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Foot Washing Thus if Jesus, who was classed as a teacher, were to wash the feet of another teacher, rather than washing the feet of his disciples, he would have been seen as doing a rather magnanimous, though possible, act. For since he, the Lord of the Universe would deign to wash the feet of "lesser" beings, he established a pattern for all who would be strong, for all who would lead, for any who would hold high their head. Foot washing as a tradition was an important way that Jesus communicated not just with the disciples who met him face to face but for all of us who would follow after him. www.panthercreekchurch.org /foot_washing.htm   (606 words)

Leon's Q & A It is the only reference to feet washing after the church was established on Pentecost, and this one time classes it with hospitality in the home, and not public worship in the church. She would not be able to gracefully serve in washing the feet of strangers and bathing and relieving the sick and afflicted and in serving among the members, without having had experience....There is not an item of public worship in this whole list. Paul connects feet washing with lodging strangers on one side of it, and relieving the afflicted on the other side of it.....there is not a passage in the O.T. about feet washing which does not connect it with hospitality in the home, or make it a matter of mere cleanliness and comfort. www.goodfight.com /cgi-bin/leon.cgi?tk=footwash   (1777 words)

Article 13. Foot Washing - Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective - Mennonite Church Canada In washing the disciples' feet, Jesus acted out a parable of his life unto death for them, and of the way his disciples are called to live in the world. Foot washing was common in first-century Palestine, where people wore sandals to walk the dusty roads. Washing one another's feet is a way of expressing this commitment to follow Jesus in powerful, humble service. www.mennonitechurch.ca /about/cof/art.13.htm   (507 words)

Should Foot-Washing Be Practiced in the Church? Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was tied around him. The first mention of foot washing is found in Genesis when Abraham is visited by three travelers one afternoon. According to later Israelite law, the task of foot washing was reserved for the lowliest of slaves. www.hcna.us /columns/foot-washing.html   (741 words)

Foot Washing -- Recommendations and Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) He was the son of Isaac Foot and the brother of Sir Dingle Foot, QC, Hugh Foot, Baron Caradon and Michael Foot. On the eastern side of the Wash, one finds low chalk cliffs with their famous stratum of red chalk, at Hunstanton, and gravel pits (lagoons) at RSPB Snettisham which are an important roost for waders at high tide. Washing is one way of cleaning, namely with water and often some kind of soap or detergent. www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/57/foot-washing.html   (839 words)

What Is A Foot Washing Baptist Blog I've never attended a church where foot washing was an accepted part of the service...or where it was done at all. Foot washing is a custom observed in many cultures long before the Bible existed. Foot washing is done at some churches as a show of humility, following the example of Chrsit who washed the diciples feet. christianblogs.christianet.com /1129465710.htm   (1007 words)

articles : Foot Washing and the True Nature of Power : Youth Specialties   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) There were many servants in Christ's day whose job it was to wash feet; the shocking aspect of this passage, then, is not that feet were being washed, but that it was Christ who was washing them. Christ's act of foot washing was his greatest triumph, save the cross, and both embodied the very reason he was rejected. This particular concept, though mentioned and preached often enough in a variety of phrases (living your witness; becoming seeker-friendly), actually re-summarizes the revolutionary principle of Christ's act of foot washing: ritual—whether performed with "smells and bells" or caught up in the mantras called doctrine—is not sufficient to be a disciple of Christ. www.youthspecialties.com /articles/topics/power/foot-washing.php   (2692 words)

Weekly Sermons - Dinner With Jesus 4/17/2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) In foot washing, the message is that unless we are willing to let Jesus serve us, by washing us, we may not have the possibility of salvation or relationship with Him. This act of foot washing is a symbol of Jesus’ death on the cross. Jesus was not instituting foot washing as a ritual for the church to observe. www.crossroadspres.org /041703s.htm   (1149 words)

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH DISCIPLINE Foot washing is applicable here because as we read and obey the Word, we are cleansed from the defilement of the way. We wash the brethren's feet as we preach the Word -- that is, except those who draw their feet back under the pew and refuse to have them washed. We are neither to ignore church discipline (foot washing) and hide our faces from sins with which we need to deal, calling evil good, nor are we to look on our brethren with Pharisaic complacency and cold indifference drawing our robes of self-righteousness about us. www.wayoflife.org /fbns/ntdiscipline/ntdiscipline08.htm   (2265 words)

