Homiletics Study: Gospel of John
Lesson 17 Passage: John 13:1-30
Content (List of Topics or Events)
Jesus humbles himself washing disciple’s feet – Servanthood example (John 13:1-17) 1. Hour had come loving Jesus own (1) 2. Evening meal and scene set for Jesus’ return to Father (2-3) 3. Jesus washes washed feet and dries feet (4-5) 4. When Jesus came to Peter; Peter objects and Jesus responds unless I wash you have no part of me (6-8) 5. Peter ask for hands and head, Jesus instructs that only feet need washing, but not all are clean (9-11) 6. Jesus returns to table asking if disciples understand what was done with instruction to wash each other’s feet (12-14) 7. Jesus then tells He has set example; no servant is greater than master. (15-16) 8. Jesus shares now that you know, your blessings are in doing (17) | Jesus tells of betrayal – Scripture fulfilled (John 13:18-21) 1. Betrayal by one who shares bread (18) 2. Jesus tells so when disciples see it they will believe who I am (19) 3. Jesus shares those who accepts the ones He sends accept Him (20) 4. Jesus troubled in spirit and then shares one of you will betray me (21) | Jesus identifies Judas as betrayer with piece of bread – Betrayal confirmed (John 13:22-30) 1. Disciples wondered the meaning of what Jesus said (22) 2. Peter asks John to ask Jesus who (23-24) 3. John ask Jesus who is it? (25) 4. Jesus responds, I will give him the piece of bread and gives it to Judas (26-27) 5. Jesus then tells Judas that what he is about to do “do quickly” (28-30) |
Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
Jesus humbles himself washing disciple’s feet – Servanthood example | John 13:1-17 |
Jesus tells of betrayal – Scripture fulfilled | John 13:18-21 |
Jesus identifies Judas as betrayer with piece of bread – Betrayal confirmed | John 13:22-30 |
Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)
At Passover, Jesus washes disciples’ feet modeling humility; betrayer identified |
Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)
CTATLT cleansing comes from Jesus the humble servant who loves us to the end. |
Specific Application Questions
In what ways are you demonstrating to others that you are a humble servant of Christ? |
What things cause you to have a troubled spirit? When do you take these to the Lord? |
Peter and John lovingly leaned on Jesus; How are you lovingly leaning on the everlasting arms of Jesus? |
Principles to Remember
Humble service is kingdom service. |
Our kingdom requirement is accepting Jesus |
Jesus is the answer to our questions |
Characteristic of God
Our Master |
Theme
Jesus cleanses us and demonstrates a servant’s heart and action. |
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