{"id":32132,"date":"2022-09-10T15:57:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-10T20:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/holy-week-devotional-maundy-thursday\/"},"modified":"2022-09-10T15:57:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-10T20:57:35","slug":"holy-week-devotional-maundy-thursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/holy-week-devotional-maundy-thursday\/","title":{"rendered":"Holy Week Devotional: Maundy Thursday"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Dave Snyder<\/em><\/p>\n

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20, John 13:3-17 CSB<\/strong><\/h3>\n

And he took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to them, and said,\u201cThis is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

In the same way he also took the cup after supper and said, \u201cThis cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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. So he got up from supper, laid aside his outer clothing, took a towel, and tied it around himself. Next, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples\u2019 feet and to dry them with the towel tied around him.<\/em><\/p>\n

He came to Simon Peter, who asked him, \u201cLord, are you going to wash my feet?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Jesus answered him, \u201cWhat I\u2019m doing you don\u2019t realize now, but afterward you will understand.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cYou will never wash my feet,\u201d Peter said.<\/em><\/p>\n

Jesus replied,\u201cIf I don\u2019t wash you, you have no part with me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Simon Peter said to him, \u201cLord, not only my feet, but also my hands and my head.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cOne who has bathed,\u201d Jesus told him,\u201cdoesn\u2019t need to wash anything except his feet, but he is completely clean. You are clean, but not all of you.\u201d For he knew who would betray him. This is why he said, \u201cNot all of you are clean.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

When Jesus had washed their feet and put on his outer clothing, he reclined again and said to them, \u201cDo you know what I have done for you? You call me Teacher and Lord \u200b\u2014 \u200band 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\u2019s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done for you.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cTruly I tell you, a servant is not greater than his master, and a messenger is not greater than the one who sent him. If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.<\/em><\/p>\n

Devotion: Jesus is our example for humble service.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

How has your journey been this week? I\u2019m so glad you are experiencing the passion of Jesus this week. Continue following the story with me as today we look at the Lord\u2019s Supper and the foot washing scene.<\/p>\n

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In today\u2019s passages, look for the mercy and humility of our Savior. He showed mercy when He offered bread and wine as symbolic representation of the cross. Each element taken demonstrated both the severity of sin and remedy of the Messiah.<\/p>\n

Whenever you take the Lord\u2019s Supper, remember the cross. Remember the great price Jesus paid in order to set you free.<\/p>\n

The foot washing scene teaches a valuable truth of humble service. As Christ followers, we are called to serve others. Loving others and putting their needs above our own demonstrates the beauty of the Gospel.<\/p>\n

Jesus led and taught by example as He washed the feet of those around the table\u2014the very posture of a servant. It brings to mind the fact that He is indeed the Son of Man that came not to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45).<\/p>\n

During passion week, look for opportunities to serve others. Look for ways in which you can put the needs of others above your own.<\/p>\n

Think of the Last Supper a meal served with unconditional love. Think of the foot washing as a servant\u2019s act of grace. Be thankful. You are loved and grace has been served to you. Jesus provided it all.<\/p>\n

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Dave Snyder<\/h2>\n

@davesnyder82<\/p>\n

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Dave is the pastor at First Baptist Church of Pensacola. He holds an M.Div. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a D.Min. from Southeastern Seminary. Dave has served churches in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n