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Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018
Serving Others John 131-17 (Focus Verses)
Philippians 21-11 Mark 1045
Letrsquos do life together This past week we began by discussing our reading through the book of
John well letrsquos do that again Who found their chair this week Who accepted the challenge and
have read John every day How did God speak to you (you may want to turn to the book of John)
Last week we talked about influencing others can anyone share who they have influenced lately
TEAM Signups If needed please discuss
Our Subject Today ldquoSERVING OTHERSrdquo - we will look at how serving others makes us more like
Jesus
1) What is the Passover Feast and how does this biblical illustration apply to us today
In the last part of this verse Jesus said ldquoHe loved them to the endrdquo what are your thoughts about
that statement and does that apply to us
Page 1
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO NOTESQUESTIONS
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 2
2) If Jesus lowered Himself to wash the disciples feet He had to overcome any pride how does
our pride affect our every day life and how do we overcome a problem of pride
3) Why do you think the disciples began the disagreement among themselves over who will be
the greatest Can you recall a time you argued or fought over something that just did not
matter Someone share how that went down and did you win
4) After reading these 11 verses letrsquos focus on vs 5 - ldquoYour attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesusrdquo how can you do that in every day life and how are you showing that now
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 3
John 1312-17
5) How can we as church members at FishHawk Fellowship pick up and hold a towel and then serve people around us in Jesus name
6) What was Jesusrsquo service to us how does He presently serve us and what does it motivate us to do
SUMMARY (My Take-Away for This Week)
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 4
1 Today I will participate in our church-wide survey using the FFC App or this linkhellip bitlyFishhawkchurchney4
2 Today I will write ldquoReady to Serverdquo on my connection card and turn it in so that a ministry leader can reach out to me
3 This week I will memorize Mark 1045 ldquoFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Last week you were challenged to memorize 1 Corinthians 111 how did you
do Can anyone quote the verse
Keep reading through the book of John as you pursue God daily
Keep looking for ways to influence others to follow Jesus
Start praying and then start seeking a place to serve within our church
WORK OUT (This Weekrsquos Assignments)
MY NEXT STEPS FROM THE WEEKEND WORSHIP
HOW MY GROUP CAN PRAY FOR ME THIS WEEK
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 5
Question 1 John 131
Passover During NT times large crowds gathered in Jerusalem to observe this annual celebration Jesus was crucified during the Passover event He and His disciples ate a Passover meal together on the eve of His death During this meal Jesus said ldquoThis is My bodyrdquo and ldquothis cup is the new covenant in My bloodrdquo (Luke 2217 19ndash20 HCSB) The NT identifies Christ with the Passover sacrifice ldquoFor Christ our Passover has been sacrificedrdquo (1 Cor 57 HCSB) (Chad Brand Charles Draper et al eds ldquoFestivalsrdquo Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary [Nashville TN Holman Bible Publishers 2003])
The hour is that of Jesusrsquo ldquodeparturerdquo (metabē) from this world (cf the coming of the hour of glorification at 1223) What is more this departure is next interpreted by John in the context of the ultimate extent of love (lit ldquohe loved them unto the endrdquo) evidenced in Jesusrsquo death for the world (cf 316) and particularly here for those in the world who belong to him (Gerald L Borchert John 12ndash21 vol 25B The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2002])
Some interpreters have noted a change in Johnrsquos vocabulary beginning with this chapter The life and light words that dominated the first half of the Gospel appear in some form a total of 82 times in chapters 1 through 12 But in chapters 13 to 17 life words occur only six times and light words not at all The key word for the next five chapters will be agape (love) (Kenneth O Gangel John vol 4 Holman New Testament Commentary [Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2000])
Question 2 John 132-5
As indicated in connection with the story of the Baptizer (John 127) touching feet was regarded as menial slave work and as such was primarily an assignment given to Gentile slaves and women What is startling in this story is the vivid portrayal of the Messiah adopting a shamefullowly posture in relation to his disciples The evangelist makes clear that Jesus intended that he should be viewed in the posture of such a slave by removing or ldquolaying downrdquo (the same verb is also used of Jesus laying down his life cf 1011 15 17ndash18 1513) his ldquoouter clothingrdquo Then he tied a towel around himself in the fashion of a slave and actually used that towel to wipe the feet of the disciples once he had washed them The humbling or dishonoring symbolism is unmistakable (Gerald L Borchert John 12ndash21 vol 25B The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2002])
Question 3 Luke 2224-27
The betrayer is here at the table he declared What a shock for the apostles Who could he be
They argued over which of them might betray Jesus Deep down they knew each one of them was capable of such betrayal The argument spread from who was the worst among them to who was the best The implication of this argument rested on who would receive the highest offices in Jesusrsquo kingdom as the following response shows
Jesusrsquo kingdom was not like the earthly kingdoms they experienced Jesusrsquo system was entirely different The senior leader with the most experience must adopt an attitude as if he were the youngest with no experience no leadership responsibility and no honors expected Whoever had decision-making responsibility should make those decisions as if he were a servant totally dependent on the decision maker You do not seek for greatness or recognition Jesus said You seek for opportunities truly to be a doer of good for the rest of the ldquofamilyrdquo
