we cannot legitimately pray for something that would violate Gods Essence ("pray someone saved/positive"), or pray for something that is against Doctrinal principles

we cannot legitimately ask Him to make an "exception" in our case

if the answer to a prayer request is obviously "no", we should not rationalize

we should not misapply and then ask God for deliverance from Discipline

1. hl'x' ChaLaH (v) literally, to be weak, sick or grieved; when used with "before the Lord", it indicates a prayer for mercy or help in the face of danger. Ps 119:58 "I entreated Your favor with all my heart"
2. !n:x' ChaNaN (v) to be gracious, merciful, or show pity; Hithpael = to beseech or implore. Dt 3:23 "I also pleaded with the LORD at that time"

hN"xiT. TeCHiNaH (n) a cry or prayer for mercy, compassion, or pity. Ps 119:170 "Let my supplication come before Thee; Deliver me according to Thy word."

!Wnx]T; TaCHaNUN (n) only used in the plural, similar to the preceding word, it emphasizes the soul pressure that causes prayers for mercy or pity. Ps 28:2 "Hear the voice of my supplications when I cry to Thee for help, When I lift up my hands toward Thy holy sanctuary."

3. ll'P' PaLaL (v) to pray or intercede for another, to be a mediator, or to pray to God in regard to someone else. Gen 20:17 "And Abraham prayed to God; and God healed Abimelech and his wife and his maids"

hL'piT. TePHiLLaH (n) prayer, intercession (most common noun for prayer) Ps 54:2 "Hear my prayer, O God"

4. la;v' ShaaL (v) to ask, request, or demand something; it emphasizes the need of the one asking and the ability of the one being asked to meet that need. Jdg 20:27 "And the sons of Israel inquired of the LORD"

hl'aev. SheeLaH (n) a specific request, a petition. 1Sam 1:27 "For this boy I prayed (ll'P'), and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of Him."

hl'a'v.m MiSHeaLaH (n) any desire or petition Ps 37:4 "Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart."

5. rt'[' aTHaR (v) related to words for incense/perfume, it emphasizes the concept of sacrifice and the pleasing effect it has on God, the prayers of a righteous believer being analogous to the offering of incense. Job 22:27 "You will pray to Him, and He will hear you; And you will pay your vows."

1. aivte,w aiteo (v) to ask, request, or demand something. Js 1:5 "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him."
2. ai;thma aitema (n) a thing requested. Phi 4:6 "by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God"
3. de,omai deomai (v) lit, to stand in need of something, it emphasizes asking for something based on an urgent need. Lk 22:32 "but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail"
4. de,hsij deesis (n) a request or entreaty based on urgency or emotional upset. Rom 10:1 "Brethren, my heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation."
5. evntugca,nw entungchano (v) to meet in a familiar fashion with someone for purpose of consultation or conversation. Heb 7:25 "Hence, also, He is able to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them."
6. u`perentugca,nw huperentungchano (v) to make intercession of the highest degree for someone (1x). Rom 8:26 "And in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words"
7. eu;comai euchomai (v) to pray or request something for yourself or others; it stresses the religious nature of prayer, the element of devotion as a man approaches God. 2Cor 13:9 "For we rejoice when we ourselves are weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, that you be made complete"
8. proseu,comai proseuchomai (v) to pray, to talk to/with God. Mt 6:9 "Pray, then, in this way: Our Father who is in heaven"
9. proseuch, - proseuche (n) prayer; a conversation with God. Lk 6:12 "And it was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God"
10. evrwta,w erotao (v) to seek information or make a request; it stresses the fact that we lack certain information and must bring our requests to God and rely on His answers. Jn 16:26 "In that day you will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I will request the Father on your behalf;"

1. The altar of incense was the specified place where the incense was to be offered, and was located in the Holy Place, symbolic for the believer in time. vss 1, 6
2. Incense is symbolic of prayer. Ps 141:2 "May my prayer be counted as incense before Thee; The lifting up of my hands as the evening offering."(lit "let my prayer be established incense before You") cp Rev 5:8 "having golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints."

