The end of the Lord’s public ministry was drawing near. He was about to leave those whom He loved. In lowly grace, He began to wash the disciples’ feet. Peter thought there was no need for his Master to take a servant’s position. Jesus told Peter that he was clean, except that his feet needed to be washed. As Christians, we are easily soiled by the filth in this world. Psalm 119:9 says, “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed . . . according to Thy word.”
The Lord Jesus left us an example that we should apply the Word of God to ourselves and also share it with others. It is not enough to know these things, but we should do them as well; then we will be happy.
There was one disciple who had been with the Lord for more than three years whose heart had not changed. Judas had the bag of money and he was a thief. Why did Jesus say, “That thou doest, do quickly”? Because He knew Judas was about to betray Him. The Lord knows everyone’s heart; nothing can be hidden from Him.
Now that He was about to leave them, He wanted them to behave as He did. They were to love one another as He loved them. If we do this, everyone will know that we are disciples of the Lord Jesus.
1. How long had Jesus ____________ His own which were in the world?
John 13:___
Now
2. The disciples (except for Judas) were clean. What part only ____________ to be washed? John 13:___
Jesus
3. If we ____________ these things, how are we to be happy? John 13:___
If
4. After Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, what did Jesus ____________ to him? John 13:___
And
5. How can all men know ____________ we are Jesus’ disciples?
John 13:___
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