JESUS GLORIFIES HUMBLE SERVICE John 13:1-11 In the Temple the laver preceded the brazen altar. It was kept filled with pure water for the constant washing of the priests; Exodus 30:18-21; Leviticus 16:4. We cannot have fellowship with Christ at Calvary or on Olivet unless we draw near with our hea... [ Continue Reading ]
THE MASTER'S EXAMPLE John 13:12-20 Notwithstanding His great humility, Jesus expects to be regarded as Master and Lord; do we so call and treat Him? We must be as willing to obey Him as a soldier to obey his commanding officers, even when the order conflicts with his comfort, convenience, or safet... [ Continue Reading ]
KINDNESS TO THE TRAITOR John 13:21-30 In the circle of the Twelve, Judas represented the carnal idea of the Messiah, which was directly opposed to the spirit just manifested in the washing of their feet. If he would not humble himself and renounce that spirit, Judas must depart; and a great sense... [ Continue Reading ]
THE SIGN AND SEAL OF DISCIPLESHIP John 13:31-38 It was a relief when the traitor was gone. The Lord could now speak freely of His love and of His approaching glory, expatiating on the shining tablelands, but not as yet revealing even to Peter the dark ravine which separated Him from them, and the... [ Continue Reading ]