FOCUS TEXT: John 17:9-24

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Genesis 18:16-33; Exodus 32:30-34; Job 1:5; 42:7-10; John 17:1-26; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:24, 25

DEVOTIONAL READING: 1 John 2:1-6

KEY VERSE: We have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God (Hebrews 4:14).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Christ intercedes with the Father for us.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to state ways Christ's intercession gives them confidence for life.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Prayer for Preservation (John 17:1-16)
II. Prayer for Sanctification (John 17:17-19)
III. Prayer for Unification (John 17:20-26)