Prayer is an awkward human expression. Apart from faith it seems to be a silly act. To the Christian though, prayer is an essential expression of belief and reliance on the God of Heaven.  The simple act of prayer is a part of our devotion to the sustaining benevolent father of creation.  In this opening message to the Why Pray? series, Pastor Fikre Prince encourages us to read through John 17 to understand the heart of Jesus through his prayer in the garden before he is crucified.

Text: John 17:1-5

Big Idea: Why Pray? To glorify God.

Key Question: How does prayer glorify God?

1.     When we acknowledge God as Father. (v. 1)

2.     When we acknowledge Jesus as the Son. (vv. 2-3)

3.     When we acknowledge the glory of Christ. (vv. 4-5)