Serving
John 13:1-20

Main Point
Following Jesus involves serving and being served

Text
Jesus loved His own vv. 1-3
Jesus loved His own to the end
Jesus knew who He was and where He was going
Jesus served His own vv. 4-12
Jesus did the most basic, humbling task for His own vv. 4-5
Jesus taught the value of symbolic actions
Receiving service is a requirement of being with Jesus v. 8
Gospel implication: we are saved by receiving Jesus’ gift
Symbolic actions remind us of the gospel vv. 9-10
Gospel implication: rituals remind us we are clean in Jesus
Jesus freely served all, including His betrayer vv. 11-12
Jesus calls His own vv. 13-20
If we call Jesus Lord, we should serve others
Serving others allows us to receive Jesus

Application
Knowing our position in Christ enables service
We are called to be served
This flows from receiving the gospel
We are called to serve
This flows from Jesus

Response
Do you know who you are in Jesus?
How do you receive the service offered you each week?
How are you serving others at Friendship?