RELIGST 3N03 Study Guide - Synoptic Gospels, Foot Washing, Mercy Seat

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Religious Studies
• Course: RELIGST 3N03
• Professor: Stephen Westerholm

Document Summary

First shall be last, last shall be first idea (fairly prevalent in synoptic gospels) To replace this in john: foot washing is a good example of serving and loving outwardly which leads to a faith relationship. John 12:24-26: idea of a servant relationship, but a mutuality (foot washing) Sense of mutuality, love goes back and forth. In john"s gospel, in 13:34, told to love one another whereas in matthew 22:39, (love commandment), to love neighbour as you love yourself quitation of leviticus 19:18. Still a self direction in these other verses, whereas here is very much kept as love one another. Loving one another without recourse of thinking of loving oneself which makes it new. Love others like jesus loved us through the service of his death. Worship and relationship is not localized god"s presence in the community without definite recourse to a specific place or set rituals.