Lesson 185: John 17:3
The Blueprint — The Verse
Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More Christ, whom You have sent.
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The Context — The History
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More prays in on the eve of the cross — the high priestly prayer. Eternal life in John's theology is relational knowledge of the Father and Son, not merely unending duration.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More prays for glory to return and for disciples to be protected and united. He defines eternal life as knowing the only true God and the sent Son — intimate, covenantal relationship.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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even as you gave him authority over all flesh, he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him.
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I glorified you on the earth. I have accomplished the work which you have given me to do.
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Discussion
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How is knowing God different from knowing about God?
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What practices deepen your knowledge of Christ?
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How does eternal life start now rather than only after death?