Jesus gathers His children through His sacrificial death, uniting believers into one body in Christ.
In His high priestly prayer found in John 17, Jesus expresses His desire for unity among those whom the Father has given to Him, indicating that all believers are to be one just as He and the Father are one. This gathering occurs as a result of His sacrificial death, which was prophesied by Caiaphas in John 11:52, stating that Jesus would die not just for the nation but also to gather together in one the children of God who were scattered abroad. This unity is a spiritual reality that transcends geographical, ethnic, and social barriers, emphasizing the intrinsic connection every believer has with Jesus and with each other. It underscores the beauty of the gospel that through Christ, we are members of one body, reflecting the unity of the Trinity.
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