Foot Washing as a Lifestyle
Northwest Bible Church – Feb. 16, 2014 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
John 13:12-17
Foot Washing as a Lifestyle
Intro
A. CHRIST’S EXAMPLE (John 13:12).
1) Humility -
2) Love –
3) Service -
B. CHRIST’S EXHORTATION (John 13:12b-16).
1) A challenge to think (John 13:12b-16).
2) A challenge to act (John 13:14-15).
a) This is to be our lifestyle (John 13:14, 15, 17).
b) This is our duty (John 13:14-15).
c) The principle of imitation (John 13:14-16).
d) The up-side down principle of the kingdom.
3) Literal foot washing?
C. CHRIST’S ENCOURAGEMENT (John 13:17).
1) The importance of knowledge.
2) The uselessness of knowledge only.
3) The blessing of obedience.
4) The struggles of a servant.
Conclusion