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 ]