Return to Reading
The Desire of Ages
DA 642.1–644.4 • Luke 22:26, 27; John 13:4, 5; John 13:14, 15

“A Servant of Servants”

The Highest Honor Found in Self-Emptying Love and Unselfish Service

In the upper room on the eve of Passover, the disciples disputed among themselves who should be accounted greatest. With divine dignity, the Lord of glory girded Himself with a towel and washed the disciples' dusty feet—including Judas—leaving an enduring example of heavenly humility and love.

pp. 642–644 · 11 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

KJV
Luke 22:26, 27
26

But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

John 13:4, 5
4

He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. 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.

John 13:14, 15
14

If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

The Desire of Ages

• Chapter 71
Checking Text...
DA 642.1
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 642.2
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 642.3
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 643.1
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 643.2
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 643.3
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 643.4
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 644.1
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 644.2
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 644.3
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 644.4
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

End of Day 1(DA 642.1–644.4)

Take a quiet moment to pause, pray, and meditate on these living truths.

You may engage with 3 gentle devotional review questions, record insights in your journal, or advance when ready.

Heart Reflection (Optional)

“Why were the disciples reluctant to perform the servant's task in the upper room, and how did Christ's silent act convict their pride?”

Heart Cleansing and True Greatness
Prayer & Practice (Optional)
Prayer Focus

“Lord Jesus, divine Servant of all, cleanse our hearts from pride, rivalry, and self-seeking. Grant us the meekness to serve others with Thy pure and tender love.”

Practical Action

Perform a quiet, practical act of service for someone today without seeking recognition or repayment.

Personal prayer intention

Study Portion Completion

Study completion will be available once the reading passage is confirmed.

Pause Study

How did this chapter speak to you?

Share your impressions, questions, or editorial suggestions directly with the stewards.

Open Private Journal