 

3. The altar was made of wood overlaid with gold, which represents the Hypostatic Union. vss 1,3
4. This portrays that all prayers are to be offered through the Person of Christ, the one mediator between God and man. cp Eph 2:18 "for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father."

 

5. The altar of incense was located directly in front of the veil that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. vs 6
6. This teaches that in time we offer our prayers through the veil (Christ and His work) to the unseen throne of Grace. cp Heb 10:19-22
7. The incense that was offered was a specific combination of aromatic substances that was not to be altered. Ex 30:34-36
8. This is analogous to the content of prayer, as specified by the Word of God.
9. Anyone who altered the formula, or misused it, was to be "cut off" (i.e. put to death) from Israel. vss 9, 37-38 (cp Ex 31:14)
10. This is designed to teach Gods attitude toward those who do not conform to the Biblical content for prayer (temporal death).
11. The order of worship dictated by God caused the priest to pass before the bronze altar (a symbol for Ph₁ salvation), then the bronze laver (Rb), before proceeding to the Holy Place. vss 17-20
12. This teaches that prayer is effective only for believers in fellowship.
13. Only the prescribed fire from the bronze altar was to be used to ignite the incense. Lev 16:12-13
14. This symbolizes that the first step to legitimate prayer is belief in Christs work on the cross.

1. This does not mean we must use this exact phrase, but that we acknowledge His mediatorship.
2. Jesus taught the disciples to pray to the Father in His name. Jn 16:23-27

1. There is no New Testament precedent or command to address prayers to the Holy Spirit.
2. The Holy Spirit perfects our prayers to the Father, presenting them to Him on our behalf as complete and ideal. Rom 8:26-27

1. We recognize that God may cause good things to happen even toward the evil when they ask (Mt 5:45), but there is a far cry from God responding to men operating under His Permissive Will to those that communicate with Him according to His Directive Will.
2. The Filling of the Holy Spirit is essential to effective prayer. Jn 15:7a
3. When we follow the appropriate protocol, the HS delivers our prayers directly to the Father. Rom 8:26

we may have weaknesses at certain times in the area of prayer; oftentimes not being able to articulate accurately in a given situation

lacking Omniscience, we are not adequate at times to offer a prayer that covers all the issues in a given situation

by grace, the Holy Spirit perfects our prayers, and brings them to God the Father for an answer

4. Wisdom in this area enables the believer to know when to keep asking, quit asking, or wait. Mt 7:7 "Ask (P A Imp), and it shall be given to you; seek (P A Imp), and you shall find; knock (P A Imp), and it shall be opened to you." cp 2Cor 12:7-9 (note although there are passages that teach the concept of ineffective or inappropriate prayer, this passage does not; rather it teaches that we must accept Gods Will over our own if they are in conflict)
5. Adjustment to the Gods Will is a prerequisite for answered prayer. Js 5:16b "The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much."

1. our salvation Rom 6:17-18 "But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness"the Divine Essence; Who and What God is Heb 13:15 "through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name."Bible Doctrine Col 3:16 "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God."Right PT 1Th 5:12 "But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction,"other adjusted ministries 2Cor 1:11 "you also joining in helping us through your prayers, that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the favor bestowed upon us through the prayers of many."establishment chain of command 1Tim 2:1-2 (notice the purpose of the prayer "in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life")our adoption as children of God (CPT for the Church Age only) Eph 1:3-6
2. opportunities to apply 2Cor 9:10-11
3. testing Phi 4:6 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."spiritual gifts(s) 1Cor 1:4-8
4. answered prayers (whatever the outcome) Jn 11:41 "And so they removed the stone. Then Jesus raised His eyes, and said, "Father, I thank You that You have heard Me."

1. the PT:

under testing Phil 1:22 "And at the same time also prepare me a lodging; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given to you."in his study and function 2Th 3:1 "Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with you"that God helps him fulfill his niche Heb 13:18 "Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things."

