Knowledge and Joyful Life for The Family

Dennis Tuuri

Outline: John 17:6-19 Knowledge and Joyful Life for The Family The Lord’s Prayer, Part 2 of 3 Sermon Outline for April 6, 2003 by Pastor Dennis R. Tuuri Review JOY “ Father, glorify Thou Me” “Dad, please give me the money you desire to give me.” [Glory – Weight (OT); High Opinion (NT)] Show visible respect. Say “Dad.” Submit to his timing. Stress your desire to use the money to honor him and accomplish his plan for your life. State your past efforts to fulfill his will. Satisfy him that the money will be used to honor him In your relationship with him and others. Three Gifts – See Reverse Today’s Text I. The Context of the Two Family Petitions vv. 6-11A A. The Father’s Name/Word Given , Kept and Received, with Resultant Knowledge B. The Distinction between the Family and the World C. The Unity between the Son and His Family D. The Savior’s Departure From, and the Family’s Presence in the World II. The First Family Petition – Keep Them vv. 11B-16 A. Through the Father’s Name/Word B. In The Father’s Name/Word C. From the Evil One D. To Unity and Joy E. As Christ’ Had Done In the Past III. The Second Family Petition – Sanctify Them vv. 17-19 A. By Your Truth/Word B. For Mission to the World C. Through the Savior’s Consecration to Death IV. Comments V. Implied Obligations A. For Pastors B. For Fathers C. For Employers D. For Civil Rulers Work and Payer; Posture, Addressee; Timing Self-glorification; The Father’s Glory; The Father’s Plan; The Son’s Performance – Work Completed; The Son’s Petition – Self-glorification in Community