The Mark of True Discipleship: Love Like Jesus
In the upper room, on the eve of His crucifixion, Jesus performed an unimaginable act. The eternal Son of God, the King of Glory, took on the role of a servant and washed the feet of His disciples (John 13:1–11). But the lesson didn’t stop there.
The Mark of True Discipleship
Scripture: John 13:21, 1 John 2:19
“Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” (John 13:21)
“They went out from us, but they were not of us…” (1 John 2:19)
Judas: The Archetypal False Disciple Betrayal, Darkness, and the Unshakable Plan of God
In one of the most haunting scenes in the Gospels, Jesus announces to His disciples: “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” (John 13:21)
This is not a betrayal from a distant enemy. It’s one of His own—Judas Iscariot, who had walked closely with Jesus, witnessed His miracles, and shared intimate meals with Him. But beneath the surface, something far more sinister is unfolding.
Betrayed Yet Sovereign
Scripture: John 13:21, 1 John 2:19
“Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” (John 13:21)
“They went out from us, but they were not of us…” (1 John 2:19)
The King Who Kneels, Part 2: Serving Like the Master (John 13:12–20)
In the upper room, on the eve of His crucifixion, Jesus performed an unimaginable act. The eternal Son of God, the King of Glory, took on the role of a servant and washed the feet of His disciples (John 13:1–11). But the lesson didn’t stop there.
The King Who Kneels (Part 2)
“When He had washed their feet… He said to them, ‘Do you understand what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am.'”
5-Day Devotional: The King Who Kneels
This 5-day devotional will help you reflect on Jesus’ unfathomable love, radical humility, and the necessity of His cleansing work. Each day includes Scripture, reflection, and application questions.
The King Who Kneels: The Unfathomable Love of Christ
In the final week of his life on earth, before His crucifixion, Jesus did something that stunned His disciples. He, the eternal Son of God, the King of Glory, knelt before them and washed their feet—a task so lowly it was reserved for slaves. In John 13:1–11, we witness a profound display of Christ’s unfathomable love, radical humility, and the necessity of His cleansing work.
Love in Action
Begin your journey by reflecting on the foundational role of love in the Christian life. The Apostle Paul lists love as the first fruit of the Spirit, from which all other virtues flow. Love is not just an emotion or a word; it is an action that reflects the very nature of God.
Love in Action: The Heart of Christian Living
In a world where words often come cheap, the call to live out our faith through action is more crucial than ever. Understanding biblical and Christlike love in these terms reveals a profound truth: love is not merely something we should say; it is something we must do.
