Covenant Christian Reformed Church

The Ministry of Foot Washing (The Gospel of John: Jesus’ Discipleship Course; #3) John 13:12-20 A. In our text, Jesus offers his disciples three words of encouragement: 1. First, Jesus gives his disciples a whole new way of living (13:12-17) 2. Second, Jesus protects his disciples from the discouragement that might overwhelm them when they learn that one of their own would betray Him (13:18-19) 3. Third, Jesus encourages them with the honor that they will be his officially authorized representatives in the world (13:20) A NEW WAY OF LIVING (13:12-17) A. Most people don’t want to wash other people’s feet (i.e., forgive them) 1. But Christ-followers are not most people. Our feet are wet; grace washed 2. All He asks is we share his grace with others like he shared his grace with us “See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many” (Hebrews 12:15) B. Jesus foot washing is the perfect depiction of what God has done for us 1. It is the