How We Bless One Another Is How We Will Be Blessed By God

Questions Discussed
Text: John 13:12–17

Section I: The Example of Christ’s Servanthood
1. According to John 13:12–15, what was Jesus’ purpose in washing the disciples’ feet?
2. How does Philippians 2:5–8 describe the attitude Jesus had when He came to earth?
3. What does the act of washing feet symbolize in the life of a believer today?
4. What connection can be made between Jesus putting off His garments and His heavenly identity?

Section II: Living a Life of Grace and Humility
5. What is meant by Jesus giving them “grace” even though He knew they would fail Him?
6. What does Mark 10:43–45 teach us about greatness in the kingdom of God?
7. How are we instructed to treat others in Colossians 3:12–14?
8. Why is bearing with one another and forgiving one another central to Christian love?

Section III: Obedience and the Blessing of God
9. What condition does Jesus place on being “blessed” in John 13:17?
10. According to James 1:22–25, what danger exists for those who only hear the word but do not do it?
11. What does James 4:17 say about knowing what is right but not doing it?
12. How does Luke 12:47 relate to the importance of obedience?

Section IV: Love as the Fulfillment of the Law
13. What commandment did Jesus give in John 13:34–35?
14. What is the one word in Galatians 5:14 that fulfills the law?
15. What does 1 John 4:7–8 teach us about the nature of love and knowing God?

Section V: Blessing Others is Blessing God
16. What principle was given to Abraham in Genesis 12:2–3?
17. According to Matthew 25:40, how is blessing others directly connected to blessing Christ?
18. Why is serving others a reflection of God’s love in us?
19. What does it mean that the more you pour into others, the more Christ pours into you?

Section VI: Personal Application
20. According to Ephesians 4:32, what should our attitude be when forgiving others?
21. What motivation does Matthew 6:1–4 give for serving without recognition?
22. How do Proverbs 16:24 and Ephesians 4:29 encourage us to use our words?
23. What does 1 John 3:18 tell us about how love should be expressed?
24. What principle does Romans 12:10 give about honoring others?
25. How does this teaching challenge your current mindset about serving and blessing others?

Memory Verse:
John 13:17 – “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.”