A New Command

John 13:31-38
1. Glory.

• Jesus was glorified by being obedient to the rule of His Father. John 13:31
• The Disciples were unable to be obedient to follow Jesus. John 13:36
• But Jesus held out the promise that there would be a time when they would follow, bringing glory to God. John 13:36

2. Human strength.

• Peter promised Jesus that he was ready to die for Him. John 13:37
• Jesus told Peter that he could not follow him, and that he would deny Him three times before the dawn. John 13:36-38
• Human strength will always fail us in the end.

3. Love conquers all.

• At this point of failure and brokenness, Jesus points the way forward; Love one another as I have loved you. 13:34
• It is the love of God that moves us to follow Jesus.
• God’s love transforms us from the inside out. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:8