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Lord's Supper Examined in Detail
`The Lord's Supper is a biblical and historical event that gave humanity God's grace. For those who are drawn to Jesus, it forms and shapes the life of a church (fellowship) and the hearts of its people. The Lord's Supper is a evening Meal of Thanksgiving. Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper Meal on the evening He was betrayed, on the preparation day before the Jews Passover. It is His desire for His chosen people to keep the Lord's Supper Meal as He explained, in remembrance of Him.` Christ, gave thanks to the Father, who was providing a way of salvation for humanity. As followers of Jesus we should approach this meal with the same attitude of thanksgiving. Paul reinforces this in (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). Whenever we come to this meal, we give thanks and celebrate our new identity as chosen saints. God fills our hearts with gratitude because He has made us people whom He has forgiven and loved through the atoning work of Christ. Thanksgiving towards God, takes our eyes away from ourselves and helps us look to Jesus without pride or shame. Ephesians 2:6, "And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus." Jesus is the great equalizer: Galatians 3:28, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." The Lord's Supper shows us we are neither greater nor lesser than others. Instead, God sees our sin, our repentance, and has shown us the full extent of His grace and peace granted to us by His love through the atoning sacrifice of His son Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians tells us some of the new converts who had been in the world showed a very bad example of what we should not do when sitting down to partake annually of this special meal. The church in the city of Corinth lost its way from the gospel and found its way into divisions, reverting back to old pagan worldly customs they had held before their conversion. There were leadership factions, moral dilemmas, doctrinal issues, and socioeconomic tensions between people. All this conflict in the Corinthian church affected how they approached the Lord's Supper. Paul admonished them in 1 Corinthians 11:17-22, "Now in this that I am commanding you, I do not praise you, because when you assemble together, it is not for the better but for the worse. 18 For first of all, I hear that there are divisions among you when you are assembled together in the church, and I partly believe it. 19 For it is necessary that heresies be among you, so that the ones who are approved may become manifest among you. 20 Therefore, when you assemble together in one place, it is not to eat the Lord's Supper. 21 For in eating, everyone takes his own supper first; now on the one hand, someone goes hungry; but on the other hand, another becomes drunken. 22 WHAT! Don't you have houses for eating and drinking? Or do you despise the church of God, and put to shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise you!" `Paul continued in 1 Corinthians 11:32-34, "But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. 33 So, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. 34 If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters."` `It is A Meal That Unites Us`Luke 22:8-16, "And He sent Peter and John, saying, 'Go and prepare the Passover for us that we may eat.' 9 But they said to Him, 'Where do You desire that we prepare it?' 10 And He said to them, "Watch, and when you come into the city, you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house that he enters; 11 And you shall say to the master of the house, 'The Teacher says to you, "Where is the guest chamber, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?" ' 12 And he shall show you a large upper room furnished; there prepare.' 13 Then they went and found everything exactly as He had said to them; and they prepared the Passover. 14 Now when the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. 15 And He said to them, 'With earnest desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you that I will not eat of it again until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.' " Christ instituted the Lord's Supper replacing the Passover ritual of the Old Testament. John 13:2-5, "And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him, 3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God, 4 rose from supper {evening meal} and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. 5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and dry them with the towel that was around Him." `John 13:12-15, "When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He sat down with them again {at the supper meal} and asked, 'Do you know what I have done for you? 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am. 14 So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. 15 I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.' "` In one moment in history, the broken body of Jesus began forming the spiritual body of Christ by grace. The Lord's Supper reminds us that we belong to something much larger than ourselves. We are united to one another in Christ. This was the crux of Paul's teaching to the Corinthian church. The supper meal was to remind them of the unity they were beginning to forget. When we receive correction, it is for our benefit. Jesus said in: Revelation 3:19-20, "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore, be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will sup {to take the evening meal} with him, and he with Me." Christ wants to us to eat a meal in remembrance of Him. We must not neglect His invitation! The apostle Paul calls it a participation in the body of Christ .When we eat and drink this meal by faith, Christ is present in a meaningfully symbolic and powerfully spiritual way. Each year we come to Him hungry and tired of trying to