A Servant Is Not Greater
April 5, 2020 Preacher: Steve Thiel Series: Famous Last Words
Topic: Easter 2020 Passage: John 13:1–35
A Servant Is Not Greater
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 4/5/2020
John 13:1-35
Sermon Theme: Jesus Christ did not come to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. Therefore, He calls all those who believe in Him to follow His example of being humble and servant-hearted in their love for one another, for by this all people will know we are His disciples.
I. THE MASTER SERVES - (John 13:1-30)
A. Jesus Loved His Disciples (John 13:1)
B. Jesus Betrayed by Judas (John 13:2, 18-30)
1. Judas betrayed Jesus
2. Judas fulfilled Scripture
C. Jesus Served His Disciples (John 13:3-11)
1. Jesus is God
2. Jesus is humble and servant-hearted
3. Jesus is patient with Peter
D. Jesus Instructed His Disciples (John 13:12-17)
1. Servant not greater than his master
2. Blessed if you love one another
II. THE SERVANT LOVES - (John 13:31-35)
A. Love As I Loved You (John 13:31-34)
1. New commandment given
2. New standard established
B. Love So People Will Know (John 13:35)