Great Grace Church of God In Christ
411 Oswego Street. Syracuse, New York 13204
Great Grace Church of God In Christ
2G "Where Hope Is Communicated"
Posted on February 14, 2019 at 2:20 PM |
St. John chapter 13 shows
Jesus washing his disciples’ feet; identifying the one who would betray him; giving
his followers a new commandment and telling Peter that he will deny him three
times before the rooster crows. This chapter demonstrates the love that Jesus
has for everyone, no matter what they may do or say to him. In washing his disciples’
feet, Jesus demonstrates that a leader must be a servant, and be willing to
bend and minister, not considering their own comfort. In identifying his
betrayer, Jesus showed compassion on Judas by not turning the others against
him at that moment. He also demonstrated his love and trust for his Father, and
did not take matters into his own hands to stop the Will of his Father. Why a
new commandment? The first commandment was driven by obligation, but the new
commandment is to be driven by Love, because the ministry of Jesus was based on
Love. Finally, the prophetic words of Christ telling Peter that he would deny
him three times within hours, was to highlight love is action, not just talk. |
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