The Real Lord's Prayer: Basking in the Glory of God | John 17:4-5

Jesus glorified the Father on earth by perfectly accomplishing the work He was given. The Father unveils Jesus’ glory when He ascends to heaven. Those who are aware of these truths are driven to bring glory to God in their obedience, driven by a high view of the glorious Christ.

The Real Lord's Prayer: Glorify Your Son | John 17:1-3

Jesus’ request to be glorified was a willingness to embrace the cross as the very means of glory. Through His death, resurrection, and ascension, Christ reveals God’s glory, gives eternal life, and brings us into a real, personal relationship with the Father.

The Real Lord's Prayer: Introduction | John 17:1a

John 17 gives us the true Lord’s Prayer—the prayer that only Jesus could pray. This prayer reveals both some inner dynamics of the Trinity and the deep love of Christ for His church, as He lifts His people before the Father in His final hours before the cross.