The Bible mentions the majority of high priests before the captivity, but does not give a complete list of office holders. It is little wonder that the Spirit of God has preserved it for us as well. They were believers also because they came to faith in the person of Jesus Christ as the One sent from God (17:8). Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. While we are not specifically told so, this prayer must have had a tremendous impact on the hearts of the disciples. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. ; 1 Peter 5:18-9), but that we will be preserved in times of Satanic opposition. Often unity is expressed only within a church or a denomination, if at all. His work of revealing the Father was done, and the disciples had come to know God through His life and ministry. Where does the Bible refer to Jesus as a high priest? You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. “Therefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9-11). The character of our Lord in His earthly life and ministry is well depicted by the name, Jesus. It must also be said that suffering is not the only way to bring glory to God. “Father, I desire that they also, whom Thou hast given Me, be with Me where I am, in order that they may behold Me; for Thou didst love Me before the foundation of the world” (John 17:24). God’s people were not. The image of the priesthood was that God is holy. Once saved by God, men are kept and preserved by Him also (verses 11-19). 6, 9, 24; ch. In verse one of chapter 17 John informs us that this prayer is to be understood as a kind of conclusion to the Lord’s teaching in chapters 14-16. The Old Testament high priest, because of his weakness, was obligated to offer sacrifice for the sins of not only the people, but also for himself (Lev 16:11). That name, I believe, is the name Jesus (Philippians 2:10). Verses 6-19 deal more with protection, 20-26 with unification. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. The suffering of this life takes many forms. We are told that Moses considered the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt (verse 26). Usually every fork clatters to the plate, waitresses freeze in place, and all conversation stops. “I in them, and them in Me that they may be perfected in unity, that the world may know that Thou didst love Me” (John 17:23). 20 “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. Lists would be based on various historical sources. There are also the bitter experiences of suffering and sorrow. It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! John 17:1-5 High Priestly Prayer of Jesus What do you think God the Son would say to God the Father the night before He would offer Himself up as a sacrifice for the sin of the world? An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the NIV Study Bible and the NKJV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition - is just a step away! Moses came to view his sufferings as glory. Jesus received the glory that was already His (Philippians 2:6), but because of His work on the cross (Philippians 2:7-8) was given an even greater glory (Philippians 2:9-11). Third, our Lord’s prayer is based upon the fact that those for whom He prayed were true believers: “I ask on their behalf; I do not ask on behalf of the world, but of those whom Thou hast given Me; for they are Thine (John 17:9). As the high priestly prayer of Jesus. We have a good measure of life’s pleasures and fulfillments. This ‘kenosis’ was illustrated by the washing of the disciples’ feet in John 13. The name of a person in the days of our Lord represented a person’s character. (3) Christ’s glory was earned at the price of the cross. The high priest in the Old Testament was the spiritual leader of the people who made sacrifices on behalf of the people’s sins and interceded between them and God. And let us remember that it was not only a prayer for the eleven, but for Christians of every age (John 17:20). It is the dedication of which the apostle Paul spoke in Romans chapter twelve, verses 1 and 2. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. God, however, is not impressed with externalism, but with the condition of the heart (cf. Related Topics: Christology, Ecclesiology (The Church), Prayer, Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. The word literally has the sense of “beginning priest.” Their salvation is procured by the work of the Son (verses 2-3) in which we believe (verses 6-8). Israel's priesthood is a picture of the church. True unity demands diversity, and diversity displays true unity. 