John 17 I. God’s Glory demands obedience. (v 1-5, John 1:1-4, John 6:38, Philippians 2:3-11)“ There is only one way to glorify God, and that is to obey God.” - Dr. Christopher BlumII. Service is Selfless (v 6-19, )• Keep them loyal and obedient to The Father (v.11)• Unity (v.11)• Fill them with Joy (v.13) • Faith through persecution (v.14) • Keep them from the Evil One (v.15) • Sustain their sojourn (v.15) • Sanctify Them set them apart for God’s service (v.17) • Know, understand, believe, and obey God’s Word (v.17) "Christianity was never meant to withdraw a man from life; it was meant to equip him better for life. Christianity does not offer us release from problems; it offers us a way to solve our problems. Christianity does not offer us an easy peace; it offers us a triumphant warfare. Christianity does not offer us a life in which troubles are escaped and evaded; it offers us a life in which troubles are faced and conquered. . . . The Christian must never desire to abandon the world; he must always desire to win the world.” - William BarclayIII. Unite in Belief. (20-26)