John 17:11-24

In this part of the sermon: The sermon opens with prayer for the Holy Spirit's illumination and a review of the previous sermon's focus on Christ's intercessory work, including its place (right hand of God)…

The Old Testament priesthood's activities at the brazen altar (sacrifice) and golden altar (intercession) are used to illustrate the two aspects of Christ's priestly work.

and Hebrews 9.24 the ground of his intercession namely his once for all sacrifice for sin and we establish that again on Romans 8.34 and the context of Hebrews 7.25 and Hebrews 9 and the Old Testament typology of the priesthood in which the priest activity was carried on at the brazen altar and at the golden altar before the veil in sacrifice through the veil in the immediate presence of God in intercession.

5:37 - 6:16 Read in full sermon

Driving home: Well that's as far removed from the prayer of Jesus As heaven is from hell Remember for whom Christ is praying in this prayer He's praying for His own

The ecumenical movement's misuse of 'that they may be one' is contrasted with Christ's prayer for His elect, highlighting the vast difference between their aims and Christ's.

That's the banner of the Ecumenical Movement Surely if Christ said anything Worthy of being listened to It's these words That they may be won And so all the religious leaders With all of their stupid garb And their big gobby crosses Hanging around their necks And miters on their necks And their heads And all kinds of things That make them look like grown-up kids Going trick-or-treating Gathering their counsels And plot how we're going to all become one Well that's as far removed from the prayer of Jesus As heaven is from hell Remember for whom Christ is praying in this prayer

28:31 - 29:13 Read in full sermon

Driving home: What is heaven? With Christ Wherever he is That's it Wherever he is

A story of a young boy who chose to stay with his dad after church rather than play with other kids is used to illustrate the deepest yearning of a true Christian to be with Christ.

Of angels and seraphim and cherubim And the spirits of just men made perfect And he says Father I desire That they whom you have given me Be with me Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am Where I am What is heaven? With Christ Wherever he is That's it Wherever he is And isn't that the picture of the redeemed in heaven Given to us in the book of the revelation It says And they follow the Lamb Wh...

39:24 - 40:08 Read in full sermon

The point: Understand why Christians are relatively indifferent to worldly excitements; it's because of the glorious prospects secured by Christ's intercession.

John Bunyan's character, the muckraker, is used to illustrate those who are consumed by worldly things, contrasting them with believers whose hearts are set on Christ's glory.

Yes, we're in this world and we want to be aware of what's going on in this world, but do you see with such prospects before us why we can't be like Bunyan's muckraker? Do you remember him? Had his eyes downward and his rake was always there raking over the muck of this world? Because we know we have a savior praying that we will be with him where he is to behold his glory.

55:04 - 55:37 Read in full sermon