JESUS PRAYS FOR US - 7 PETITIONS
John 17
Seven times JESUS prays for the Christians as given to Him by the Father: verse 2, 6 (twice), 9, 11, 12, 24. There are also seven petitions: Eternal life, vs 2,3; Glory, vs. 5; Safety and joy, vs 11-15; Sanctification, vs. 17-19; Unity in the Spirit, vs. 20-22; Indwelling presence of GOD, vs. 23; Shared glory and eternal life with Him, vs 24-26. Seven is the number of completion and JESUS completed his work on earth and releases His Spirit to His Father, but not before interceding for us.
This is a model for us, we are to pray deeply, for others and bring all others into the safe fold of the eternal arms of GOD.
Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also who shall believe on Me through their word. (vs. 20).
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