John 13:1-30 Amy Katterson

The Christ Who Cleanses Calls Us To Wash Feet

1-The Backdrop: Jesus Knows and Loves (1-3)

• Jesus knew his hour had come
• Jesus had loved his own who were in the world and loved them to the end
• Jesus knew his betrayer
• Jesus knew all things were his, he came from God, he was going back to God

2-The Dramatic Scene: Jesus Serves (4-5)

• Jesus’ actions
• Cultural commentary

3-The Disciple Revolts: Jesus Cleanses (6-11)

• Peter refuses and Jesus answers: His washing is required to belong
• Peter exceeds and Jesus explains: The completely clean need only feet washed

4-The Drama Explained: Jesus Calls (12-17, 20)

• Teacher and Lord washed your feet
• You ought to wash one another’s feet
• Sent is not greater than sender

5-The Unclean Exception: Jesus Sends Out (18-19, 21-30)

• Scripture will be fulfilled
• One of you will betray
• Private identification
• Public sending out