John 13: Love & Service
What act does Jesus perform at the Last Supper that demonstrates servant leadership?
Washing the disciples’ feet
In John 14:1, what does Jesus tell His disciples not to do?
Do not let your hearts be troubled
What name does Jesus use for the Holy Spirit in John 14?
Advocate / Helper
Who does Jesus say He is in John 15:1?
The true vine
What identifies Jesus’ followers as His disciples?
Their love for one another
Who usually washed people's feet before they entered a home?
A servant
What promise does Jesus make about His Father’s house in John 14:2?
There are many dwelling places / He is preparing a place
What condition does Jesus connect to obedience in John 14:15?
Love
Who is the gardener in the vine and branches metaphor?
God the Father
How does Jesus define true love and friendship in John 15?
Laying down one’s life for others
How does Peter initially respond to Jesus washing his feet.
He resists
According to John 14:6, how does Jesus describe Himself?
The way, the truth, and the life
What role does the Holy Spirit play according to John 14:26?
Teacher and reminder of Jesus’ words
What does Jesus mean when He says, “Apart from me you can do nothing”?
Believers are fully dependent on Him
How does Jesus prepare His disciples for His departure?
Promises heaven, the Holy Spirit, peace, and continued presence
What new command does Jesus give in John 13:34?
Love one another as I have loved you
How does Jesus describe His relationship with the Father in verses 10–11?
They are united; the Father is in Him
Why is the Holy Spirit important after Jesus’ departure?
Guides, teaches, comforts, and testifies about Jesus
What does pruning symbolize in a believer’s life (John 15:2)?
God removing things to promote growth
Why does Jesus warn His disciples that the world will hate them?
Because they belong to Him, not the world
How does Jesus’ conversation with Peter foreshadow Peter’s future actions?
Jesus predicts Peter’s denial
How is the peace Jesus gives different from the world’s peace (John 14:27)?
It is lasting, spiritual, and not dependent on circumstances
How does the Holy Spirit serve as a witness in John 15:26–27?
Testifies about Jesus through believers
What does “bearing fruit” mean in John 15?
Evidence of discipleship, obedience, and Christlike character
How do John 13–15 together describe what it means to follow Jesus?
Serve others, love sacrificially, abide in Christ, rely on the Spirit