379: Living in Light of Eternity: Jesus' Prayer in John 17
In this episode, Rohan Bell turns to Jesus’ prayer in John 17 to show that putting God first means living with eternity in view — shaping how we spend our time, our energy, and our resources as part of God’s ongoing mission in the world.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ ⏳ Why the Kingdom of God calls us to live with an eternal mindset
✅ 🙏 How John 17 reveals Jesus’ heart for believers across all generations
✅ 🌍 Why eternal life is about relationship now, not just heaven later
✅ 🔄 How denying ourselves actually leads to the fullest life
✅ 💎 What it means to store up treasure in heaven through everyday choices
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Introducing the upside-down Kingdom and eternal focus
01:59 – John 17 and Jesus’ prayer for believers
03:14 – Eternal glory, sacrifice, and restored relationship
04:45 – Eternal life as relational, not just future hope
06:13 – Living today as part of God’s ongoing mission
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
If you lived today with eternity clearly in view, what would change about how you spend your time, your money, and your energy? Ask yourself: How can my everyday choices help others move closer to life with God?
💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!
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