Showing the Way: Pt 1 – Service Mindset

Showing the Way – Part One – Service Mindset

Read John 13:1-17

Read it again, in a different translation. This second time, read the passage more slowly, and invite each person in the group to close their eyes and imagine that they are one of the characters in the story. As you imagine this, allow your imagination to fill in the space – imagine the room, the sounds, smells, and textures that surround you.

• What stood out to you from this passage?
• When you imagined yourself as a character in the story, what did you notice?

From what we can see, the other eleven disciples accept Jesus’ service without comment. Yet Simon Peter objects.

• Why do you think he does this?

In a sense, Peter’s refusal can be understood as a sin, because he is refusing to allow Jesus to minister to him. At the very least, it reveals a part of Peter’s life that is closed off to Jesus.

Yet, we learn in verse 12 that eventually this changes, and Jesus is able to wash everybody’s feet.

• What might have changed for Peter here?

Consider your own life.

• Are there areas where you would block Jesus, if he reached out to touch them?
• How could you change, to allow Jesus access to all of your life?