John 13: Washing the Disciples’ Feet
How did Jesus knowledge of his soon-coming departure affect his love for his disciples?
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What was Judas’s plan for betraying Jesus?
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At the time he was born, if Jesus was not aware of who he was, that he had come from God and would return to God, when did he become fully aware?
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Only John reports the washing of the disciples’ feet. Why did he include it when other Gospel writers did not?
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Why did Peter protest when other disciples didn’t object to Jesus washing their feet?
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Before and after Jesus’ answer, what does Peter’s reaction say about his character?
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How could the disciples be clean by only having their feet washed? What was Jesus talking about?
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If Jesus washed Judas’s feet, why wasn’t he clean like the other disciples?
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After Jesus explained what he had done, how well did the disciples understand the principle demonstrated when he washed their feet?
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Why is serving so crucial in experiencing happiness?
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What made Judas different from the other disciples?
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Why was it important for Jesus to tell the disciples beforehand that he would be betrayed?
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King James
How is receiving God’s messenger also receiving Christ?
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Why couldn’t the disciples discern who the betrayer would be?
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Why did Simon Peter have to use gestures to communicate with John?
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Why didn’t Peter and John understand who the betrayer was?
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What did Jesus mean when he said, “It is time for the Son of Man to be glorified”? What is the glory in arrest, torture, and crucifixion?
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With all that Jesus had said earlier about his death, why didn’t the disciples understand where he was going?
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Why is love an unmistakable quality in those who follow Jesus? What message is sent when Christians fail to show love?
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How did the other disciples feel after Jesus told Peter that he would deny him three times?