There will be tens of thousands of services tonight all over the world for Maundy Thursday, which in many places will include footwashing. Not in the Middle East, however.
Dr Ken Bailey was an expert on Middle Eastern languages and culture and made a lifetime’s study of understanding the New Testament, especially, in the culture of its time. This engrossing clip shows how Jesus’ washing of his disciples’ feet was a shocking thing to do, and gives a powerful insight into its meaning.
Published by GillK
Gill has been a missioner in Nigeria, Romania and various parishes in England. She was ordained a 'distinctive' deacon in 1991. In this capacity she was warden of the College of St Philip the Deacon in Exeter diocese, and founder member of the CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons https://cofedeacons.org. She has also written the story of her own call, Deacon by Design. https://www.waterstones.com/book/deacon-by-design/gill-kimber/9781910719794
She's passionate about the diaconate and, now retired, continues to support those who are called to this ministry.
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