A New Command
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John 13:18-38
Key Verses 34
“A new command I give you: Love one another.
As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
1. Read verse 18.What did Jesus know about those he had chosen?How does Judas’ betrayal fulfill the Scripture (Psa 41:9)?
2. Read verses 19-25.Why did Jesus tell the disciples beforehand (19)?How can the people accept Jesus and God (20)?How did they respond to the announcement of the betrayal (21-25)?
3. Read verses 26-30.How did Jesus help Judas to repent (26)?What did the other disciples think about it (28-29)?What did the author want to convey by saying, “And it was night"? (30)
4. Read verses 31-35.What did Jesus say about his departure (31-33)?Why did Jesus repeat the words “glory” or “glorified”?What command did he give them (34)?Why is this new (1Jn 2:7-8; 3:11; Lev 19:18)?How can we love one another? (34b)What is the mark of Jesus’ disciples? (35)
5. Read verses 36-38.What did Jesus predict about Peter (38)?What does this reveal about the limitations of human love?