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