How does John 17:26 reveal Jesus' desire for believers to know God's love? Key Verse “And I have made Your name known to them, and will continue to make it known, so that the love You have for Me may be in them, and I in them.” — John 17:26 Jesus Reveals the Father’s Name • “I have made Your name known” points to more than a title; it’s the whole character and heart of the Father (Exodus 34:5-7). • Jesus speaks as though this unveiling is already accomplished and still ongoing—“and will continue to make it known.” • A literal reading shows the Son actively, continually opening believers’ eyes to who the Father truly is. Purpose Statement: Love Implanted • “So that” marks intent. Jesus’ revelation aims at a specific result. • “The love You have for Me” refers to the eternal, perfect affection within the Godhead (John 3:35). • That same divine love is to “be in them” — not merely admired, but indwelling, shaping motives, desires, and actions (Romans 5:5). Union With Christ • “And I in them” links the presence of love with the presence of Christ Himself (Galatians 2:20). • Love is not delivered apart from Jesus; He abides within, and His indwelling is the conduit of the Father’s love (John 14:23). What This Reveals About Jesus’ Desire • He wants believers to experience the Father exactly as He does—intimately and affectionately. • His ongoing mission: keep showing us the Father so our capacity to receive divine love keeps growing (Ephesians 3:17-19). • He insists on sharing His own relationship with the Father, proving salvation is relational, not merely legal. Practical Implications • Assurance: If Jesus promises continuing revelation, we can expect to know the Father more deeply over time. • Identity: We are defined by the same love that defines the Son; therefore insecurity and orphan-mindsets must yield (1 John 3:1). • Community: Receiving this love compels us to extend it to others (John 13:34). • Holiness: The indwelling Christ motivates obedience, not fear (John 15:10). Supporting Scriptures • John 15:9 — “As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you.” • Romans 5:5 — “God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.” • 1 John 4:16 — “We have come to know and believe the love that God has for us.” • Ephesians 3:19 — “To know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge.” |
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