Who instituted the washing of the saints' feet?

• A. Moses
• B. John the Apostle
• C. Jesus Christ
• D. Peter

Answer: (C)

Jesus Christ is the one who instituted the washing of feet. In John 13, during the Last Supper, Jesus washes the disciples’ feet and then instructs them to wash one another’s feet as he has done for them. This act is meant to model humility and servant leadership within the Christian community, showing that true greatness in God’s kingdom is expressed through service to others. Moses represents the old covenant era and did not establish this practice for the church, while John the Apostle and Peter did not institute it as an ordinance either—the authority and origin come from Jesus himself. The idea that believers should humbly serve one another by this act aligns with the broader biblical call to love in action, including references to washing the saints’ feet as a charitable, hospitable deed in church life.