40 Days to the Cross - The High Priestly Prayer

How does Jesus' prayer on the night before His crucifixion shape how we live, pray, and follow God today?In this sermon on John 17, Pastor Wade Collier walks through the High Priestly Prayer—Jesus' final recorded prayer with His disciples before going to the cross. Delivered as part of the 40 Days to the Cross series, Pastor Wade highlights three core themes embedded in Christ’s words: how God's glory demands radical obedience, how true spiritual service is inherently selfless, and how believers are called to unite in belief and mission. Discover how Jesus' submission on the cross ransomed our inability and made true obedience, service, and faith possible.In this episode, we cover:God’s Glory Demands Obedience: How Jesus demonstrated biblical subordination and submission to the Father's ultimate plan.Selfless Service: Examining how Jesus prioritized praying for His disciples and future believers over His own impending suffering.Protected in the World: Understanding why Jesus asks the Father not to take believers out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one and set them apart in truth.United in Belief: How Jesus’ prayer extends to all future generations of believers, calling the church to gospel unity so the world may know Christ.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube