Read John 17.
What speaks to you in Jesus’ prayer today? How does it encourage you to see Jesus pray for his disciples and the future church?
Read John 1:14-18 and look for connections between John’s introduction to his gospel and Jesus’ prayer in John 17.
What comes to mind when you think of God’s glory? How would you describe God’s glory?
John Piper says, “The glory of God is the manifest beauty of his holiness. It is the going-public of his holiness.” How does this help you in understanding God’s glory?
Where have you seen God’s glory in creation?
Read the following verses regarding the glory of God: Luke 2:8-14, Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 6:3, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Romans 3:23, Psalm 8:1-5.
How does a right understanding of God’s glory change your prayers today?
Part of understanding God’s glory is realizing that God, not us, is the hero of the story. How does this free you today?
Read Philippians 2:8-11 and spend some time giving glory to God for what Christ has done for you and in you.
