Leadership – Jesus Style

John 13:1-38

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage in the Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  What does it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanks for?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

SCRIPTURE .  John 13:1-38.  Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

The events of the last week of Jesus’ life on earth are extremely vital.  He is gathered with His disciples this night and has been eager for this dinner together.  This is a long night of last-minute instructions, encouragement, vision and expressions of love.  One of the biggest expressions of His love takes place when He gets up and takes off his outer garments and washes His leaders’ feet. Take a look at what happen this last night together.

 

OBSERVATION. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

What does this page tell us that Jesus knew?

What is Jesus modeling about His leadership?

Did the disciples understand what Jesus was doing?  How were they viewing what He was doing?

After washing their feet, He returns to His place at the last supper?  Why is it called the last supper?

Why is His heart grieved?

Why do you think the other disciples have not suspected Judas as the betrayer?

 

APPLICATION

S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

P. is there a promise for me to claim?

A.  Is there an attitude for me to change?

C.  Is there a command for me to obey?

E. Is there an example for me to follow?

 

Jesus has lived out life in front of his disciples for over 3 years.  And in verses 34-35, He gives them a new command, “A new commandment I give you:  Love one another.  As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  By this all men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.”

Love is the mark of a Christ follower.  Mary modeled her love for Jesus.  Jesus models the love we should have for one another. 

And leadership, Jesus-style, is found in servanthood.  Humbling yourself before others, just as Jesus did washing the disciples’ feet.

 

PRAYER. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.

 

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

 

 

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.