What Happened at the Last Supper?
What Happened at the Last Supper? At the Last Supper, Jesus shared a final Passover meal with His disciples, instituted communion, washed their feet, predicted His betrayal, and gave final teachings.
Key verse: Luke 22:19 (KJV)
At the Last Supper, Jesus shared a final Passover meal with His disciples, instituted communion, washed their feet, predicted His betrayal, and gave final teachings.
At the Last Supper, Jesus shared a final Passover meal with His disciples, instituted communion, washed their feet, predicted His betrayal, and gave final teachings.
"And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me." — Luke 22:19 (KJV)
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The Last Supper took place the night before Jesus' crucifixion during the Passover feast. Jesus washed His disciples' feet, demonstrating servant leadership (John 13). He identified Judas as His betrayer. He then took bread, broke it, and said 'this is my body which is given for you' and took the cup saying 'this cup is the new testament in my blood' (Luke 22:19-20), instituting what Christians call communion or the Lord's Supper. He gave the new commandment to love one another (John 13:34), delivered His farewell discourse (John 14-16), and prayed His High Priestly prayer (John 17). The Last Supper was the bridge between the old and new covenants.
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"And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me."
"This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you."
"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."
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What Is the Passover in the Bible?
The Passover commemorates God sparing the Israelite firstborn in Egypt when the blood of a lamb was applied to their doorposts—a powerful foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice.
What Does the Bible Say About Communion (the Lord's Supper)?
Communion is the practice of eating bread and drinking from the cup in remembrance of Christ's body broken and blood shed for the forgiveness of sins.
Who Wrote the Bible?
The Bible was written by approximately 40 human authors over 1,500 years, but ultimately inspired by God through the Holy Spirit.
Is the Bible True and Reliable?
Yes — the Bible's historical accuracy, fulfilled prophecy, internal consistency, and transformative power confirm its divine reliability.
How Many Books Are in the Bible?
The Bible contains 66 books — 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.
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