
BE PATIENT WITH PEOPLE
in their weaknesses.

3 personal questions to help us move forward:

1. Is there someone in my life who I'm not accepting as Christ accepted me - or who I need to show some more patience with?

2. Do I make the effort to restore unity when it's broken, or am I quick to give up and “play Christian” somewhere else?

3. What is my current contribution to the unity of God's Church?