Today's Reading | February 1, 2025
John 13:1–20
Introduction John 13:1–20: Today’s reading is set during Jesus’s farewell meal with his disciples prior to his arrest and trial. In ancient Jewish society, it was the duty of the servant to wash the master’s feet. Here we read of Jesus taking on the role of servant and washing the feet of his disciples. Today’s Key Verse: John 13:15 [Jesus…
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