Read: John 13:1-17
Humility
During the preparation day of the Passover, Jesus knew that the purpose for which he came to this world had come - the crucifixion. Departing out of this world unto the father mentioned by Jesus refers to the Resurrection and the Ascension.
Jesus knew that the father had given all things unto his hand, but still displayed humility even though he was conscious of his deity and the heartless conduct of Judas. Jesus rose from the super table, laid aside his robe physically and spiritually. He laid aside the expression of his deity, while never losing the possession. He took a towel, which represents the servant spirit possessed by Christ and he girded himself, which refers to his human body provided by the father, in order to serve as a sacrifice on the cross for sin.
Jesus poured water into a basin, which is referred to as the Holy Spirit which would pour from him like a river. Washing the disciples’ feet represents the servant principle, which we are to follow. Cleansing is guaranteed by the Holy Spirit concerning our daily walk, according to our faith in Christ and what he did for us at the cross. Jesus has now made cleansing possible for the human race.
The flesh cannot understand spiritual realities. It is too backward or too forward, too courageous or too cowardly; it is incapable of ever being right and it is impossible to improve, consequently, it must die.
Peter told Christ, “you will never wash my feet,” and Jesus answered, “if I wash you not, you have no part with me.” This speaks to the constant cleansing mentioned regarding our everyday walk before the Lord, which the washing of the feet represents. Peter wants to be washed from head to toe, but Jesus said to him, “he who is washed, needs not save to wash his feet.” This pertains to our daily walk before God, which means that the believer doesn’t have to get saved over and over again. Christ has done what needs to be done. Jesus is now telling his disciples they are all clean, except for one: Judas. After washing their feet, Jesus said to his disciples, “You call me master and Lord and you say, well for so I am.” Jesus is now telling them that even though he has washed their feet, in no way does this diminish his position as the Lord God of glory.
Then he told them, “You also ought to wash one another’s feet.” This does not need to be taken literally, but to serve as an example of the servant principle. Jesus who is Lord has set the example we must follow: humility.
Donald Zack-Williams
Humility
During the preparation day of the Passover, Jesus knew that the purpose for which he came to this world had come - the crucifixion. Departing out of this world unto the father mentioned by Jesus refers to the Resurrection and the Ascension.
Jesus knew that the father had given all things unto his hand, but still displayed humility even though he was conscious of his deity and the heartless conduct of Judas. Jesus rose from the super table, laid aside his robe physically and spiritually. He laid aside the expression of his deity, while never losing the possession. He took a towel, which represents the servant spirit possessed by Christ and he girded himself, which refers to his human body provided by the father, in order to serve as a sacrifice on the cross for sin.
Jesus poured water into a basin, which is referred to as the Holy Spirit which would pour from him like a river. Washing the disciples’ feet represents the servant principle, which we are to follow. Cleansing is guaranteed by the Holy Spirit concerning our daily walk, according to our faith in Christ and what he did for us at the cross. Jesus has now made cleansing possible for the human race.
The flesh cannot understand spiritual realities. It is too backward or too forward, too courageous or too cowardly; it is incapable of ever being right and it is impossible to improve, consequently, it must die.
Peter told Christ, “you will never wash my feet,” and Jesus answered, “if I wash you not, you have no part with me.” This speaks to the constant cleansing mentioned regarding our everyday walk before the Lord, which the washing of the feet represents. Peter wants to be washed from head to toe, but Jesus said to him, “he who is washed, needs not save to wash his feet.” This pertains to our daily walk before God, which means that the believer doesn’t have to get saved over and over again. Christ has done what needs to be done. Jesus is now telling his disciples they are all clean, except for one: Judas. After washing their feet, Jesus said to his disciples, “You call me master and Lord and you say, well for so I am.” Jesus is now telling them that even though he has washed their feet, in no way does this diminish his position as the Lord God of glory.
Then he told them, “You also ought to wash one another’s feet.” This does not need to be taken literally, but to serve as an example of the servant principle. Jesus who is Lord has set the example we must follow: humility.
Donald Zack-Williams