Lesson 453: John 13:35
Lesson 453: John 13:35
John 13:35
The Blueprint — The Verse
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
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The Context — The History
At the Last Supper, Jesus washed disciples' feet and foretold betrayal and denial. He gave a new command as He prepared them for life together after His departure.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Jesus loved His own to the end, washing feet and teaching servanthood. After Judas left, He gave disciples a new command: love one another as He loved them — the mark by which the world would recognize them.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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John 13:34
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (John 13:34) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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John 13:36
Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you can’t follow now, but you will follow afterwards.”
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Read the verse immediately after this lesson (John 13:36) to continue the passage.
Discussion
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How does love among believers witness to the world?
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What does loving 'as I have loved you' require beyond sentiment?
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Where does your church community need this love most visibly?