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"JOHN'S GOSPEL -- CHAPTER THIRTEEN"
SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 3, 2009
PASTOR DAVE RING
LOS ALAMOS 1ST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

We continue this week with a "sermonic study" of the Gospel of John. It's my intention to preach and teach us through John's Gospel, with occasional interruptions, throughout the first half of 2009.

John 13:1-17 Teaching "servant leadership" by example

This is John's recollection of the "Last Supper"
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Peter's misunderstanding and grudging acceptance of Jesus' act
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Jesus' interpretation of his actions
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John 13:18-30 A time of betrayal

Prophetically, someone had to betray Jesus
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Jesus knows, but Judas himself may not realize it - until he decides
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John 13:31-38 When the going gets tough, even the best disciples go astray

All that is ahead is God's plan, at least in broad outline
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The "extreme love" commandment
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Peter's professed devotion is "all show, no go"
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Next week we'll move on to John 14. Please continue to read ahead!

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