Keltys Worship Service, November 9, 2025

Series Title: Behold and Believe

Text: John 17:1-5

Title: Praying Like Jesus

Big Idea: Followers of Jesus pray for God to be glorified through the gospel going forward.

 1. Pray for God to be ____________ (vs. 1)

See Matthew 6:9-10; Ephesians 3:20-21; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12; Psalm 19:1; Psalm 8:1; 1 Cor. 10:31; 1 Cor. 6:20; Habakkuk 2:14

2. Pray for God to be glorified through the saving of _________ (vv. 2-3)

3. Pray for God to be glorified through the _____________ of His people (vv. 4-5)

What does this prayer teach us about Jesus?

A. He is _______.

B. He is worthy of __________.

C. He is ___________.

D. He is ___________ in salvation.

Discussion Questions:

1. What was your biggest takeaway from today’s sermon?

2. What is meant by the word “glorify” in our passage?

3. According to our passage, what is eternal life?

4. What does it mean to “know” the Father and the Son in vs. 3?

5. What “work” is Jesus referring to in vs. 4, and how did He accomplish it?  Jesus speaks of His future work as already being completed in vs. 4.  What does this reveal about Jesus?

6. What does our passage teach us about Jesus?

7. How would the Father glorify the Son?

Application Questions:

1. How does this passage challenge you to pray differently?

2. How are you seeking to glorify God with your life?  How can you grow here?

3. What are some things you can do to increase your zeal for evangelism?

4. How might you use this passage to share the gospel with an unbelieving friend?

5. How can you prayerfully apply our passage this week?