John 13:1-17  When Jesus met in the upper room to celebrate the Passover with his disciples, he took them by surprise when he grabbed a basin of water and a towel to wash their feet.  Afterward, he asked them, “Do you understand what I have done for you?”  His humble act of service would be a reminder and example for them and every follower of Christ through all generations. But his question also invites us to consider the full scope of what Christ has done , and continues to do, on our behalf.

• He Created Us.
• He Redeemed Us.
• He Gifted Us.

Do you truly understand what Jesus has done for you?

Matthew 16:26 In both Greek and English, the word “soul” often refers simply to a living person.  But at other times, it is used to differentiate between that which is physical and that which is spiritual, the inner essence of a person.  Some have said it is the soul which is created in the image of God, and allows a person to know their Creator. Though the physical body is important, Jesus helps us understand that our spiritual health is far more valuable.  The things of this world pale in comparison to the things of heaven.

• The things of this world don’t provide true happiness or fulfillment.
• The things of this world are just temporary.

Your soul was designed for a loving relationship with the Heavenly Father through His Son Jesus Christ.  It’s a blessing that lasts for eternity.  Therefore, why not invest yourself fully in the things of the Lord? “He is no fool who gives up that which he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.”  — Missionary Jim Elliott

Luke 10:25-37 After identifying that one of the two greatest commandments is to “Love your neighbor as yourself,” an expert in the Jewish Law wanted to put limits on who he had to love, so he asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” But instead of answering the inquiry “Who must I love, and how much must I love them?” Jesus answered the question “Who can I love, and how much can I love them?”  The story of The Good Samaritan doesn’t limit who is our neighbor, but rather teaches us how to be a good neighbor to others.

• A neighbor is one who SEES something.
• A neighbor is one who FEELS something.
• A neighbor is one who DOES something.
• A neighbor is one who GIVES something.

After telling the story, Jesus helped the lawyer learn a valuable lesson by asking, “Which person was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”  The answer was obvious!  Jesus ended the conversation by telling the lawyer, “Go and do likewise.” To whom can YOU be a good neighbor?

Mark 10:32-52 The Answer of the Disciples, James and John The Answer of the Blind Beggar, Bartimaeus What is your answer to the same question?