The Secrets of Selfless Servanthood (John 13:1-30)

Family Bible Church weekly message

* As you know, we began an in-depth study of "The Gospel According to Luke" on December 31, and spent 3 of the 4 Sundays in January in chapter 1, taking a 1 week break for the visit by one of the missionaries we support. And while we originally planned to finish up chapter 1 this week, some unforeseen circumstances have created a need for us to take a 1-week detour into the fourth gospel, "The Gospel According to John". * Perhaps like no other time in history, this world increasingly encourages people to promote and serve themselves, especially here in the United States. But Jesus calls His followers to die to themselves by living lives of selfless servanthood. And when we do that effectively, we can have a major impact on the world because it builds unity in the body of Christ and helps draw non-believers to Jesus. * So this morning, we will be considering some secrets of selfless servanthood by looking at an event in John 13 that launched the final 18 hours or so of Jesus's earthly ministry immediately prior to His crucifixion. This event, Jesus's foot washing of His disciples, was only recorded in John's account. And we should be grateful that the Holy Spirit led John to do so, because there is much we can learn from it, and also apply to our walks as followers of Christ today. * This message was presented on February 4, 2024 by Chuck Sabo.