Lesson 453: John 13:35
The Blueprint — The Verse
By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
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The Context — The History
At the Last Supper, JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More washed disciples' feet and foretold betrayal and denial. He gave a new command as He prepared them for life together after His departure.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More loved His own to the end, washing feet and teaching servanthood. After Judas left, He gave disciples a new command: love one another as He loved them — the mark by which the world would recognize them.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.
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Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More answered, “Where I am going, you can’t follow now, but you will follow afterwards.”
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Discussion
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How does love among believers witness to the world?
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What does loving 'as I have loved you' require beyond sentiment?
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Where does your church community need this love most visibly?
