In his sermon, Mike emphasizes the significance of John 17, which is often misunderstood as the Lord's Prayer. He clarifies that this chapter is fundamentally a prayer Jesus offers for himself, his disciples, and believers who will follow. Mike breaks down the chapter into three sections: firstly, Jesus prays for himself (verses 1-5), then for his disciples (verses 6-19), and finally, for future believers (verses 20-26). He highlights the importance of prayer, encouraging attendees to use their words and lift their eyes to heaven while acknowledging that Jesus is praying for their growth and unity.Mike outlines seven key desires Jesus has for believers, which include unity, joy, security, sanctification, being sent into the world, possessing God's love, and beholding His glory. He stresses the mutual relationships within the church and the expectation of growth in each individual's faith journey. Ultimately, Mike concludes by inviting everyone to reflect on these seven points in their lives, urging them to seek God's support in realizing these desires and encouraging attendance for further discussions on church goals.