Jesus turned the question on the disciples You must make a choice Will you accept the worldrsquos oppressive way of honoring greatness Or will you follow Jesusrsquo example of becoming a servant and seeking the best for the ldquofamilyrdquo Will you be part of the last who will become first Or must you be first now (Trent C Butler Luke vol 3 Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2000)
COMMENTARY
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 6
Question 4 Philippians 21-11
In chapter 1 Paul speaks of his joy in prayer and joy in adversity as a Christian serving his God He could rejoice in almost any circumstance The key to this joy is a relationship with Christ In Chapter 2 Paul explains how joy comes through another aspect of the believerrsquos lifemdashhumility toward others He begins his appeal for humility by referring to the Philippiansrsquo experience Because they are united with Christ believers are members of his body We have special bonds to one another due to our relationship with Christ
Paul proceeds to give examples for the Philippians to emulate The first is Christ He is the supreme example of humility love and selflessness As believers are united with Christ we are to have the same attitude as Christ one of humility Paul expresses the same thought in Ephesians 42 All believers should share this humble selfless mind-set of Christ
Jesus is the preeminent example of humility He has always been God John 11 speaks of Jesus As God he did not selfishly grasp hold of or tightly hold to his position as equal with God Instead he was willing to leave his high position in heaven temporarily and to give himself over to serving our needs Although he set aside the rights and privileges of being God he remained God (Max Anders Galatians-Colossians vol 8 Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 1999)
Question 5 John 13 12-17
Christ at length explains what was his intention in washing the feet of his disciples for what he had said about the spiritual washing was a sort of digression from his main design Had it not been for the opposition made by Peter Christ would not have spoken on that subject Now therefore he discloses the reason of what he had done namely that he who is the Master and Lord of all gave an example to be followed by all the godly that none might grudge to descend to do a service to his brethren and equals however mean and low that service might be Pride hinders us from maintaining that equality which ought to exist amongst us
He declares that they are happy if they know and do these things for knowledge is not entitled to be called true unless it produce such an effect on believers as to lead them to conform themselves to their Head We may infer from this that until a man has learned to yield to his brethren he does not know if Christ be the Master Since there is no man who performs his duty to his brethren in all respects and since there are many who are careless and sluggish in brotherly offices this shows us that we are still at a great distance from the full light of faith (John Calvin and William Pringle Commentary on the Gospel according to John vol 2 [Bellingham WA Logos Bible Software 2010])
Question 6 Mark 1045
The word translated ldquoto be servedrdquo and ldquoto serverdquo (diakoneō) is the verbal form of the noun inv 43 The noun and the verb originally referred to menial service such as waiting on tables Jesus did not identify the kind of service he performed but affirmed that his life was characterized by a servant attitude and by actually performing many kinds of service and ministry By so affirming he set himself before the disciples as an example to followmdashsomething that often has been forgotten by his followers
Again the possibility that Jesus understood his approaching death in terms of Isa 53 must be recognized He viewed his death as a vicarious sacrifice for sin In fact the word translated ldquoforrdquo properly means in the place of and not merely on behalf of No attempt should be made to limit how many are those for whom Jesus died The word in context does not mean many but not all Rather it is a Semitism that means all who are many In the similar statement in 1 Tim 26 the word ldquoallrdquo is actually used (James A Brooks Mark vol 23 The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 1991])
(All quotations used by permission of the publisher)
COMMENTARY
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 2
2) If Jesus lowered Himself to wash the disciples feet He had to overcome any pride how does
our pride affect our every day life and how do we overcome a problem of pride
3) Why do you think the disciples began the disagreement among themselves over who will be
the greatest Can you recall a time you argued or fought over something that just did not
matter Someone share how that went down and did you win
4) After reading these 11 verses letrsquos focus on vs 5 - ldquoYour attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesusrdquo how can you do that in every day life and how are you showing that now
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 3
John 1312-17
5) How can we as church members at FishHawk Fellowship pick up and hold a towel and then serve people around us in Jesus name
6) What was Jesusrsquo service to us how does He presently serve us and what does it motivate us to do
SUMMARY (My Take-Away for This Week)
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 4
1 Today I will participate in our church-wide survey using the FFC App or this linkhellip bitlyFishhawkchurchney4
2 Today I will write ldquoReady to Serverdquo on my connection card and turn it in so that a ministry leader can reach out to me
3 This week I will memorize Mark 1045 ldquoFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Last week you were challenged to memorize 1 Corinthians 111 how did you
do Can anyone quote the verse
Keep reading through the book of John as you pursue God daily
Keep looking for ways to influence others to follow Jesus
Start praying and then start seeking a place to serve within our church
WORK OUT (This Weekrsquos Assignments)
MY NEXT STEPS FROM THE WEEKEND WORSHIP
HOW MY GROUP CAN PRAY FOR ME THIS WEEK
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 5
