<p>Jesus is just about finished turning his disciples’ vision of power upside down, but not quite: taking on the role of a servant and washing their feet is scandalous. This is why Peter tried to stop him. But Jesus, as he said elsewhere, did not come to be served but to serve. This is perfectly shown as the muddy water from his disciples’ feet rolls off his hands.</p>

Jesus is just about finished turning his disciples’ vision of power upside down, but not quite: taking on the role of a servant and washing their feet is scandalous. This is why Peter tried to stop him. But Jesus, as he said elsewhere, did not come to be served but to serve. This is perfectly shown as the muddy water from his disciples’ feet rolls off his hands.

January 26: Psalm 69:1-18, Genesis 25, and John 13

A Psalm (or part of one), an Old Testament Reading, and a New Testament reading each day. Start with the Apostles' Creed, end with the Lord's Prayer. Current readings are from the New International Version. Through 2021, scriptures were read from the New Living Translation.

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January 26: Psalm 69:1-18, Genesis 25, and John 13

January 26: Psalm 69:1-18, Genesis 25, and John 13