Untitled Sermon (2)

John 13:1 CSB

Before the Passover Festival, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.

John 13:3 CSB

Jesus knew that the Father had given everything into his hands, that he had come from God, and that he was going back to God.

What could Jesus have done to keep from having to die on the cross?

John 13:5 CSB

Next, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel tied around him.

;

How would you react if Jesus wanted to wash your feet?

John 13:8 CSB

“You will never wash my feet,” Peter said. Jesus replied, “If I don’t wash you, you have no part with me.”

John 13:12–16 CSB

When Jesus had washed their feet and put on his outer clothing, he reclined again and said to them, “Do you know what I have done for you? You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are speaking rightly, since that is what I am. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done for you. “Truly I tell you, a servant is not greater than his master, and a messenger is not greater than the one who sent him.

What are some ways we can apply this principal today with our friends and family?

John 13:7 CSB

Jesus answered him, “What I’m doing you don’t realize now, but afterward you will understand.”

What do you think Judas thought about serving others?

John 13:34 CSB

“I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another.

Why does our sacrificial love show we are followers of Jesus?

John 14:2–3 CSB

In my Father’s house are many rooms; if not, I would have told you. I am going away to prepare a place for you. If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, so that where I am you may be also.

Why do you think the disciples needed to hear this?

What difference does it make to know that Jesus is not just waiting, but actually working and getting ready for you to arrive home with him?

John 14:16 CSB

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever.

John 14:27 CSB

“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.