Question 1 John 131
Passover During NT times large crowds gathered in Jerusalem to observe this annual celebration Jesus was crucified during the Passover event He and His disciples ate a Passover meal together on the eve of His death During this meal Jesus said ldquoThis is My bodyrdquo and ldquothis cup is the new covenant in My bloodrdquo (Luke 2217 19ndash20 HCSB) The NT identifies Christ with the Passover sacrifice ldquoFor Christ our Passover has been sacrificedrdquo (1 Cor 57 HCSB) (Chad Brand Charles Draper et al eds ldquoFestivalsrdquo Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary [Nashville TN Holman Bible Publishers 2003])
The hour is that of Jesusrsquo ldquodeparturerdquo (metabē) from this world (cf the coming of the hour of glorification at 1223) What is more this departure is next interpreted by John in the context of the ultimate extent of love (lit ldquohe loved them unto the endrdquo) evidenced in Jesusrsquo death for the world (cf 316) and particularly here for those in the world who belong to him (Gerald L Borchert John 12ndash21 vol 25B The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2002])
Some interpreters have noted a change in Johnrsquos vocabulary beginning with this chapter The life and light words that dominated the first half of the Gospel appear in some form a total of 82 times in chapters 1 through 12 But in chapters 13 to 17 life words occur only six times and light words not at all The key word for the next five chapters will be agape (love) (Kenneth O Gangel John vol 4 Holman New Testament Commentary [Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2000])
Question 2 John 132-5
As indicated in connection with the story of the Baptizer (John 127) touching feet was regarded as menial slave work and as such was primarily an assignment given to Gentile slaves and women What is startling in this story is the vivid portrayal of the Messiah adopting a shamefullowly posture in relation to his disciples The evangelist makes clear that Jesus intended that he should be viewed in the posture of such a slave by removing or ldquolaying downrdquo (the same verb is also used of Jesus laying down his life cf 1011 15 17ndash18 1513) his ldquoouter clothingrdquo Then he tied a towel around himself in the fashion of a slave and actually used that towel to wipe the feet of the disciples once he had washed them The humbling or dishonoring symbolism is unmistakable (Gerald L Borchert John 12ndash21 vol 25B The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2002])
Question 3 Luke 2224-27
The betrayer is here at the table he declared What a shock for the apostles Who could he be
They argued over which of them might betray Jesus Deep down they knew each one of them was capable of such betrayal The argument spread from who was the worst among them to who was the best The implication of this argument rested on who would receive the highest offices in Jesusrsquo kingdom as the following response shows
Jesusrsquo kingdom was not like the earthly kingdoms they experienced Jesusrsquo system was entirely different The senior leader with the most experience must adopt an attitude as if he were the youngest with no experience no leadership responsibility and no honors expected Whoever had decision-making responsibility should make those decisions as if he were a servant totally dependent on the decision maker You do not seek for greatness or recognition Jesus said You seek for opportunities truly to be a doer of good for the rest of the ldquofamilyrdquo
Jesus turned the question on the disciples You must make a choice Will you accept the worldrsquos oppressive way of honoring greatness Or will you follow Jesusrsquo example of becoming a servant and seeking the best for the ldquofamilyrdquo Will you be part of the last who will become first Or must you be first now (Trent C Butler Luke vol 3 Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2000)
COMMENTARY
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 6
Question 4 Philippians 21-11
In chapter 1 Paul speaks of his joy in prayer and joy in adversity as a Christian serving his God He could rejoice in almost any circumstance The key to this joy is a relationship with Christ In Chapter 2 Paul explains how joy comes through another aspect of the believerrsquos lifemdashhumility toward others He begins his appeal for humility by referring to the Philippiansrsquo experience Because they are united with Christ believers are members of his body We have special bonds to one another due to our relationship with Christ
Paul proceeds to give examples for the Philippians to emulate The first is Christ He is the supreme example of humility love and selflessness As believers are united with Christ we are to have the same attitude as Christ one of humility Paul expresses the same thought in Ephesians 42 All believers should share this humble selfless mind-set of Christ
Jesus is the preeminent example of humility He has always been God John 11 speaks of Jesus As God he did not selfishly grasp hold of or tightly hold to his position as equal with God Instead he was willing to leave his high position in heaven temporarily and to give himself over to serving our needs Although he set aside the rights and privileges of being God he remained God (Max Anders Galatians-Colossians vol 8 Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 1999)
Question 5 John 13 12-17
Christ at length explains what was his intention in washing the feet of his disciples for what he had said about the spiritual washing was a sort of digression from his main design Had it not been for the opposition made by Peter Christ would not have spoken on that subject Now therefore he discloses the reason of what he had done namely that he who is the Master and Lord of all gave an example to be followed by all the godly that none might grudge to descend to do a service to his brethren and equals however mean and low that service might be Pride hinders us from maintaining that equality which ought to exist amongst us
