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5 min readIn a Thursday night room lit by candles, with bread and wine still on the table, Jesus prayed the most powerful prayer ever recorded. John, who was there, wrote it down. And in that prayer, before Jesus was arrested and killed, he prayed for something specific for every person who would believe in him after the disciples were gone. The first thing he asked for was not blessing, money, healing, or a spouse. He asked that they would be one.
Philip Anthony Mitchell, preaching at 2819 Church, walks through John 17 verse by verse to show what Jesus’ final prayer actually says—and what it demands from the church today. The sermon is built around the idea that Jesus’ high priestly prayer is his final will and testament, and that Christians have largely ignored the central request he made.
The prayer of a man who lived on purpose
Mitchell begins by setting the scene. Jesus spent his final week in Jerusalem, and on Thursday night he gathered with his disciples in an undisclosed location. There he washed their feet, taught about the Holy Spirit, instituted communion, and predicted his betrayal. Then he prayed. John 17 records that prayer, and Mitchell emphasizes that it opens with Jesus declaring that he has been given all authority over all flesh, and that he alone grants eternal life.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:38) **Opening: A Wedding Picture of Heaven** - Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell opens with a personal story about his son's wedding, which featured a multi-ethnic gathering that looked like "heaven."
- 2 (07:21) **Jesus' Final Will and Testament** - The sermon frames Jesus' prayer in John 17 as his final will and testament, delivered in the upper room on the night of his betrayal.
- 3 (11:57) **Theology at the Onset: Authority and Eternal Life** - Jesus begins his prayer by declaring his authority to give eternal life, grounding the listener in the exclusivity of salvation in Christ.
- 4 (14:58) **Living a Life of Purpose and Glory** - Jesus prays that he has glorified the Father on earth, which is defined as living every area of life intentionally aligned with God's will.
- 5 (24:49) **The Pre-Existent Glory of Christ** - The sermon defends the deity of Christ, arguing from the prayer that Jesus existed in glory "before the world existed."
- 6 (35:30) **Chosen and Kept by the Father** - The prayer moves to Jesus interceding for his disciples, whom the Father gave him out of the world, highlighting grace and gratitude for salvation.
- 7 (41:27) **Prayer for Protection and Joy** - Jesus prays for the disciples' protection and that they may have his joy fulfilled in themselves, even as the world hates them.
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Show Notes
Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell takes us to John 17 and the final prayer of Jesus before the cross, revealing the heart of Christ for those who belong to Him. In this standalone message, we are reminded that we are to accomplish what He sent us to do, be sanctified by His truth, and confront the question: Is He glorified in you?Among the final cries of our Savior was for us to be united as one. In a world marked by discord and division, may we be ONE, so a watching world can see the love and existence of Christ through us.Welcome to the official YouTube channel for 2819 Church. This channel features powerful and life-impacting messages from Philip Anthony Mitchell and guest communicators.As you listen to these sound biblical messages you can expect to be challenged, stirred, matured, and inspired in your faith and walk with God. For more information about us visit 2819Church.org.
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