John 17:1-26
A 6 page exegetical examination of this passage. John 17:1-26 recounts the prayer that Jesus offered on the night of the Last Supper as he sat in the Upper Room with this disciples. As Jesus was well aware that his crucifixion was imminent, this prayer constitutes part of Jesus' final word to the apostles. In general, final words have a focused intensity and passion and Jesus' are no exception. These verses are some of the most passionate attributed to Jesus and have inspired a great deal of theological interpretation. This exegetic examination of this passage focuses on these interpretations and what they tell us about the meaning of John 17:1-26. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
File: D0_khjn1726.rtf
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