John 13Biblical Love Is Service And SacrificeJesus Controlled the Passion Week; We Are co-heirs With Christ; Humility; Foot Washing; Servanthood; Lifted Up His Heel; Receive Jesus; Love One Another; What Is Biblical Love? Father Gave All ThingsGuardians of the beautiful Land of Israel. These are top combat soldiers from the Golani Brigade who protect Israel's northern border.

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Half Of Johns Gospel Concerns Passion WeekJohn 12:1 Jesus, therefore, six days before the PassoverNAU John 12:36 These things Jesus spoke, and He went away and hid Himself from them.The letters are almost all red letters until;NAU John 18:1 When Jesus had spoken these words, He went forth with His disciples over the ravine of the Kidron, where there was a garden, in which He entered with His disciples.

I love that last part, he loved them to the end [ telos]. How much does Jesus loves his own? How about you?

John 13:1, Not During The Festival?Mark 14:2 for they were saying, "Not during the festival, otherwise there might be a riot of the people. [Matthew 26:5]When did they do it?Whos in charge here?John 13:1 Jesus knowing that His hour had comeJohn 17:1 Jesus said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son, that the Son may glorify You,

Mark 14:2, Not During The Festival?

John 13:3, Father Gave All ThingsNAU John 13:3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God,

John 13:3, Father Gave All ThingsJon Courson tells of a classic, true story from the Roman Empire of a wealthy, prominent, senator who was the father of a very rebellious son. Because of the disrespect the son had shown him, he wrote him out of his will, in his very large estate. When the will was read it surprised everyone to find that the father had given everything he owned to his most trusted slave Marselus. However, the father had added a footnote allowing his rebellious son to select one item from his estate for himself. When asked which item from the estate he would choose he responded,I will take for myself Marselus the slave!

John 13:3, We AreFellow Heirs With ChristNAU Romans 8:17 and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.NAU Ephesians 3:6 the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel,NAU James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?

John 13:3-8, Christianity is HumilityNAU Philippians 2:3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;NAU Proverbs 22:4 The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches, honor and life.NAU Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.

John 13:3-8 Philippians 2:3, regard one another

John 13:4-16 Jesus Foot Washing gotquestions.orgJohns is the only gospel that records Jesus washing the disciples feet (John 13:4-16). Jesus simple act of servanthood must have impacted John greatly. By the time of the crucifixion, Jesus had enough confidence in the young man to turn the care of His mother over to

Luke 9:46 John 21:2, 13:4-16, Jesus Washing The Disciples Feet, gotquestions.orghttp://www.gotquestions.org/life-John-Apostle.html John the Apostle wrote five books in the Bible - what can we learn from his life and writings? http://www.gotquestions.org/life-John-Apostle.html#QuestionoftheDay

John 13:4-16, Jesus Washing The Disciples Feet, gotquestions.orghim, a charge John took very seriously. From that day on, John cared for her as if she were his own mother (John 19:25-27) Johns life serves to remind us of several lessons which we can apply to our own lives. First, zeal for the truth must always be balanced by a love for people. Without it, zeal can turn to harshness and judgmentalism. Conversely, abundant love that lacks the ability to discern truth from error can become gushing sentimentality

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John 13:6, Worship GodNAU John 13:6 So He came to Simon Peter. He said to Him, "Lord, do You wash my feet?A Dad says, I knew I was missing the mark of raising them in the Word of God just a little when I toldmy daughter we were goingto church to worship God, and she wanted to bringa bar of soap along to "wash up" Jesus, too.Leviticus 15 is the "wash" chapter of the Bible, 10 of the Bibles 78 NASU uses are here. More uses in Leviticus 15 than in any other book of the Bible.John 13 is the "wash" chapter of the NT, 7 of the Bibles 78 NASU uses are here. More uses in John than in any other book of the NT.

