In one of the most well-known passages from Jesus’ final discourse, He instructs His disciples to “love one another.” In this lesson, we consider the background of this instruction, the implications of this instruction, and the application of this instruction.
John 13:31-35 (ESV)
When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32 If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and glorify him at once. 33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You will seek me, and just as I said to the Jews, so now I also say to you, ‘Where I am going you cannot come.’ 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Lesson Resources:
Rick Atchley. “Another Love.” Sermon presented at The Hills Church, North Richland Hills, TX, 2012.
David Lipe. John 13-21. Truth for Today Commentary. Searcy, AR: Resource Publications, 2019.
Heath Rogers. Add to Your Faith. Bowling Green, KY: One Stone Press, 2018.
Duane Warden. 1 Corinthians. Truth for Today Commentary. Searcy, AR: Resource Publications, 2016.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g639/esv/mgnt/0-1/. Last Accessed February 4, 2025.