John 17:6. “I have manifested thy name.” Seven considerations: I have manifested unto them thy name. The Father’s interest: ‘Thine they were.” The gift of them to Himself. The reception of Him and His message. Father, remember I am glorified in them, v.10. The Father’s sympathy, v.14. “The world hated them.” They are not of the world, v.14 Names of God: Jehovah-Jireh: The Lord will provide [Gen.22:14]. Abraham on Mt. Moriah. Jehovah-Nissi: The Lord my banner [Ex.17:15]. Victory over Amalek. Jehovah-Shammah: The Lord is there [Ex.48:35]. The city that hath foundations whose builder and maker is God. Jehovah-Ropheka: The Lord that healeth thee [Ex.15:25]. When the people were healed of diseases. Jehovah-Tsidkenu: The Lord our righteousness [Jer.33:16]. When the people were justified. Jehovah-Shalom: The Lord send peace [Jud.6:24]. When He spake peace to Israel. Seven times in this prayer, Christ reminds the Father that He had given His people to Him. “Out of the world.” The world, the flesh and the devil sought to keep them, but the Father gave His people over to Christ that He might raise them to a position of union and communion with Him; not the heavens, earth or dominions but He gave Him His people. “Kept Thy Word.” Jn.14:23, for communion. Jn.15:11, for joy. Jn.16:33, for peace. Jn.15:7, for power. Jn.15:7, for answered prayers.
John 17:6