#John 17:20-23; John 17:22; Ephesians 4:15; James 5:16#
Kent Priebe's main point is that Jesus prays for his followers to be one, unified, and loving, which is essential for the world to believe in Him. Kent emphasizes that being one does not mean being the same or having a uniform organizational structure, but rather being a community that shares possessions, problems, truth, and failures with each other. He highlights the importance of generosity, humility, and vulnerability in creating a unified community, where people can bear with each other's burdens and speak the truth in love. Kent also stresses that unity matters because it reflects God's reputation and witness, and that a loving and unified community is crucial for the world to believe in Jesus. He encourages the church to strive for unity, to be generous, and to share their problems and failures with each other, so that the world can see the love of Jesus and believe in Him.