Chapter 13 Study Questions
1
What event do you think John may be referring to when he states that Jesus loved them to the very end?" (13:1)
2
What kind of rank or importance do you think one who was sent from God would have?
3
Do you think the task of washing someone’s feet was typically performed by one of high importance?
4
Why do you think Peter initially refused to let Jesus wash his feet? (13:8)
5
Why does Peter eventually embrace letting Jesus wash his feet? (13:8).
6
What other, yet to come, act of humility by Jesus do you think the feet-washing illustrated?
7
Would you be willing to receive the benefit of a humiliating act performed on your behalf?
8
After washing his disciples feet Jesus says, "you should do just as I have done for you." (13:12-16) What principle do you think Jesus wanted his followers to practice?
9
Jesus washed the feet of one disciple who would later betray him. What does this tell you about Jesus?
10
Jesus gives a new commandment, "to love one another." How would Jesus eventually demonstrate his love for his followers?
11
Does Jesus sacrificial love for you move you to follow him?
