Abide (3 of 4)
Series: The Basics of the Christian Life
Tim Melton
Mark 8:31
They had all gathered for a night of celebration. They were the closest of friends. The table was set. All in attendance reclined on the floor around the table to observe the Passover meal. They were there to remember God´s mighty works that had freed the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt centuries before. They were also there to remember the promise that a Messiah who would one day come to fulfill deliver His people. Throughout Jerusalem all the homes were having this same celebration, but in this upper room, where Jesus met with His disciples, tonight would be different.
At one point during the meal, Jesus took off his outer robe, tied a towel around his waist and washed the feet of the disciples. He then told them how one of the twelve would betray Him. Jesus continued explaining how He would only be with them a little while longer and where He was going, they could not come. This must have been shocking news for most since they had given up all to follow Christ.
We know, from previous scriptures that Jesus had already told them that he would be killed and raised back to life in three days, but somehow, they still did not have ears to hear (Mark 8:31). He told the disciples how the ruler of this world, Satan, was coming but that he would have no claim over Christ. Jesus told them that those who believed in Jesus would do even greater things than He had done. He commanded them to love on another as he had loved them, by this all people would know that they are His disciples. He assured them that He would not leave them as orphans, but that He would return for them. Until then the Father would send a Helper, the Spirit of truth to be with them.
As the disciples sat there, listening, it must have all come upon them like a gathering storm. Betrayal. Jesus´s departure. Satan coming. And in them midst of this they would need to love, believe, and do even greater things ...
Series: The Basics of the Christian Life
Tim Melton
Mark 8:31
They had all gathered for a night of celebration. They were the closest of friends. The table was set. All in attendance reclined on the floor around the table to observe the Passover meal. They were there to remember God´s mighty works that had freed the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt centuries before. They were also there to remember the promise that a Messiah who would one day come to fulfill deliver His people. Throughout Jerusalem all the homes were having this same celebration, but in this upper room, where Jesus met with His disciples, tonight would be different.
At one point during the meal, Jesus took off his outer robe, tied a towel around his waist and washed the feet of the disciples. He then told them how one of the twelve would betray Him. Jesus continued explaining how He would only be with them a little while longer and where He was going, they could not come. This must have been shocking news for most since they had given up all to follow Christ.
We know, from previous scriptures that Jesus had already told them that he would be killed and raised back to life in three days, but somehow, they still did not have ears to hear (Mark 8:31). He told the disciples how the ruler of this world, Satan, was coming but that he would have no claim over Christ. Jesus told them that those who believed in Jesus would do even greater things than He had done. He commanded them to love on another as he had loved them, by this all people would know that they are His disciples. He assured them that He would not leave them as orphans, but that He would return for them. Until then the Father would send a Helper, the Spirit of truth to be with them.
As the disciples sat there, listening, it must have all come upon them like a gathering storm. Betrayal. Jesus´s departure. Satan coming. And in them midst of this they would need to love, believe, and do even greater things ...
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