16:5]; See 1 John 1:9. Jesus’ petition was not to receive glory independently from the Father, but to be glorified to the praise of the Father. One such task is that of washing windows on skyscrapers, another is painting bridges, like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. God does not promise we will avoid testing, but that we will endure it. It may be that of opposition from friends and loved ones (Matthew 10:34ff. High Priest came from Aaron’s line (Heb. The story is told of a preacher who was shaking hands at the door of the church after his Sunday morning sermon. There, God was untouched by the sins of men. 10:16; Rom. We are sanctified by the work of Christ on the cross. Hebrews 4:14 says, “Since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.” What was the job of the high priest in the Old Testament? Because Jesus is….our high priest. As He had glorified the Father by His life, now He prays that He might do the same in His death. It is because of Christ’s willingness to set aside the glory that was rightfully His in order to save sinful men that the Father gave Him even greater glory. The petition of the Lord Jesus for all believers primarily concerns Christian unity: “… that they may all be one; even as Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be in Us; that the world may believe that Thou didst send Me. High Priest moving Ark to Jerusalem Luigi Ademollo, 1816 The High Priest was considered the presiding officer of the Sanhedrin (supreme council of the Jews who met in Jerusalem). ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: 19-Volume New Testament Boxed Set, ESV Holy Bible for Kids, Softcover Economy Edition, ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible, (TruTone, Brown), Imitation Leather, ESV Journaling Bible, Interleaved Edition, Cloth over Board, Tan. And it was in them our Lord would be glorified after His resurrection and ascension. 25 O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. It occurs in some form five times in these verses. High Priestly Prayer . This sanctification is a far cry from mere separation. This keeping was done by the Lord while He was with His disciples (verse 12), but now He is returning to the Father (verses 11,13). 16:29-30), much more comfort and faith would be gained in the light of their fulfillment (John 13:19; 16:4). 4 I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Let us be mindful of our responsibilities when we pray. The icon image I used in this post dresses Jesus as a priest and gives him the title of “Eternal High Priest.” Even the ESV calls this the “The High Priestly Prayer.” Of course, the OT high priest was a fallible human and was limited in his role to making the same sacrifices, day in and day out, because he was but a shadow of the real high priest that was to come in … He had not ceased to be God; He was no less God then than before; but He had begun to be man. He was never saved (John 13:10,11), so he was not lost out of the keeping hand of God. In addition to the restoration of the glory which our Lord possessed prior to His incarnation, there is additional glory which was earned by His earthly life and ministry. The Christian life is the abundant life (John 10:10b). Every prayer has a price tag. As we trust in the Lord Jesus and devote our hearts to do His will we can live holy and blameless lives in the midst of a sinful world. The Priestly Blessing or priestly benediction, (Hebrew: ברכת כהנים; translit. Our Lord was not sanctified by separation, but by dedication and obedience to the will and the work of the Father. The prayer of our Lord reveals that He has already glorified the Father by His earthly life and ministry (verse 4). He was glorified, along with the Father in the salvation of men by His work on the cross (John 17:2-3). These the Lord sweetens with His presence and peace, blending the bitter and the sweet in such a way as to bring about His glory and our good (Romans 8:28). It may have been more effective at the moment than all the teaching of chapters 14-16. Q. This act of paying the penalty for sin brought reconciliation (a restored relationship) between the people and God. “Sanctify them in the truth; Thy word is truth” (John 17:17). Here is the touchstone for many Christians today. It is interesting to note how positively the faith of the disciples is stated. Thus Christ became incarnate not only on account of His eternal purpose to live among His people, but primarily in order to fulfill the qualifications of the High Priest. (2) Jesus requested the glory which rightfully belonged to Him. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. It simply teaches Christian conformity. 24 Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. One Old Testament collection of types was the tabernacle-temple arrangement. Old Testament Overview - The Priesthood. I would like to go one step further by suggesting that we may not have realized the value of praying for others in their hearing. This prayer must have done much to calm the troubled hearts of the eleven. Keeping is God’s work, not ours. True believers are those who belong to the Father and are given to the Son (verses 6,9-10). Jesus was the perfect sacrifice that paid the price once and for all for our sins. 6:37, 39; 10:29; 18:9; Heb. In the New Testament, we find a reference to the high priest having the gift of prophecy (John 11:49-52). ; 1 Peter 4:4). In the New Testament the Greek word for “high priest” is archiereus. Before we leave this prayer of our Lord, let us focus our attention on it so far as we are instructed by this prayer about prayer. In the Old Testament, God’s glory is what Moses longed to see after the disastrous idolatry of the golden calf (Ex. There is a great difference between being ‘in the world’ and being ‘of the world.’ Dr. Billy Graham once defined it as the difference between isolation and insulation. 19 And for their sake I consecrate myself,[c] that they also may be sanctified[d] in truth. Having said this, I must recognize that some of the prayers of our Lord were addressed to the Father, but were intended to be overheard. