“As the Father Has Sent Me”: A Model and Mandate for Ministry
In Jesus’ High Priestly prayer in John 17:9-19, He prayed several things for His followers: That they be protected, unified, and joyful (vv. 9-13). That they be in the world but not of the world (vv. 14-17). That they be sent into the world to minister, even as the Father sent Jesus (vv. 18-19). In John 17:18, Jesus prayed...more