Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet - John 13:1-17
Understand It
- What did Jesus know it was time to do? (13:1)
- What had the devil prompted Judas to do? (13:2)
- What did Jesus know that the Father had done? (13:3)
- What did Jesus do when He got up from His meal with the disciples? (13:4-5)
- Why did Peter express shock? (13:6)
- How did Jesus respond to Peter’s amazement? (13:7)
- What did Peter declare he would never allow? (13:8)
- Why was it important for Jesus to wash the disciples’ feet? (13:8)
- What did Peter want Jesus to do? (13:9)
- Why did Peter need only his feet washed? (13:10)
- Why did Jesus qualify His statements? (13:11)
- What did Jesus tell His disciples they should do? (13:12-15)
- What is the difference between servants and masters? (13:16)
- How did Jesus say that His disciples would be blessed? (13:17)
Apply It
- Who is someone you can serve today? How?
- Whose service do you need to accept the next time he or she offers?
- What proud attitude do you still exhibit that could benefit from Jesus’ example?
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal - John 13:18-30
Understand It
- What did Jesus say about the person who shared His bread? (13:18)
- Why did Jesus tell His disciples He would be betrayed? (13:19)
- What did Jesus say about His disciples? (13:20)
- Why was Jesus troubled? (13:21)
- How did Jesus’ disciples respond when He said one of them would betray Him? (13:22)
- What did Peter do? (13:23-24)
- How did Jesus answer the beloved disciple’s question? (13:26)
- What happened to Judas when he took the bread? (13:27)
- What did Jesus say to Judas? (13:27)
- What did the other disciples think Jesus was telling Judas to do? (13:28-29)
- What did Judas do? (13:30)
Apply It
- What behavior that betrays your relationship with Jesus will you ask God to help you change?
- What is the first step you can take toward building trust in one personal relationship this week?
Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial - John 13:31-38
Understand It
- What did Jesus say when Judas had gone? (13:31)
- What did God do through Jesus? (13:32)
- How much longer did Jesus say He would be with His disciples? (13:33)
- Why was Jesus saying farewell? (13:33)
- What was Jesus giving to His disciples? (13:34)
- What did Jesus command His disciples to do? (13:34)
- How did Jesus say people would know His disciples? (13:35)
- What question did Peter ask Jesus? (13:36)
- What did Jesus tell Peter? (13:36)
- What did Peter pledge to do? (13:37)
- What blunt statement did Jesus make about Peter? (13:38)
Apply It
- Who is someone you need to love as Christ has loved you? How?
- What can you do to stay loyal to Christ this week with either your words or your life-style?
- How can you show Christ’s love to others at your place of work, at home, or in your neighborhood?
- What steps can you take to become more loving to others?
