Dwelling in Scripture: John 17:1-19 - a podcast by Christopher Stephens

I chose John 17:1-19 as my dwelling text. I chose to read from two versions, both the ESV and the Message.

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My first major thought is how Jesus took time to pray even after his mission is going to be accomplished. It lets me know that his sacrifice was not just a check list of to-do things for Him but there was a relationship built in the process of being obedient to God. I love how Jesus prays to be glorified so that God can be glorified. I know that I am supposed to be dwelling for my purposes but I keep coming back to my sermon text for this week in regard to the husband loving the wife as Christ loves the Church. Having this heart as a husband is important to me as my endeavors should be wrapped around the fact that God is seen through them. Jesus is careful not to speak out of turn, for He says “For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you”. This brought me back to my home and whether or not the words that I speak to my wife let her know that I am connected to God. Every time I read this I imagine and know that Jesus is praying for me. I am always thankful when reading it and question whether or not I am living up to what Jesus prayed for.

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