Power In Humility
April 3, 2022Jesus’ Journey to Resurrection – Part 4
Power In Humility
Pastor Terry Wilcox
John 13:1-5
- Jesus had . John 13:3
This is referred to as the Last Supper because it was Jesus’ last celebration of the Jewish annual celebration of the Passover.
John 13:6-11 - The Disciples considered the duties of a humble servant beneath their positions.
John 13:12-17 - Leaders in God’s kingdom are to be .
As a servant, Jesus washed their feet.
As a teacher, Jesus explained spiritual truth.
As their , Jesus ate with them.
Jesus showed them a new perspective on Passover by connecting it to the promises of the new covenant.
| Passover | Jesus’ Sacrifice |
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1. Broken matzah |
1. Jesus broken body (Luke 22:19) |
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2. Cups of wine before and after the meal |
2. Luke 22:20 |
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3. At first Passover (Exodus 12) a lamb, blood on doorway, roasted, no broken bones |
3. John 19:32-33 |
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4. First Passover brought freedom from slavery in Egypt |
4. Jesus brought freedom from sin and death |
Writing from the second century tells us that the rabbis considered washing feet so menial that Hebrew slaves should not be required to do so.
A Hebrew slave must not wash the feet of his master, nor put his shoes on him, nor carry his things before when going to the bathhouse … over your brothers the children of Israel you shall not rule, one over another, with rigor. … But one’s son or pupil may do so.
-Mekilta de Rabbi Ishmael
However, the Son of God shows us the power of .
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