How to Enter the Presence of God and 

Assure All Your Prayers Are Answered

(John 13:1–11)

Section I — Understanding Supplication

• What does the word “supplication” mean according to Scripture?

• According to Job 8:5–7, what results can we expect from earnest supplication?

Section II — The Tabernacle Pattern for Approach

• What two steps were required before entering God’s presence in the Tabernacle?

• What did the laver represent in the daily life of the priests?

Section III — The Love of Christ

• How does John 13:1 describe the love of Jesus for His disciples?

• What is the contrast between John 13:1 and John 13:2?

Section IV — Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet

• Why did Jesus wash His disciples’ feet?

• What do the seven actions of Jesus in John 13:4–5 reveal about His purpose?

Section V — Two Types of Washing

• What is the difference between being “completely clean” and having your feet washed (John 13:10)?

• Why is daily cleansing necessary even after salvation?

Section VI — Fellowship and Communion with Christ

• What does Jesus mean when He says to Peter, “If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me”?

• How does Luke 10:38–42 help us understand the meaning of “part”?

Section VII — Washing and Answered Prayer

• What effect does unconfessed sin have on our prayers? (Psalm 66:18; Proverbs 28:13)

• What promise do we have if we confess our sins? (1 John 1:9)

Section VIII — Assurance of Answered Prayer

• Who does God promise to hear? (Proverbs 15:29; 1 Peter 3:12)

• What does James 5:16 say about the prayer of a righteous person?

• How can we boldly approach the throne of grace? (Hebrews 4:14–16)

Section IX — Symbolism of the Tabernacle

• When Aaron and his sons were consecrated, what type of washing took place? (Exodus 29:4; Leviticus 8:6)

• What type of washing was required every time they entered the tabernacle? (Exodus 30:17–21)

Section X — Washing with the Word

• What does Ephesians 5:26 say about how Christ cleanses His church?

• What does John 15:3 teach about being clean through the word?

• How does Psalm 119:9 say a young man can cleanse his way?

Section XI — The Danger of Rejecting Cleansing

• Even though Judas was outwardly washed, why was he still considered “not clean”? Him (John 13:11)

• How does Judas serve as a warning for believers today?

Section XII — Our Daily Responsibility

• According to Colossians 3:5–10 and Hebrews 12:1, what must we put off or lay aside as we walk daily with Christ?

• As we wash ourselves daily, what is the promise that Christ gives us if we are faithful in keeping his Word as indicated in Job 8:5-7? 

• What does Jesus say in

• What does the process of washing daily at the laver open up for us regarding the tabernacle?

• What will happen if there is no washing? Are our prayers effective?

Bonus: As you answer, write down one thing the Lord is showing you personally from today’s lesson.