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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Poureth water into a bason, etc. - This was the office of the meanest slaves. When David sent to Abigail, to inform her that he had chosen her for wife, she arose and said: Behold, let thy handmaid be a Servant, to Wash the Feet of the Servants of my lord, Sa1 25:41. Some of the ancients have supposed that our Lord began with washing the feet of Judas, to inspire him with sentiments of compunction and remorse, to melt him down with kindness, and to show all his disciples how they should act towards their enemies. Dr. Lightfoot supposes he washed the feet of Peter, James, and John only; but this is not likely: the verb αρχεσθαι in the sacred writings, signifies, not only to commence, but to finish an act, Act 1:1; and in the Septuagint, Gen 2:3. There is every reason to believe that he washed the feet of all the twelve. See on Joh 13:9 (note).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
began to wash--proceeded to wash. Beyond all doubt the feet of Judas were washed, as of all the rest.
John Gill Bible Commentary
After that be poureth water into a bason,.... This also was a servile work, and what properly belonged to servants to do; see Joh 2:5. The bason to wash the feet in, called by the Jews was fixed by their doctors to hold, "from two logs to nine kabs" (t); not "from two logs to ten", as Dr. Lightfoot has rendered the passage referred to. A "kab" held about a quart of our measure, and a "log" was the fourth part of a "kab". And began to wash the disciples feet. This custom of washing the feet was not used by the Jews at their passover, nor at their private entertainments, or common meals, but at the reception of strangers or travellers, which were just come off of a journey, whereby they had contracted dirt and filth, and was a servile work, never performed by superiors to their inferiors, but by inferiors to superiors; as by the wife to the husband, by the son to the father, and by the servant to his master; and was an instance of great humility in any others, as in Abigail, who said to David, "let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my Lord", Sa1 25:41, upon which place some Jewish Rabbins (u) have this note: "this she said, , "by way of humility", to show, that it would have been sufficient to her, if she became a wife to one of the servants of David, and washed his feet, as was the custom of a wife to her husband.'' But what a surprising instance of humility and condescension is this, that Christ, the Lord and master, should wash the feet of his disciples, when it was their proper work and business to have washed his? Though Dr. Lightfoot says, he does not remember that this was expected from the disciple toward his master, unless included in that rule, "that the disciple is to honour his master, more than his father"; whereas it was a fixed point (w) with the Jews, "that all works which a servant does to his master, a disciple does to his master, except unloosing his shoe.'' Since therefore it was the work of a servant to wash his master's feet, a disciple was obliged to do this to his master likewise: and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded; as he began he went through with his work; and having washed their feet, he wipes them clean; which may design the purity of the lives and conversations of the saints in general, and of the ministers of the Gospel in particular, whose feet are beautiful when shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace, and their conversations are as become the Gospel they preach; both which they have from Christ. (t) Misn. Yadaim, c. 4. sect. 1. Vid. Misn. Celim, c. 20. sect. 2. (u) R. Levi ben Gersom & R. Samuel Laniado in I Sam. xxv. 41. Vid. T. Bab. Cetubot, fol. 96. 1. & Maimon. Hilch. Ishot, c. 21. sect. 7. (w) T. Bab. Cetubot, fol. 96. 1.
John 13:5
Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet
4So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist.5After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.
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Brokenness Study #3 - the Process
By Charles Stanley8.1K48:07BrokennessMAT 14:22MAT 16:21MAT 18:21MAT 26:33JHN 13:5JHN 21:151PE 5:5In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's targeting of our areas of brokenness. Brokenness, according to the speaker, is God's way of dealing with our self-life and bringing us into submission to the Holy Spirit. The speaker uses the example of Peter, who had to be shattered and broken in order for his determination and strength to be directed towards the Lord's work. The speaker also highlights that God targets the specific areas in our lives that need to be broken, and that we all have strengths and weaknesses that make us vulnerable. The ultimate goal is for us to be in a usable condition, clothed with humility towards one another, as God opposes the proud.
Jesus the Servant and Leader
By David Guzik1.3K44:10ISA 42:1MAT 20:26JHN 13:5ACT 3:6EPH 1:4
This sermon delves into Isaiah chapter 42, highlighting the portrayal of Jesus as the servant of the Lord, emphasizing his gentle and compassionate nature. It explores the significance of beholding Jesus as the ultimate example of servanthood and allowing Him to serve us first before we serve others. The practical application includes focusing on Jesus, receiving His ministry, and embracing His service before extending that same love and service to others.
