Lesson 23: “Love One Another, As I Have Loved You”

Purpose

To inspire you to follow Jesus’ example by loving and serving others.

Preparation

1. Read, ponder, and pray about the following scriptures:

   1. a.

      Luke 22:7–30. Jesus meets with his Twelve Apostles for the Feast of the Passover. He institutes the sacrament and teaches the Apostles that they should serve others.

   2. b.

      John 13. Jesus washes the feet of the Apostles and commands them to love one another.

   3. c.

      John 14:1–15; 15. Jesus teaches, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” He compares himself to a vine and his disciples to the vine’s branches. (Note: the verses from chapters 14 and 15 that are about the Comforter will be discussed in lesson 24.)

   BYU Scripture Discussions are a great way to prepare for class and/or follow along on your own.

   For this week check out episode 27- Preparations for the Last Supper and episode 28 - The Last Supper.

   
   

   "Lesson 23: “Love One Another, As I Have Loved You”," New Testament Class Member Study Guide, (1997)

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   Luke 22:1–38; John 13–15

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     When Jesus and his Apostles met to eat the Passover meal, Jesus introduced the ordinance of the sacrament (Luke 22:19–20). Why is it important to take the sacrament each week? How can you prepare yourself spiritually before partaking of the sacrament?

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     What did Jesus tell the Apostles about why he had washed their feet? (See John 13:12–17.) How has service to others brought you happiness?

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     Jesus said, “By this shall men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another” (John 13:35). Does the way you treat others show that you are a disciple, or follower, of Christ? What are some specific things you can do to follow Christ’s example of love?

   Suggestion for Family Discussion

   Ask a family member to read Doctrine and Covenants 20:77. Discuss the meaning of the sacramental bread. Ask another family member to read Doctrine and Covenants 20:79. Discuss the meaning of the sacramental water, noting that today we use water instead of wine. Explain that when we partake of the sacrament, we promise to always remember Jesus. Talk about things family members can do that will help them remember Jesus.

   As part of this family discussion, you may want to sing together a sacrament hymn or the Primary song “To Think about Jesus” (Children’s Songbook, 71).

   Scripture Chain: The Sacrament

   Matthew 26:26–28

   Luke 22:19–20

   3 Nephi 18:5–12

   D&C 20:77, 79