John 13:6 Psalm 51:2 Leviticus 15:5-27 John 13 Exodus 30:19 Worship God

John 13:8, Foot WashingNAU John 13:8 Peter said to Him, "Never shall You wash my feet!" Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me.Some Christian denominations have foot washing as another sacrament based on this verse. However we do not feel that soap and water clean feet are the issue here, but instead Jesus is referring the perfect cleansing He alone offers.NAU Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,Ephesians 5:26, Mark 7:3-15, Matthew 15:2-20

John 13:12-15, A True ServantJesus is our perfect example of a perfect servant!Some estimate that one person in five in the first century was a slave. The reasons included war, poverty, birth, or capture. So, Jesus teaching to "be a servant" would have gone across the grain of all those wishing to be a ruler, or first.So when Jesus washed their feet in John 13:12-15 and, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. 14 "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. 15 "For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you.Jesus chose to become a servant because He loved us so much. He showed us His love by humbling Himself and serving others, even to the cross.

Mark 10:45, A True Servant

John 13:15, My ExampleJohn 13:15 "For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you.Philippians 3:17 Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.2 Thessalonians 3:7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined manner among you,

1 Timothy 4:12 Titus 2:7 1 Peter 2:21 1 Thessalonians 1:7 2 Chronicles 17:3 John 13:15 1 Corinthians 10:11 Philippians 3:17 2 Thessalonians 3:7, My Example

John 13:15NAU John 13:15 "For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you.

John 13:15 Philippians 3:17 1 Thessalonians 1:7 1 Timothy 4:12 Hebrews 4:11 2 Peter 2:6 Jude 1:7 example, bad example

John 13:18, Lifted Up His HeelNAU John 13:18 ""I do not speak of all of you. I know the ones I have chosen; but it is that the Scripture may be fulfilled, 'HE WHO EATS MY BREAD HAS LIFTED UP HIS HEEL AGAINST ME.'" NAU Psalm 41:9 "Even my close friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread, Has lifted up his heel against me.NAU Genesis 3:15 "And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise him on the heel."NAU John 6:70 Jesus answered them, "Did I Myself not choose you, the twelve, and yet one of you is a devil?"

Psalm 41:9 John 13:18, Lifted Up His Heel

John 13:19, The Tetragrammaton Ha Shem = NAU John 13:19 "From now on I am telling you before it comes to pass, so that when it does occur, you may believe that I am He.The Hebrew tetra grammaton is defined by Mac dictionary as;the Hebrew name of God transliterated in four letters as YHWH or JHVH and articulated as Yahweh or Jehovah.When the Hebrew translators in the Septuagint translation (LXX) came to this word they translated it into the Greek as .

The Tetragrammaton Ha Shem = The Hebrew tetra grammaton, into GreekBGT Exodus 3:14 BGT John 8:12 BGT John 8:18 BGT John 8:24 ,BGT John 8:28 ,BGT John 8:58 .BGT John 13:19 .

Ha ShemNAU Exodus 3:14 God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM"; and He said, "Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, 'I AM has sent me to you."NAU John 8:12,18, 24, 28, 58 ,9:5,10:7,11,36, John 13:19, 6:35 Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life

NAU John 8:18,24,28, 58,9:5,10:7,11,36, 6:35 Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life

John 13:20, Receive HimJohn 13:20 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me." John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, John uses receive 14 Xs in NASU, and received 11 Xs, receiving 2 Xs, receives 3 Xs for a total of 30 English uses. 46 Xs the Greek root. John would have you lambano Christ!John 5:40-43 "I have come in My Father's name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, you will receive him.

John 13:20, 5:43, 1:12, Receive Him

John 13:20, Receive HimJohn 13:20 he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me." John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of GodA gift is not a gift until it is received.It may be an intended gift, a potential gift, a possible gift. But it is only a gift when it is received. Something that is imposed on someone is not a gift.Salvation is always described as a gift.John 1:12, 3:16, 27, 4:10,14, 5:21, 5:26, 6:27, 32-33, 63, 10:28, 14:27, 17:2

John 13:20, 5:43, 1:12, Receive Him

John 13:27, Satan EnteredNAU John 13:27 After the morsel, Satan then entered into him. Therefore Jesus said to him, "What you do, do quickly."Satan watcheth for those vessels that sail without a convoy. George SwinnockHebrews 10:25 not forsaking our own assembling together1 Chronicles 21:1 Then Satan stood up against Israel and moved David to number Israel.1 Corinthians 16:2the first day of every

