JOHN 17:1-5 (ESV)

¹ 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. ³ And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. ⁴ I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. ⁵ And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.

Reflection Questions

John 17:1-5

• What “authority over all flesh” has Jesus been granted?
• What is my view towards Jesus’ authority over my life? What is the implication of rejecting Jesus’ authority?
• Notice Jesus’ definition of eternal life. What are some wrong notions of “eternal life” that people hold?
• In what ways can I pursue eternal life today?

John 17:1, 4-5

• What brings God glory?
• What specific work do I need to carry out on earth to bring God glory?