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.
Real vs Fake Christian Love
As you journey through these five days, may you grow in your understanding and practice of genuine Christian love, nourished by God’s Word and empowered by His Spirit.
How NOT to Love One Another
In a world where love is often misunderstood and misrepresented, the apostle Peter gives us profound insight into what true Christian love looks like (and does not look like!), and how it can be cultivated. In 1 Peter 2:1-3, he challenges us to examine the nature of our love for God and for one another, urging us to put away behaviors that are contrary to the love we are called to exhibit.
How to Love One Another
As you journey through these five days, may you be encouraged and challenged to live out the love that God has poured into your heart. Let this love be a beacon of hope and a testament to the transformative power of the Gospel.
How to Love One Another
In a world often characterized by personal pursuit and self-fulfillment, the call to love one another earnestly from a pure heart stands as a radical and counter-cultural command. And yet, this is precisely God’s calling for Christians throughout Scripture, and challenges us to reflect on the nature of love as the defining characteristic of our Christian identity.