He declares that they are happy if they know and do these things for knowledge is not entitled to be called true unless it produce such an effect on believers as to lead them to conform themselves to their Head We may infer from this that until a man has learned to yield to his brethren he does not know if Christ be the Master Since there is no man who performs his duty to his brethren in all respects and since there are many who are careless and sluggish in brotherly offices this shows us that we are still at a great distance from the full light of faith (John Calvin and William Pringle Commentary on the Gospel according to John vol 2 [Bellingham WA Logos Bible Software 2010])
Question 6 Mark 1045
The word translated ldquoto be servedrdquo and ldquoto serverdquo (diakoneō) is the verbal form of the noun inv 43 The noun and the verb originally referred to menial service such as waiting on tables Jesus did not identify the kind of service he performed but affirmed that his life was characterized by a servant attitude and by actually performing many kinds of service and ministry By so affirming he set himself before the disciples as an example to followmdashsomething that often has been forgotten by his followers
Again the possibility that Jesus understood his approaching death in terms of Isa 53 must be recognized He viewed his death as a vicarious sacrifice for sin In fact the word translated ldquoforrdquo properly means in the place of and not merely on behalf of No attempt should be made to limit how many are those for whom Jesus died The word in context does not mean many but not all Rather it is a Semitism that means all who are many In the similar statement in 1 Tim 26 the word ldquoallrdquo is actually used (James A Brooks Mark vol 23 The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 1991])
(All quotations used by permission of the publisher)
COMMENTARY
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 3
John 1312-17
5) How can we as church members at FishHawk Fellowship pick up and hold a towel and then serve people around us in Jesus name
6) What was Jesusrsquo service to us how does He presently serve us and what does it motivate us to do
SUMMARY (My Take-Away for This Week)
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 4
1 Today I will participate in our church-wide survey using the FFC App or this linkhellip bitlyFishhawkchurchney4
2 Today I will write ldquoReady to Serverdquo on my connection card and turn it in so that a ministry leader can reach out to me
3 This week I will memorize Mark 1045 ldquoFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Last week you were challenged to memorize 1 Corinthians 111 how did you
do Can anyone quote the verse
Keep reading through the book of John as you pursue God daily
Keep looking for ways to influence others to follow Jesus
Start praying and then start seeking a place to serve within our church
WORK OUT (This Weekrsquos Assignments)
MY NEXT STEPS FROM THE WEEKEND WORSHIP
HOW MY GROUP CAN PRAY FOR ME THIS WEEK
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 5
Question 1 John 131
Passover During NT times large crowds gathered in Jerusalem to observe this annual celebration Jesus was crucified during the Passover event He and His disciples ate a Passover meal together on the eve of His death During this meal Jesus said ldquoThis is My bodyrdquo and ldquothis cup is the new covenant in My bloodrdquo (Luke 2217 19ndash20 HCSB) The NT identifies Christ with the Passover sacrifice ldquoFor Christ our Passover has been sacrificedrdquo (1 Cor 57 HCSB) (Chad Brand Charles Draper et al eds ldquoFestivalsrdquo Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary [Nashville TN Holman Bible Publishers 2003])
The hour is that of Jesusrsquo ldquodeparturerdquo (metabē) from this world (cf the coming of the hour of glorification at 1223) What is more this departure is next interpreted by John in the context of the ultimate extent of love (lit ldquohe loved them unto the endrdquo) evidenced in Jesusrsquo death for the world (cf 316) and particularly here for those in the world who belong to him (Gerald L Borchert John 12ndash21 vol 25B The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2002])
Some interpreters have noted a change in Johnrsquos vocabulary beginning with this chapter The life and light words that dominated the first half of the Gospel appear in some form a total of 82 times in chapters 1 through 12 But in chapters 13 to 17 life words occur only six times and light words not at all The key word for the next five chapters will be agape (love) (Kenneth O Gangel John vol 4 Holman New Testament Commentary [Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2000])
Question 2 John 132-5
As indicated in connection with the story of the Baptizer (John 127) touching feet was regarded as menial slave work and as such was primarily an assignment given to Gentile slaves and women What is startling in this story is the vivid portrayal of the Messiah adopting a shamefullowly posture in relation to his disciples The evangelist makes clear that Jesus intended that he should be viewed in the posture of such a slave by removing or ldquolaying downrdquo (the same verb is also used of Jesus laying down his life cf 1011 15 17ndash18 1513) his ldquoouter clothingrdquo Then he tied a towel around himself in the fashion of a slave and actually used that towel to wipe the feet of the disciples once he had washed them The humbling or dishonoring symbolism is unmistakable (Gerald L Borchert John 12ndash21 vol 25B The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2002])
Question 3 Luke 2224-27
The betrayer is here at the table he declared What a shock for the apostles Who could he be
They argued over which of them might betray Jesus Deep down they knew each one of them was capable of such betrayal The argument spread from who was the worst among them to who was the best The implication of this argument rested on who would receive the highest offices in Jesusrsquo kingdom as the following response shows
Jesusrsquo kingdom was not like the earthly kingdoms they experienced Jesusrsquo system was entirely different The senior leader with the most experience must adopt an attitude as if he were the youngest with no experience no leadership responsibility and no honors expected Whoever had decision-making responsibility should make those decisions as if he were a servant totally dependent on the decision maker You do not seek for greatness or recognition Jesus said You seek for opportunities truly to be a doer of good for the rest of the ldquofamilyrdquo