2. other adjusted ministries 2Cor 1:11
3. establishment chain of command 1Tim 2:1-2
4. royal chain of command Rom 15:30-32
5. Hope Bible Church, individually and corporately Col 1:3-12
6. the well-being (soulish and physical) of other positive believers 3Jn 2 "Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers."

 

7. believers under testing Ac 12:5 "So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God."

 

8. your enemies, including those who are hostile to the Truth. Mt 5:44 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you"

 

9. the propagation of Bible Doctrine to positive volition 2Th 3:1 "Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with you"

 

10. the believers of Daniels 70^th Week Rev 7:9-8:4

1. Wisdom (in general and specific areas), the single most important petition one can offer Pro 2:3-5; Js 1:5; cp 1Kin 3:5-14
2. the resolution of the Angelic Conflict Mt 6:10 "Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven."

 

3. living grace Mt 6:11 "Give us this day our daily bread." cp Pro 30:8-9
4. protection from the STA and Angelic Conflict Mat 6:13 "And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil." (note: "evil" has the d.a. and is a substantive adjective, therefore a reference to Satan "the evil one")

 

5. Right Man-Right Woman/Family (pray for Gods guidance, wisdom, and opportunity to fulfill the commands) Col 3:18-20
6. the maturity adjustment Col 4:12 cp Phi 3:12-16
7. opportunities to apply, generally and under ones spiritual gift 2Th 1:11 "To this end also we pray for you always that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power"

 

8. Divine guidance 2Th 3:5 "And may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ."
9. all that pressures you Phi 4:6; 1Pet 5:7 "casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you"

The prayer and its content (combining Mt 6 and Lk 11):

Our Father emphasizes the family relationship between God and His children (the Aramaic term "Abba" is an affectionate term, much like our "Daddy").

Who is in Heaven stresses the believers orientation to Gods majesty, transcendence, and sovereignty.

Holy is your Name emphasizes the Essence of God, with special emphasis on His +R, His separation from all that is common or profane.

Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven is a prayer for the Millennial rule on earth, as well as the ultimate resolution of the Angelic Conflict.

Give us this day our daily bread is a request for Living Grace, since we are dependant on God for our life and well-being.

Forgive us our sins is a general expression of Rebound.

For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us, a necessary prerequisite for obtaining Ph₂ forgiveness from God it stresses our humility and grace orientation.

Do not lead us into temptation is a prayer that God will not allow circumstances into our niche that would cause us to crash and burn this admits our predilection for the indwelling STA and the fact we all could potentially become spiritual casualties (a prayer for protection, as God does not tempt anyone Js 1:13)

Deliver us from the evil one (avpo. tou/ ponhrou/ from Mt 6:13) deals with the fact that our unseen enemy, Satan, is ever active against us and would love for us to come into some temptation that would destroy us. cp Jn 17:15

"For yours is the power" while a legitimate doxology, is not in the original text of most manuscripts.

1. Himself and His glorification vss 1-5
2. His immediate disciples vss 6-19
3. All believers that would follow vss 20-26
4. As the High-Priestly prayer, it shows His concerns, desires, and requests concerning His body and bride, the Church Universal, as well as for His ultimate glorification.
5. It is by far the longest of His recorded prayers, although it does not represent the longest time He ever spent during prayer. Mar 6:45-46 cp Lk 6:12

1. Verse 1:

1. Vs 2:

He claims this right to glorification as a part of the grace gifts of the Father to Him, based on His obedience to the Will of God in all things.

Just as the Father gave Him authority, He correctly fulfilled every aspect of His responsibilities, and could therefore confidently anticipate the promised reward.

By application, we have the right and authority to expect blessing in time and eternity for our applications, and God is neither offended nor reluctant to return to us that blessing, based on our acclimation to His Will.

2. Vs 3:

The focus of and purpose for the eternal life that He has authority to impart is specified "that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent".The purpose for the granting of this authority is the ultimate glorification of the Father, and it is for that goal that Christ lived His life.

