Although Jesus' entire life was one of service, the most notable example of His servanthood was that of washing His disciples' feet on the evening of His betrayal, recorded for us in Jn. 13:1-17. The instance was notable both because of the setting and because of the mundaneness of His service.

In the Gospel of John, there is a powerful and moving example of an act of service demonstrated by Jesus. At the Last Supper, Jesus humbly took on the role of a servant and washed the feet of his disciples, including Judas Iscariot, who would betray him that very night.

In Matthew 20:28, Jesus says, “the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.” Jesus lived a life of humble service, constantly putting the needs of others above His own. His selflessness, compassion, and willingness to serve even the least fortunate serves as a guiding light for all believers.

In John 13:15, Jesus sets an example for us to follow. After washing His disciples’ feet — an act of love, humility, and service — He encourages us to follow His lead and serve one another. He says, “I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.”

Here are a few examples: Jesus washing his disciples’ feet – In John 13:1-17, Jesus demonstrates the importance of serving others by washing his disciples’ feet, even though he was their master and teacher. The Good Samaritan – In Luke 10:25-37, Jesus tells the story of a man who was robbed and left for dead on the side of the road.