When did Jesus wash the disciples' feet in relation to His crucifixion?
Jesus washed the disciples' feet shortly before His crucifixion, at the end of His three-year ministry. This event is recorded in John 13:5, where after pouring water into a basin, He began to wash the disciples' feet and wipe them with the towel.
Les teaches that this foot washing took place just shortly before the crucifixion, marking the end of Jesus' three years of ministry. He points to John 13:5-11, where Jesus poured water into a basin and washed the disciples' feet, wiping them with the towel. Peter initially questioned the act, then asked for a full bath, but Jesus explained that one who is washed only needs his feet washed. Jesus noted not all were clean, referring to Judas, who would betray Him. Les emphasizes that Scripture and God's dealing with men are progressive; Peter did not understand then but would later.
After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.