Washing Feet

Series Title: Lessons from the Upper Room Series Summary: On the night before his crucifixion, Jesus had one last meal with his disciples.  During that meal, he spent time giving them final instructions. In the Upper Room Discourse Jesus prepares his followers for the challenges they will face. He prepares them by promising His Holy Spirit’s presence with them and by praying for them.  In this series, we will look at Jesus’ parting words to his twelve disciples and what they mean for us as disciples of Jesus today. Passages: John 13:1-17 When Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, he gave them a dramatic picture of his identity.  Washing their feet was a sign of his role as the Messiah who would make them clean and an example for them to follow.  As we look back on this act of love today we are reminded of what it costs to serve others in ways that defy cultural norms.