Theme: The cleansing crucifixion
Exegetical note
John's account of the Last Supper differs from the Synoptics in placing it on the day before the actual Passover meal and in recounting a footwashing, an act that for the evangelist symbolically entwines two principal symbolic themes: cleansing and mutual submission. The former of these appears to refer mainly to the import of Jesus' crucifixion for the disciples, while the latter bespeaks the attitude that the disciples should display to one another.
Call to Worship
(based on Psalm 89)
Leader: Blessed are those who walk in God's light!
People: BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO REJOICE IN GOD'S NAME!
Leader: For they exalt in God's name all day long!
People: AND IN GOD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS THEY ARE EXALTED!
Collect
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