how often did Jesus wash his feet?

[rayzensun]

 me and my dh are in an argument-

he thinks they had to wash their feet every time they went to some one's house....

I think they did have shoes so it was probably just a "during the shower" on a regular basis....

 

what do you think?

(this is not really a religious question, just a curiousness)

[beadingmom17]

I believe it was when they entered someone's home...but I know that washing someone's feet was, like, the ultimate complement...I'm not 100% sure on how often, though...BUMP! 

[dragonlilly3492]

Yup

Quoting beadingmom17:

I believe it was when they entered someone's home...but I know that washing someone's feet was, like, the ultimate complement...I'm not 100% sure on how often, though...BUMP! 

[psychmama]

Here is what I found:

Question: "What does the Bible say about foot-washing?"

Answer: The dusty and dirty conditions of the region and the wearing of sandals necessitated foot-washing. Although the disciples most likely would have been happy to wash Jesus' feet, they could not conceive of washing each other's feet. This was because in the society of the time, foot-washing was reserved for the lowliest of menial servants. Peers did not wash one another's feet, except very rarely and as a mark of great love. Luke points out (22:24) that the disciples were arguing about who was the greatest among them, an attitude that precludes a willingness to stoop to wash feet. When Jesus moved to wash their feet (see also John 13:1-16), they were shocked. His actions serve also as symbolic of spiritual cleansing (vs. 6-9) and a model of Christian humility (vs. 12-17). Through this action Jesus taught the lesson of selfless service that was supremely exemplified by His death on the cross.

The foot-washing was an example, a pattern. Many groups throughout church history have practiced literal foot-washing as a church ordinance. However, present culture in many lands does not call for washing dust from the feet of one's guests. Although the Lord's Supper was practiced, the early church apparently did not practice foot-washing as an ordinance in church gatherings.

This passage emphasizes inner humility, not a physical rite. A Christian widow's practice of "washing the feet of the saints" (I Timothy 5:10) speaks not of her involvement in a church ordinance but of her humble slave-like service to other believers. To refuse to follow the example of Jesus is to exalt oneself above Him and to live in pride. “No servant is greater than his master” (John 12:26).

Recommended Resource: Manners and Customs of the Bible by J.I. Packer & M.C. Tenney.

[carygrantfan]

jesus was a nice jewish boy so he washed his feet whenever his mama told him to.  behind the ears, too.

[beadingmom17]

Quoting carygrantfan:

jesus was a nice jewish boy so he washed his feet whenever his mama told him to.  behind the ears, too.