Tuesday
(29/04/2014) – Read John 13:1-3
When is
this event happening?
What did
Jesus know?
How was
the level of the love of Jesus for those considered His own in the world?
Who are
these that Jesus refers as “His own in the world”?
What did
the devil do?
What the
Father did for Jesus?
Where
Jesus came from? Where was He going to? What that teaches you about Jesus?
This is some
of Jesus’ last moments. He already knows His destiny and His remaining time. In
these last instances He starts to do what He knows how to do well: to love. How
does He show this love? Serving. He already knew He was going to be betrayed
and for whom. But in spite of that, He loved (including the betrayer). He loved
His own in the world, meaning His disciples, and even those who are not. You
are included as being one of them. He loves you and shows the full extent of
His love by serving us. He serves us so that we can learn how to love those
around us. Even when the end is coming near, Jesus doesn’t assume a fatalistic
or depressive attitude. By the contrary, He tries to use His time in a
productive way: serving.
Note:
To Serve – From Greek
“leitourgia” is a Word originally used for citizens serving in public roles on
their own. Later it passed to include military service or community work. In
the New Testament it is used for the priestly ministry as well as for
altruistic donations. Another word used
as a translation for “leitourgia” is ministry. So, a minister must be a
servant. Who ministers over other lives must be a servant.
Memory Verse:
“Serve one another
in love.”
Galatians 5:13c
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