May 2018
This month’s message is in the book of John Chapter 13: 1- 18. As you read the following inspired scriptures written by John the Apostle referring to “Christ Washes the Disciples’ Feet” may we open up our hearts and have a teachable spirit to receive what the Spirit of the Word of God is saying.
Christ Washes the Disciples' Feet
John 13:1 Now a before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that bhis hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having c loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that)
Matthew 26:2 Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father)
John 12:23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
John 17:1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:
Cross Reference Scriptures to (c loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end)
John 15:9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
John 13:2 And supper being ended, athe devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot)
Luke 22:3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
John 13:3 Jesus knowing a that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was b come from God, and c went to God;
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a that the Father had given all things into his hands)
Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b come from God)
John 8:42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.
John 16:28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (c went to God)
John 17:11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.
John 20:17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
John 13:4 a He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments)
Luke 22:27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
John 13:5 After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
John 13:6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, a dost thou wash my feet?
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a dost thou wash my feet?)
Matthew 3:14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
John 13:7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou a knowest not now; b but thou shalt know hereafter.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a knowest not now)
John 12:16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
John 16:12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b but thou shalt know hereafter)
John 13:19 Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he.
John 13:8 Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, a If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me)
1Corithians 6:11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
John 13:9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
John 13:10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and a ye are clean, but not all.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a ye are clean, but not all)
John 15:3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
John 13:11 For a he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a he knew who should betray him)
John 6:64 But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.
John 18:4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
John 13:12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?
John 13:13 a Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a Ye call me Master and Lord)
Matthew 23:8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Matthew 23:10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
John 13:14 a If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; b ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet)
Luke 22:24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
Luke 22:25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
Luke 22:26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
Luke 22:27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b ye also ought to wash one another's feet)
Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
John 13:15 For a I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a I have given you an example)
1Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
1Peter 2:22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
1Peter 2:23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
1Peter 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
John 13:16 a Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord)
Matthew 10:24 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
John 15:20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
John 13:17 a If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a If ye know these things)
James 1:25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
Conclusion
Our choices and decisions on receiving God's Word are very important to each one of us. We must learn to put our Faith and Trust in God and His Word the Holy Bible. Will you take this day, time and this very hour to make your choice and or decision? Will you receive God and His Word “AND BE BORN AGAIN INTO HIS KINGDOM”? Below is a prayer to receive Jesus Christ and start a relationship of eternal life with Him.
Prayer to Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior:
Heavenly Father,
I come to you in the Name of Jesus, I repent of my sins and I ask you to forgive me of my sins. I believe and confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and believe He died on the cross and rose on the third day. I ask you to come into my heart. I ask you now to wash me and cleanse me. I give you my spirit, soul and body. I will with your help follow you all the days of my life. I thank you for writing my name in the Lambs Book of life.
Thank you Father, In Jesus Name, Amen
JOY IN LIFE = SERVANT HOOD
REMEMBER THIS “JOY” = JESUS FIRST, OTHERS SECOND AND YOU "YOURSELF" LAST.
It is our prayer that this message of “Christ Washes the Disciples’ Feet” has brought hope and help to your life and that you will totally give all of your spirit, your soul and your body to Jesus Christ and be a mighty witness for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To go forth with what God has called you to do with Him.
May God's riches blessings and His love be poured out on your life daily in Jesus Name?
In His Love and His Service,
William & Susan
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all Scriptures are from the King James Version of the Bible.