◄ John 17:1 ►
When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 17:1? 2. How does Jesus' prayer in John 17:1 model our approach to God? 3. What does "glorify Your Son" reveal about Jesus' relationship with the Father? 4. How can we seek God's glory in our daily lives, like Jesus did? 5. Connect John 17:1 with Philippians 2:9-11 on Jesus' glorification. 6. How does understanding Jesus' mission in John 17:1 impact our faith journey? 7. What does Jesus mean by "the hour has come" in John 17:1? 8. How does John 17:1 reflect Jesus' understanding of His mission? 9. Why does Jesus refer to God as "Father" in John 17:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 17? 11. If Jesus was God, why did He pray to the Father? 12. Did Jesus know His return date? 13. Is subordination in the Trinity biblically supported? 14. Why did Jesus communicate with God through prayer? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jesus' prayer in John 17:1 reflect His relationship with the Father, and how can we apply this to our own prayer life? 2. In what ways does the concept of "the hour" challenge us to trust in God's timing in our personal lives? 3. How can we seek to glorify God in our daily actions and decisions, following Jesus' example? 4. What does Jesus' prayer teach us about the role of obedience in our relationship with God? 5. How can we find purpose and hope in our own suffering, knowing that Jesus' suffering led to glorification? Consider connections to other scriptures that discuss suffering and glory. John 17 Bible Study Questions 1. What do we learn about Jesus' relationship with God the Father in this prayer? 2. What does Jesus' prayer for His disciples reveal about His love and concern for them? 3. How can we apply Jesus' prayer for unity among believers to our relationships in the church today? 4. What does Jesus' prayer for future believers tell us about His vision for the church? 5. How does Jesus' request for the Father to "glorify your Son" challenge our understanding of glory? 6. How does this chapter influence your perspective on the purpose and power of prayer? 7. How does Jesus define "eternal life" in His prayer? 8. In what ways does Jesus' prayer inspire you to pray for others in your life? 9. What does it mean to be "sanctified by the truth" as Jesus prays for His disciples? 10. How does Jesus' prayer for His own glory impact your understanding of His mission? 11. How should the unity Jesus prays for among believers affect our behavior within the Christian community? 12. How does Jesus' concern for His disciples' protection apply to us as believers today? 13. How can we emulate Jesus' model of intercessory prayer in our own prayer lives? 14. How does Jesus' prayer in John 17 impact your understanding of your identity as a believer? 15. In the face of trials or hardships, how does knowing Jesus prayed for you give you comfort or strength? 16. How should Jesus' desire for unity among believers influence our attitudes toward church divisions or denominational differences? 17. How does Jesus' statement about His authority over all people affect your view of His divinity? 18. How does knowing Jesus prayed for future believers to witness His glory inspire your hope for eternal life? 19. In what ways does Jesus' prayer reveal the heart of His mission on earth? 20. How can we live out the unity Jesus prayed for in our daily interactions with other believers? Links John 17:1 NIV John 17:1 NLT John 17:1 ESV John 17:1 NASB John 17:1 KJV John 17:1 Commentaries Bible Hub