By This All People Will Know That You Are My Disciples

In 1896, Rev. Charles Sheldon popularized the phrase WWJD — What would Jesus do? But is that the best question to ask? At it’s best, the phrase might cause people to pause and consider the character of Christ. At its worst, however, it reduces Jesus to a moral example to imitate, rather than a Saviour to believe and put our trust in.

Rather than WWJD, we should ask WDJD — What did Jesus do? Answering this biblically turns our attention solely to what Christ has already accomplished for us, leading us to grasp the fullness of his redemptive work and love.

As we gather for worship this Sunday, we’ll look at John 13:34–35 and see that we are called to love one another, which is something we often emphasize. Yet, as we will see, the greater focus should be on Christ’s love displayed at the cross. This is what actually moves us to love God and love others, as Christ calls us to.

Series: Real Love
Message 2: By This All People Will Know That You Are My Disciples
Harvest Alliston
Patrice Charade
Text: John 13:34-35
April 19, 2026

When I love like Jesus, I…

…walk in obedience to him (v. 34a)

…live from a renewed motive (v. 34b)

Leviticus 19:8b

…reflect what is otherworldly (v. 34c)

…prove his transforming power (v. 35)

It is important to remember that Jesus said that others will know we are Christians, not by the degree of our theological correctitude, but by our love for one another.
– Paul Tripp