The Lord’s S upper Possible site where the Lord and Passover in His disciples “ Upper Room” ate the Passover
The Lord’s S upper (1) What was the Passover? A memorial ceremony and meal. Features included a lamb, bread, bitter herbs and blood. (Exodus 12:7-11,14,17,24) (2) Who was to eat it? Israelites, not Gentiles. (Exodus 12:3,43,47) (3) Why was it to be observed? To remember that the Lord brought Israel out from Egypt. (Exodus 12:26,27,42) (4) When was it to be observed? The fourteenth day of Abib (later named Nisan), once a year. (Exodus 12:2,6) The lamb for the meal was to be killed at twilight. (Exodus 12:6) (5) Where was it to be observed? In the land the Lord gave Israel - in the place where the Lord chose to put His name. (Exodus 12:25; Deuteronomy 16:1-8)
The Lord’s S upper Gilgal J erusalem
The Lord’s S upper • The Passover had to be killed (Luke 22:7) • All the various facets of the Passover ceremony had to be prepared (Luke 22:13) • Ceremony was observed in the evening (Matthew 26:20) • Meal was eaten in a reclining position (John 13:23)
The Lord’s S upper Christ and His disciples eat the Passover meal (painting by Michelangelo)
The Lord’s S upper Christ and His disciples eat the Passover meal
The Lord’s S upper • The Passover had to be killed (Luke 22:7) • All the various facets of the Passover ceremony had to be prepared (Luke 22:13) • Ceremony was observed in the evening (Matthew 26:20) • Meal was eaten in a reclining position (John 13:23) • Ceremony included many actions, including: dipping bread into a paste (Matthew 26:23; John 13:26-30) o the drinking of wine – 3 or 4 cups (Luke 22:17) o the sharing of bread – 3 or 4 times (Luke 22:19) o
The Lord’s S upper Foods • Portions of Unleavened Bread • Lamb meat • Herbs • Paste made from crushed nuts • Cups of wine • (egg) • (dishes of salted water)
The Lord’s S upper • The Passover had to be killed (Luke 22:7) • All the various facets of the Passover ceremony had to be prepared (Luke 22:13) • Ceremony was observed in the evening (Matthew 26:20) • Meal was eaten in a reclining position (John 13:23) • Ceremony included many actions, including: dipping bread into a paste (Matthew 26:23; John 13:26-30) o the drinking of wine – 3 or 4 cups (Luke 22:17) o the sharing of bread – 3 or 4 times (Luke 22:19) o • Hymns from Psalms 113-118 were also sung at the appropriate times (Matthew 26:30)
The Lord’s S upper “Do this in remembrance of Me” (1) What was the Passover? A memorial ceremony and meal. Features included a lamb, bread, bitter herbs and blood. (Exodus 12:7-11,14,17,24) (2) Who was to eat it? Israelites, not Gentiles. (Exodus 12:3,43,47) (3) Why was it to be observed? To remember that the Lord brought Israel out from Egypt. (Exodus 12:26,27,42) (4) When was it to be observed? The fourteenth day of Abib (later named Nisan), once a year. (Exodus 12:2,6) The lamb for the meal was to be killed at twilight. (Exodus 12:6) (5) Where was it to be observed? In the land the Lord gave Israel - in the place where the Lord chose to put His name. (Exodus 12:25; Deuteronomy 16:1-8)
The Lord’s S upper The New Covenant: Jeremiah 31:31-34 • with Israel and Judah • not according to the covenant I made with their fathers (Exodus 24:8) • My law will be in their minds and on their hearts • no more shall every man teach his neighbour • they shall all know Me The Old Covenant: Moses took the blood, sprinkled it on the people, and said, “Behold, the blood of the covenant which the Lord has made with you according to all these words.” Exodus 24:8
The Lord’s S upper The Corinthian Jews (1 Corinthians 11): v. 30 – “For this reason some of you are sick, and some have died” - not a manner worthy of remembering the Lord’s death v.26 – “Till He comes” - postponed
The Lord’s S upper CHART – Acts / Today / Future
The Lord’s S upper An annual ceremony observed by Jews to remember how God brought Israel out from Egypt. The bread and wine was just a small portion of the Passover ceremony, to which Christ added new significance about His death, and the New Covenant with Israel.
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