TWL - Teach us to Pray - S7E15

TWL - Teach us to Pray - S7E15

From Skycrest Community Church by Skycrest Community Church

June 25, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 450

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This episode explores the teachings of Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17, focusing on joy amidst trials and the protection of believers from evil.

Teach Us to Pray: Lessons from Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer In this episode of "Truth Worth Living," we delve into the profound teachings of Jesus' high priestly prayer as recorded in John 17. This prayer, offered in the upper room before Jesus' arrest and crucifixion, provides deep insights into the nature of prayer and the mission of believers in the world. Jesus’ Joy Amidst Trials One of the most striking aspects of Jesus’ prayer is His joy despite the impending trials. As He prays for Himself, His disciples, and future believers, Jesus demonstrates a profound sense of joy. This joy is not just for Himself but is a gift He desires for His disciples, knowing that it will be their strength in the challenging times ahead. John 17:13 highlights this: "...that they may have a full measure of my joy within them." Protection from the Evil One Jesus acknowledges the hatred His disciples will face from the world because they are not of the world, just as He is not. His prayer is not for their removal from the world but for their protection from the evil one. This is crucial because the world’s hatred manifests in two primary attacks: fear and doubt. Fear: If disciples fear the world or…

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