John 13: Servant Leadership

John 13 begins the account of the Last Supper, highlighting themes of service, love, and betrayal. In this chapter, Jesus performs the humble act of washing His disciples' feet, setting an example of servanthood and instructing them to do likewise for one another. This act underscores the importance of humility and love in the community of believers. During the meal, Jesus reveals that one of the disciples will betray Him, leading to a moment of tension and introspection among them. Judas Iscariot is identified as the betrayer and leaves to carry out his plan. Jesus then gives His disciples a new commandment: to love one another as He has loved them, which will be the defining mark of His followers. The chapter concludes with Jesus predicting Peter's denial, despite Peter's protestations of loyalty, setting the stage for the events of His arrest and crucifixion.