Jesus turned the question on the disciples You must make a choice Will you accept the worldrsquos oppressive way of honoring greatness Or will you follow Jesusrsquo example of becoming a servant and seeking the best for the ldquofamilyrdquo Will you be part of the last who will become first Or must you be first now (Trent C Butler Luke vol 3 Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2000)
COMMENTARY
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 6
Question 4 Philippians 21-11
In chapter 1 Paul speaks of his joy in prayer and joy in adversity as a Christian serving his God He could rejoice in almost any circumstance The key to this joy is a relationship with Christ In Chapter 2 Paul explains how joy comes through another aspect of the believerrsquos lifemdashhumility toward others He begins his appeal for humility by referring to the Philippiansrsquo experience Because they are united with Christ believers are members of his body We have special bonds to one another due to our relationship with Christ
Paul proceeds to give examples for the Philippians to emulate The first is Christ He is the supreme example of humility love and selflessness As believers are united with Christ we are to have the same attitude as Christ one of humility Paul expresses the same thought in Ephesians 42 All believers should share this humble selfless mind-set of Christ
Jesus is the preeminent example of humility He has always been God John 11 speaks of Jesus As God he did not selfishly grasp hold of or tightly hold to his position as equal with God Instead he was willing to leave his high position in heaven temporarily and to give himself over to serving our needs Although he set aside the rights and privileges of being God he remained God (Max Anders Galatians-Colossians vol 8 Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 1999)
Question 5 John 13 12-17
Christ at length explains what was his intention in washing the feet of his disciples for what he had said about the spiritual washing was a sort of digression from his main design Had it not been for the opposition made by Peter Christ would not have spoken on that subject Now therefore he discloses the reason of what he had done namely that he who is the Master and Lord of all gave an example to be followed by all the godly that none might grudge to descend to do a service to his brethren and equals however mean and low that service might be Pride hinders us from maintaining that equality which ought to exist amongst us
He declares that they are happy if they know and do these things for knowledge is not entitled to be called true unless it produce such an effect on believers as to lead them to conform themselves to their Head We may infer from this that until a man has learned to yield to his brethren he does not know if Christ be the Master Since there is no man who performs his duty to his brethren in all respects and since there are many who are careless and sluggish in brotherly offices this shows us that we are still at a great distance from the full light of faith (John Calvin and William Pringle Commentary on the Gospel according to John vol 2 [Bellingham WA Logos Bible Software 2010])
Question 6 Mark 1045
The word translated ldquoto be servedrdquo and ldquoto serverdquo (diakoneō) is the verbal form of the noun inv 43 The noun and the verb originally referred to menial service such as waiting on tables Jesus did not identify the kind of service he performed but affirmed that his life was characterized by a servant attitude and by actually performing many kinds of service and ministry By so affirming he set himself before the disciples as an example to followmdashsomething that often has been forgotten by his followers
Again the possibility that Jesus understood his approaching death in terms of Isa 53 must be recognized He viewed his death as a vicarious sacrifice for sin In fact the word translated ldquoforrdquo properly means in the place of and not merely on behalf of No attempt should be made to limit how many are those for whom Jesus died The word in context does not mean many but not all Rather it is a Semitism that means all who are many In the similar statement in 1 Tim 26 the word ldquoallrdquo is actually used (James A Brooks Mark vol 23 The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 1991])
(All quotations used by permission of the publisher)
COMMENTARY
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 4
1 Today I will participate in our church-wide survey using the FFC App or this linkhellip bitlyFishhawkchurchney4
2 Today I will write ldquoReady to Serverdquo on my connection card and turn it in so that a ministry leader can reach out to me
3 This week I will memorize Mark 1045 ldquoFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Last week you were challenged to memorize 1 Corinthians 111 how did you
do Can anyone quote the verse
Keep reading through the book of John as you pursue God daily
Keep looking for ways to influence others to follow Jesus
Start praying and then start seeking a place to serve within our church
WORK OUT (This Weekrsquos Assignments)
MY NEXT STEPS FROM THE WEEKEND WORSHIP
HOW MY GROUP CAN PRAY FOR ME THIS WEEK
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 5
Question 1 John 131
Passover During NT times large crowds gathered in Jerusalem to observe this annual celebration Jesus was crucified during the Passover event He and His disciples ate a Passover meal together on the eve of His death During this meal Jesus said ldquoThis is My bodyrdquo and ldquothis cup is the new covenant in My bloodrdquo (Luke 2217 19ndash20 HCSB) The NT identifies Christ with the Passover sacrifice ldquoFor Christ our Passover has been sacrificedrdquo (1 Cor 57 HCSB) (Chad Brand Charles Draper et al eds ldquoFestivalsrdquo Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary [Nashville TN Holman Bible Publishers 2003])
The hour is that of Jesusrsquo ldquodeparturerdquo (metabē) from this world (cf the coming of the hour of glorification at 1223) What is more this departure is next interpreted by John in the context of the ultimate extent of love (lit ldquohe loved them unto the endrdquo) evidenced in Jesusrsquo death for the world (cf 316) and particularly here for those in the world who belong to him (Gerald L Borchert John 12ndash21 vol 25B The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2002])