3. Vs 4:

It is His perfect obedience to the Father that Jesus centers on "I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished the work which You have given Me to do."This obedience establishes the basis for His upcoming requests.

4. Vs 5:

He re-expresses His full expectation to receive glory for all that He has done.

The one who has correctly completed what the Father has ordained for him can confidently seek self-glorification and vindication, committing himself to the Fathers hand for blessing this is a fundamental truth of Gods Word.

The whole Person seeks to enjoy the glory that the pre-incarnate Son enjoyed with the Father from time immemorial, dwelling in unapproachable light and splendor it is, therefore, legitimate for us to do the same. cp 1Tim 6:16

5. Vs 6:

He makes application of His work to His disciples, beginning an intercessory prayer for their continued growth and protection.

He initiates the prayer by stating that He has faithfully made the revelation to these men for which He was commissioned He has fully disclosed the very nature of God and His thinking to these men during the course of His ministry.

He then points to the fact that these men first belonged to the Father, in vs 6b "they were Yours, and You gave them to Me".The fact that these men "have kept Your word" is evidence that they indeed belong to Christ.

in spite of any of their spiritual weaknesses, they did not waver in their faith toward Jesus uniqueness as the God-Man; they fully believed that His Person and message was Divine in nature and origin.

further evidence is the fact they not only believed in Him, but that they resolutely attached themselves to His ministry as the Messiah, (regardless of their skewered distortions of His advent or ultimate purpose).

6. Vs 7:

While they were not prepared for the events to follow, they at no time doubted His Person or His overall message as Messiah; this is the force behind "now they have come to know that everything You have given Me is from You". cp Ac 1:6

That to which they had come to full confidence was that everything Jesus did was sponsored by God in corroboration of His being the Promised One.

7. Vs 8:

The central core of that message is given in vs 8a "for the words which You gave Me I have given to them;"The central truth of His message, that these men had definitely received, is made clear in vs 8b "and they received them and truly understood that I came forth from You, and they believed that You sent Me."

Jesus in His prayer acknowledges that their attitude toward Him in this regard is correct and deserving of notation to God, an example of sanctified boasting.

8. Vs 9:

Technically the beginning of the intercessory portion of the prayer until this point the Lord has been qualifying why it is appropriate to ask the following.

That volition is key in His prayer is made clear in the remainder of vs 9, as He continues "I do not ask on behalf of the world (negative volition), but of those whom You have given Me;".The kinds of things He is praying for here are limited to believers only those who reject His Person and Work have neither access nor right to these blessings.

The Doctrine of Election is the principle at hand and the cause behind Jesus receiving these men, as made clear in the final phrase "for they are Yours".

9. Vs 10:

There is total agreement and accord between the Father and the Son "and all things that are Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine;"Here is another verse clearly teaching the absolute equality of the Father and the Son no other person could make this deliberately bold statement.

That the disciples are a part of that which is given to the Son denotes that their very persons have produced glory for the Son.

10. Vs 11:

Having made these observations, Jesus reaches the crux of the prayer in vs 11 "And I am no longer in the world; and yet they themselves are in the world, and I come to You."They will be in a hostile environment of Negative Volition that hates them and their Master, so Jesus naturally prays for the continued security of their +V "Holy Father, keep them in Your name, the name which You have given Me"He addresses the Father as Holy to emphasize the moral attributes of God, i.e. His absolute righteousness (+R), justice (+J), Veracity, Love, and Immutability.

Jesus cites Gods character as the basis of His request that God guard these men and watch over them in the BD that He had imparted to them.

The purpose behind the requested protection is seen in the remainder of the verse "that they may be one, even as We are."it is the goal of the Father and the Son that these men become members of the Church Universal, sharing the nature of Jesus through Positional Truth

reaching that goal guarantees that they will be one with the Lord Jesus Christ, and therefore one with the Father

11. Vs 12:

Jesus now looks back on His ministry with the disciples and states "While I was with them, I was keeping them in Your name which You have given Me; and I guarded them"His reflection in this regard is to serve as evidence from His own Person that His prayer for the Fathers protection in the future is indeed justifiable if He maintained their safety while with them physically, the Father will do the same as a reward for His obedience and request.