The Appearing of Resurrection and the Giving of Power
By Newman Sze8201:22:11MAT 28:1MAT 28:19MRK 16:15LUK 24:44JHN 20:19JHN 21:25In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the 40 days that Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. He explains that during this time, Jesus trained His disciples to shift their focus from external things to internal revelation, from the flesh to the Holy Spirit, and from the law to life. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a turbulent airplane ride to illustrate the need for Christians to rise above fear and rely on the Holy Spirit. He concludes by urging the audience to prioritize their personal encounter with the Lord and the experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
The Humility of God
By Mike Bickle2346:04Humility of GodRelationship With ChristEXO 34:6PSA 45:4ISA 53:2MAT 11:29MAT 20:28LUK 12:37JHN 13:5PHP 2:6HEB 1:3REV 3:21Mike Bickle emphasizes the profound humility of God, particularly as expressed through Jesus Christ. He highlights that God's humility is unique to Christianity, contrasting it with other religions that focus solely on divine power. Bickle explains that Jesus' act of washing the disciples' feet exemplifies His core identity of love and humility, which invites believers into a deeper relationship with Him. The sermon encourages understanding God's humility as a means to foster admiration, gratitude, and confidence in our relationship with Him. Ultimately, Bickle asserts that true transformation comes not from power alone, but from a voluntary embrace of humility.
Pride Cannot Live Beneath the Cross!
By C.H. Spurgeon0Sacrifice of ChristHumilityISA 53:5MAT 23:12LUK 7:47JHN 13:5ROM 5:8GAL 2:20EPH 2:8PHP 2:8HEB 12:21PE 5:6C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound humility of Jesus, who exemplified servanthood by washing His disciples' feet and ultimately sacrificing Himself on the cross. He urges believers to reflect on Christ's suffering and the depths of His love, which should lead to a humbling realization of our own need for grace. Spurgeon challenges followers of Christ to abandon pride and embrace humility, recognizing that true understanding of Jesus compels us to bow before Him. The sermon highlights that pride cannot coexist with the awareness of Christ's sacrifice and love. Ultimately, Spurgeon calls for a transformation in our hearts, encouraging us to live out the humility we learn at the foot of the cross.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Poureth water into a bason, etc. - This was the office of the meanest slaves. When David sent to Abigail, to inform her that he had chosen her for wife, she arose and said: Behold, let thy handmaid be a Servant, to Wash the Feet of the Servants of my lord, Sa1 25:41. Some of the ancients have supposed that our Lord began with washing the feet of Judas, to inspire him with sentiments of compunction and remorse, to melt him down with kindness, and to show all his disciples how they should act towards their enemies. Dr. Lightfoot supposes he washed the feet of Peter, James, and John only; but this is not likely: the verb αρχεσθαι in the sacred writings, signifies, not only to commence, but to finish an act, Act 1:1; and in the Septuagint, Gen 2:3. There is every reason to believe that he washed the feet of all the twelve. See on Joh 13:9 (note).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
began to wash--proceeded to wash. Beyond all doubt the feet of Judas were washed, as of all the rest.
John Gill Bible Commentary
After that be poureth water into a bason,.... This also was a servile work, and what properly belonged to servants to do; see Joh 2:5. The bason to wash the feet in, called by the Jews was fixed by their doctors to hold, "from two logs to nine kabs" (t); not "from two logs to ten", as Dr. Lightfoot has rendered the passage referred to. A "kab" held about a quart of our measure, and a "log" was the fourth part of a "kab". And began to wash the disciples feet. This custom of washing the feet was not used by the Jews at their passover, nor at their private entertainments, or common meals, but at the reception of strangers or travellers, which were just come off of a journey, whereby they had contracted dirt and filth, and was a servile work, never performed by superiors to their inferiors, but by inferiors to superiors; as by the wife to the husband, by the son to the father, and by the servant to his master; and was an instance of great humility in any others, as in Abigail, who said to David, "let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my Lord", Sa1 25:41, upon which place some Jewish Rabbins (u) have this note: "this she said, , "by way of humility", to show, that it would have been sufficient to her, if she became a wife to one of the servants of David, and washed his feet, as was the custom of a wife to her husband.'' But what a surprising instance of humility and condescension is this, that Christ, the Lord and master, should wash the feet of his disciples, when it was their proper work and business to have washed his? Though Dr. Lightfoot says, he does not remember that this was expected from the disciple toward his master, unless included in that rule, "that the disciple is to honour his master, more than his father"; whereas it was a fixed point (w) with the Jews, "that all works which a servant does to his master, a disciple does to his master, except unloosing his shoe.'' Since therefore it was the work of a servant to wash his master's feet, a disciple was obliged to do this to his master likewise: and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded; as he began he went through with his work; and having washed their feet, he wipes them clean; which may design the purity of the lives and conversations of the saints in general, and of the ministers of the Gospel in particular, whose feet are beautiful when shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace, and their conversations are as become the Gospel they preach; both which they have from Christ. (t) Misn. Yadaim, c. 4. sect. 1. Vid. Misn. Celim, c. 20. sect. 2. (u) R. Levi ben Gersom & R. Samuel Laniado in I Sam. xxv. 41. Vid. T. Bab. Cetubot, fol. 96. 1. & Maimon. Hilch. Ishot, c. 21. sect. 7. (w) T. Bab. Cetubot, fol. 96. 1.