1. It was almost time for the Jewish Passover Feast. Jesus knew that it was time for him to leave this world and go back to the Father. He had always loved those who were his own in the world, and he loved them all the way to the end.
2. Jesus and his followers were at the evening meal. The devil had already persuaded Judas Iscariot to turn against Jesus. (Judas was the son of Simon.)
3. Jesus knew that the Father had given him power over everything. He also knew that he had come from God and was going back to God.
4. So during the meal Jesus stood up and took off his outer clothing. Taking a towel, he wrapped it around his waist.
5. Then he poured water into a bowl and began to wash the followers’ feet. He dried them with the towel that was wrapped around him.