This teaching explores the concept of "living safe" in a world that often feels unsafe, drawing from John chapter 17. The speaker notes that many seek safety in various ways, but the pandemic has challenged the idea of any truly safe place. He argues that true safety is found only in the person of Jesus Christ and in knowing Him.
The sermon focuses on John 17:1-5, where Jesus prays to the Father. The speaker highlights that Jesus's prayer reveals His heart. He emphasizes that safety comes from knowing Jesus's authority, as Jesus states, "the hour has come" and that the Father has given Him "authority over all flesh to give eternal life to all whom you've given him." This authority is further supported by references to John chapter 10 and John chapter 5, where Jesus speaks of laying down His life and having authority to take it up again, and John chapter 1, which describes Jesus as the Word who created all things. Colossians chapter 1 verse 16 is also cited, stating that "by him all things were created."
The speaker also asserts that safety is found in knowing "the only true God," as Jesus prays in John 17:3, "this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you've sent." This "knowing" is described as an intimate, experiential relationship that continues throughout eternity, not just a mental assent. The sermon concludes by emphasizing that Jesus's prayer, as seen in John 17:4-5, is ultimately about the glory of God, which was demonstrated on the cross. The speaker encourages listeners to preach the gospel to themselves daily and to find safety in knowing Christ.
