Church notes - 17th January 2021

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Philippians 2:1 - 11
The answer to the questions Paul asks in verses 1 - 4?
Yes!

Prayer - for the continued search for a Youth and Childrens Pastor.

John 17
Verses 20 - 26
The prayer for all believers.
Unity between God and believers.

Earlier in John's Gospel
Chapters 1 -3 Jesus: His Divinity and early ministry.
Chapters 4 - 12 Jesus' miracles and their impact on people
Chapters 13 - 16 Jesus teaches His disciples

John 16:34

Because He took time to pray, we should stop and listen!

Jesus' prayer for all believers
- All believers might be one.
- The world might know that Jesus was sent by God.
- Believers have received glory.
- Believers might be where Jesus is.
- Jesus will continue to make Himself known to believers

vs 1
Glorifying.
Honour between the Father and the Son
Also now between Father, Son and Believers

vs 21 - 23

John 1:10 - 12
John wanted people to know that Jesus was the Messiah.

The quality of God's intrinsic infinite worth.
vs 24
See - Experience or partake.
Like a marriage relationship.

He is praying that the believers will experience the love of God as He Himself has.

How will Jesus' prayer shape our lives?
The majority of the people around the world don't recognise Jesus as the Messiah.
Do you believe?
In a world of trouble.

Is your belief rooted in Who God Is?

vs 18
Sanctification - set apart for something Holy.

vs 26

We need to not be daunted by, or be afraid of, the troubles.
Jesus has overcome the world.

Philippians 4:7