How to Conduct a Foot-Washing Service You might be tempted to have the chairman of the board wash the feet of the board members, the pastor wash the feet of the pastoral staff, and the youth leader wash the feet of the youth, but can’t you see how that misses the point? You might want to adapt the service, especially if you have a large church, so that the senior pastor washes the feet of a half-dozen or so people who are representative of the congregation. The foot-washer places the bowl under the person’s bare foot, pours water on the foot, and dries it with the towel. www.kencollins.com /how-06.htm   (914 words)

St.Thomas Indian Orthodox Church - Parish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded" (John 13:4, 5). By this washing of feet we are to remember the true washing whereby we are washed by His precious blood and made pure.. Thus, the feet washing ceremony is not a drama to enjoy, or a scene that is observed with sympathetic detachment, but rather it has an undercurrent like any sacrament, which penetrates us to help us lead a Christian life. www.st-thomas-orthodox-dc.org /footwashing.htm   (1103 words)

The Lesson of Foot-Washing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) As Jesus bent down to wash his feet, Peter blurted out, "Lord, are You washing my feet?" (John 13:6, emphasis added throughout). Our Savior then informed Peter: "He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean, but not all of you" (verse 10). Christ’s example of washing His friends’ feet is a reminder of that fundamental choice. www.ucgstp.org /lit/gn/gn009/footwash.html   (1454 words)

Washing of the Feet on Holy Thursday On Holy Thursday, at the washing of feet, the people, mostly youth, after having their foot washed, preceded to wash the next person's foot. Then they placed four bowls of water and four places before the altar, and the congregation was told to come forward and have their hands washed by the same people who just had their foot washed. In the wake of our article on foot washing (March 28), one reader "begged to differ" that the rubric in the missal stipulated that only men's feet be washed. www.ewtn.com /library/Liturgy/zlitur123.htm   (1043 words)

LM The washing of feet was a menial act of hospitality in the OT (see Gn 18:4, 19:2). Jesus' washing of the disciples' feet was a lived expression of his teaching that "whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all" (Mk 10:43-44). Representatives of the congregation may be appointed to have their feet washed by the celebrant. www.episcopalchurch.org /19625_14377_ENG_HTM.htm   (446 words)

[No title] "Foot Washing" Let me say right up front that I am very much in favor of "foot washing!" No, not as a religious ceremony in the worship assemblies of the New Testament church, but as an act of hospitality if and when needed. The widow who was to be "put on the list" which indicated that she was to be supported by the church was not to be put on said list or "enroled" unless she had been given to this typy of service and had displayed this attitude of serving others (1 Timothy 5:10). Jesus, A Perfect Example Those who have a "foot washing ceremony" from time to time (I don't know how they determine the frequency) in their "church services" invarably refer to the case of Jesus washing His disciple's feet as "proof" that such a special church service should be engaged in today. www.manassaschurch.org /text/foot.txt   (1220 words)

Foot Washing The foot washing ceremony certainly applies to these men, and should remind them of the attitude of deep humility and servitude. Another reason for the foot washing ceremony is for the purpose of expressing the attitude of love. Truly the foot washing service is an exercise that reminds us of the attitude of humility every year. members.cox.net /thomasahobbs/yea_11-6.htm   (3860 words)

Adventist Review: The Significance of the Foot-washing Service The washing of feet usually preceded the meal, but in this instance it did not, which seems to indicate that Jesus had something more in mind than the customary act. After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded" (John 13:4, 5). The washing of one another's feet is an act of loving dedication to one's partner, who is also a representative of all humanity, of our willingness to do for that one whatever may be necessary, even to the point of death. www.adventistreview.org /2003-1529/story1-2.html   (901 words)

Foot Washing When Jesus washed the feet of His apostles He was giving them an example to follow later when the Church was established. The apostles knew that Jesus was washing their feet, but didn't know the spiritual significance of the cleansing. Through the example of the foot washing Jesus was establishing spiritual government. www.researchoncults.org /SpiritualSignificanceOfFootWashing.htm   (1204 words)

What does the Bible say about foot-washing? Peers did not wash one another's feet, except very rarely and as a mark of great love. Whereas the Lord's Supper was practiced by the early church, it apparently did not practice foot-washing as an ordinance in church gatherings. A Christian widow's practice of "washing the feet of the saints" (I Tim. www.gotquestions.org /foot-washing.html   (314 words)

The Foot Washing in John 13:6-11; Transformation Ritual or Ceremony? At a minimum, Jesus' washing of Peter's foot is a washing, whose aim is purification. Moreover, they wash the feet of members of the church, and so the status of those washed is confirmed as authentic members of this Jesus synagogue. These presumably include the washing of hands and perhaps vessels (see Mark 7:2-4); the volume of the six jars correlates with a house filled with wedding guests needing to wash their hands before the wedding feast. www.nd.edu /~jneyrey1/footwash.htm   (6514 words)

