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Johnson, Darrell - The King Whose Scepter Is A Towel

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The King Whose Scepter Is a Towel
by Darrell W. Johnson
Text: John 13:1-7
Topic: Jesus' example of servanthood
Big Idea: Jesus’ life of self-emptying love calls us to be a kingdom of foot-washers.
Keywords: Christlikeness; Easter; Obedience and service



Introduction:
  • The Jews expected a conqueror.
  • They received a servant.
A symbol of the king’s career.
  • Illustration:Philippians 2:5-11 describes the humility of Jesus.
A symbol of the king’s concept of royalty.
  • The concept is difficult because it symbolizes the king as servant.
  • Illustration: Lesslie Newbigin describes the scandal of servanthood.
  • Understanding how a king could wash feet requires a radical shift of focus.
A symbol of the King’s death.
  • Illustration: A. B. Bruce writes that if Christ cannot humble himself, he cannot deliver us.
  • Washing Peter’s feet pointed to the only thing he needed—the Cross of Christ.
A symbol for the King’s subjects.
  • We can now serve as Jesus served.
  • Illustration: Newbigin writes that we give our neighbors what we owe Christ.
  • When we come to Jesus, we may no longer say, “No, I do not do feet.”
  • Illustration: Mother Teresa demonstrates the highest level of service to others.
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