John 13:1-19 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world to the Father… I. IN THE CAREER OF THE LORD. 1. Taking our nature (John 1:14; Romans 1:3). 2. Assuming our infirmities (Matthew 8:17; Hebrews 4:15). 3. Born in lowliness (Luke 2:7, 12, 16). 4. Becoming a servant (Luke 22:27; Philippians 2:6, 7). 5. Associating with the lowly (Matthew 9:10; Luke 15:1, 2). 6. Submitting to toil (Mark 6:3; John 4:6). 7. Enduring poverty (Matthew 17:27; Luke 9:58). 8. Obeying the law (Matthew 3:13-15; Galatians 4:4). 9. Refusing honours (John 5:41; John 6:15). 10. Dying on the cross (Philippians 2:8; Hebrews 12:2). II. IN THE CAREER OF BELIEVERS. 1. Abraham before the Lord (Genesis 18:27, 30, 32). 2. Jacob before God (Genesis 32:9, 10). 3. Moses in Midian (Exodus 3:11; Exodus 4:1, 10). 4. Joshua before Ai (Joshua 7:6-9). 5. Gideon when appointed to save Israel (Judges 6:15). 6. David at the great offering (1 Chronicles 29:14). 7. John the Baptist (Matthew 3:14; John 3:29, 30). 8. The Roman centurion (Matthew 8:8). 9. Peter (Luke 5:8; John 13:6-8). 10. Paul (Acts 18:1-3; Acts 20:33, 34).Conclusion: Pauline commendation of humility (Philippians 2:5-11). (S. S. Times.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. |
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