Some interpreters have noted a change in Johnrsquos vocabulary beginning with this chapter The life and light words that dominated the first half of the Gospel appear in some form a total of 82 times in chapters 1 through 12 But in chapters 13 to 17 life words occur only six times and light words not at all The key word for the next five chapters will be agape (love) (Kenneth O Gangel John vol 4 Holman New Testament Commentary [Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2000])
Question 2 John 132-5
As indicated in connection with the story of the Baptizer (John 127) touching feet was regarded as menial slave work and as such was primarily an assignment given to Gentile slaves and women What is startling in this story is the vivid portrayal of the Messiah adopting a shamefullowly posture in relation to his disciples The evangelist makes clear that Jesus intended that he should be viewed in the posture of such a slave by removing or ldquolaying downrdquo (the same verb is also used of Jesus laying down his life cf 1011 15 17ndash18 1513) his ldquoouter clothingrdquo Then he tied a towel around himself in the fashion of a slave and actually used that towel to wipe the feet of the disciples once he had washed them The humbling or dishonoring symbolism is unmistakable (Gerald L Borchert John 12ndash21 vol 25B The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2002])
Question 3 Luke 2224-27
The betrayer is here at the table he declared What a shock for the apostles Who could he be
They argued over which of them might betray Jesus Deep down they knew each one of them was capable of such betrayal The argument spread from who was the worst among them to who was the best The implication of this argument rested on who would receive the highest offices in Jesusrsquo kingdom as the following response shows
Jesusrsquo kingdom was not like the earthly kingdoms they experienced Jesusrsquo system was entirely different The senior leader with the most experience must adopt an attitude as if he were the youngest with no experience no leadership responsibility and no honors expected Whoever had decision-making responsibility should make those decisions as if he were a servant totally dependent on the decision maker You do not seek for greatness or recognition Jesus said You seek for opportunities truly to be a doer of good for the rest of the ldquofamilyrdquo
Jesus turned the question on the disciples You must make a choice Will you accept the worldrsquos oppressive way of honoring greatness Or will you follow Jesusrsquo example of becoming a servant and seeking the best for the ldquofamilyrdquo Will you be part of the last who will become first Or must you be first now (Trent C Butler Luke vol 3 Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2000)
COMMENTARY
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Question 4 Philippians 21-11
In chapter 1 Paul speaks of his joy in prayer and joy in adversity as a Christian serving his God He could rejoice in almost any circumstance The key to this joy is a relationship with Christ In Chapter 2 Paul explains how joy comes through another aspect of the believerrsquos lifemdashhumility toward others He begins his appeal for humility by referring to the Philippiansrsquo experience Because they are united with Christ believers are members of his body We have special bonds to one another due to our relationship with Christ
Paul proceeds to give examples for the Philippians to emulate The first is Christ He is the supreme example of humility love and selflessness As believers are united with Christ we are to have the same attitude as Christ one of humility Paul expresses the same thought in Ephesians 42 All believers should share this humble selfless mind-set of Christ
Jesus is the preeminent example of humility He has always been God John 11 speaks of Jesus As God he did not selfishly grasp hold of or tightly hold to his position as equal with God Instead he was willing to leave his high position in heaven temporarily and to give himself over to serving our needs Although he set aside the rights and privileges of being God he remained God (Max Anders Galatians-Colossians vol 8 Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 1999)
Question 5 John 13 12-17
Christ at length explains what was his intention in washing the feet of his disciples for what he had said about the spiritual washing was a sort of digression from his main design Had it not been for the opposition made by Peter Christ would not have spoken on that subject Now therefore he discloses the reason of what he had done namely that he who is the Master and Lord of all gave an example to be followed by all the godly that none might grudge to descend to do a service to his brethren and equals however mean and low that service might be Pride hinders us from maintaining that equality which ought to exist amongst us
He declares that they are happy if they know and do these things for knowledge is not entitled to be called true unless it produce such an effect on believers as to lead them to conform themselves to their Head We may infer from this that until a man has learned to yield to his brethren he does not know if Christ be the Master Since there is no man who performs his duty to his brethren in all respects and since there are many who are careless and sluggish in brotherly offices this shows us that we are still at a great distance from the full light of faith (John Calvin and William Pringle Commentary on the Gospel according to John vol 2 [Bellingham WA Logos Bible Software 2010])
Question 6 Mark 1045
The word translated ldquoto be servedrdquo and ldquoto serverdquo (diakoneō) is the verbal form of the noun inv 43 The noun and the verb originally referred to menial service such as waiting on tables Jesus did not identify the kind of service he performed but affirmed that his life was characterized by a servant attitude and by actually performing many kinds of service and ministry By so affirming he set himself before the disciples as an example to followmdashsomething that often has been forgotten by his followers
