“Sanctify them in truth; Thy word is truth.” John 17:17 Thy Word – We reach the end of this amazing verse with the capstone of the Hebrew view of reality: the Word of God. From a Hebrew perspective, the goal of life is devotion and obedience to God. How can I know what to do…
“Sanctify them in truth; Thy word is truth.” John 17:17 Truth – Pay close attention. Why does Jesus say, “Sanctify them in the truth” rather than “Sanctify them with the truth?” (By the way, the definite article the is in the text, but left out in English translations. You might want to ask why?) We…
“Sanctify them in truth; Thy word is truth.” John 17:17 Sanctify – What is the first thing that comes to mind when you read this verse? Do you think that Jesus, in the prayer before the crucifixion, is asking the Father to keep His followers morally and ethically pure? Does sanctification for you mean sinless…
