John 13:18-27

"The disciple Jesus loved was sitting next to Jesus at the table [for the "Last Supper"]. Simon Peter motioned to him to ask, "Who's he talking about....."

"Dear Beloved, Satan tries to mess up every act of genuine love. What you read in the verses below is one of My most precious moments with My closest...."

"[To the disciples, Jesus continued,] "I tell you the truth, anyone who welcomes my messenger is welcoming me, and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming...."

"[To the disciples, Jesus continued,] "I am not saying these things to all of you; I know the ones I have chosen. But this fulfills the Scripture that...."

"After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, "I tell you the truth, one of you is going to betray me." "

Inspirational illustration of John 13:21 NIV -- After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified. "I tell you the truth, one of you is going to betray me."

How can a basin of water mean so much to so many? Max Lucado reminds us that mercy may be hard, but it is often the only solution and that solution can only be offered by the one offended.

"[Jesus had said that the one who ate the bread would betray him.] When Judas had eaten the bread, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus told him, "Hurry..."

Some things you have to believe or you have nothing worth believing in! Phil Ware continues his series on I AM, God's handwritten messages from heaven and focuses on the bottom line faith requirement -- Jesus is God come in human flesh.