JESUS WASHES HIS DISCIPLES’ FEET

John 13:1-17 / Keywords 13:14

JESUS WASHES HIS DISCIPLES’ FEET

 

1. Jesus loves his own (1-11)

When Jesus was about to leave the world and was bearing the weight of Judas’

impending betrayal, his thoughts turned to his disciples. Jesus loved his disciples.

Jesus got up from the dinner table and began to wash his disciples’ feet. Peter

objected but Jesus insisted. Their bodies would be clean by Jesus’ death and

resurrection. Even still, they needed a regular cleansing of sin, represented by the

foot washing.

 

2. Jesus has set an example (12-17)

Jesus further applied his washing of the disciples’ feet to their relationships with

each other. 11 of the 12 were spiritually clean but their daily sins and selfishness

could break the bond of unity amongst them. So just as Jesus washed their feet,

they ought to wash one another’s feet. Practically this meant forgiving, being

gracious and serving each other. Jesus, as their Lord and Teacher, had done the

same for them.

 

Prayer Lord, thank you for washing away our sins. Help me to forgive and serve

my brothers and sisters as you have done for us.

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