The Serving King: Reflections on the Mandate of Love
Holy Week is often a whirlwind of emotions, but Maundy Thursday holds a unique, somber place in our hearts. It is the night of the Last Supper, the night of the garden agony, and—most importantly—the night of the Mandatum (the Mandate). In a recent moving sermon on 2nd April 2026 at the Union Church, Bhubaneswar, Dr. Balajied Nongrum challenged us to look past the tradition and see the heart of the "Serving King." Here are the four key movements from that message. The Journey of the King Holy Week isn't a static event; it’s a revelation of Jesus’s character. Dr. Nongrum reminded us that Jesus didn't just come to be a figurehead; he moved through specific roles to meet our every need. Palm Sunday: The Humble King (on a donkey). Monday: The Cleansing King (restoring worship). Tuesday: The Teaching King (confronting falsehood). Thursday: The Serving King (washing feet). Easter: The Risen King (conquering death). The Shared Pain of Betrayal One...
