Whose Feet Does Jesus Wash?

But let's consider for just a moment that Jesus not only washed the feet of Peter, but he also washed the feet of Judas, the disciple who was about to betray the Son of God.

Why did Jesus wash the disciples feet?

This simple act was to show that unless they be washed away of their sins, they cannot inherit the kingdom of God. The message of repentance and forgiveness was at the very heart of Christ's teachings. In Matthew 6 Jesus said this immediately after giving us the Lord's Prayer.

What does the washing of feet symbolize?

The Feet Washing ceremony is a Christian-based tradition, which is representative of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples in John 13:1-17, as a symbol of love and humility.