What does the Washing of the Disciples' Feet teach?

• A. It teaches that Christian leadership is defined by power
• B. It teaches that Christian leadership is defined by servant love, humility, and self-giving
• C. It teaches that leadership should be authoritarian
• D. It teaches that leaders must always be served

Answer: (B)

The act teaches that leadership in God’s kingdom is defined by humble service and self-giving love. Jesus, the Teacher and Lord, takes the role of a servant, washing the disciples’ feet to show that true authority is shown in serving others, not in power or status. He instructs them to imitate this example, tying it to loving one another as He has loved them. The scene also foreshadows the cross, where Jesus demonstrates the ultimate act of service. So the message is clear: Christian leadership is expressed through servant love, humility, and self-giving, not through domination or expecting to be served.