The Servant King
Towel and basin leadership in the upper room.
Jesus washing the dust off disciples' feet.
The big idea
The highest position in the kingdom of God is kneeling with a towel.
Opening scripture
“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.”
What does “The Servant King” walk through?
The Servant King
John 13:14 · KJV
If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
In plain English
Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.
The Deeper Lesson
This narrative in John reminds us of God's sovereign hand in human history. Jesus washing the dust off disciples' feet. When we trust God's promises, our perspective shifts.
“The highest position in the kingdom of God is kneeling with a towel.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, strengthen my faith through the truth of John 13:14. Help me live boldly in Your grace today. Amen.
Write it down
What encouraging takeaway from John 13:14 speaks to you today?
Stand Strong
Keep running your race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from John 13:14. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- John 13:14
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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