The High Priestly Prayer, Ascension, and Baptism, John 17:1-11

Grace Anglican Church Gastonia, NC

As Jesus prayed his high priestly prayer just a brief while before he was betrayed, he asked to be glorified with the glory that he had known before the world existed. This is a prayer for his ascension to come! In that ascension, he will be able to be with his people and come to us through his word and sacraments that we would know eternal life, that is, knowing the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ.

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