The Lord's Prayer for Individuals, Part 2

Bill Bryan encourages us from the Word to be in the world but not of it, and to strive for sanctification in our mission as believers.

Introduction to Upper Room Discourse and Key Prayer Requests

  • Recap of Jesus' prayer from John 17
  • Three main requests:
    1. Protection for believers
    2. Unity among believers
    3. Fulfillment of joy in believers

The Focus on the "World" in John 17

  • Introduction of the theme of "world" in Jesus' prayer
  • Emphasis on different references to the "world" in John 17:9-13
  • Discussion on the contrast between being in the world but not of the world

Jesus' Prayer for Protection from Evil

  • Analysis of verses 14-16, where Jesus prays for protection from evil
  • Clarification of the translation regarding “the evil one” vs. “evil”
  • Connection of evil with Satan as the ruler of the world

Worldliness as a Major Danger for Christians

  • Reflection on the problem of worldliness and its forms (sensualism, materialism, pride)
  • How Christians can be ensnared by worldly values without realizing it

Biblical Warnings About the World

  • Exploration of 1 John 2:16's warnings about the "lust of the flesh, the eyes, and the pride of life"
  • Examples of worldliness in modern culture

Worldly Temptations and Materialism

  • Analysis of how materialism affects both the rich and the poor
  • Examples of how worldly desires manifest in everyday life

The Christian’s Call to Be Distinct from the World

  • The importance of not conforming to the world (Romans 12:2)
  • The balance between living in the world but not being of it

Being Ambassadors for Christ in the World

  • Christians' role as ambassadors sent into the world
  • The tension of being hated by the world, yet called to witness

Conclusion

  • The challenge of living in the world without being conformed to it
  • Preview of further discussion on how to live this life through God's strength

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