satisfy our longings with food, that does not satisfy. We assemble with expectation that He will meet us in this Lord's Supper Meal of His presence. Jesus instituted this meal to remember Him. 1 Corinthians 10:16, "Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a fellowship in the body of Christ?" As physical beings we tend to forget the gospel at times and we lose sight of His nature, His Word, and our identity in Christ. When this happens, we revert to our performance, possessions, achievements, or the approval of others to tell us who we are. At times it is tempting to believe we are nothing more than the sum of all our sins. Jesus knows our forgetful nature and gave us this meal of remembrance. Partaking of symbolic broken unleavened bread and partaking of the fruit of the vine representing Christ shed blood occurred after supper: Luke 22:20, "In like manner also, He took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the New Covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you." 1 Corinthians 11:24-26, "And when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, 'This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.' 25 In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it {each year}, in remembrance of Me.' 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes." The cup had not real blood, but fruit of the vine as scripture forbids drinking blood, Genesis 9:4. We remember we are united to God in Christ. All God's promises are yes and amen in Jesus. We remember that we are washed, accepted, heard, and free from sin, death, and Satan, so long as we continue to walk the path He set us on. Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it." Through the gospel, we are the righteousness of God in Christ. We are remembering that our past, present, and future are completely covered by the work of Christ—His life, death, resurrection, and return. When we participate in the Lord's Supper together, we are trusting that one day we will eat this meal with Jesus. We are looking forward to the future great wedding supper of the Lamb as the bride of Christ. Revelations 19:6-9, "And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: 'Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. 7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. 8 She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.' For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. 9 Then the angel told me to write, 'Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.' And he said to me, 'These are the true words of God.' " In spite of the burdens we carry today, this Supper Meal reassures us that one day He will return for His bride. The Lord's Supper is a precious meal of great significance. There is a way to eat this meal in an unworthy manner. 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, "Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord, eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30 That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep." Paul is saying God's people might participate in this meal in an unworthy manner. The Corinthian church did not "discern the body." So the apostle Paul calls for the Corinthians to "examine" themselves. God disciplined some Corinthians who took this meal in an unworthy manner. Under God's corrective love, many were weak and ill and some even died. God gives them a taste of temporary discipline to recuse them from eternal judgment. What does it mean to take this warning seriously today? How can examine ourselves today? Paul is not issuing a warning against unworthy participation. Sometimes people refuse to participate because of a struggle with sin that makes them feel unworthy. But this is exactly whom this meal is for—needy sinners, willing to repent. If someone feels unworthy, this meal calls them to repent and remember the gospel. To skip the meal because we feel unworthy is to miss the gospel and descend into legalism. There is only one way to come to this meal—Spiritually needy and hungry. This meal calls us to remember the Gospel and to see ourselves through God's eyes. God's Spirit strengthens us through participation in this meal so we can humbly and joyfully move towards reconciliation. The opposite of discerning the body is dishonoring and distancing yourself from one another in church. Such subtle hostility is more sinful than if someone walked into the service and physically flipped the Lord's table upside down. As often as we come to this meal, God calls us to examine our hearts and ask the question, "Am I making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace?" Ephesians 4:1-6, "As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." We love the spiritual body of Christ because God loved us by offering up the physical body of Christ. Finally the last thing Christ and His disciples did at that Last Supper before Christ was betrayed, arrested and crucified. Matthew 26:30, "And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives." This verse captures a pivotal moment when Jesus and His disciples concluded their final meal together, which was filled with deep meaning and symbolic acts, following the examples that Jesus set. Closing highlights a simple yet profound act—singing a hymn. This was not just an ordinary song but an expression of worship and gratitude to God. We often overlook the power of music in our spiritual lives, but here, it serves as a reminder of the disciples' devotion and joy even amid impending trials. The Mount of Olives is also very meaningful. This location is not only seen as a physical place but also holds significant spiritual symbolism. The Mount of Olives is often associated with prayer and close communion with God. By going there, Jesus and His disciples show that even in moments of sorrow or looming distress, turning to God through worship and fellowship is crucial. `"©" 2026, Ekklesia Church of God – New Covenant Saints`

