"Washed People, Wash People"

In this deeply moving Maundy Thursday message, Reverend Billy Cerveny invites the congregation to encounter the heart of Jesus through the profound act of foot washing. Using a personal story about rock climbing to illustrate our instinct to cling to self-sufficiency in times of fear, he draws a powerful parallel to the Christian journey—where growth often comes not through gripping tighter, but by letting go.

Preaching from John 13, Reverend Cerveny paints a vivid picture of Jesus in the upper room, stooping low to wash the feet of His disciples. He connects this act to the ancient priestly rituals described in Exodus and Leviticus, where cleansing was necessary to enter God’s holy presence. But now, in Christ, the High Priest steps from behind the curtain—not to demand ritual purity—but to kneel, wash, and restore us Himself.