What Was the Last Supper?
What Was the Last Supper? The Last Supper was Jesus' final Passover meal with His disciples, during which He instituted communion, predicted His betrayal, and prepared them for His death.
Key verse: Luke 22:19-20 (KJV)
The Last Supper was Jesus' final Passover meal with His disciples, during which He instituted communion, predicted His betrayal, and prepared them for His death.
The Last Supper was Jesus' final Passover meal with His disciples, during which He instituted communion, predicted His betrayal, and prepared them for His death.
"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. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you." — Luke 22:19-20 (KJV)
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On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus gathered His twelve disciples in an upper room in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover feast. During this meal, several momentous events occurred. Jesus washed the disciples' feet as a lesson in humble service (John 13:1-17). He identified Judas as His betrayer and sent him away. He took bread and wine and gave them new meaning: 'This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me' and 'This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you' (Luke 22:19-20). This established the ordinance of communion that Christians observe to this day. Jesus also delivered His longest recorded teaching (John 13-17), covering the coming of the Holy Spirit, the vine and branches, the command to love one another, and His great high priestly prayer. He predicted Peter's denial and prepared His disciples for the grief and joy ahead. The Last Supper connects the Passover (deliverance from Egypt through a lamb's blood) with the cross (deliverance from sin through Christ's blood).
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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. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, 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. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples."
"For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come."
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What Is Communion (The Lord's Supper)?
Communion is a sacred meal of bread and wine (or grape juice) that Jesus instituted to remember His sacrificial death until He returns.
Why Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross?
Jesus died as a substitutionary sacrifice to pay the penalty for human sin and reconcile humanity to God.
What is the significance of the cross?
The cross is the central symbol of Christianity, representing Jesus' sacrificial death for humanity's sins and God's ultimate demonstration of love, justice, and redemption.
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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