Lord's Supper Examined in Detail

The Lord's Supper is a biblical and historical event that gave humanity God's grace. For those who are drawn to Jesus, it forms and shapes the life of a church (fellowship) and the hearts of its people. The Lord's Supper is a evening Meal of Thanksgiving. Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper Meal on the evening He was betrayed, on the preparation day before the Jews Passover. It is His desire for His chosen people to keep the Lord's Supper Meal as He explained, in remembrance of Him.

Christ, gave thanks to the Father, who was providing a way of salvation for humanity. As followers of Jesus we should approach this meal with the same attitude of thanksgiving. Paul reinforces this in (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). Whenever we come to this meal, we give thanks and celebrate our new identity as chosen saints. God fills our hearts with gratitude because He has made us people whom He has forgiven and loved through the atoning work of Christ. Thanksgiving towards God, takes our eyes away from ourselves and helps us look to Jesus without pride or shame. Ephesians 2:6, "And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus." Jesus is the great equalizer: Galatians 3:28, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." The Lord's Supper shows us we are neither greater nor lesser than others. Instead, God sees our sin, our repentance, and has shown us the full extent of His grace and peace granted to us by His love through the atoning sacrifice of His son Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians tells us some of the new converts who had been in the world showed a very bad example of what we should not do when sitting down to partake annually of this special meal. The church in the city of Corinth lost its way from the gospel and found its way into divisions, reverting back to old pagan worldly customs they had held before their conversion. There were leadership factions, moral dilemmas, doctrinal issues, and socioeconomic tensions between people. All this conflict in the Corinthian church affected how they approached the Lord's Supper. Paul admonished them in 1 Corinthians 11:17-22, "Now in this that I am commanding you, I do not praise you, because when you assemble together, it is not for the better but for the worse. 18 For first of all, I hear that there are divisions among you when you are assembled together in the church, and I partly believe it. 19 For it is necessary that heresies be among you, so that the ones who are approved may become manifest among you. 20 Therefore, when you assemble together in one place, it is not to eat the Lord's Supper. 21 For in eating, everyone takes his own supper first; now on the one hand, someone goes hungry; but on the other hand, another becomes drunken. 22 WHAT! Don't you have houses for eating and drinking? Or do you despise the church of God, and put to shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise you!"

Paul continued in 1 Corinthians 11:32-34, "But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. 33 So, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. 34 If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters."

It is A Meal That Unites UsLuke 22:8-16, "And He sent Peter and John, saying, 'Go and prepare the Passover for us that we may eat.' 9 But they said to Him, 'Where do You desire that we prepare it?' 10 And He said to them, "Watch, and when you come into the city, you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house that he enters; 11 And you shall say to the master of the house, 'The Teacher says to you, "Where is the guest chamber, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?" ' 12 And he shall show you a large upper room furnished; there prepare.' 13 Then they went and found everything exactly as He had said to them; and they prepared the Passover. 14 Now when the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. 15 And He said to them, 'With earnest desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you that I will not eat of it again until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.' "

Christ instituted the Lord's Supper replacing the Passover ritual of the Old Testament. John 13:2-5, "And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him, 3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God, 4 rose from supper {evening meal} and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. 5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and dry them with the towel that was around Him."

John 13:12-15, "When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He sat down with them again {at the supper meal} and asked, 'Do you know what I have done for you? 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am. 14 So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. 15 I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.' "

In one moment in history, the broken body of Jesus began forming the spiritual body of Christ by grace. The Lord's Supper reminds us that we belong to something much larger than ourselves. We are united to one another in Christ. This was the crux of Paul's teaching to the Corinthian church. The supper meal was to remind them of the unity they were beginning to forget. When we receive correction, it is for our benefit. Jesus said in: Revelation 3:19-20, "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore, be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will sup {to take the evening meal} with him, and he with Me." Christ wants to us to eat a meal in remembrance of Him. We must not neglect His invitation! The apostle Paul calls it a participation in the body of Christ .When we eat and drink this meal by faith, Christ is present in a meaningfully symbolic and powerfully spiritual way. Each year we come to Him hungry and tired of trying to satisfy our longings with food, that does not satisfy. We assemble with expectation that He will meet us in this Lord's Supper Meal of His presence.

