Lesson 315

(Lesson 315)(06-25-12) John 13:28-38,"Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night. Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you. A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards. Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake. Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice."

In this lesson, Judas begins the train if events that would lead to the crucifixion of Jesus. Jesus, again, declares Himself to be one with God the Father and warns that He will be leaving them very soon.

In this conversation with His Apostles, Jesus makes a very profound statement that is often, either, ignored, or overlooked in bible study. Jesus said, "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another."
Jesus makes it very clear that Christian people are identified by their love for one another. He does not say that Christians will be known by how righteous they appear before mankind. Therefore, it is NOT obedience to the law that makes us Christian, it's the way we treat our fellow man/woman.~~