Whats the deal with Jesus' feet.?

Question

Soemtimes I come across answers that talk about how wonderful it would be to:
Wash Jesus' feet.
Annoint his feel with oil
Kiss his feet.
Lay at his feet
Sit as his feet.
And even one time I saw "Stare at his feet"

Could someone explain to me what the big deal is about his feet?
Thanks

Answer 1

Washing anothers feet was a sign of humility and respect for that person in jesus' time:

The root of this practice appears to be found in the hospitality customs of ancient civilizations, especially where sandals were the chief footwear. A host would provide water for guests to wash their feet, serve the guests by washing their feet, or even provide a servant to wash the feet of the guests. This is mentioned in several places in the Old Testament of the Bible (e.g. Genesis 18:4; 19:2; 24:32; 43:24; I Samuel 25:41; et al.), as well as other religious and historical documents. A typical Eastern host might bow, greet, and kiss his guest, then offer water to wash his feet. Though the wearing of sandals might necessitate washing the feet, the water was also offered as a courtesy even when shoes were worn.

Christian denominations that observe feet washing do so on the basis of what they believe is the authoritative example and command of Jesus as found in the Gospel of John 13:1-15:
The rite of feet washing finds its roots in scripture. After the death of the apostles, the practice was gradually lost.

Answer 2

Dear one - you ask a simple question that has a deeply complicated answer. -- I will try my best to be brief.

It originates from a prophecy in Isaiah about the coming of the Messiah:
Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

Then, when Jesus walked upon the earth - the primary mode of transportation was walking everywhere. On dusty or muddy roads - a person's feet became damaged and filthy. Well-to-do families had servants that would kneel and wash people's feet when they entered the home.

Jesus wanted to teach His followers that being holier-than-thou and superior was the worst thing to be. He wanted them to understand that in order to ACTUALLY "be first" in God's Kingdom - they had to be the servants of all people... they had to be "last"... so He took the role of the slave and knelt to wash their feet at the Last Supper.

John 13:14-17 I, your Lord and Teacher, have just washed your feet. You, then, should wash one another's feet. I have set an example for you, so that you will do just what I have done for you. I am telling you the truth: no slaves are greater than their master, and no messengers are greater than the one who sent them. Now that you know this truth, how happy you will be if you put it into practice!

The people of that time we also taught that anointing with oil - like that of a perfumed oil - was a action of consecrating themselves. Some oils were a way of preparing the dead for buriel. The Romans used a pungent oil to annoint themselves before going into a battle where they knew they may die - so the enemy could smell them coming and be afraid.

The story of a woman coming to wash Jesus' feet with a perfumed oil appears in two different gospels. In one - they use the word for annointing that means preparation for death. The other word used in the other gospel was the Roman word. In either case - it was an honorable act of great financial sacrifice by a poor person.

Lowering yourself to be humble and attentive in learning is symbolized by sitting or laying at your teacher's feet. Sacrificing financially to honor Christ is also a humbling act. He brought the words of peace instructing us to love one another.

"How lovely on the mountains are the feet of Him who brings good news..." is also a line from a Hymn we sing.

I hope these few facts help you understand, precious one.
Peace.

Answer 3

just saying hes more powerful than others.

it was a big thing in his day to have your feet washed. even with sandals they would be dirty, they still sometimes had rocks go through the bottom of their sandals, and they typically had a lot of blisters.
it was a nice gesture to have your feet cleaned. the rich could pay to have their feet scrubed and soothed, the poor couldn't.
in the bible mary magadelene went a step futher and dried his feet with her hair, another symbol of him being her god.

Answer 4

dood, HE DOESN'T WEAR SHOES.
Think how much wear and tear your shoes take by normal walking on cement and other smoother surfaces. Not think your bare feet on like rocks and gravel and sand everyday. It's bound to be pretty dirty and tore up. And that's why people wear shoes.

Answer 5

Luk 7:37 And, behold, a woman who was a sinner in the city, knowing that He reclined in the Pharisee's house, taking an alabaster vial of ointment,
Luk 7:38 and standing at His feet, weeping behind Him, she began to wash His feet with tears. And she was wiping with the hairs of her head. And she ardently kissed His feet and was anointing them with the ointment.

Here we see an expression of reverence and love by the woman for Jesus, she cleans his feet which may have been dirty with travel; she anoints even his lowest extremity with oils.

Luk 10:38 And as they went on, it happened, He also entered into a certain village. And a certain woman, Martha by name, received Him into her house.
Luk 10:39 And to this one was a sister being called Mary, who also was sitting alongside, at the feet of Jesus, and heard His Word.

Here again we see reverence and discipleship; she learns at the feet of her master.

Joh 13:5 Then He put water into the basin and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe off with the towel with which He was girded.
Joh 13:6 He then came to Simon Peter. And that one said to Him, Lord, do You wash my feet?
Joh 13:7 Jesus answered and said to him, What I am doing, you do not yet know. But you will know after these things.
Joh 13:8 Peter said to Him, You may in no way wash my feet to the age. Jesus answered him, If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me.
Joh 13:9 Simon Peter said to Him, Lord, not my feet only, but also the hands and the head.

Here we see the washing of feet again, this time as an act of fellowship and humility. "He who is first shall be last."

Feet in ancient times were dirty and dusty from travel, and a guest would be given water to wash them in. Washing your masters feet was the job of a servant, thereby wanting to wash the feet of the Lord is to want to serve him. To anoint his feet is to want to honor him, and to want to learn at his feet is to acknowledge his role as master and teacher.

Likewise the Lord gave us the ultimate expression of a leader by humbling himself and washing the feet of his disciples. Interestingly John's Gospel omits the communion of Cup and Bread, but includes this moment; yet another physical expression belying a greater spiritual truth.

Hope this helps...

Answer 6

You need two things in order to understand this properly, the first is love of the Lord and the second is Humility.

Answer 7

If he was the Pisces some believe and not a Solstice child maybe they were just really pretty feet.

Answer 8

No

Don't get it

Must be a Catholic thing.
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