The Upper Room Discourse 79

The Upper Room Discourse 79 Rabbi Michael Weiner

John 17:17 Make them holy in the truth. Your word is truth. There is a lot of mention here (in Yeshua’s prayer) of “them.” To whom is Yeshua referring? Let’s look back and see. Yeshua’s prayer begins in John 17:1, and continues for the entire chapter. Yeshua prays to the Father throughout. He starts by…
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The Upper Room Discourse 78 Rabbi MIchael Weiner

John 17:16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Yeshua is making a statement. His statement is in the form of a prayer. As is true of all prayer, Yeshua’s prayer is directed to God, however; we are actively listening as part of the conversation. While Yeshua is…
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The Upper Room Discourse 77 Rabbi Michael Weiner

John 17:14-15 I have given them Your word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world just as I am not of the world. I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. Here is Yeshua’s fifth and final…
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The Upper Room Discourse 76 Rabbi Michael Weiner

John 17:14-15 I have given them Your word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world just as I am not of the world. I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. Here is Yeshua’s fourth thought in…
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The Upper Room Discourse 75 Rabbi Michael Weiner

John 17:14-15 I have given them Your word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world just as I am not of the world. I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. Here is Yeshua’s third thought in…
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The Upper Room Discourse 74 Rabbi Michael Weiner

John 17:14-15 I have given them Your word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world just as I am not of the world. I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. Here is Yeshua’s second thought in…
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The Upper Room Discourse 73 Rabbi Michael Weiner

John 17:14-15 I have given them Your word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world just as I am not of the world.  I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. Yeshua packs five thoughts into these…
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The Upper Room Discourse 72 Rabbi Michael Weiner

John 17:12-13 While I was with them, I was keeping them in Your name that You have given Me. I guarded them, and not one of them was lost except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. But now I am coming to You. I say these words while I am…
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The Upper Room Discourse 70 Rabbi Michael Weiner

John 17:11 I am no longer in the world; but they are in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, keep them in Your name that You have given Me, so that they may be one just as We are. “That they (that’s the Apostles, and by extension, you and me) may…
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The Upper Room Discourse 69 Rabbi Michael Weiner

John 17:11 I am no longer in the world; but they are in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, keep them in Your name that You have given Me, so that they may be one just as We are. Why does Yeshua pray, “Keep them …?” He is praying that God…
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