1. The Gospel of John provides a wealth of information that will help us to grow in the knowledge of Christ as we are instructed in 2 Peter 3:18. 2. After covering the Lord's public ministry (ch.1-12), we have begun a study of His private ministry (ch.13-17). 3. We previously observed from John 13:1-17 how: a. Jesus ate the Passover meal with the apostles b. Jesus washed the apostles' feet. 4. In this lesson we are covering the information presented in John 13:18-38. Discussion:
I. (John 13:18-30) JESUS IDENTIFIED JUDAS AS THE BETRAYER A. Earlier,: 1. Judas allowed Satan to influence him to betray Jesus (vs.2) 2. Jesus knew who would betray Him when He washed the apostles' feet (vs.10-11). B. (vs.18-20) Judas' betrayal would fulfill the prophecy in Psalm 41:9. C. (vs.21) Jesus was troubled when He plainly stated that one of the apostles would betray Him. D. (vs.22) The apostles did not know who the betrayer was. E. (vs.23-26) Judas was identified as the betrayer. F. (vs.27-30) Judas left Jesus and the other apostles. G. Additional details are revealed in: 1. Matthew 26:3-4, 14-16 2. Mark 12:12; 14:10-11 3. Luke 19:47-48; 22:3-6. II. (John 13:31-38) JESUS SPOKE TO THE REMAINING APOSTLES
A. (vs.31-32) The events that were about to take place would glorify Jesus and the Father, as indicated earlier in John 12:23, 27-28. B. (vs.33) Jesus informed the apostles that He was leaving them and they could not go with Him. C. (vs.34-35) Jesus gave His "new commandment." D. (vs.36-38) Jesus informed Peter that he would deny Him three times.
