The Bible from 35,000 Feet – John 17

Pastor Brian Goke reflects on Jesus’ longest recorded prayer. In his powerful conversation with God the Father, Jesus prays over his community – the church. Our primary purpose as the church is to demonstrate God’s glory. We recognize and focus on his glory and make God famous. The church is called to communicate God’s truth. We study his true word, are dedicated to it, and celebrate the truth.  As disciples of Jesus, we are sent to permeate the world; to engage and share Jesus. Finally, the church’s purpose is to emulate God’s trinity love. Will Jesus’ church be a place where we show up occasionally and are entertained or will it be a movement of the Holy Spirit that transforms the world?