Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
December 22, 2023: SOAP #5132: John 12-14 (reworked from 2020)

SCRIPTURE:  John (NIV) 14:15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

OBSERVATION:  Jesus had just taught them a lesson by example and with words.  They called Him “Teacher” and “Lord.”  Yet He had performed the action of a servant.  He had washed their feet.

It is important for disciples to pay attention to what their teacher says.  They need to know the teachings.  They need to be aware of their teacher’s words. BUT the blessing only comes if they do them.

For the years to come, they would be able to say, “Jesus washed my feet.”  But they would only know the full blessing if they washed someone else’s feet

APPLICATION:  How many times has the forgiveness of Jesus washed my heart.  How can I ever thank Him?  How can I return the blessing He has given me?  I can forgive those who sin against me!

PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, you have been so gracious to me.  You washed me; you forgave me; you cleansed me from all unrighteousness!  (1John 1:9).  Your sacrifice on Calvary was sufficient to pay for all my sins AND sufficient to pay for all the sins against me.  Help me to find the blessing of forgiving others. Amen

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