First Baptist Church, South Haven
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Wash My Hands, Feet, and Head
John 13:2-12
Pastor Jerry Koller
John 13:2 NIV
The event that is about to happened takes place while the meal was being served.
John 13:3 NIV
Jesus understood what would soon take place.
John 13:4 NIV
the point being made is not whether or not Jesus stripped down to His loincloth or whether He had had more clothes on that that. It is what takes place next that is more important.
John 13:5 NIV
Having your feet washed by someone in New Testament times was not an uncommon occurrence.
John 13:6 NIV
It appears there was a feeling of reluctance.
John 13:7 NIV
This is a very teachable moment for everyone.
“No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.”
· Never means not ever.
· Never means at no time, not in the past, the present, or the future.
· It means not at all; not in any circumstances.
John 13:8 NIV
John 13:9 NIV
John 13:10 NIV
· A contrast is being made. There is a difference in cleansing your entire body and cleansing a body part, such as feet.
· Jesus uses physical cleansing to illustrate a spiritual truth.
· The word you is plural, not singular. He is not just referring to Peter. He is referring to all who were with Him—with the exception of one.
John 13:11 NIV
John 13:12 NIV
In the next five verses, Jesus explains why He washed the feet of His disciples.
Do you understand what Jesus has done for you?
· There is only one way someone can receive forgiveness of sin.
· Jesus provided the way.
· The Spirit provides enablement.
· The Father turns His wrath away and forgives.
· The cross is the centerpiece of this washing.
· Jesus shed His blood and sacrificed His life on the cross to pay the price for our sins.
· In a judicial sense, He declares us “not guilty.”
Because of what Jesus accomplished on the cross, those who have placed their faith and trust in Him have been set apart as holy unto God.
1 Corinthians 6:11 NIV
Romans 8:1 NIV
Jesus said, “A person who has had a bath needs only to wash his feet;”
1 John 1:9 NIV
1 Corinthians 1:9 NIV
God is just.
Romans 3:25-29 NIV
Confession carries with it two elements.
· It carries with it the idea of addressing or viewing sin as God views it.
· it carries with it the idea of ownership.
· It carries with it the idea of turning from sin rather than continuing in it (repentance).
Jesus’ actions reflected what Paul said to the saints at Philippi.
Philippians 2:6 NIV
Philippians 2:7 NIV
Philippians 2:8 NIV
APPLICATION
Jesus washed the feet of His disciples to show them that they are to serve one another. If the Savior can serve, so must they serve one another.
Philippians 2:5 NIV
John 13:17 NIV
· Chet & Renee Goff and their family upon the death of Chet’s mother, Paulette Eldred, on 7/12.
· Renee Goff continues to undergo testing and treatment for her VCP heart condition. She has an appointment to address new concerns on 8/10.
· Deborah Kirby (Vasha Ferguson' sister) has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
· Janis (the wife of Tina Wilburn's dad) has been diagnosed with cancer. She is hoping to get an appointment at the Mayo Clinic to evaluate treatment options
· Tia Rungaitis (sister-in-law of Josh Brower) is pregnant, due in September, and the baby has heart issues which will require operation immediately after birth. Pray for a successful pregnancy and that she carries to full-term.
· Roberta Newton is recovering at her daughter’s home from a fall that resulted in surgery for a broken femur.
· Carley Mielke (22-year-old granddaughter of Vicki Olson) has been released from the hospital and is recovering from major heart surgery at home. She still has a lengthy recovery but is doing well in the process.
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
First Baptist Church
1635 76th Street
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-1291
southhavenfbc@gmail.com