Sermon Summary
What does true glory look like? Pastor Adam challenges us to reconsider everything we thought we knew—because in John 13, glory doesn't descend from a throne; it kneels with a towel. As Jesus gathered his disciples in the upper room hours before the cross, fully aware of his authority, his origin, and his destiny, he did the unthinkable: he washed their feet—even Judas's. Pastor Adam powerfully reminds us that Jesus didn't kneel because he forgot who he was; he knelt because he knew exactly who he was. That security in identity is the very thing that sets us free to serve without needing recognition or reward. But this passage is more than a call to humble service—it's a commissioning. The towel was preparation for a mission. Jesus washed feet to shape messengers, and every follower of Christ is a sent one—into homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and ordinary moments we're tempted to overlook. Our humble service doesn't save anyone, but it opens doors that words alone never could. So this week, whatever towel Jesus is placing in your hands—pick it up, carry it faithfully, and let the people around you encounter Him through you.
Sermon Questions
What if true greatness looks less like a throne and more like a towel? In John 13, Pastor Adam unpacks one of Scripture's most astonishing moments—Jesus, fully aware of his authority and the cross just hours away, kneels to wash his disciples' feet, even Judas'. Glory, it turns out, isn't found in a seat of honor but in humble service. The more secure we are in who God says we are, the freer we become to serve others. Don't miss this message—pick up your towel and watch now.
1. Pastor Adam said that Jesus was completely secure in his identity before he knelt down to wash feet — he knew who he was, where he came from, and where he was going. How does being secure in who you are affect how you treat other people?
2. Is there an area of your life where insecurity — needing to prove yourself or protect your reputation — is making it harder for you to serve or put others first? What would it look like to bring that to God this week?
3. Pastor Adam pointed out that Jesus washed Judas's feet even though he knew Judas was about to betray him. What does that tell us about how Jesus defines who deserves our kindness and service?
4. Who is your 'Judas' — someone who has hurt, disappointed, or rejected you? What would it look like, practically, to serve or show kindness to that person this week?
5. In John 13:14-15, Jesus says, 'If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.' What is the difference between admiring what Jesus did and actually imitating it?
6. Think about a specific 'towel moment' — a humble act of service — that you know God has been nudging you toward but you haven't acted on yet. What's one step you could take to move from admiring the idea to actually doing it?
7. Pastor Adam said that the towel wasn't just a symbol of humility — it was also preparation for being sent. He highlighted John 13:16, where Jesus says a messenger is not greater than the one who sent him. How does serving others connect to sharing the message of Jesus?
8. In your everyday life — at work, school, or in your neighborhood — how well does your humble service open doors for people to see Jesus in you? Is there a relationship where service might soften the ground for a meaningful conversation about faith?
9. Pastor Adam shared a personal moment where he realized that 'preparing for tomorrow is never an excuse to neglect the person God places in front of you today.' Why do we sometimes let what's coming up on our calendar cause us to miss the people right in front of us?
10. Think about the past week. Was there a moment where you were so focused on what was ahead that you missed or dismissed someone who needed your attention? What habit or mindset shift might help you stay present to the people God puts in your path?