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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 5: John 13:22-30

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Summary of John 12:22-30

The disciples were confused and wanted to know who would betray Jesus. Jesus said whomever he gave the bread to would betray him. He gave the bread to Judas, and Satan entered him. Jesus told him to betray him quickly, and Judas left. The rest of the disciples presumed he was sent on an errand by Jesus, not that he was the betrayer.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 5: John 13:22-30

13a) Satan had a hold of Judas’ heart, and it was night.

b) Satan is always lurking, and we must constantly be vigilant in order to keep him at bay.

14) Jesus loved Judas no matter what sins he would commit. Unconditional love. So we must show this, too.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 5: John 13:22-30

I love how Jesus spared the other disciples the knowledge of Judas’ betrayal. It probably would have distracted them from the important last day of Jesus and the lessons he would teach. In addition, it shows how Jesus often spares us from knowledge for our benefit.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 5: John 13:22-30

Peter desperately wanted to know who the betrayer was, so he asked John (the disciple whom Jesus loved who was sitting next to Jesus) to ask.

Fun Fact: John refers to himself as “the one whom Jesus loved” 4 times in his Gospel (John 13:23), (John 19:26), (John 20:2), and (John 21:20).

They most likely were laying on their stomachs for the meal. John and Judas sat next to Jesus. Judas was in the place of honor on the left side of Jesus. He could easily speak to him without being overheard.

The dipping of the bread was an honor, which was a sign of love.

Jesus told John the identity of the betrayer, but he says nothing.

Judas has multiple chances to repent.

Judas had decided to betray Jesus earlier (John 13:2), but the devil entered after the giving of the bread. Judas chose to let Satan in, as we all have free will and choices.

If the disciples had known who the betrayer was, they would have stopped him. This was not God’s plan, so the knowledge was hidden from them for the benefit of ours. We should well remember this when we don’t understand things in our lives, yet we petition God for answers who does not give them — often for our benefit.

Even those with the best teachers can (and do) fall, as we see pastors, too.

Even in the presence of the brightest Light of the World, Judas chose darkness. Never underestimate the power of Satan. Fortify yourself with the Word and power of God.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 4: John 13:18-21

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Summary of John 13:18-21

Jesus said, “Whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me,” meaning God.

He also says one of them will betray him.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 4: John 13:18-21

9a) It was predicted that Jesus would be betrayed in Psalm 41:9: Even my close friend,
    someone I trusted,
one who shared my bread,
    has turned against me.

b) That if Jesus was betrayed, we can be betrayed, too. Yet, Jesus forgave Judas, as we must forgive those who betray us, too.

10a) The devil. The devil has a way to twist everything, even what we see with our own eyes. We must be wary of this and fortify ourselves with the power of Jesus in order to overcome.

b) Betrayal is a violation of your trust in someone else. Because it’s someone we know and care about (or someone we think we know), which hurts more than a stranger because we trusted them.

11) Another example of his omniscient powers to strengthen the disciples’ faith in him and for later generations to have more faith, too.

12) Because he loved Judas, and no one wants to see their loved one go down the wrong path of evil.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 4: John 13:18-21

Jesus loves despite betrayal. So must we.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 4: John 13:18-21

When you reject Jesus, you reject God, too.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 3: John 13:6-17

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SUMMARY JOHN 13:6-17

Peter did not want Jesus to wash his feet, but Jesus explained he would be clean this way.

Jesus told them that now they must wash the feet of others as he has. No servant is greater than his master, and if they do, they will be blessed.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 3: John 13:6-17

6a) By accepting Jesus as their Savior, their whole body was clean, not just a part. We must accept Jesus’ cleansing if we are to live.

b) All of the disciples except Judas was clean because he was about to betray Jesus. His heart did not believe in Jesus. I am clean because I believe in Jesus!

7) Because Jesus lowered himself below his disciples, and he is God. Jesus was a servant to others despite who he was.

8a) That it is an honor to serve others and be humble. It is something we should do often.

b) I think with my family.

c) Too many to list here. The more you give, the more you receive.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 3: John 13:6-17

Great example of accepting help when offered. Too many of us reject help when we need it, being too proud or self-sufficient. Let others serve you because they gain so much.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 3: John 13:6-17

Peter goes from refusing too little to demanding too much here. Jesus must set him straight.

There is a sense that we must continually be bathed in Jesus’ graces as we grow with him, not to be saved mind you.

Jesus made sure to explain his actions to the disciples because it was so important. They are to show the same humble and sacrificial love to one another.

God blesses those who are servants to others.

We regularly acknowledge and confess our sins to be spiritually cleansed and closer to Jesus.

Anything we do for others is service, from holding the door open to giving someone a compliment or asking how they are doing. Cheering people up is service, too. It does not have to be as dramatic as actually washing feet.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 2: John 13:1-5

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 13:1-5

Just before Passover Jesus knew his time had come. He also knew Judas would betray him. He washed his disciples’ feet.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 2: John 13:1-5

3) That his time had come to return to the Father. He also knew Judas would betray him.

4a) “Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.”

b) He humbled himself completely by doing something only slaves did at the time.

5) That Jesus was about to sacrifice his life for the sake of the world by becoming the sacrificial lamb that was used during Passover to signify God’s protection over His people and how He brought them out of Egypt. Jesus would be the ultimate sacrifice.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 2: John 13:1-5

So great! I love how Christ has no pretension about himself!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 17, Day 2: John 13:1-5

John 13 begins the 3rd Division of the Gospel of John, also known as the Upper Room Discourse. Here, John focuses on Jesus’ last days with the disciples.

We must remember that Judas had a choice, as we all do — to accept Jesus or reject him.

“The Bible says believers have symbolically applied the sacrificial blood of Christ to their hearts and thus have escaped eternal death (Hebrews 9:12, 14). Just as the Passover lamb’s applied blood caused the “destroyer” to pass over each household, Christ’s applied blood causes God’s judgment to pass over sinners and gives life to believers (Romans 6:23).”

source: Gotquestions

Jesus had about 24 hours left on this side of heaven at this point. He would mostly be focused on preparing his disciples.

Jesus loved us “to the fullest” aka “to the end.” here. An unending love.

We see this sentiment before: Jesus said The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. (John 3:35)

Jesus knew exactly from whence he came and where he was going to. Do you?

Washing the disciples’ feet was the ultimate act of love. Never would a teacher wash his students’ feet in Jewish culture. Here, in this act, Jesus showed true greatness (previously, his disciples had been arguing who was the greatest among them Luke 22:23 .)

Typically, the lowest servant of the house would wash the feet of the guests as they entered someone’s home. For some reason, this didn’t happen when Jesus and the disciples came into the room. They ate their meal with dirty feet.

They were sitting at a very low table (triclinium), which made washing their feet even more challenging.

Interestingly, if the disciples had washed Jesus’ feet, they would have had to offer to wash everyone’s feet, which would have put them in an inferior position to each other.

Jesus always used actions to teach. He showed true humility. Actions always speak louder than words.

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