Jesus: 7 Marks of the Humble Servant

The Passage  

John 13:1-5, ESV 

1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.

2 During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him,

3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God,

4 rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist.

5 Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.

Seven Marks of Jesus as The Humble Servant: 

 1. Jesus Knew the Hour Had Come 

 John 13:1, John 12:27-28, Matthew 26:2, Luke 18:31-33 

2. Jesus Loved to the End 

John 13:1, Ephesians 5:2, John 15:12-13, Matthew 22:37-39 

3. Jesus Knew God’s Plan  

John 13:3, Isaiah 53:7-8, Luke 24:44-46, Acts 4:12  

4. Jesus Rose to the Occasion 

John 13:4-5, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 20:26-28, Mark 9:35, Luke 22:26 

5. Jesus Poured Out Water: Grace and Forgiveness 

John 13:5, Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 3:13, Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 23:34  

6. Jesus Washed Their Feet: Cleansing and Restoration 

John 13:5, Titus 3:5, Psalm 51:7, John 15:3  

7. Jesus Wiped Their Feet: Cleansing and Preparation for Service 

John 13:5, John 15:3, Timothy 2:21