Again the possibility that Jesus understood his approaching death in terms of Isa 53 must be recognized He viewed his death as a vicarious sacrifice for sin In fact the word translated ldquoforrdquo properly means in the place of and not merely on behalf of No attempt should be made to limit how many are those for whom Jesus died The word in context does not mean many but not all Rather it is a Semitism that means all who are many In the similar statement in 1 Tim 26 the word ldquoallrdquo is actually used (James A Brooks Mark vol 23 The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 1991])
(All quotations used by permission of the publisher)
COMMENTARY
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Question 1 John 131
Passover During NT times large crowds gathered in Jerusalem to observe this annual celebration Jesus was crucified during the Passover event He and His disciples ate a Passover meal together on the eve of His death During this meal Jesus said ldquoThis is My bodyrdquo and ldquothis cup is the new covenant in My bloodrdquo (Luke 2217 19ndash20 HCSB) The NT identifies Christ with the Passover sacrifice ldquoFor Christ our Passover has been sacrificedrdquo (1 Cor 57 HCSB) (Chad Brand Charles Draper et al eds ldquoFestivalsrdquo Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary [Nashville TN Holman Bible Publishers 2003])
The hour is that of Jesusrsquo ldquodeparturerdquo (metabē) from this world (cf the coming of the hour of glorification at 1223) What is more this departure is next interpreted by John in the context of the ultimate extent of love (lit ldquohe loved them unto the endrdquo) evidenced in Jesusrsquo death for the world (cf 316) and particularly here for those in the world who belong to him (Gerald L Borchert John 12ndash21 vol 25B The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2002])
Some interpreters have noted a change in Johnrsquos vocabulary beginning with this chapter The life and light words that dominated the first half of the Gospel appear in some form a total of 82 times in chapters 1 through 12 But in chapters 13 to 17 life words occur only six times and light words not at all The key word for the next five chapters will be agape (love) (Kenneth O Gangel John vol 4 Holman New Testament Commentary [Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2000])
Question 2 John 132-5
As indicated in connection with the story of the Baptizer (John 127) touching feet was regarded as menial slave work and as such was primarily an assignment given to Gentile slaves and women What is startling in this story is the vivid portrayal of the Messiah adopting a shamefullowly posture in relation to his disciples The evangelist makes clear that Jesus intended that he should be viewed in the posture of such a slave by removing or ldquolaying downrdquo (the same verb is also used of Jesus laying down his life cf 1011 15 17ndash18 1513) his ldquoouter clothingrdquo Then he tied a towel around himself in the fashion of a slave and actually used that towel to wipe the feet of the disciples once he had washed them The humbling or dishonoring symbolism is unmistakable (Gerald L Borchert John 12ndash21 vol 25B The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2002])
Question 3 Luke 2224-27
The betrayer is here at the table he declared What a shock for the apostles Who could he be
They argued over which of them might betray Jesus Deep down they knew each one of them was capable of such betrayal The argument spread from who was the worst among them to who was the best The implication of this argument rested on who would receive the highest offices in Jesusrsquo kingdom as the following response shows
Jesusrsquo kingdom was not like the earthly kingdoms they experienced Jesusrsquo system was entirely different The senior leader with the most experience must adopt an attitude as if he were the youngest with no experience no leadership responsibility and no honors expected Whoever had decision-making responsibility should make those decisions as if he were a servant totally dependent on the decision maker You do not seek for greatness or recognition Jesus said You seek for opportunities truly to be a doer of good for the rest of the ldquofamilyrdquo
Jesus turned the question on the disciples You must make a choice Will you accept the worldrsquos oppressive way of honoring greatness Or will you follow Jesusrsquo example of becoming a servant and seeking the best for the ldquofamilyrdquo Will you be part of the last who will become first Or must you be first now (Trent C Butler Luke vol 3 Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 2000)
COMMENTARY
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 6
Question 4 Philippians 21-11
In chapter 1 Paul speaks of his joy in prayer and joy in adversity as a Christian serving his God He could rejoice in almost any circumstance The key to this joy is a relationship with Christ In Chapter 2 Paul explains how joy comes through another aspect of the believerrsquos lifemdashhumility toward others He begins his appeal for humility by referring to the Philippiansrsquo experience Because they are united with Christ believers are members of his body We have special bonds to one another due to our relationship with Christ
Paul proceeds to give examples for the Philippians to emulate The first is Christ He is the supreme example of humility love and selflessness As believers are united with Christ we are to have the same attitude as Christ one of humility Paul expresses the same thought in Ephesians 42 All believers should share this humble selfless mind-set of Christ
Jesus is the preeminent example of humility He has always been God John 11 speaks of Jesus As God he did not selfishly grasp hold of or tightly hold to his position as equal with God Instead he was willing to leave his high position in heaven temporarily and to give himself over to serving our needs Although he set aside the rights and privileges of being God he remained God (Max Anders Galatians-Colossians vol 8 Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 1999)
Question 5 John 13 12-17
