Monthly Theme: Characteristics of a Transformed Life
Sunday Theme: Demonstration of Humility
Preacher: Rev. Gad Mugisha
Text: John 13:1-13
Date: November 3, 2024
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Biblical Humility
Jesus exemplifies the ultimate standard of biblical humility, guiding us through both his teachings and his life. In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, Jesus reveals that true humility means complete dependence on God’s mercy.
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1. Utter Dependence on God’s Mercy
Jesus teaches against self-righteousness, showing that true humility involves recognizing one’s unworthiness and relying entirely on God’s grace.
• Scripture: Luke 18:10-14 (ESV)
o “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
• Lesson: Humility means poverty of spirit, where we recognize our dependence on God’s mercy.
2. Unconcern for Power, Prestige, and Position
True humility doesn’t seek social ranking or status but values service to others.
• Scripture: Matthew 23:8-12; Mark 9:35-37 (ESV)
o “The greatest among you shall be your servant.”
• Lesson: In serving others and taking the lowest place, we embrace a Christ-like humility.
3. Unquestioning Acceptance of God’s Word
Biblical humility is complete obedience to God’s Word, modeled by Jesus’ obedience even to the cross.
• Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8 (ESV); Isaiah 66:2
o “But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.”
• Lesson: True humility involves accepting and obeying God’s Word without question.
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Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet (John 13:1-20)
1. Before the Feast of Passover: Jesus knew his hour had come, and he focused on teaching his disciples humility and servanthood.
o Lesson: Jesus showed his love by humbling himself to wash the feet of his disciples, demonstrating the true nature of servanthood.
2. Judas’s Betrayal: Jesus was aware of Judas’s impending betrayal yet continued to love and serve his disciples.
o Lesson: Even with betrayal at hand, Jesus displayed unconditional love.
3. Peter’s Reaction: Peter initially resisted Jesus washing his feet, not understanding the lesson of humility.
o Lesson: Serving others and receiving service humbly are both essential to following Christ’s example.
4. “Do You Understand What I Have Done for You?” Jesus reminded his disciples to follow his example of humility and service.
o Scripture: John 13:12-17 (NKJV)
 “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.”
o Application: Let us follow Jesus’ example of humility in our daily lives, loving and serving one another as he has loved us.