The Lord’s Supper

Pastor Malcolm
Matthew 26:17-30
September 22, 2019

Setting and Symbolism (26:17-25)

  • The Feast of Unleavened Bread and Passover is a celebration of the Exodus
  • Jesus sends the disciples ahead of Him to secure a place for the Passover meal
  • “My time is at hand” – a
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    moment in history or someone’s life
  • “reclined at table” – pictures the
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    God had given after release from slavery
  • “one of you will betray Me” – Being handed over is now laid out explicitly
  • “Lord?” or “Rabbi?” – Judas’ address
    Reveal Answer
    His
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    commitment
  • “Take, eat; this is my body” – (Is 53) representing Jesus’ coming
    Reveal Answer
  • “… blood of the covenant” – (Jer. 31:31-34) representing the
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    covenant between God and man
  • “… not drink again until with you” – Jesus will come for His bride at a
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    time

Dimensions of the Lord’s Supper