Follow the Leader

Lesson 6

The Importance of Towels

Titles or Towels Lesson 1

Discussion Guide

7-13-2014

Text: John 13:1   Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.

Synopsis:   Jesus has one more opportunity to teach the disciples concerning His style of leadership.  He loves them dearly and seeks to give the best chance of success. Jesus seals this act by humbling himself and picking up a towel.

Scriptures used in today’s lesson. Philippians 2:4-9 John 13:1-20

Discussion Questions

1.     Why is the towel such an important symbol?

 

2.     Why was Jesus so highly exalted by God?

3.     Will you answer the want-ad?

4.     What type of work was foot washing and whose job was it?

5.     What other stories in ancient literature or history demonstrate servant leadership by the washing of others feet?

6.     What was the posture of the person having their foot washed? How important was the foot washer in the eyes of 1^st century culture?

7.     How did Peter respond to Jesus wanting to wash his feet?

8.     Why should we have no reservations about washing other’s feet?

9.     What does Jesus saying about knowing what is right and being unwilling to do it?

10.  Are you ready to pick up a towel?