Jesus instituted this meal to remember Him. 1 Corinthians 10:16, "Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a fellowship in the body of Christ?" As physical beings we tend to forget the gospel at times and we lose sight of His nature, His Word, and our identity in Christ. When this happens, we revert to our performance, possessions, achievements, or the approval of others to tell us who we are. At times it is tempting to believe we are nothing more than the sum of all our sins. Jesus knows our forgetful nature and gave us this meal of remembrance. Partaking of symbolic broken unleavened bread and partaking of the fruit of the vine representing Christ shed blood occurred after supper: Luke 22:20, "In like manner also, He took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the New Covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you." 1 Corinthians 11:24-26, "And when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, 'This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.' 25 In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it {each year}, in remembrance of Me.' 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes." The cup had not real blood, but fruit of the vine as scripture forbids drinking blood, Genesis 9:4.

We remember we are united to God in Christ. All God's promises are yes and amen in Jesus. We remember that we are washed, accepted, heard, and free from sin, death, and Satan, so long as we continue to walk the path He set us on. Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it." Through the gospel, we are the righteousness of God in Christ. We are remembering that our past, present, and future are completely covered by the work of Christ—His life, death, resurrection, and return.

When we participate in the Lord's Supper together, we are trusting that one day we will eat this meal with Jesus. We are looking forward to the future great wedding supper of the Lamb as the bride of Christ. Revelations 19:6-9, "And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: 'Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. 7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. 8 She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.' For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. 9 Then the angel told me to write, 'Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.' And he said to me, 'These are the true words of God.' " In spite of the burdens we carry today, this Supper Meal reassures us that one day He will return for His bride.

The Lord's Supper is a precious meal of great significance. There is a way to eat this meal in an unworthy manner. 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, "Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord, eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30 That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep." Paul is saying God's people might participate in this meal in an unworthy manner. The Corinthian church did not "discern the body." So the apostle Paul calls for the Corinthians to "examine" themselves. God disciplined some Corinthians who took this meal in an unworthy manner. Under God's corrective love, many were weak and ill and some even died. God gives them a taste of temporary discipline to recuse them from eternal judgment. What does it mean to take this warning seriously today? How can examine ourselves today?

Paul is not issuing a warning against unworthy participation. Sometimes people refuse to participate because of a struggle with sin that makes them feel unworthy. But this is exactly whom this meal is for—needy sinners, willing to repent. If someone feels unworthy, this meal calls them to repent and remember the gospel. To skip the meal because we feel unworthy is to miss the gospel and descend into legalism. There is only one way to come to this meal—Spiritually needy and hungry. This meal calls us to remember the Gospel and to see ourselves through God's eyes. God's Spirit strengthens us through participation in this meal so we can humbly and joyfully move towards reconciliation.

The opposite of discerning the body is dishonoring and distancing yourself from one another in church. Such subtle hostility is more sinful than if someone walked into the service and physically flipped the Lord's table upside down. As often as we come to this meal, God calls us to examine our hearts and ask the question, "Am I making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace?" Ephesians 4:1-6, "As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." We love the spiritual body of Christ because God loved us by offering up the physical body of Christ.

Finally the last thing Christ and His disciples did at that Last Supper before Christ was betrayed, arrested and crucified. Matthew 26:30, "And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives." This verse captures a pivotal moment when Jesus and His disciples concluded their final meal together, which was filled with deep meaning and symbolic acts, following the examples that Jesus set. Closing highlights a simple yet profound act—singing a hymn. This was not just an ordinary song but an expression of worship and gratitude to God. We often overlook the power of music in our spiritual lives, but here, it serves as a reminder of the disciples' devotion and joy even amid impending trials. The Mount of Olives is also very meaningful. This location is not only seen as a physical place but also holds significant spiritual symbolism. The Mount of Olives is often associated with prayer and close communion with God. By going there, Jesus and His disciples show that even in moments of sorrow or looming distress, turning to God through worship and fellowship is crucial.

