Truth For Life Daily Program “I Am Praying for Them” (Part 2 of 2)
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Mar 18, 2026 A clear look at John 17 and what true discipleship means. A discussion about belonging to Christ versus the ways of the world. Thoughts on unity among believers as a witness to others. Reflections on how imperfect people still serve to glorify Jesus. A call to visible, faithful community over novelty.
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Different Responses To The Word Of God
- Conversion varies: some respond with short-lived excitement, others are hardened by life's cares and never grow in faith.
- Alistair Begg contrasts seed falling on stones, along the path, and being choked by riches to explain different spiritual outcomes.
Jesus Prays For Disciples Not The World
- Jesus prays specifically for his disciples, not for the world, because the world is in rebellion and needs awakening to leave it.
- Begg cites Ephesians 2 to show believers were once dead in trespasses before being chosen out of the world.
Visible Unity As Evangelistic Witness
- The unity and witness of believers are instrumental for the world to believe Jesus was sent by the Father.
- Begg points to John 17:21–23 where oneness among disciples is meant to lead the world to faith.
Scripture is clear that God doesn’t assemble an A-team—a group of the brightest and the best that He uses to do the “really important work.” Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains why we don’t have to be perfect to serve and glorify God.