The Last Supper: analysis The Last Supper is an important event in the history of Christianity because it immediately precedes Jesus' betrayal and subsequent arrest. It is also of significance because of Jesus' identification of the bread and wine as symbolic of his own body and blood. INTRODUCTION Jesus' Last Supper is the only meal in the New Testament where Jesus proactively made all the arrangements, and the host of the event.
The fullest account of what took place is in John's Gospel, but Luke 22:7. The Apostle Peter was, of course, present at the Last Supper. Later, he would write to fellow-Christians, (1 Peter 1:19) that they were redeemed 'with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.' The death of Jesus on the cross was no ordinary death.
From the human point of view it was indeed the triumph of evil over good. The Last Supper today is remembered during the Lord's Supper, or communion (1 Corinthians 11:23-33). The Bible teaches that Jesus' death was typified in the offering of the Passover sacrifice (John 1:29).
John notes that Jesus' death resembles the Passover sacrifice in that His bones were not broken (John 19:36; cf. Exodus 12:46). Bible Story of The Last Supper The story of the Last Supper is about a beautiful invitation from Jesus to receive His gift of life! This is a summary of the Last Supper Bible story as told in the books of Matthew, Mark, and Luke below.
in. This study guide to the Last Supper Bible story reveals the origin of Christian Communion. It also challenges us in our commitment to Christ.
It is good to note that John expands on the teaching of Jesus in his account in a different style to Matthew, Mark and Luke. In addition, John is the only writer who combines the story of the Last Supper with Jesus washing the disciples' feet. Way to Introduce the Story: This will require a few preparations before the children arrive.
The Last Supper: Bible Story Summary and Life Application by Derek Hill Print Email Tweet T he "last supper" was instituted by Jesus Christ to His 12 disciples in the upper room of a house in Jerusalem. Jesus was very intentional about the time that He wanted to do this because it had to be done close to His crucifixion. Find Last Supper Sermons and Illustrations.
Free Access to Sermons on Last Supper, Church Sermons, Illustrations on Last Supper, and Preaching Slides on Last Supper. The Last Supper "Jesus speaks at the meal of his blood being the blood of the covenant. This is Jesus telling his disciples that God is entering, through him, into a new relationship with his people." Matthew 26:17-19, 26.