Monthly Archives: December 2018

not yet ready

John 13:31-33 Joh 13:31 That is why when he had left, Jesus says, “Now the Son of Man was glorified, and God was glorified in him. Joh 13:32 [If God was glorified in him,] God will also glorify him in … Continue reading

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Ridiculous reasons

John 13:28-30 Joh 13:28 None of those reclining at the table had come to know why he said this to him. Joh 13:29 Since Judas kept the money-bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for … Continue reading

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open eyes to the present

John 13:25-27 Joh 13:25 That was why that one leaned close beside Jesus saying to him, “Lord, which is it?” Joh 13:26 Jesus answers, “He’s the one to whom I give the piece of bread after I have dipped it.” … Continue reading

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The Judas point

John 13:21-24 Joh 13:21 After saying these things, Jesus was agitated in his spirit and testified, “I am honestly telling you, one from among you will hand me over.” Joh 13:22 The disciples were looking into one another– perplexed about … Continue reading

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Identifying with Jesus — good or bad

John 13:18-20 Joh 13:18 “It is not about all of you that I am saying this; I know those whom I have chosen. But it is so the Scripture can be fulfilled: The one who gnaws my bread has raised … Continue reading

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Sacrificial servanthood

John 13:15 Joh 13:15 Because I have given you a model, that you also should do just as I have done for you. Joh 13:16 “I am honestly telling you, a slave is not greater than his lord, and a … Continue reading

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Worship by washing

John 13:11-14 Joh 13:11 Because he had known his betrayer. This is why he said, “Not all of you are clean.” Joh 13:12 When he had washed their feet and put on his outer clothes, he reclined again and said … Continue reading

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emotional roller coaster

John 13:7-10 Joh 13:7 Jesus answered and said to him, “You don’t know what I’m doing just now, but after these things you will come to know.” Joh 13:8 Peter said to him, “You will certainly not wash my feet, … Continue reading

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he took the towel

John 13:4-6 Joh 13:4 He was roused up from the meal, and put aside his outer clothes, took a towel, and tied it around himself. Joh 13:5 He poured water into a receptacle and began to wash his disciples’ feet … Continue reading

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Exit hour

John 13:1-3 Joh 13:1 Before the Passover Festival, Jesus, having known that his hour came to exit from this world to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the last. Joh 13:2 … Continue reading

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