Twenty-Four Hours
“Holiness Over Hygiene”
John 13:1-20

The Gospel of John
40% of John is about Jesus’s final week
• 1/3 of Matthew – chapters 21-28
• 1/3 of Mark – chapters 11-16
• 1/4 of Luke – chapters 19-24

30% of John is about one day
Maundy Thursday
John 13-18

Jesus gave four major talks – “discourses”
1. Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7
2. Kingdom Parables – Matthew 13
3. Olivet Discourse – Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21

It is here that Jesus’ public ministry ends.

4. Upper Room Discourse – John 13-18
The most significant one to followers 

John 13:1-20

“Holiness over hygiene”
The weight of obedience

“… Jesus knew that His hour had come …” – John 13:1

God’s timing is always perfect. (John 13:1)

“… Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” –John 11:21, 32

Followers understand …
God’s timing is perfect, even though it doesn’t seem perfect to you.
Suffering is not what God desires for us, but sacrifice is.
God’s plan is much bigger than we will ever understand.

“…the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simone’s son, to betray…” –John 13:2

You can only fake it for so long.

“… began to wash the disciples’ feet …” –John 13:5

Jesus shows … (John 13:3-10)
Love is sometimes an emotion, but it is always an action.
Love does what no one else will do.
God wants to forgive and to cleanse.

“For I have given you an example …” –John 13:15

Everything we do reflects who Jesus is.  (John 13:12-20)
Peter didn’t understand that Jesus was interested in holiness over hygiene.
The invitation is not only to serve but also to embody Him in every way.
If people “receive you,” will they encounter Jesus?

Holiness over hygiene.