John 13:21-38 | What's the connection?

A single major theme pops up in this passage that will carry the tone of the upcoming passages. It is a tone that has played all throughout Scripture. The theme is love. We have the disciple whom Jesus loved, acts of love and honor toward Judas who is about to betray Him, and instruction for how the disciples ought to love one another. It is without doubt that John heavily emphasizes love throughout his gospel as a primary theme. He recognizes the reality that the purpose of Jesus being sent was through the love of God for His people. Here are some simple truths about the Lord throughout Scripture.

God loves to show mercy.
God loves to forgive.
God delights in repentance.
God loves His Son.
God loves those who love His Son.
God has extended His love to all people.
Even when we were sinners, God demonstrated His love by sending His Son.
God sent His Son because He loves us.

Those are consistent biblical themes which plays out some really good news for us. John understood this reality. He got it. The Lord loves us. And John made that His abode. He recognizes how Jesus led Him to do so. As we continue through these passages, we will see more and more of this theme popping up and I pray that we would recognize the reality of the fact that God loves us.

What connection are you making?