Deepening Prayer Through Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer

📖 Introduction

Prayer is a cornerstone of the Christian life—a powerful, intimate conversation with God that connects our hearts to His. In John 17, known as Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, Jesus offers a profound and moving example of how to pray deeply, interceding for His disciples and all believers. This prayer reveals His heart for unity, protection, sanctification, and love.

As we embark on this 7-day journey, we will dive into Jesus' words—reflecting on how He prayed not only for His immediate followers but also for us today. His prayer sets the tone for understanding our role in prayer: praying for ourselves and for others with faith, love, and purpose.

Jesus’ prayer also highlights the intimate relationship He shares with the Father and invites us into that relationship. He prays for our joy to be complete, for our protection from evil, and for us to be sanctified through God’s truth. These themes inspire us to model our own prayer lives on His example, embracing the depth and power that true prayer holds.

This study will equip you to approach prayer with renewed passion and clarity. Each day will focus on specific elements of Jesus’ prayer, enriched by supporting Scriptures, devotional reflections, and thoughtful prompts. Whether you are new to prayer or looking to deepen your existing practice, this journey through John 17 will strengthen your faith and deepen your communion with God.