What Happened at the Last Supper?
What Happened at the Last Supper? At the Last Supper, Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples, instituted communion, washed their feet, identified His betrayer, and gave final teachings before the cross.
Key verse: Luke 22:19-20 (KJV)
At the Last Supper, Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples, instituted communion, washed their feet, identified His betrayer, and gave final teachings before the cross.
At the Last Supper, Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples, instituted communion, washed their feet, identified His betrayer, and gave final teachings before the cross.
"This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me... This cup is the new testament in my blood." — Luke 22:19-20 (KJV)
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The Last Supper took place on the eve of Jesus' crucifixion. All four Gospels record it (Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, John 13-17). Jesus began by washing the disciples' feet — a servant's task — teaching them humility: 'I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you' (John 13:15). He identified Judas as His betrayer: 'He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it' (John 13:26). He then instituted the Lord's Supper, taking bread ('This is my body, which is given for you,' Luke 22:19) and the cup ('This cup is the new testament in my blood,' Luke 22:20). John 13-17 records Jesus' extended farewell discourse and high-priestly prayer — His most intimate teaching. He promised the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17), the vine and branches relationship (John 15), and prayed for His disciples' unity and protection (John 17). The evening ended with singing a hymn and going to Gethsemane (Matthew 26:30).
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"This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me... This cup is the new testament in my blood."
"I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you."
"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you."
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What Is the Meaning of Communion?
Communion (the Lord's Supper) is a memorial meal where believers remember Christ's broken body and shed blood, proclaiming His death until He comes again.
What Is the Passover in the Bible?
The Passover commemorates God delivering Israel from Egypt — when the blood of a lamb on the doorposts caused the angel of death to 'pass over' Hebrew homes.
What Is the Meaning of the Cross?
The cross is where God's justice and mercy met — Christ bore the penalty for human sin, satisfying divine wrath and offering free salvation to all who believe.
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.
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