Madhu begins by expressing his nervousness and reliance on the Lord's guidance. He leads the congregation in prayer, thanking God for His love and grace. He emphasizes the importance of examining oneself in light of Scripture, particularly focusing on 1 John 2:15-17, which warns against loving the world. Madhu shares an analogy about a bazaar in Sri Lanka, illustrating how those who clean the gold shops pay to collect the dust, symbolizing the value of humility and service. He reflects on the mind of Christ, highlighting His humility and the significance of the Lord's Table as a reminder of our position in Christ. Madhu contrasts Peter and Judas, noting that true humility leads to restoration, while pride leads to condemnation. He stresses the importance of self-examination at the Lord's Table, urging believers to acknowledge their need for Christ. He concludes by encouraging the congregation to seek the mind of Christ, to live in humility, and to recognize the eternal significance of their relationship with Him, ultimately calling for a commitment to God's will over worldly desires.
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; 4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. 5 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.
20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. 30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.