The Upper Room: John 13:1-17 - Pastor Matt Clausen
This episode kicks off the fall sermon series, "The Upper Room," with a focus on John 13:1-17. Pastor Matt explores the profound moment in the upper room when Jesus washes the feet of His disciples just hours before His crucifixion. Throughout the message, we learn that this act serves three main purposes:
- It is a display of God's love: Jesus demonstrates a love that is humble, undeserved, and unending.
- It is a symbol of salvation's cleansing: We are reminded that we must be washed by Jesus if we are to have true fellowship with Him.
- It is a model of conduct for Jesus' followers: Jesus sets the ultimate example of how we should serve one another.
To truly grow in this kind of humble, loving service, we must have our identity completely tied to our relationship with the Father and our future in heaven.
The Upper Room Series:
On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.
In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today.
The Upper Room Series:
On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.
In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today.
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (06:45) - A Display of God's Love
- (08:33) - Humble Love
- (13:39) - Undeserved Love
- (15:27) - Unending Love
- (22:46) - A Symbol of Salvation's Cleansing
- (26:55) - A Model of Conduct for Jesus' Followers
- (34:07) - How can I grow in a life of humble, loving service?
Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Shakopee Campus.
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