The Life of Jesus (33)

Instituting the Lord’s Supper

The Account•Matt. 26:17-29• The first day – the Passover

lamb slain

• John & Peter sent to city to find a place – man identified

The Account•Matt. 26:17-29• AT evening, Jesus sits with the

12• He announces one of His own

would betray Him (Jn. 13:21-30) – Judas Iscariot identified

• At some point he leaves (Jn. 13:27)

The Account•Matt. 26:17-29• Jesus institutes the Lord’s

Supper (26:26-29)• Lk. 22:14-23 – more

details.

• Based on Passover meal

The Passover MealAlfred Edersheim, The Temple, ch. 12

• The Lamb slain day before

• They reclined as a symbol of freedom

• During the meal – 4 cups used. Portions of the Law are read (Mishnah)

The Passover MealAlfred Edersheim, The Temple, ch. 12

• Meal begins with prayer of thanks

• The FIRST cup & washing hands, another short prayer

• (Possibly this is when Jesus washed the disciples feet (Jn. 13:1-17)

The Passover MealAlfred Edersheim, The Temple, ch. 12

• Passover lamb presented, with roasted herbs and unleavened bread

• The head takes bitter herbs and dips them in a salt water solution (sop) and eats it. Then others partake.

• The SECOND cup is filled

The Passover MealAlfred Edersheim, The Temple, ch. 12

• The youngest son asks, “Why the meal?”, etc.

• The head tells the account of the exodus and explains all the details

• They sing first part of the Hallel (Psa. 113-114)

The Passover MealAlfred Edersheim, The Temple, ch. 12

• The meal is eaten with its elements

• They again wash their hands and give thanks

• Some believe it is at this point that Judas leaves(Jn. 13:26-30)

The Passover MealAlfred Edersheim, The Temple, ch. 12

• A THIRD cup is filled (known as “the cup of blessing”) and a special blessing is spoken

• Most believe it is this cup with which Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper (cf. 1 Cor. 10:16)

The Passover MealAlfred Edersheim, The Temple, ch. 12

• A FOURTH cup is drunk & 2nd portion Hallel is sung (Psa. 115-118)

• They are done (cf. Matt. 26:30)

The Lord’s Supper•Matt. 26:17-29• This occasion the foundation

of our partaking of the Lord’s Supper •Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:19-20, 1 Cor. 11:23-26

The Lord’s Supper• We seek to follow the pattern

with its elements and purpose!

• On first day of the weekActs 20:7

Purpose of Lord’s Supper• A Memorial – Lk. 22:19, 1 Cor. 11:23-25

• We remember what He suffered for us

• We remember WHY He died – Eph. 1:7, Matt. 26:28

Purpose of Lord’s Supper• A proclamation 1 Cor. 11:26

• We declare to others our belief in Him as our Savior

• We proclaim the hope of His return

Purpose of Lord’s Supper• A time of reflection1 Cor. 11:27-28

• Let a man examine himself

• We consider our standing before God and how we ought to be – Rom. 6:1-11, 2 Cor. 5:14-15

Purpose of Lord’s Supper• A time of communion1 Cor. 10:16-17

• Communion – fellowship (κοινωνία, koinōnia)

• A sharing (with spiritual implications)

Purpose of Lord’s Supper• A time of communion

Fellowship with Jesus

• With our brethren (1 Cor. 10:17, Acts 20:7, 1 Cor. 11:18-20, 11:33)

• Remember We ARE brethren!

Purpose of Lord’s Supper• Do we take this memorial

seriously? (1 Cor. 11:27-29) Addresses the MANNER in which we observe this memorial (not our sinless perfection)

What does the Lord’s Supper mean to you?