Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples
Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
The Final Passover, Part 1 Matthew 26: 20 -25; Mark 14: 17 -21; Luke 22: 14 -30; John 13: 1 -30 • People are innately proud, God is innately merciful and gracious
Matthew 26: 20; Mark 14: 17; Luke 22: 14
Passover Begins Matthew 26: 20; Mark 14: 17; Luke 22: 14 • The exact chronology is uncertain, but the events that took place are certain • Luke 22: 15 -16, Jesus sees the present with a view to the future and so desires this last Passover
The Pride of the Disciples Luke 22: 24– 30 • The disciples had argued in Galilee about who was the greatest (Matt. 18) and the week prior (Matt. 20) • Jesus had rebuked them but they were blatantly selfish and had not yet learned the lesson
The Pride of the Disciples Luke 22: 24– 30 • Luke 22: 25 -30 Ø A rebuke similar to the one a week earlier (Matt. 20) greatness is not about power & position • God gives your gift(s), ministry and empowerment greatness is about being faithful
The Pride of the Disciples Luke 22: 24– 30 • The rebuke is expected, the promises of future greatness is not - Jesus also sees their future greatness
The Savior’s Humility John 13: 1 -20 • The Setting & Motivations - John 13: 1 -3 • Jesus’ motivations: ØBy love - a. Jgaphv / agapē ØBy confidence in carrying out the Father’s plan & soon return to Him
The Savior’s Humility – The Role of a Slave - John 13: 4 -5 • Foot washing was a task that Hebrew slaves could not be compelled to do - their dirty feet were not washed • Jesus takes up the role of a slave and prepares and then washes their feet - cf. Phil. 2: 7
The Savior’s Humility – Surprised Disciples - John 13: 6 -9 • Peter responds with shock and strong objection • Jesus explains it is necessary in order to part of Him - & Peter swings the opposite direction wash more!
The Savior’s Humility – The Symbolism - John 13: 10 -12 explains a • The physical example spiritual reality • Those cleansed of their sins only needed the filth from walking in the world cleaned off 1 John 1: 9 • Colossians 2: 14 - our sins have been paid; believers are new
• Jesus’ Position - John 13: 13 ØJesus is both teacher and Lord • Jesus’ Action - John 13: 14 -16 Ø Jesus’ gave them a positive exhortation to follow His example of humility • Jesus’ Command - John 13: 15 Ø Be humble servants to one another – This is not a foot
The Savior’s Humility – Promised Blessing - John 13: 17 • There is blessing if you put into action the command • Blessedness is a spiritual condition that exists in all circumstances - something the world doesn’t understand
Preparing the Disciples for the Future John 13: 18 -20 • Jesus quotes Psalm 41: 9 in warning that one of them would be like Ahithophel was to David • Jesus tells them in advance so they would not be shaken by what was about to take place
Preparing the Disciples for the Future John 13: 18 -20 • Jesus is not a victim in a tragedy - He is omniscient and sovereign even in facing His own death • vs. 20 - Jesus’ ministry will continue through them
Prediction of Betrayal Mt. 26: 21 -25; Mk 14: 18 -21; Lk 22: 21 -23; Jn 13: 21 -30 • John 13: 21 Ø Jesus’ spirit is troubled, agitated that one of them would be betray Him • John 13: 22; Matthew 26: 22 Ø The disciples are confused and grieved - each wondering if it could be him?
Prediction of Betrayal Mt. 26: 21 -25; Mk 14: 18 -21; Lk 22: 21 -23; Jn 13: 21 -30 • Matthew 26: 23 Ø This could be any of them since they were all sharing in the same meal • Matthew 26: 24 Ø Jesus gives a stern and sobering warning to the betrayer
Prediction of Betrayal Mt. 26: 21 -25; Mk 14: 18 -21; Lk 22: 21 -23; Jn 13: 21 -30 • Matthew 26: 25 - Judas brazenly acts like the others, but Jesus confirms it is him • Luke 22: 23 - The disciples discuss among themselves who it could possibly be
Prediction of Betrayal Mt. 26: 21 -25; Mk 14: 18 -21; Lk 22: 21 -23; Jn 13: 21 -30 • John 13: 23 -25 ØPeter gets John (the disciple whom Jesus loved) to ask Jesus directly • John 13: 25 -26 Ø Jesus identifies Judas with a dipped morsel - a last warning to him that Jesus knew his
Prediction of Betrayal Mt. 26: 21 -25; Mk 14: 18 -21; Lk 22: 21 -23; Jn 13: 21 -30 • John 13: 27 Ø Judas rejects the warning and would not resist Satan any longer • Jesus is still in control and commands Judas to go do his deed quickly
Prediction of Betrayal Mt. 26: 21 -25; Mk 14: 18 -21; Lk 22: 21 -23; Jn 13: 21 -30 • John 13: 28 -30 Ø The disciples wrongly think Judas leaves to do something legitimate • People can be very deceptive for character is only proven over time as various circumstances are faced
Conclusions • Man is innately proud and seeks for himself while Jesus is innately gracious to redeem man from sin • Every person will choose between self and God • Choosing self results in greater sin, and for the Christian,
Conclusions • A non-Christian choosing God makes steps toward belief and salvation • A Christian choosing God moves toward greater personal holiness and glorifies God
Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
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