George SwinnockActs 20:7 1 Corinthians 16:2 Hebrews 10:25 2 Corinthians 11:14 1 Corinthians 7:5 1 Corinthians 5:5 Acts 5:3 John 13:27 Luke 11:18 Mark 1:13 Matthew 4:10 Zechariah 3:1 Job 1:6 1 Chronicles 21:1, Satan, Church

John13:34, Love One AnotherJohn 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.But not like this;

1 Thessalonians 4:9 Romans 13:8 1 John 3:11 2 John 1:5 1 Peter 1:22 John 15:12, 13:34, Love One Another

1 Thessalonians 4:9 Romans 13:8 1 John 3:11 2 John 1:5 1 Peter 1:22 John 15:12, 13:34, Love One Another

John 13:34A new commandment

John13:34, Love One AnotherJohn 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another2 John 1:5 Now I ask you, lady, not as though I were writing to you a new commandment, but the one which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another.Others may argue your beliefs, but they cant refuse your love. Unknown

1 Thessalonians 4:9 Romans 13:8 1 John 3:11 2 John 1:5 1 Peter 1:22 John 15:12, 13:34, Love One Another

John 13:34, Love One Another1 Peter 1:22 fervently love one another from the heart,Horizontal relationships- relationships between people- are crippled at the outset unless the vertical relationship- the relationship between each person and God- is in place. Ed YoungRomans 13:8 Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.

1 John 3:11,23, 4:7,11,12 1 Peter 1:22 Romans 13:8 1 Thessalonians 4:9 John 13:34, Love One Another

John 13:34LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELFNAU Romans 13:9 For this, "YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, YOU SHALL NOT MURDER, YOU SHALL NOT STEAL, YOU SHALL NOT COVET," and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF. 10 Love does no wrong to a neighbor; love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.

Matthew 22:37-39, 19:19 Mark 12:31 Luke 10:27 Romans 13:9 Galatians 5:14 James 2:8, LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF

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John 13:35, Love One AnotherNAU John 13:35 "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

John 13:35, Salt in the BibleJewish Jewels magazine in May 2013 on the back page says "...Salt in the Bible is a symbol of loyalty, of the relationship. Many desert tribes, even today, put salt on the hands of a couple when they marry. A "covenant of salt" (Numbers 18:19) is a forever covenant of loyalty in relationships. In Matthew 5:13 14, believers in Yeshua are called to be salt and light. Light refers to our testimony to pre-believers. Salt refers to a relationship with each other. The inability of believers to get along puts the light out! We must have salt with one another. Yeshua said, "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." (John 13:35) We can't be light to be unsaved if we aren't salt to one another!

John 13:35 Matthew 5:13 Numbers 18:19, Salt in the Bible

Love One AnotherFrancis Schaeffer said, Through the centuries men have displayed many different symbols to show that they are Christians. They have worn crosses in the lapels of their coats, hung chains about their necks, even had special haircuts. Of course, there is nothing intrinsically wrong with any of this, if one feels it is his calling. But there is a much better sign, a universal mark that is to last through all the ages of the church until Jesus comes backLove- and the unity it attests to- is the mark Christ gave Christians to wear before the world. Only with this mark may the world know that Christians are indeed Christians and that Jesus was sent by the Father.

John 13:34-35What is biblical love?When Jesus said "as I have loved you" he was not talking about a warm fuzzy feeling, or a burning in the bosom, like Mormons, or some emotional experience. The immediate context when He gave this commandment is his sacrificial service of foot washing, anticipating his death, burial, and resurrection. Included in the immediate context, "as I have loved you," is the exposing of a false apostle, and turning him over to the devil. The love that Jesus exemplified, in John 13, even included washing the feet of Judas, and feeding him, even as he exposed him to be a false apostle.This is also the example I see Paul setting in; Acts 20:27-31 "For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God. "Be on guard for

http://pulpitandpen.org/2015/08/20/three-false-gospels-you-may-not-realize-are-in-your-church/Three False Gospels You May Not Realize Are in Your ChurchBut what is biblical love? John 13:34-35 says,A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

