Lesson: John 13:1-17 - Christ Washes His Disciples Feet
If you only had a week to live, what would you do?
Go to Australia?
Go to a Lakers game and sit court side amongst the celebrities?
Eat Belgian Waffles from Brussels, Belgum?
Or visit Forks, Washington and dress up as either Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, or Jacob Black?
Well, what about volunteering to clean the bathroom, volunteering to pick up trash, or... volunteering to wash your disciples feet.
That's what Jesus did. He showed his love for his disciples through action. Christ is the ultimate example of God's love, and though Christ owns everything on earth and could have done anything, He chose to teach His disciples love and humility.
The idea of a bucket list always seemed self-centered to me. I have to do this for myself. Christ did the opposite. Rather than do something for Himself, He chose to teach His disciples one last time for their benefit (v. 7). Soon, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Christ would pray for any other way to satisfy God's wrath, but learning that there was not, goes on obediently to die on the cross as God's perfect example of love towards us.
Humility is a popular word to throw around these days (just tune into ESPN and hear a post-game interview), however it is Christ who demonstrates the true meaning of humility, knowing that it is never about himself and what He wants, but rather God. Christ was faithful to His Father in heaven even till His last days on earth. His bucket list and goals on earth was to glorify God. May we, like the disciples, learn the true meaning of love and humility from Christ.
Application:
1. How does Christ demonstrate humility? What can we learn from this and and how can we practice humility?
2. How does Christ demonstrate God's grace and mercy?
Bible Verse: John 13:14 - 15: Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.
P.S. I have this book if anyone wants to borrow it. It's often required reading for those going on missions.
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