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JOHN 13:18–30 “He who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me” (John 13:18b). In this account of Jesus identifying His betrayer, we will focus on two parts: verse 18, “I do not speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen;” and verse 27, “Now after the piece of … Continue reading “CHOICE AND CONSEQUENCE”

JOHN 13:31–35 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another” (John 13:34). The New King James version translates verse 34 as “a new commandment.” While this is not objectionable, a better translation is “precept.” In the Fourth Gospel, the term … Continue reading “A NEW PRECEPT”

JOHN 13:6–8 Peter said to Him, “You shall never wash my feet!” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have part with Me” (John 13:8). We do not have any record of what all the disciples thought of Jesus washing their feet. Most likely, they were perplexed and (let us hope) ashamed … Continue reading “REFUSING GRACE”

JOHN 13:9–11 “He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean …” (John 13:10). There is some debate over the motivation behind Peter’s response in this passage: “Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!” Some, like Hendriksen, think Peter responds in … Continue reading “THE PROCESS OF CLEANSING”

JOHN 13:12–17 “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you” (John 13:15). As we have already seen, Jesus’ feet-washing was an essential element in His humiliation and a symbol of that humiliation (the water that washed away physical filth was a true symbol of Christ’s suffering … Continue reading “AN EXAMPLE OF HUMILITY”

JOHN 12:44–50 “And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak” (John 12:50). Verses 44–50 are a summary of Jesus’ public teaching, and they are interpreted in various passages elsewhere in John’s gospel. First, Jesus stated that whoever believes in Him … Continue reading “A GOSPEL SUMMARY”

JOHN 13:1–5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded (John 13:5). Whether it be through preaching or miracles, Jesus’ divine authority has been at the forefront of this Gospel. Just last month, as we studied … Continue reading “LOVE OF A HUMBLE SERVANT”

JOHN 12:28B–36 “Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself (John 12:31–32). God’s response to Jesus’ prayer is both a profound proclamation of redemption and an encouragement to God’s people. … Continue reading “I HAVE GLORIFIED IT”

JOHN 12:37–41 Therefore they could not believe, because Isaiah said again: “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, lest they should see with their eyes …” (John 12:39, 40). The prophet Isaiah proclaimed judgment on the nation of Israel. In the passage before us we see that judgment fulfilled. Isaiah prophesied that when … Continue reading “REFUSING TO BELIEVE”

JOHN 12:42–43 … for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God (John 12:43). A great many of the Jews did not believe Jesus because they were blind to the truth. However, some did believe, but they refused to confess Jesus publicly. Their reticence came from a fear of the Pharisees, … Continue reading “PRIVATE RELIGION?”