Of all the prayers found in Scripture, The Son’s Prayer to the Fatherin John chapter 17 is unique; and it has a very special relevance to Christians, even in the twenty-first century! It was the conclusion of the “Upper Room Discourse” (John 13:31 to 16:33). Jesus explained to the apostles that He was going away from them. They were to be left behind in the world, whilst He returned to the Father. News that troubled them. His promise of another Comforter, the Holy Spirit, and His instructions about how they were to live in these new circumstances, had reassured them. Then, in chapter 17, the Lord showed that He did really care by praying specifically for them (and us). Therefore, this unique prayer is often called “The High-priestly Prayer of Intercession.”
