Luke 22:14-23 (ESV)

14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves. 18 For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. 21 But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table. 22 For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!” 23 And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this.

THE MEAL

THE COVENANT

THE RESPONSE

YOU CAN PRAY WITH US …
1 - Worship the LORD for His divine plan and creativity. Enjoy all the details in how the Passover is pointing to the Lord’s Supper, which puts on display God’s great love and work to rescue His people to Himself.

2 - Confess to the LORD how you do not live in the freedom of the unbreakable covenant He has made with you. Where do you live in the pride and fear that you are by yourself rather than the reality that you belong to Him?

3 - Thank Jesus for His love of his people. Praise Him that He wanted to share a meal with His friends before suffering. Look at Him and be in awe that He stood in our place so that we could be made children of God.

4 - Just like the bread in the Last Supper, Jesus takes us, blesses us, breaks us, and gives us out so that others are strengthened. Who in your life are you called to sacrifice and serve so that they are blessed?

5 - Who in your life is currently not at the Lord’s Table communing with Him? Pray for them! Beg the Holy Spirit to work on their heart and give them the gift of repentance and faith.