Maundy is from the Middle English and Old French mandé, in turn from the Latin mandatum (commandment), the first word in the Latin version of John 13:34. It was on this day, the day before His crucifixion, that Jesus gave us a new commandment- to love one another.
Pastor Ken is winding up the message series 3-1-6, centered around what may be the most recognized Biblical reference, John 3:16. Today, of all days, we ought to be reminded of the central themes of John 3:16- love and giving. God loved us, so He gave to us- He gave us a way to be saved from our sins, He gave us comfort in His family, He gave us joy in His presence, He gave us the opportunity to work as His agents in the world to accomplish His ends, and He gave us eternity with Him.
The end of John 13:34 reads "Just as I have loved you, you must also love one another." To love as He loved, we must give, too. Loving as He loves us means we must reach out to the dying world around us and tell them about His wonderful gift.
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