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. First, He accomplished His earthly task of revealing the Father to the disciples (verse 6-8). Nevertheless, trials (James 1:2-4,12), persecution (John 15:18ff. It may be best, then, to understand verse 20 as saying, in effect, “This prayer is not only for the eleven, but for all true believers.” In this case there is little distinction made as to the benefactors of this petition, and simply a change of emphasis in the requests which are made. 12 While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. 11; [1 Cor. There is none more difficult. Every request which our Lord made on our behalf necessitated the personal sacrifice of the Lord Jesus on the cross of Calvary. This, in part, is that which Jesus requested in His prayer. “I do not ask Thee to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one.” Our Lord’s prayer does not guarantee that we will be kept from Satan’s attack (Ephesians 6:10ff. He wanted to receive glory independently of God. I would hope this is not because it is easier to say some things with ‘every head bowed’ than with people looking you straight in the eye. 7:16) Became our High Priest on the basis of the power of an indestructible life (Heb. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. There is no more comforting thought than that our salvation rests securely in the hands of God. (1) The Presuppositions of This Prayer. Our Lord was physically untouched by man’s sin in the sanctity of heaven. But He gives greater grace to meet life’s trials and provides His strength for our weaknesses (2 Corinthians 12:9). His destruction was a fulfillment of his character and destiny, as well as of prophecy (verse 12). If unity is not to be found in uniformity, it is to be seen in union. “By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin; considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward” (Hebrews 11:24-26). The high priest wore two full length garments, the tunic/ undergarment worn by all priests and, additionally, his priestly robe (or the ephod). 9 I am praying for them. Our Lord glorified the Father by His words and works, by revealing Him to men (John 1:14; 17:4). It confidently petitions for divine protection, not from suffering, but from Satan, spiritual collapse, and opposition. World-famous Messianic Worship Leader Paul Wilbur then sings the prayer over you in Hebrew. But when the peer group changes, so does creed and conduct. 6 “I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. 26; ch. 1:22]; See ch. The other day I saw a brief news feature on the men who change the li… 7:16) Death prevented them from continuing in office (Heb. Warren M. Marcus pronounces the Amplified Hebrew-to-English Translation of the “Ancient Priestly Prayer of the Blessing” over you in the name of the New Covenant High Priest YESHUA (Jesus). I believe the perspective of the Savior throughout this prayer is from the other side of the cross. The request of the Lord Jesus was founded upon several factors. May your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, may your saints rejoice in your goodness. Numerous times I have gone to the bedside of those facing surgery and found that a prayer of assurance and protection brings peace of heart and soul. In the Old Testament the High Priest was charged by God with offering sacrifices for God’s people. There is no better illustration of sanctification than that of our Lord Jesus Christ (verses 16-19). “And now, glorify Thou Me together with Thyself, Father, …” (John 17:5). 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. Also, this prayer assumes the sufficiency of the work of the Son on the cross, procuring and securing their salvation. Unity is best demonstrated in diversity; uniformity is threatened by diversity. The Father’s keeping included joy and steadfastness in this opposition. Imagine with me for a moment what the divine communication between God … We think we are holy ‘because we never allow ourselves the occasion to be in the world. ver. Jesus prayed to be glorified so that the Father would receive glory (Philippians 2:11). Marriage could be used to further illustrate this principle.160. One purpose of this prayer was to bring comfort and hope to the troubled hearts of the disciples. These, in their progressive stages (tabernacle first; temple later), were types of the church and of heaven. I have always been irritated by such forms of prayer for it appears they were not intended for God at all. Too many Christians think of unity only in terms of those who think and act alike. Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. What a beautiful commentary these verses in Philippians chapter two provide on the prayer of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur is the highest holy day of the Jewish calendar. