Jan 18. 2026 Sunday Worship Service
The Gospel of John: Expository Sermon #50
Passage: John 13:12-20
Topic: Blessed If You Do What You Know
Sermon Notes & Reflection Guide
1. Listening to the Word
- (As you listen to the sermon, freely write down any words, phrases, or insights that speak to your heart.)
2. Questions for Understanding the Passage
- In verse 14, when Jesus says, "you also ought to wash one another's feet," what is the spiritual meaning (debt, obligation) contained in the word 'ought to'?
- Who does Jesus say is blessed in verse 17? Explain this based on the relationship between knowledge (knowing) and action (doing).
- Jesus washed even the feet of Judas Iscariot, who He knew would betray Him. What lesson does this teach us regarding the 'scope of service'? 이것이 우리에게 주는 ‘섬김의 범위’에 대한 교훈은 무엇입니까?
3. Questions for Application
- In my spiritual life, am I staying at the 'stage of knowing,' or am I moving forward to the 'stage of doing'? Is there a specific example where I recently put the Word I knew into practice?
- Who is the 'one who has lifted up his heel' (someone who makes you feel betrayed or gives you a hard time) against me? What is a small act of service I can offer that person with the heart of Jesus? 베풀 수 있는 작은 섬김은 무엇이있나요?
- What is the 'outer garment of pride' I need to take off at home, work, or church, and what specifically is the 'towel of service' I need to gird myself with?
4. Sharing Together
- Let’s decide on one 'small act of service' we want to practice this week and share it with one another. (e.g., Speaking a warm word to your spouse, praising a coworker, greeting others first at church, etc.)
Pray
- Lord, grant us a living faith that practices with our hands and feet, not a faith that only knows with the head.
- Grant us the courage and love to embrace and serve with Your heart even those who give us a hard time.
- May our church become a true community of disciples that shows Jesus Christ to the world by loving and serving one another.
