“Picking Up The Towel” John 13-17 Revisited

Book of Signs Book of Glory Gospel of John Intro Epilogue Prologue Narrative Book of Signs Book of Glory Intro 1:19-1:51 1:1-18 2:1 12:50 13:1 20:31 21:1-25

Book of Glory Gospel of John Epilogue Jesus’ Farewell Discourse 13:1 20:31 Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Death and Resurrection Jesus’ Departure; Spirit’s Arrival High Priestly Prayer Foot Washing Arrest, Trial, and Death Resurrection 13:1 - 38 14:1 16:33 17:1-26 18:1 19:42 20:1 20:31 21:1-25

Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Gospel of John Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Jesus’ Departure; Spirit’s Arrival High Priestly Prayer Foot Washing 13:1 13:38 14:1 16:33 17:1 17:26

Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Gospel of John John 13 – 17 Farewell Discourse Jesus’ Public ministry is now over. What he teaches from 13-21 is privately given to his disciples. We have it because the disciples passed this on to us. John provides his readers with the names of places more often than any other Gospel. Chapters 13-17 are void of place names. Chap 1-12 cover 38 months; 13-17 matter of hours. Unity of Chap 13-17; Direct link between 13&17 13 – What Jesus does 17 – What Jesus says Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Jesus’ Departure; Spirit’s Arrival High Priestly Prayer Foot Washing 13:1 13:38 14:1 16:33 17:1 17:26

Book of Glory Gospel of John John 13 – 17 Farewell Discourse Epilogue Jesus’ Public ministry is now over. What he teaches from 13-21 is privately given to his disciples. We have it because the disciples passed this on to us. John provides his readers with the names of places more often than any other Gospel. Chapters 13-17 are void of place names. First 12 chapters 38 months; 13-17 24 hours. Unity of Chap 13-17; Direct link between 13&17 13 – What Jesus does 17 – What Jesus says Book of Glory Epilogue 13:1 20:31 Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Death and Resurrection Jesus’ Departure; Spirit’s Arrival High Priestly Prayer Last Supper Arrest, Trial, and Death Resurrection 13:1 - 38 14:1 16:33 17:1-26 18:1 19:42 20:1 20:31 21:1-25

Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Gospel of John John 13 – 17 Upper Room Discourse but 14:31 Farewell Discourse but Jesus’ promises to be with them, though as another Paraclete Final Preparation Discourse but Luke tells us in Acts 1 that the Resurrection Jesus spends another 40 days giving insight into his Kingdom The “He is Going Back to the Father” Discourse (13:3; 14:2,3,12,28; 16:5,7,28) in which we continue to live and serve one another in the absence of His physical presence. Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Jesus’ Departure; Spirit’s Arrival High Priestly Prayer Foot Washing 13:1 13:38 14:1 16:33 17:1 17:26

Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Gospel of John John 13 Introduction Revelatory act - No mention of the Last Supper. Does the Foot Washing teach us something that could be subtly missed in the sacrament of Communion? Does it provide us with the attitude of Communion rather than a formal ritual? Intentional act – It was not done upon arrival as one might expect. This was not just an act of common courtesy. Christological act - It demonstrates a new depiction of Divinity. Trinitarian? Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Jesus’ Departure; Spirit’s Arrival High Priestly Prayer Foot Washing 13:1 13:38 14:1 16:33 17:1 17:26

Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Gospel of John John 13 - Washing Feet as a Lesson in Divine Love Two interpretations of Foot Washing, both Christological in orientation: Salvation event – a cleansing , which disciples will only understand after His death (13:7) Washed all 12 disciples feet (including Peter and Judas). “Love for enemy” Model for Community Behavior – He commanded them to “wash one another’s feet.” What was not beneath His dignity was certainly not below theirs. Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Jesus’ Departure; Spirit’s Arrival High Priestly Prayer Foot Washing 13:1 13:38 14:1 16:33 17:1 17:26

Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Gospel of John “He is Going Back to the Father” Discourse Implications – Good News that Jesus is not here “Let not your hearts be troubled” (12:27; 13:21;14:1, 27) Altered Relationship Betrothal language not Building language New Commandment, “Love one another” Altered Reality •Changes heaven; Incarnation Continues •Changes earth; Spirit Empowers In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 13:34- New Commandment 15:9-12 – Love one another, lay down your life, not servants but friends Jesus’ Farewell Discourse 14:12 Greater works than these you will do…because I go to the Father Jesus’ Departure; Spirit’s Arrival High Priestly Prayer Foot Washing 13:1 13:38 14:1 16:33 17:1 17:26

Jesus’ Farewell Discourse John 17 Prayer of Empowerment-Unity Jesus’ closing words to the Disciples; and they overhear them as He prays. Insight into the mind of Christ (God-head). Bridge back to Chap 13. Jesus’ Prayer Prays for Himself (17:1-5) Prays for Disciples (17:6-19) Prays for all who will believe through their (disciples’) message (17:20-26) Each of three prayers offered by Jesus focuses on Father’s Will/Purpose. A call to “Oneness” (often in the face of opposition). Gospel of John Jesus’ Farewell Discourse Jesus’ Departure; Spirit’s Arrival High Priestly Prayer Foot Washing 13:1 13:38 14:1 16:33 17:1 17:26