The Miracle of Respect John 2:1-11

Jesus Christ demonstrates great respect in this text.

◦ We’ll see Jesus demonstrate respect in three ways.

◦ For Jesus, respect is about service.

“The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister” (Mk 10:45).

The night He was betrayed, Jesus took up a towel & washed His disciples’ feet.

◦ As disciples of Jesus, we must greatly value service.

Mk 10:43-44.

“If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet” (Jn 13:14).

Young people (ages 18-35) are more rude today than in previous generations.

◦ They are 21% less likely to say hello to their neighbors.

◦ They are 18% less likely to give up a seat for a woman or an elderly person.

◦ They are 17% less likely to give up a seat for a pregnant woman on public transportation.

God has always held marriage in high esteem.

◦ It’s God who created marriage (Gen 2:21-25).

◦ “Marriage is honourable in all” (Heb 13:4).

Respect for parents is so important.

◦ Eph 6:1-3.

◦ “Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord” (Col 3:20).

Respect for others is immensely biblical.

◦ Every person is made in the likeness & image of God; therefore, every person is worthy of respect.

◦ “All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets” (Matt 7:12).

Marriage.

◦ Husbands and wives are to respect one another.

“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord” (Eph 5:22).

“Ye husbands, dwell with [your wives] according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered” (1 Pet 3:7).

◦ Do at least one thing this week to show respect to your spouse.

Parents.

◦ Scripture teaches us to respect our parents.

◦ How will you show respect to your parents this week?

Others.

How will you serve other people this week?

“To be respectful is to be Christlike.” ◦ Throughout His life, Jesus respected His heavenly Father:

“Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man” (Lk 2:52).

◦ How will you show respect to your Father this week?