John 13:34-35What is biblical love?yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. "I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. "Therefore be on the alert, remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears.Paul's love drove him to tears for three years, that caused him to give the warning about wolves in the flock.

http://pulpitandpen.org/2015/08/20/three-false-gospels-you-may-not-realize-are-in-your-church/Three False Gospels You May Not Realize Are in Your ChurchBut what is biblical love? John 13:34-35 says,A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

John 13:34-35, pulpitandpen.orgWhat is biblical love?From this passage alone [John 13:34-35], many believe that they are disciples of ChristChristians simply because they love one another. But here is what biblical love is notLove is not an emotion or a feeling. Love is not receiving, and its not getting something out of a relationship. And, love is not accepting or tolerating sin.Love is sacrificing, giving, and seeking the best for someone. The greatest example of love ever demonstrated to mankind was Christs sacrifice on the cross for our sins. Why did he do this? Because God loved us (John 3:16). God did not accept our sin, or accept us for who we are, for if he did, there would be no need for justice. The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). God did not receive anything from us for his sacrifice on the cross. Ephesians 2:8-9 says,http://pulpitandpen.org/2015/08/20/three-false-gospels-you-may-not-realize-are-in-your-church/

http://pulpitandpen.org/2015/08/20/three-false-gospels-you-may-not-realize-are-in-your-church/Three False Gospels You May Not Realize Are in Your ChurchBut what is biblical love? John 13:34-35 says,A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

So, in conclusion

THE ENDJudas Chose the wrong path

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John 13:9 wash their handsUtensil SafetyI accompanied my four-year-old, Matt, to a pre-kindergarten screening session where they tested his hearing, eyesight, speech, and motor skills. The last stop was with the school nurse who emphasized the importance of washing hands before meals. "Germs from our hands can get on our food while eating," she explained."Oh, I don't need to worry about that," Matt assured her. "We use forks at our house."Linda Economy, Floodwood, Minnesota.Christian Reader, "Kids of the Kingdom."John 13:9 Simon Peter said to Him, "Lord, then wash not only my feet, but also my hands and my head."

Leviticus 11:24, 15:11, Matthew 15:2 Mark 7:3

John 13:9, Wash Their HandsMark 7:3 (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they carefully wash their handsLinda Economy said, under the heading Utensil Safety, I accompanied my four-year-old, Matt, to a pre-kindergarten screening session where they tested his hearing, eyesight, speech, and motor skills. The last stop was with the school nurse who emphasized the importance of washing hands before meals. "Germs from our hands can get on our food while eating," she explained. "Oh, I don't need to worry about that," Matt assured her."We use forks at our house."Matthew 15:2 "Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.John 13:9 Deuteronomy 21:6 Leviticus 11:2, 15:11

Linda Economy, Floodwood, Minnesota.Christian Reader, "Kids of the Kingdom.Mark 7:3, Wash Their Hands

Luke 2:11Which Savior?NIV Isaiah 43:10I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. 11 I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior.BGT Isaiah 43:10 Luke 2:11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

