On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus delivered the “Upper Room Discourse.” Jesus, their Lord and teacher, washed His disciples’ feet as a manifestation of His great love for them. He commanded them to love each other in the same way. He compared Himself to a vine and His disciples to branches—He produces His fruit in the world through them, and they bear fruit only when abiding in Him. Jesus prayed for His church to live in unity with Him and with each other; to know and demonstrate His love.