A Gift For The King
Read John 13:1-17
I. SERVICE THAT’S OFFERED LOVINGLY John 13:1
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- What phrase from v. 1 indicates Jesus knew that He would be arrested and crucified within a few hours of this dinner scene?
- Knowing what was facing Him shortly, what could have been His mental and emotional state?
- What excuse do you have for not offering service with a loving attitude?
- Describe in your own words the “full extent of his love” referred to in v. 1. Relate this to John 15:13, as well as to the dinner scene that follows in John 13:1-11.
- To what extent do you love Jesus? Are there any limitations to your love that are acceptable to Him? See Romans 12:1-2 for your answer.
- What boundaries have you placed on your love for others?
- From the following verses, summarize how important it is, in His eyes, for you to love others: Matthew 22:37, 39; Mark 12:33; John 13:34-35, 15:12, 17; John 17:11, 26; Luke 6:32, 35; Galatians 5:13; 1 John 4:7-12.
II. SERVICE THAT’S OFFERED WILLINGLY John 13:2-3
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- What phrase indicates that He had a right to expect to be served?
- What simple act of service have you refrained from doing because you expect to be served? 2
- Was this a convenient time for Him to serve? Explain.
- Did everyone at the table appreciate His service? Give a verse or phrase to support your answer.
- What service have you refused to offer because it’s not a convenient time, it’s not your job, and no one appreciates it anyway? Compare your refusal to His willingness
III. SERVICE THAT’S OFFERED HUMBLY John 13:4-11
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- From Luke 22:24-27, what was the subject of conversation among the disciples just prior to the service Jesus performed?
- In this passage, what was the service that Jesus rendered?
- Was this particular service His responsibility?
- Was Jesus asked to serve? v. 4
- Have you refrained from service because no one has asked you to?
- Describe the job He did: Was it glamorous? prestigious? desirable?
- What service are you too proud to do?
- What service are you too proud to receive? • How would you have spent your time the night before execution?
IV. SERVICE THAT’S OFFERED OBEDIENTLY John 13:12-16
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- What are two reasons Jesus gives for your service? v. 12-16
- Give other reasons for service from 1 Corinthians 6:20; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; Hebrews 13:15- 16, Ephesians 6:7; 1 Timothy 6:2; 1 Peter 4:10; Revelation 1:6.
- How does your obedient service reflect His? See Philippians 2:5-8.
V. SERVICE THAT’S OFFERED GLADLY John 13:17
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- What does Jesus say will be the result of your loving, willing, humble, obedient service to Him, from verse 17? from John 12:26? from 2 Corinthians4:1, 7, 16-18?