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John 13:4-16, Jesus Washing The Disciples Feet, gotquestions.orgQuestion: "What should we learn from the life of John the Apostle?"Answer: The Apostle John is the author of five New Testament books: the gospel of John, the three short epistles that also bear his name (1, 2, and 3 John) and the book of Revelation. John was part of Jesus inner circle and, along with Peter and James, John was given the privilege of witnessing Jesus conversation with Moses and Elijah on the mount of the transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9). His importance in the twelve grew as he matured, and after the crucifixion, he became a pillar in the Jerusalem church (Galatians 2:9), ministered with Peter (Acts 3:1, 4:13, 8:14), and finally was exiled to the island of Patmos by the Romans, where he received from God the majestic visions that comprise the book of Revelation. Not to be confused with John the Baptist, the Apostle John is the brother of James, another of the twelve disciples of Jesus. Together, they were called by Jesus Boanerges, which means sons of thunder, and therein we find a key to Johns personality. Both brothers were characterized by zeal, passion and ambition. In his early days with Jesus, at times John acted rashly, recklessly, impetuously, and aggressively. We see him in Mark 9 forbidding a man to cast out demons in Jesus name because he was not part of the twelve (Mark 9:38-41). Jesus gently rebuked him, saying no one could cast out demons in Jesus name and then turn around and speak evil of Him. In Luke 9:51-54, we see the brothers wanting to call down fire from heaven to destroy the Samaritans who refused to welcome Jesus. Again, Jesus had to rebuke them for their intolerance and lack of genuine love for the lost. Johns zeal for Jesus was also influenced by his natural ambition, as seen in his request (through his mother) that he and his brother be seated on Jesus right and left hands in the kingdom, an incident that caused a temporary rift between the brothers and the other disciples (Matthew 20:20-24).In spite of these youthful expressions of misdirected passion, John aged well. He began to understand the need for humility in those who desired to be great. Johns is the only gospel that records Jesus washing the disciples feet (John 13:4-16). Jesus simple act of servanthood must have impacted John greatly. By the time of the crucifixion, Jesus had enough confidence in the young man to turn the care of His mother over to him, a charge John took very seriously. From that day on, John cared for her as if she were his own mother (John 19:25-27). Johns rash request for special honor in the kingdom had given way to a compassion and humility that would characterize his ministry in his later life. Although he remained courageous and bold, his ambition was balanced by the humility he learned at Jesus feet. This willingness to serve others and suffer for the sake of the gospel must have enabled him to bear his final imprisonment on Patmos where, according to reliable historical sources, he lived in a cave, cut off from those he loved, and was treated with cruelty and reproach. In the opening of the book of Revelation, which he received from the Holy Spirit during this time, he referred to himself as your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus (Revelation 1:9). He had learned to look beyond his earthly sufferings to the heavenly glory that awaits all who patiently endure.

John was passionately devoted to the proclamation of truth. No one in Scripture, except the Lord Jesus, had more to say about the concept of truth. His joy was proclaiming the truth to others and then watching them walk in it (3 John 4). His strongest condemnation was for those who perverted the truth and led others astray, especially if they claimed to be believers (1 John 2:4). His passion for truth fueled his concern for the sheep who might be deceived by false teachers, and his warnings about them take up much of 1 John. He had no qualms about identifying as false prophets and antichrists those who tried to pervert the truth, even proclaiming them to be demonic in nature (1 John 2:18, 26, 3:7, 4:1-7).

At the same time, John is also called the apostle of love. In his own gospel, he refers to himself as the one whom Jesus loved (John 13:23, 20:2, 21:7, 21:20). He is depicted as the one leaning against Jesus breast at the last supper. His brief second epistle is filled with expressions of his deep love for those in his care. He addresses his first epistle to a group of believers whom I love in the truth and exhorts them to love one another by walking in obedience to Jesus commands (1 John 1:1, 5-6).

Johns life serves to remind us of several lessons which we can apply to our own lives. First, zeal for the truth must always be balanced by a love for people. Without it, zeal can turn to harshness and judgmentalism. Conversely, abundant love that lacks the ability to discern truth from error can become gushing sentimentality. As John learned as he matured, if we speak the truth in love, we, and those we touch, will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ (Ephesians 4:15).

Second, confidence and boldness, untempered by compassion and grace, can quickly turn to pride and smugness. Confidence is a wonderful virtue, but without humility, it can become self-confidence, which can lead to boasting and an attitude of exclusiveness. When that happens, our witness of the grace of God is tainted, and others see in us exactly the kind of person they wish not to be. Like John, if we are to be effective witnesses for Christ, our demeanor should be one that reflects a passion for the truth, compassion for people, and a steadfast desire to serve and represent our Lord by reflecting His humility and grace.

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John 13:28, 3rd Heaven http://www.arielm.org/dcs/pdf/mbs107m.pdf

http://www.arielm.org/dcs/pdf/mbs107m.pdfRevelation 2:7 2 Corinthians 12:4 John 13:28, 3rd Heaven