The Last Supper
The Last Supper3
The Intimate Meal
By G.W. North0LUK 22:19G.W. North emphasizes the significance of the Last Supper, where Jesus instituted the Breaking of Bread as a deeply intimate and meaningful ordinance. He highlights the simplicity of the act, where Jesus took bread and wine, transforming an ordinary meal into a profound expression of love, unity, and fellowship among His disciples. This moment, filled with both drama and simplicity, conveys the essence of family and community, inviting believers to partake in a shared experience of grace and intimacy with Christ. The Breaking of Bread symbolizes not just nourishment but also the deep relational ties between Jesus and His followers, as well as among the believers themselves.
John Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Matthew 26
By John Wesley0MAT 26:26MAT 26:39MAT 26:41MAT 26:56MAT 26:75John Wesley expounds on Matthew 26, detailing the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion, including the Last Supper and Judas' betrayal. He emphasizes the significance of the Passover meal, where Jesus transforms the bread and wine into symbols of His body and blood, establishing a new covenant. Wesley highlights the disciples' struggles, particularly Peter's denial, and the profound sorrow Jesus experiences in Gethsemane. The sermon reflects on the divine plan unfolding through human actions, showcasing Jesus' calmness in the face of betrayal and suffering. Wesley encourages believers to recognize the depth of Christ's sacrifice and the importance of faithfulness amidst trials.
Luke 22:20
By Chuck Smith0PSA 22:1ISA 53:5MAT 26:39MRK 14:36LUK 22:20JHN 3:16JHN 15:13ROM 5:8HEB 12:21PE 2:24Chuck Smith explores the significance of the Last Supper, emphasizing the new meaning of the bread and cup as a remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice. He reflects on Jesus' anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane, where He wished for the cup of suffering to pass but ultimately accepted it as the only path to salvation. Smith highlights Jesus' prophetic knowledge of the pain and mockery He would endure, including physical suffering and spiritual separation from the Father. Despite this, Jesus chose to drink from the cup for the joy set before Him, demonstrating His love and commitment to humanity's redemption.