The very Name/Reputation owned by Christ is that which the Father gave Him in accordance with His pre-determined Plan. cp Ac 2:22-23

The Aorist tense of fula,ssw phulass "guarded" looks at His entire Person and ministry as an accomplished fact at no time were they left to the mercy of the cosmos or Negative Volition.

None of the believing disciples suffered any loss in a spiritual or physical sense, as seen in the phrase "and not one of them perished".A Hebraistic phrase is used to designate the essential character of the one disciple lost, due to his recalcitrant unbelief "the son of perdition".

This designation specifies that what Judas did was in no way what Jesus or the Father desired for him (cp 1Tim 2:4), and that the very security requested for the others was just as available to him as the others.

Based on His knowledge of Scripture, Jesus knew the reason for Judas betrayal was not due to any failure on His part, but rejection of Him as Messiah.

Vs 13:

Once again referring to the purpose for this prayer and the fact that His ministry is essentially complete, He states "But now I come to You".

It is that very happiness/peace based on Gods Word (+H) that His ministry was designed to impart to the disciples, as He states "these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy made full in themselves"A major purpose behind His teaching ministry was to establish the potential for these men to experientially possess the +H that His humanity enjoyed if they will orient to the Truth, they too can enjoy the blessings of happiness in time.

Regardless of the circumstances of their life (or relative spiritual maturity), all believers can enjoy the Ph₂ Relaxed Mental Attitude (RMA) God has prepared for us, simply by focusing on God, His Plan, and His Essence.

12. Vs 14)

The reality of suffering in the Devils world is made clear, but more importantly the reason for the necessity of protection by the Father.

The singular "word" is a collective singular, encompassing all the words of BD that He had spoken. cp vs 8

That His word was given to these men clarifies the minimum requirements for +H in their lives: faith in Christ and adherence to His teaching to the degree they orient to these realities, so will their +H multiply.

The reason this principle is of such utmost importance is due to the natural consequence that follows +V, i.e. the world despises them, because:

the world hated Him first Jn 15:18

He chose them out of the world Jn 15:19

they are not greater than their Master Jn 15:20

the world does not know God Jn 15:21

This hatred is compounded by the fact that they no longer draw their source of life from the world.

Christ was not of the world due to His heavenly origin, the virgin birth bypassing the STA and spiritual death, and His possession of Eternal Life as of the new birth, neither are His followers.

13. Vs 15:

Jesus does not ask the Father to remove these men from the battleground of the world, but to protect them in it the Plan of God (POG) is not to take the believer out of the world, but to leave them under the protection of BD as a witness to the Truth. cp Mt 5:13-14; Phi 2:15

With the definite article, "the evil one" is a reference to the arch-enemy of God and His children: Satan, as the originator and promoter of Evil.

Just as in the Model Prayer, He asks the Father to keep these men safe from any plan of Satan (or human viewpoint originating with him) that would bring a premature end or disruption to their lives and/or ministries.

14. Vs 16:

The repetition of vs 14 serves to emphasize the contrast of the world to their state of being the world has nothing to offer as a source or support of the new birth, emphasizing their experiential existence apart from the world.

This transition sets the stage for the next portion of His prayer.

15. Vs 17:

Jesus has acknowledged that these men have received the message given to Him to impart to them; now He recognizes it is not the Will of God for them to depart the world as He will shortly do, but to remain behind in a hostile environment.

Sanctification, or setting aside as holy, involves the volition of the believer that chooses to cooperate with the Will of God in issues of the CWL.

The sole agent for Ph₂ sanctification is the Truth of Gods Word.

