Introduction – Union with Christ
I. What Is Union with Christ?
A. Union with Christ happens when we believe in him for our salvation.
B. Union with Christ is clearly seen in our justification.
C. Union with Christ is clearly seen in our adoption.
II. Being Served by Christ, 1-17
A. This is happening Thursday night, 1-2.
B. The motivating factor for what Jesus's actions in chapter 13 and all the teaching in the Upper Room Discourse is his love for his disciples, 1, 3.
C. Foot washing is not something that is part of our culture today, but it was very common in NT times, 4-5.
D. After he had washed the feet of a few paralyzed disciples, Jesus gets to Peter and is met with opposition, 6-10.
E. Back to the original object-lesson: serving one another, 11-17.
F. Ultimately, we serve one another because we love one another, and that love is a result of Christ's love for us on the cross.
Conclusion – "…see how they are ready even to die for one another…" Why? Because they are united to the one who died for them.
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