The following chapter allows us to see how Jesus the Son communicated with God the Father. Through this prayer Jesus teaches the readers about who he is, and how he cares for his followers.
Chapter 17 Study Questions
- Why has Jesus been given authority over all humanity? (17:2)
- According to Jesus, what is eternal life? (17:3)
- How does Jesus’ request inform you about who he really is? (17:5)
- What are some of the qualities that characterize true followers of Jesus? (17:8)
- How can someone know that Jesus truly cares for his followers? (17:12-13)
- Why does Jesus pray “in the world” in a manner that others can hear him? (17:13)
- What does Jesus request of the Father for his followers that remain in the world? (17:15)
- What sets the followers of Jesus apart from the world? (17:17)
- According to Jesus, what is truth? (17:17)
- On whose behalf is Jesus also praying for? (17:20)
- What are two reasons that Jesus asks for unity between the Father, the Son and the followers of Jesus? (17:23)
- What is Jesus’ ultimate desire for his followers? (17:24)
- Whose love has Jesus made available to people? (17:26)
- How do you think a person is to become a partaker in God’s love?