SpringCreek Fellowship
Sunday, March 28, 2021
- Open The Eyes Of My Heart
- Let It Rise
Matthew 21:1–11NIV
- Hosanna
- Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
John 13:1 NIV84 It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.John 15:8 NIV84 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.I. The Possible Motives behind Our Lords Act of Washing the Disciples’ Feet – (13:1-5)1. To ENCOURAGE His disciples – (v.1a)He was preparing them to minister in His behalf after He would ascend to heaven.2. To EXPRESS His love – ”(v.1b)3. To EXPLAIN the betrayal of Judas – (v.2) (cf. v.11)Judas’ problem: unclean heart!4. To EMPHASIZE His incarnation & mission – (v.3) (cf. Phil 2:5-8)5. To EXHORT His disciples to be servants by His own example – (vv.4-5) (cf. Luke 22:24-27)Interesting observation:· John 12 - feet of Jesus are anointed· John 13 - feet of disciples are washedII. The Meaning of This Act of Jesus – (13:6-11)1. When we do not understand…REST in His knowledge – (vv.6-7)2. When we say “never”…REALIZE that He has a reason – (v.8)3. When we think we know what He means… RELY upon His instruction – (vv.9-11)The issue of cleansing is as important as the issue of humility and service!Titus 3:5 NIV84 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,John 15:3 NIV84 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.III. The Message We Are To Apply – (13:12-17)1. His SOVEREIGNTY requires our obedience – (vv.12-14)2. His EXAMPLE encourages our obedience – (vv.15-16)3. His PROMISE motivates our obedience – (v.17)Conclusion: (James 2:14ff)John 13:1NIV
John 15:8NIV
Philippians 2:5–8NIV
Titus 3:5NIV
John 15:3NIV
James 2:14ffNIV
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