Jesus talks about the message that brings eternal life. He says He completed the work that his Father gave him. Then he goes on to pray for those who are living out the Word. They are taking on the message and the way of life.
This work that Jesus completed is before Jesus dies on the cross and before he is raised back to life. The work must have to do with making disciples. It must have to do with the plan of giving this message to those who will make disciples.
He does not say preachers. It is disciples that make disciples. Even today people will listen and respond to those who are sharing the message.
Jesus even prayed for all who would someday respond to the message.
Disciples that make disciples that make disciples . . . .
John 17
