John 13: 1 – Discuss
John 13:2-6
- Who is involved?
- When did this happen?
- Where are they?
- John is explaining Jesus thoughts and feelings – how does he know?
- Why footwashing? (Reference Luke 22:24)
John 13:7-11
- Who is involved in this interchange?
- What is happening?
- Why is Peter refusing to participate?
- Is there meaning beyond washing feet in verse 8?
- Who is Jesus referring to who is not all clean?
John 13:12-20
- Who is involved?
- When is this happening?
- What are the key messages?
- What does this mean to you personally?
- Discuss verse 20.
John 13:21-30
- Who is involved?
- Who is “the one whom Jesus loved”?
- What is the significance of selecting the bread and dipping it?
- What does the giving of bread symbolize?
- Discuss verse 27, 28,29.
- What does this mean to you?
John 13:31-38
- Who is involved?
- Study and discuss versus 31,32
- Where is Jesus going and why can’t they follow?
- What is the new commandment? Do we follow this commandment? What is the consequence if we follow Jesus’commandment?
- Consider Peter’s issue in the context of your life. What do you find?