Volume 3 Post/Email 3 – John 13:34-35
34 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
Jesus makes this statement after demonstrating love through washing the disciples' feet in the upper room before sharing a meal.
Jesus' mark of authentic discipleship is not Bible knowledge, though knowledge can be helpful to our faith, spiritual insight, and understanding of God and kingdom life.
Jesus' mark of authentic discipleship is not theoretical.
Jesus' mark of genuine discipleship is relational!
How do we treat people?
Are we washing feet? Are we listening? Are we feeding? Are we visiting? Are we teaching? Are we encouraging?
Do I wash my spouse's feet? Do I wash my family's feet? Do I wash my co-workers feet? Do I wash my church family's feet?
Jesus' calls us to model his life! Jesus calls us to discipleship! Jesus calls us to be radically different!
Jesus calls us to be slaves who are thrilled serving others in love!
-Brian