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed. Unity should not be hindered between two believers who hold differing views concerning the details of our Lord’s return, or concerning the doctrine of eternal security, important as it is. “And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they themselves may be sanctified in truth” (John 17:19). The legalistic forms of Christianity of our present day equates sanctification with mere separation. The matter of suffering and glory must be kept in proper perspective. It may be the normal failures and frustrations of our humanity (Romans 7:15ff. Satan wanted to usurp God’s position and glory (Isaiah 14:12-14). Introduction. It is my personal opinion that this prayer, the longest of Jesus’ recorded prayers, was intended to be overheard by His disciples. Jesus is the ultimate High Priest ( Hebrews 2:17; 3:1; 4:14—5:10; 6:20; 7:11—8:13; 10:12 ). In the Old Covenant system of worship, the high priest entered through a curtain or veil to access the Most Holy Place; where the glory of God was made manifest. We hide behind church walls as though the church building was a fortress against worldliness. 11; Rev. That is the commitment a true disciple of our Lord must make. The old covenant high priest … We are the children of God by faith if we dwell in God and He dwells in us (verse 23); there is then essential unity, between the believer and God, and also between one believer and every other. Try it for 30 days FREE. 5:23; 2 Thess. There's something so powerful about using the words of our ancestors when talking to God. In a book filled with "numbers", we find a beautiful gem of scripture, which has been called "the Lord's Prayer of the Old Testament": "The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace." How could the body function rightly if every member were an eye, or an ear, or a mouth? While we do not know the precise program of God for our lives, or others, we are assured of the fact that God’s purposes will be achieved: His glory, our good (Romans 8:28ff. Among other examples I would include the prayer of Jesus for the raising of Lazarus (John 11:41-42) and this prayer in John chapter 17. 2:13; 1 Pet. John 17 ESV - The High Priestly Prayer - When Jesus - Bible Gateway John 17 John 16 John 18 John 17 English Standard Version (ESV) Father, Son and Spirit are equally God, yet there is diversity of role and function. In a sense, when the priest lifted the veil to enter the holy places he came into the very presence of God. It may mean suffering, it may mean success. Have you ever made this commitment, my Christian friend? The Priestly Blessing - The LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Who else but the Son of God can claim that everything which belongs to the Father is also His (verses 9,10)? 1:10; 4:4], [1 Thess. (4) The keeping of the Father includes the sanctification of the believer. Say to them: “‘“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD … 14 I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. He had glorified the Father by His earthly life of obedience and submission (John 17:4). The disciples brought glory to our Lord before they experienced suffering for His sake (John 17:10). A willingness to do either will free us from much of the agony we experience in facing the future. In His High Priestly Prayer of John 17, Jesus gives us all an example of how all of us should pray for all time: First, He prays for the glory of God to be restored: “Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son that the Son may glorify thee.” And the glory which Thou hast given Me I have given to them; that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them, and Thou in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, that the world may know that Thou didst send Me, and didst love them, even as Thou didst love Me” (John 17:21-23). It is for this reunion that our Lord prayed. While a measure of assurance resulted from the words of our Lord in chapters 14-16 (cf. In order to be effective standing "between" we must first stand "before" God to develop the intimacy necessary to fulfill this role. Jesus prayed for glorification in order to exalt the Father. The disciples were believers because they belonged to the Father and were given to the Son (17:6,9-10). 15:3, [See ver. ; 8:18ff.) The keeping of the disciples has several facets: (1) The keeping for which Jesus prayed involved the eternal security of His followers. Apart from His finished work in His death, burial and resurrection and ascension, these words would be mere wishful thinking. 159 One should probably use caution in making too much of the distinctions between verses 6-19 and 20-26, as though the first section was only for the eleven and the remainder exclusively for believers of a later time. Just as the Priestly tabernacle tradition of Exodu 25-31 35-4,s 0 is anchored in the Priestly creation story of Genesis5 l, so the sacral tenting presence of the Word in the world is anchored in the activity of the Word in It may involve setting aside temporary pleasures for eternal rewards (Hebrews 11:24-26). 7 Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. Here is the mark of the Christian community—unity. In the Old Testament, the High Priest made an atoning sacrifice for the sins of the people on the Day of Atonement. Chitōn is the word in the Greek Old Testament for the tunic/undergarment worn by all priests, while a different word, hypodytēs (ὑποδύτης), is usually the word for the priestly robe. The high priestly prayer of Jesus serves as a fitting conclusion to the upper room discourse of chapters 14-16. 5:4, 7:11) Jesus came in the order of Melchizedek (Heb. In this deeply moving intercessory prayer, which is prayed aloud before the disciples, we become even more aware of the loving intimacy of Jesus' relationship with God the Father as well as His love and concern for those who have followed Him. