John 13- Judges 17-19

Judges 17-19
6 In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit.

Since there wasn't a King, I assume there wasn't an enforcer to punish wrong or uphold the law.

Micah made idols for himself which then became the idols of the Danites. Today is "Earth Day" and people worship creation rather than the Creator (Romans 1:25) Even though Micah hired a man to be his "priest", since he was worshiping idols, this wasn't pleasing to the Lord and his idols and priest were taken away.

A man had a concubine who became unfaithful then went back to her fathers house. The man went to retrieve her and bring her home. On the journey back, staying in this foreign town, men of the city wanted to have sex with the man but raped and abused the woman instead. Had this woman been faithful and not left the man, this whole scenario would have been different. Sometimes we really have to examine what actions we will take because they can have grave consequences.

John 13-
1It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.

He showed us the full extent of His love by saving us from sins through dying on the cross!

14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. 15I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.

Jesus has given us an example how to act, how to serve and how to show love so we can follow His example.

Reading verse 21, "Jesus was troubled in spirit" how difficult to be Jesus and know in advance everything that is to come. To know that Peter, the one who Jesus loved vs 23, was going to deny Him 3 times. To know that Judas was going to betray Him. Also, to know that Satan had entered into Judas and was in His presence.

The devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot (vs 2). As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him. "What you are about to do, do quickly," Jesus told him. (vs 27)

Here's Judas who had been in the presence of Jesus, seen His miracles, yet didn't believe and left himself unguarded where the Devil used him as his tool. Those who aren't Christians need to know that if they aren't with God, they are against God and that Satan can and might use them to do evil things! Revelation 3:16 "So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth."

34"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

Galatians 5:13b "Serve one another in love"

Our life as Christians should show a genuine love for others and a service to them!