Christ at length explains what was his intention in washing the feet of his disciples for what he had said about the spiritual washing was a sort of digression from his main design Had it not been for the opposition made by Peter Christ would not have spoken on that subject Now therefore he discloses the reason of what he had done namely that he who is the Master and Lord of all gave an example to be followed by all the godly that none might grudge to descend to do a service to his brethren and equals however mean and low that service might be Pride hinders us from maintaining that equality which ought to exist amongst us
He declares that they are happy if they know and do these things for knowledge is not entitled to be called true unless it produce such an effect on believers as to lead them to conform themselves to their Head We may infer from this that until a man has learned to yield to his brethren he does not know if Christ be the Master Since there is no man who performs his duty to his brethren in all respects and since there are many who are careless and sluggish in brotherly offices this shows us that we are still at a great distance from the full light of faith (John Calvin and William Pringle Commentary on the Gospel according to John vol 2 [Bellingham WA Logos Bible Software 2010])
Question 6 Mark 1045
The word translated ldquoto be servedrdquo and ldquoto serverdquo (diakoneō) is the verbal form of the noun inv 43 The noun and the verb originally referred to menial service such as waiting on tables Jesus did not identify the kind of service he performed but affirmed that his life was characterized by a servant attitude and by actually performing many kinds of service and ministry By so affirming he set himself before the disciples as an example to followmdashsomething that often has been forgotten by his followers
Again the possibility that Jesus understood his approaching death in terms of Isa 53 must be recognized He viewed his death as a vicarious sacrifice for sin In fact the word translated ldquoforrdquo properly means in the place of and not merely on behalf of No attempt should be made to limit how many are those for whom Jesus died The word in context does not mean many but not all Rather it is a Semitism that means all who are many In the similar statement in 1 Tim 26 the word ldquoallrdquo is actually used (James A Brooks Mark vol 23 The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 1991])
(All quotations used by permission of the publisher)
COMMENTARY
Week 4ndash FEB 1718 - WINTER 2018 Page 6
Question 4 Philippians 21-11
In chapter 1 Paul speaks of his joy in prayer and joy in adversity as a Christian serving his God He could rejoice in almost any circumstance The key to this joy is a relationship with Christ In Chapter 2 Paul explains how joy comes through another aspect of the believerrsquos lifemdashhumility toward others He begins his appeal for humility by referring to the Philippiansrsquo experience Because they are united with Christ believers are members of his body We have special bonds to one another due to our relationship with Christ
Paul proceeds to give examples for the Philippians to emulate The first is Christ He is the supreme example of humility love and selflessness As believers are united with Christ we are to have the same attitude as Christ one of humility Paul expresses the same thought in Ephesians 42 All believers should share this humble selfless mind-set of Christ
Jesus is the preeminent example of humility He has always been God John 11 speaks of Jesus As God he did not selfishly grasp hold of or tightly hold to his position as equal with God Instead he was willing to leave his high position in heaven temporarily and to give himself over to serving our needs Although he set aside the rights and privileges of being God he remained God (Max Anders Galatians-Colossians vol 8 Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville TN Broadman amp Holman Publishers 1999)
Question 5 John 13 12-17
Christ at length explains what was his intention in washing the feet of his disciples for what he had said about the spiritual washing was a sort of digression from his main design Had it not been for the opposition made by Peter Christ would not have spoken on that subject Now therefore he discloses the reason of what he had done namely that he who is the Master and Lord of all gave an example to be followed by all the godly that none might grudge to descend to do a service to his brethren and equals however mean and low that service might be Pride hinders us from maintaining that equality which ought to exist amongst us
He declares that they are happy if they know and do these things for knowledge is not entitled to be called true unless it produce such an effect on believers as to lead them to conform themselves to their Head We may infer from this that until a man has learned to yield to his brethren he does not know if Christ be the Master Since there is no man who performs his duty to his brethren in all respects and since there are many who are careless and sluggish in brotherly offices this shows us that we are still at a great distance from the full light of faith (John Calvin and William Pringle Commentary on the Gospel according to John vol 2 [Bellingham WA Logos Bible Software 2010])
Question 6 Mark 1045
The word translated ldquoto be servedrdquo and ldquoto serverdquo (diakoneō) is the verbal form of the noun inv 43 The noun and the verb originally referred to menial service such as waiting on tables Jesus did not identify the kind of service he performed but affirmed that his life was characterized by a servant attitude and by actually performing many kinds of service and ministry By so affirming he set himself before the disciples as an example to followmdashsomething that often has been forgotten by his followers
Again the possibility that Jesus understood his approaching death in terms of Isa 53 must be recognized He viewed his death as a vicarious sacrifice for sin In fact the word translated ldquoforrdquo properly means in the place of and not merely on behalf of No attempt should be made to limit how many are those for whom Jesus died The word in context does not mean many but not all Rather it is a Semitism that means all who are many In the similar statement in 1 Tim 26 the word ldquoallrdquo is actually used (James A Brooks Mark vol 23 The New American Commentary [Nashville Broadman amp Holman Publishers 1991])
(All quotations used by permission of the publisher)
COMMENTARY
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