When I was in primary school I remember one teacher called Mr Jenkins,he was a Welsh man,I can't remember to much about the teachers I sat under.They must have done some good to me for I learned to read and write,so I am indebted to them for that. Being a teacher is a very important job, we need them,but we also need to put into practice what they teach us.A music teacher wants their pupils to practice .what they have been taught,likewise Jesus our great teacher wants us to put into practice what He teaches us. Jesus taught by His words but also by his actions,it is John 13 we have Jesus and His disciples having a Passover meal,when Jesus gets up unannounced,took of his outer clothing,wrapped a towel around His waist,poured water unto a basin , and began to wash the disciples feet. Bruce Milne writes, 'This was a particularly humble task,Jewish slaves would not be required do this'. The disciples didn't make any effort,as BM says,' one does not wash the feet of peers!'.Here we have Jesus going against the norm ,it is Peter who objects,to his Lord washing his feet,but Jesus made it clear he had to put aside his objection.When Jesus had finished He said that what He their master had done they must do.It is not that we in 22century should have feet washing in our churches ,our Saviour is laying down a principal as regards His followers, of being prepared to act in humble obedience,it was not optional. We will consider this further next time.
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