16The disciples left, went into the city and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover.
17When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.
18While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, "Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me—one who is eating with me."
- P86
20"It is one of the Twelve," he replied, "one who dips bread into the bowl with me.
21The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born."
- P87
22While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take it; this is my body."
23Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it.
24"This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many," he said to them.
25"Truly I tell you, I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God."
- P87
As Passover approaches, the disciples ask Jesus where they will eat the traditional meal. Jesus responds with specific instructions about how they will find the place, and everything unfolds exactly as He says. This passage reveals Jesus’ divine knowledge, authority, and provision. He is not only aware of future events but also prepares for them in advance. - P88
The disciples simply need to trust and follow His instructions. - P88
How often do we worry about the unknowns in our lives? Instead of panicking, we are invited to trust in Jesus’ wisdom and lordship. He sees what we cannot and prepares the way before us. - P88
When we follow His guidance, we find that He has already made provision for us. - P88
Jesus reveals that He will no longer drink from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes in its fullness. - P88
As they eat, He discloses that one of His disciples will betray Him. Judas, though physically close to Jesus, remains far from Him spiritually. - P88
Jesus transforms the traditional Passover meal into a new covenant symbol. The bread symbolizes His body, and the wine His blood, soon to be poured out for many. The Passover meal reaches its fulfillment, now pointing to Jesus’ sacrificial death and the enduring invitation to remember His love through the Lord’s Supper. - P88
"Jesus, our most worthy Lord, snatched the cup of judgment from our lips andexchanged it with his own cup of favor."- Scott Hubbard - P88
Dear Lord, thank you for offering Your body and blood for my redemption. As I reflect on Your sacrifice, I am humbled by Your love. - P89
Keep me close to You in heart and spirit. Teach me to remember You daily with gratitude. In Your name, amen. - P89
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