Jesus was Sent to Sanctify and to Send

The big idea

Looking at Jesus' High Priestly prayer, one thing we see is that Jesus himself was sent by the Father and sanctified in order to save. Jesus prays for our sanctification, so we can be sent into the world with his saving message.

Outline

Jesus was Sent to Sanctify Himself
Jesus was Sent to Sanctify Himself to Sanctify His People
Jesus was Sent to Sanctify Himself to Sanctify His People in Order to Send Them into the World
Four Implications:
1. Our Consecration and Commission Matter to Jesus (a lot!)
2. Our Fundamental Identity as Christians is Emissary, not Escapee
3. Our Calling as a Church is to be Sent
4. Our Calling as a Church is to Send