Abiding In The Word: FOOT WASHING Foot washing is mentioned in the only gospel account that does not command the Lord's Table (John chapters 13-17). There is no Biblical rationale for treating foot washing as a ritual for Church-Age believers to follow. In Luke 7:37-38, a woman washed the feet of Jesus with her tears and hair, then anointed them with perfume, acts that were far more personal than the ritual in today's churches. members.aol.com /abidingitw/footwash.html   (564 words)

foot odor - Invision Power Board Feet tend to have an odor as a result of either excessive moisture through sweating or from a fungal infection (athlete's foot). Simply washing your foot is not going to be a cure for this condition. If you have an athlete's foot then you will need to be prescribed an antifungal cream and/or powder. www.foot.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=186   (299 words)

Foot-washing makes a splash | The San Diego Union-Tribune So she and others started washing the feet of the city's poorest every Friday before lunch, as a way to break the ice. Last year, when he was installed as Duke's chapel dean, Wells insisted on washing the feet of students, housekeeping staff and colleagues at the ceremony. Black and white Christians have washed one another's feet as a sign of racial reconciliation at religious conferences in Birmingham, Memphis, Oakland and Knoxville, Tenn. Last year the spokesman for the Presbyterian Church in Canada praised foot-washing in marriage ceremonies. www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20060413/news_1c13footwash.html   (594 words)

Foot Washing Foot washing is required also for salvation Foot washing is required also for salvation “The Lord Jesus himself instituted the sacrament of the washing of feet and commanded His disciples to follow His example. It was Jesus himself who did the washing to Peter and nowhere do we find this repeated with the apostles or taught in the Church as a required practice. Jesus was making the point of being servants and foot washing was a courtesy and a humbling act for those who came into other peoples houses. www.letusreason.org /Cult22.htm   (6741 words)

Catholics United for the Faith: Holy Thursday foot washing about drama of rites, not gender rights - Catholic Online In parishes where women and children have their feet washed, some complain about the illicit practice, which seems to accommodate dissenting elements in the church. Even if the washing of women’s feet might be permitted someday, we do well not to impose our own preferences or agendas on the liturgy in the meantime. The rite is not about whose feet get to be washed, but about the priest’s call to exercise authority in imitation of his divine master, who came not to be served, but to serve. www.catholic.org /national/national_story.php?id=19433   (1696 words)

The Lords Supper and the ordinance of Foot Washing. Jesus said to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. He said, "He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all." If he will believe on Jesus Christ as the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world, he is the child of God. He had the hoarded love of eternity in his heart, but he was in their midst as one who served; and in washing their feet, he gave them evidence that he would do any service, however humble, in order to make them heirs together with him of all the eternal wealth of heaven's treasure. www.adventist.freeservers.com /lordssupper.html   (4777 words)

Foot-washing edict divides local Catholics [Atlanta]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) The washing of the feet of chosen men which, according to tradition, is performed on this day [Holy Thursday], represents the service and charity of Christ, who came 'not to be served, but to serve.' This tradition should be maintained, and its proper significance explained. Donoghue is free to do whatever he wants, but foot washing is an optional part of the the Maundy Thursday liturgy, and a priest is free to cancel it unless commanded to do otherwise. The Washing of the Feet was in disuse in the pre-Vatican II Church for a couple of centuries, until Pius XII revived it in 1955. freerepublic.com /focus/f-religion/1110591/posts   (5625 words)

The Privilege of Foot Washing Simon’s failure to provide Jesus, his invited guest, with water to wash his own feet was clearly an evidence of his indifference and lack of true hospitality. When Simon observed the Master receiving attention from the obviously "inferior" woman who washed and kissed his feet, it probably reinforced in his mind that Jesus really was not worthy of receiving the normal amenities befitting an honored guest in his home. From a natural standpoint, the washing of feet is perhaps not the most glorious activity in which we might engage. www.heraldmag.org /1998/98ma_3.htm   (1904 words)

[No title] So Jesus took off his outer garment, tied a towel around himself, and took a basin of water to wash each of the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was tied around him (John 13:4-5). Before we leave this first topic, I want to remind you of the supreme importance of knowing that you are totally washed and forgiven.If anything comes to mind that you think remains between you and the love of God, please accept the fact that God has forgotten it. Wash away anything that you see is wrong, and meanwhile I love and accept this person as part of our family. www.brow.on.ca /Sermons/FootWash.htm   (893 words)

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