The Who, What, and Why Of The High Priestly Prayer

Summary

The sermon explores Jesus' High Priestly Prayer in John 17, focusing on who Jesus prays for, what He prays for, and why He prays at this moment. Jesus prays specifically for the elect—those given to Him by the Father—and emphasizes their unity, sanctification, and protection from evil while living in a fallen world. The preacher underscores the doctrine of unconditional election, the spiritual condition of humanity, and the believer's calling to be in the world but not of it, highlighting the tension between being pilgrims and salt and light in society. The message encourages faithfulness amid persecution and the necessity of faith and repentance as fruits of election.