The Full Extent of His Love

John 13.1

The extent= the end to which all things relate, the aim, purpose

that by which a thing is finished, its close, issue

a primary tello (to set out for a definite point or goal)

This act showed the disciples how much Jesus loved them. 

v.3 You would think this demonstration was going to be some huge miracle because the Father had given Him all power.

He knew Who He was where He came from and where He was going

When you know who you are you never have to prove anything.

The full extent of His love was the example He set in washing their feet, then going to Gethsemane and Calvary.

1. Humility to the Extreme

Pastor Jefferies of First Baptist Dallas

"I don't think I have anything to say to him that would help him. He is a strong believer and pastor. I think he has things to say to me. There are things I need to learn from him."

2. Doing the Lowliest of Tasks.

Cleaning the Bathrooms

Shoveling snow

Yard work

Changing diapers

Teaching children

Serving Him not when it convenient of easy but when it is agonizing and personally painful.

3. Following His Example v.15

Washing feet was for the least servant in the household.

This act backed up everything He taught.

II Corinthians 8.9

Philippians 2.5-11

v.17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.