John 13 - What Jesus Knew

 

John 13– What Jesus Knew

 

Because of what Jesus knew, He did what he did: He washed the disciples’ feet. Jesus knew where He came from and where He was going. He knew that the Father had given Him all things. If you have all things in your hand, you will have no problem picking up a towel (I Cor. 3:21-23). Jesus taught them a lesson in fellowship and in keeping themselves clean before the Lord (I John 1-5-2:1). Jesus knew every event that would transpire as the time drew near for Him to depart from this world to the Father. Even though His beloved disciples would abandon Him, and one of them would betray Him. He loved them to the end.

 

What the disciples knew. Jesus taught them a second lesson: true happiness comes from humble service. Jesus gave them an example that we must follow today (Phil 2:1-11). Soon after this lesson, the disciples began to argue over who was the greatest (Luke 22:24-30).

 

What Judas knew. Jesus did not reveal Judas’s secret; in fact, He treated him just like the others and they detected nothing amiss. What love that Jesus should not only protect the man who betrayed Him but even wash his feet! Jesus with the towel is the perfect example of humility; Judas with the bread is a perfect example of hypocrisy and treachery.

 

What the world must know. The distinguishing mark of true disciples is their love for one another (I John 2:7-11), and it is the kind of love that the world can see. He commands us to love, and He gives us the power to obey (Rom. 5:5).

 

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