A New Command

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?

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