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A THRONE OR A TOWEL?

A THRONE OR A TOWEL?. A THRONE OR A TOWEL?. JOHN 13:3-17 PLEASE READ ALONG IN YOUR PERSONAL BIBLE. A THRONE OR A TOWEL?. The account of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet is found only in the Gospel of John. The disciples were still debating about

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A THRONE OR A TOWEL?

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  1. A THRONEORA TOWEL?

  2. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? JOHN 13:3-17 PLEASE READ ALONG IN YOUR PERSONAL BIBLE

  3. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? The account of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet is found only in the Gospel of John. The disciples were still debating about who would be the “greatest” when Christ came into His Kingdom.

  4. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? In response, Jesus took the position of a low ranking household servantand washed the disciples’ feet. This was a common practice…roads were dusty, shoes were open-toed sandals. Their feet were actually dirty!

  5. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? SIGNIFICANT LESSONS: 1. This was private, not public No influence or praise to be gained. • This was personal This was not a “group” activity. It was an intentional act toward one person.

  6. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? SIGNIFICANT LESSONS: 3. This was a “top-down” act, rather than the lesser serving the greater. It was pastoralin nature. Dramatic departure from culture. • This was to be a pattern among peers, that is, “equals.” Novel concept for those who desired position or prominence

  7. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? I. EVERYONE IS EQUAL AT THE CROSS A. Christianity does not automatically change roles in life; It does change relationships B. There are no distinctions in God’s love for mankind

  8. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? I. EVERYONE IS EQUAL AT THE CROSS C. None are “good enough” to deserve God’s grace None are “too bad” to receive God’s grace

  9. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? II. BEING A SERVANT IS A DIRECT ASSAULT ON PRIDE A. By “world’s” standard— Leader is served by one of lesser position or importance 1. Pride of being diminished to others 2. Pride of misunderstood motivation

  10. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? II. BEING A SERVANT IS A DIRECT ASSAULT ON PRIDE B. By “world’s” standard— Peers fend for themselves 1. Pride of position of equality 2. Pride of improper motivation

  11. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? II. BEING A SERVANT IS A DIRECT ASSAULT ON PRIDE C. PRIDE must be “nailed to the cross” so that the Christ-like spirit of HUMILITY will teach us to be servants

  12. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? III. PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS OF SERVANTHOOD A. Serving SINCERELY

  13. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? III. PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS OF SERVANTHOOD B. Serving SPONTANEOUSLY

  14. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? III. PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS OF SERVANTHOOD C. Serving SENSITIVELY

  15. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? III. PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS OF SERVANTHOOD D. Serving SYMPATHETICALLY

  16. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? III. PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS OF SERVANTHOOD E. Serving SECRETLY

  17. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? III. PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS OF SERVANTHOOD F. Serving SACRIFICIALLY

  18. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? III. PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS OF SERVANTHOOD G. Serving SHAMELESSLY

  19. A THRONE OR A TOWEL? WHAT ARE YOU REACHING FOR? A THRONE OR A TOWEL?

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