Much had transpired during the Last Supper. At several points, Jesus had said a blessing before offering food and drink to the disciples. These were common blessing which were given at all meals. However, on two occasions, Jesus instructed those present, “whenever you do this, do this in remembrance of me.” That must have seemed strange to the disciples, but they went along with it. Then, John tells us that Jesus got up and washed the feet of those gathered. As Peter’s objections pointed out, this was highly unusual. Here was their teacher doing the task of a servant. But, for Jesus, this was a teaching moment. He told them He was giving them an example for them to follow.
