Sunday, October 16, 2016
Lesson John 13:1-38
We will examine the following sections:
Verses 1-20: Christ the Servant
Verses 21 - 30: Jesus predicts his Betrayal
Verses 31-32: The Fourfold Glory
Verses 33-35: The Farewell Command
Verses 36-38: Prediction of Peter's Denial
In Review:
John 5-12: Jesus' public ministry was mainly to his people, the Jews. John emphasized the seven "I Am" statements and the seven signs. In these chapters Jesus demonstrates that He is the Light of the World. As John pens the last chapters of his gospel he shows Jesus' love for the world.
As we study the scriptures, we recognize that in many passages there is a meaning that lies on the surface and there is a meaning which is beneath the surface. In John 13, there are several passages that fit this description.
For example in John 13:8. Jesus reply to Peter when he said "you shall never wash my feet", Jesus's answer, "If I do not wash you, you have no share with me." Think about this response as to the deeper meaning. You may discover some of the meaning in verses 9 and 10. Also read Titus 3:4-6.
Another example, What is the difference in Judas' betrayal and Peter's denial as to their present and eternal relationship to Jesus?
I hope that you had a wonderful week. I had a great trip to Branson, Mo. We had 31 people that went and the Moses Production was beyond words to describe. Jacob, of course, was outstanding. We met with him after the production and he took us on a tour of the backstage. This production will continue next year March through December.
See you Sunday.
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