As Jesus approached His final hours before the crucifixion, Remembering the New Covenant he gathered His disciples for a sacred meal. One that would mark the end of the old covenant and the beginning of the new. The Last Supper was not simply a farewell; it was a divine declaration of salvation, sacrifice, and unbreakable promise. In this moment, Jesus revealed the depth of His mission and the love that would carry Him to the cross.
📖 “When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, ‘I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.’
After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, ‘Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.’
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’
In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.’”
(Luke 22:14–20, NIV)
This passage reveals Jesus’ purposeful preparation for what was about to unfold. His words show:
A Eager Desire to Share This Meal
Jesus longed to eat this Passover with His disciples—because it symbolized the fulfillment of everything the Law pointed toward. This was the moment heaven had been waiting for.
A Transition From the Old Covenant to the New
The bread and the cup were no longer just elements of Passover tradition. Jesus redefined them:
The bread — His body, given for the salvation of all.
The cup — His blood, sealing the new covenant promised through the prophets.
A Command to Remember
“Do this in remembrance of me” is an invitation to continually reflect on His sacrifice—not with sorrow alone, but with thanksgiving, reverence, and renewed commitment.
A Promise of the Kingdom
Jesus points forward to a future feast—the Marriage Supper of the Lamb—confirming that the Last Supper was not an ending but a beginning.
It centers our faith: Everything we believe rests on Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection.
It unites the Church: Communion links believers across time, nations, and generations.
It calls us to gratitude: The bread and cup remind us of love beyond comprehension.
It affirms our hope: Jesus promises a future where we will dine with Him in His kingdom.
Approach communion reverently, recognizing the depth of what Jesus did for you.
Examine your heart, ensuring you walk in gratitude, repentance, and sincerity.
Remember His sacrifice daily, not only during communion services.
Live as a covenant people, honoring Christ through obedience, love, and holiness.
Luke 22:14–20 draws us into the heart of the gospel: Jesus gave His body and His blood so we could be forgiven, redeemed, and restored. The Last Supper is not an ancient ritual—it is a living reminder that Christ’s love is poured out for us still today.
📖 “When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, ‘I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.’
After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, ‘Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.’
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’
In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.’”
(Luke 22:14–20, NIV)
✨ Every time we remember His sacrifice, we remember who we are: redeemed, loved, and brought into a covenant that can never be broken.