16. Vs 18:

That Jesus chose these men for a specific purpose, to carry out Gods Plan as Apostles in the Church, is seen in the phrase "As (kaqw,j kaths) You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world."Just as the Father chose the Son, via the Incarnation, to bring His revelation to the world in fulfillment of the Plan of God, even so Jesus has chosen these men to continue to bring the revelation of God and His Son to the world.

17. Vs 19:

The Messianic mission and its fulfillment form the very pattern for the mission of these men, which is the force behind "And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth."His willingness to set Himself apart and render Himself as the Sin Offering on our behalf is the very basis for our potential Ph₂ sanctification.

18. Vs 20:

The Lord now extends the intercessory portion of His prayer beyond the immediate disciples to other believers throughout history "I do not ask in behalf of these alone, but for those also who believe in Me through their word"The 11 disciples are to act as intermediate agents commissioned by God to articulate the Truth of the Plan of God in the absence of Jesus.

His requests for this group of men is equally applicable to all CA believers.

19. Vs 21:

This verse gives the purpose for the statement of vs 20.

Upon manifesting +V at the point of salvation, believers of the Church Age are entered into union with Christ, and thereby with the Father.

The phrase "that they may all be one" is essentially a prayer that the body of the Church Universal will indeed come to fruition; Positional Truth is the force of the 2^nd purpose clause, "that they also may be in Us".

Evangelism over the course of the Church Age is in view in the final purpose clause of the verse, the world-wide proclamation of the Truth of the Gospel.

20. Vs 22:

The Lords prayer now moves beyond just the Salvation Adjustment to the Justice of God (SAJG), to those making the Maturity Adjustment (MAJG).

By saying "The glory which You have given Me I have given to them" , He makes reference to the elevated status that God the Father has bestowed on us present and future glory as children of God.

The expressed purpose for the impartation of BD is "that they may be one, just as We are one" just as the Father and the Son are co-equal, so CA believers will share intimately in the glorification of the Lord, as one body.

The Subjunctive (as opposed to an Indicative) here indicates that the potential exists for all believers to be of one mind, though not all will seize that opportunity it is the wish and desire of Jesus, but He is not foolish enough to think that all believers will manifest Positive Volition to the same high level.

21. Vs 23:

The phrase "I in them" refers contextually to BD resident in the soul of the advancing believer (cp Jn 15:4-7), since Jesus was the complete representation of the POG for the salvation of men, hence the phrase "and You (Father) in Me".The purpose for the believer to exploit the potential for what Christ has to offer, the intake and application of BD over time, and the resultant building up of the new man, is to be "perfected in unity" with other maturing believers.

Like-minded believers, who are growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, are unified in their approach to Scripture, their relationship with God, and their access to His grace blessings.

The ultimate purpose and result of this unity is the enhancement of our witness in time toward those on the outside, as seen in "that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You loved Me" this can only be experientially true for those who line up with His Word.

22. Vs 24:

This verse concludes Jesus direct intercession, with the final two verses being a summation of His relationship with the Father, and His work in the world.

He now mentions the sum total of all CA believers, since it is His Will that those who exercise faith in His Person share the same ultimate destiny as He does.

That which the Father has given the Son is again a reference to the Church, the inheritance for His completed Messianic mission.

He then re-engages in sanctified self-seeking with respect to His Person in Ph₃, saying "that they may see My glory which You have given Me".

In this context, His glory refers to the glorification of His humanity as it is exalted to share in the glory of Deity; it is then that we as believers will have full appreciation and total understanding as to all that Jesus accomplished during the Incarnation, and provided on behalf of all men.

He then notes that His future glorification is the direct result of the Fathers love for Him, which existed perfectly from Eternity Past.

While the Incarnation was an expression of glory in Jesus perfect expression of the +R of God (Jn 1:14), the ultimate expression of that glory will be seen experientially in the exalted Son of God.

23. Vs 25:

Phi 4:6 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."Col 1:3 "We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you".Col 4:2 "Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving".1Th 5:17 "pray without ceasing"1Tim 2:1 "First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men".