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. So also the sufferings of the Savior were a part of His glory as well (John 12:27–28). 8:10; 2 Cor. If we believe in the One Who prayed it and in the sufficiency of His work at Calvary, what right have we to worry and fret? The difference between Christ and the Old Testament high priests was that Christ did not have to offer a sacrifice for His own sin. In times of difficulty, our faith is deepened (James 2:3), our fellowship with God is enriched (Philippians 3:10) and we experience deep joy in the midst of difficulties (John 17:13; 1 Peter 4:13; 2 Corinthians 12:10). 2:13, ver. You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. Initially, it seems unfitting for Jesus to pray that He might receive glory for Himself. Remember the great love promised to David your servant." There is one word that dominates Jesus’ prayer for Himself in verses 1-5—glory. Our Lord chose as disciples men who were radically different in temperament, personality and political philosophy. Even as the Holy God was no less holy for entering a sinful world, neither are we for living in the world. There are several occupations that I would gladly pay someone else an exorbitant salary to do than to have to do it myself. From His request concerning Himself our Lord quickly turned to the needs of His disciples, for it is in them that He had been glorified (verse 10). In the 12th chapter of 1 Corinthians, Paul teaches that diversity is not opposed to unity; it is essential to it. August 28, 2016 / Fred Guldberg / Sunday Bible Class. Can we pray that God will minister to others without a commitment to minister in any way we can? “And now glorify Thou Me together with Thyself, Father, with the glory which I ever had with Thee before the world was” (John 17:5). 7:23) A person who has committed a sin must provide an … This is our calling (verse 16). We can see it best defined in the work of our Lord. (2) The Power of This Prayer. [a] 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. We are also sanctified by the Word of truth (verse 17). Our Lord assumed the fact of His death, burial, resurrection and ascension. Praise God that our future does not rest upon the strength of our faith, but in its object. Now here you have the same thing beautifully portrayed. 26 I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. Second, our Lord assumed the consummation of His ministry in the work of the cross. All that our Lord requested is promised on the completed work of Christ on the cross (verses 11,12). In verse 24 the Lord prayed for reunion. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. 18 As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 45-56. In the last moments of our Lord’s earthly ministry, He prayed for it. Consequently, the world would hate them and oppose them. Finally, in verses 25 and 26, Jesus prayed He might continue to minister to His own, even in His physical absence. He was also the only one allowed to enter the Holy of Holies inside Jerusalem's temple, and that once a year, on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur - Leviticus 16). It is vital that we recognize the vast difference between unity and uniformity. They were not of the world, just as the Savior was not. It is one of joy and peace. JESUS CHRIST, THE MOST HIGH PRIEST - Christian Center Priest role was crucial to God and his people during the Old Testament time. We can assume, since this prayer has been preserved for us, that it was intended to bring peace and assurance to our troubled hearts. Are we as willing to live for the glory of God as we are to die for it? As Israel's priests were those who pointed the way for Israel to draw close to God, so we of the church are those who point the way for people to draw near to God today. (I can well remember amusing myself by timing them from week to week.) 17 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And it was this work of the Son which assures the sanctification of every saint. ), our sanctification and union with our Lord and other Christians. Who else can claim to have been with the Father in eternity past (verses 5,24)? An example of this is when Joshua was commissioned by Eleazar, the high priest, to assume some of Moses’ responsibilities (Numbers 27:21). We spend all of our time in church activities so that we cannot be among the lost. Prayer Proclaimed in English and Sung in Hebrew. But He left the blessedness of heaven in order to remove the blemish of sin from men. It is the way Christians are identified in a world where everyone ‘does his own thing’ and values personal independence and liberties above all else (verse 23). Try it free for 30 days. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. This spacial view of holiness was held by the Pharisees. Highlights in the Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ. Our unity, then, does not lie in nonfundamental (I did not say unimportant) factors, but in being a true believer. 5:6, 10; 7:3) Became a priest because of his ancestry (Heb. The Christian experience is not one of grim determination which causes one to face a life of suffering and sorrow with glory to follow later. It can be a physical or mental experience. 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