"©" 2026, Ekklesia Church of God – New Covenant Saints

Summation
`1 to 5 Summary of the Lord's Supper Meal to be Read and Followed` `Next follows five quick paragraphs to briefly summarize Jesus' actions as He instituted the Lord's Supper Meal of Thanks Giving and the New Covenant Symbolism that followed during the Lord's Supper Meal that Jesus shared and ate with the disciples that He dearly loved:` `-1- Luke 22:14-16, "Now when the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. 15 And He said to them, "With earnest desire I have desired to eat this Passover {Supper Meal} with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you that I will not eat of it again until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.' " First Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper, giving directions for the supper meal to be prepared.` `-2-``Then in Matthew 26:26-29, "While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of {unleavened} bread and blessed it. Then He broke it in pieces and handed it to the disciples, saying, 'Take this and eat it. This is My body.' " The broken unleavened bread represents the broken sinless body of Christ.` `-3-``27, "Then He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you. 28 For this is {represents} My blood of the new covenant that is being poured out for many people for the forgiveness of sins.' " (The drink is symbolic of real blood, but contains the fruit of the vine as scripture forbids drinking blood, Genesis 9:4.) 29 " 'I tell you, I will never again drink the product of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom.' "` `-4-`John 13:4-17, "{Jesus} Got up from the table, removed His outer robe, and took a towel and fastened it around His waist. 5 Then He poured some water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to dry them with the towel that was tied around His waist. 6 Then He came to Simon Peter, who said to Him, 'Lord, are you going to wash my feet?' 7Jesus answered him, 'You do not realize now what I am doing, but later on you will understand.' 8 Peter said to him, 'You must never wash my feet!' Jesus answered him, 'Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me.' 9 Simon Peter said to him, 'Lord, not just my feet, but my hands and my head as well!' 10 Jesus told him, 'The person who has bathed does not need to wash, except for his feet, but is entirely clean. And you men are clean, though not all of you.' 11 For He knew who was going to betray Him. That's why He said, 'Not all of you are clean.' 12 When He had washed their feet and put on His outer robe, He sat down again and said to them, 'Do you realize what I have done to you? 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you are right because that is what I am. 14 So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you must also wash one another's feet. 15 For I have given you an example, so that you may do as I have done to you. 16 Truly, truly I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, and a messenger is not greater than the one who sent him. 17 If you understand these things, how blessed you are if you put them into practice!' " `-5-`Matthew 26:30, "After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives." Will you deny Christ, when persecution happens: Matthew 26:31-34, Then Jesus said to them, 'All of you will turn against Me this very night. For it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.' 32 However, after I have been raised, I will go to Galilee ahead of you.' 33 But Peter said to him, 'Even if everyone else turns against you, I certainly won't!' 34 Jesus said to him, 'Truly I tell you, this very night, before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.' "
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1 to 5 Summary of the Lord's Supper Meal to be Read and Followed

Next follows five quick paragraphs to briefly summarize Jesus' actions as He instituted the Lord's Supper Meal of Thanks Giving and the New Covenant Symbolism that followed during the Lord's Supper Meal that Jesus shared and ate with the disciples that He dearly loved:

-1- Luke 22:14-16, "Now when the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. 15 And He said to them, "With earnest desire I have desired to eat this Passover {Supper Meal} with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you that I will not eat of it again until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.' " First Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper, giving directions for the supper meal to be prepared.

-2-Then in Matthew 26:26-29, "While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of {unleavened} bread and blessed it. Then He broke it in pieces and handed it to the disciples, saying, 'Take this and eat it. This is My body.' " The broken unleavened bread represents the broken sinless body of Christ.

-3-27, "Then He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you. 28 For this is {represents} My blood of the new covenant that is being poured out for many people for the forgiveness of sins.' " (The drink is symbolic of real blood, but contains the fruit of the vine as scripture forbids drinking blood, Genesis 9:4.) 29 " 'I tell you, I will never again drink the product of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom.' "

-4-John 13:4-17, "{Jesus} Got up from the table, removed His outer robe, and took a towel and fastened it around His waist. 5 Then He poured some water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to dry them with the towel that was tied around His waist. 6 Then He came to Simon Peter, who said to Him, 'Lord, are you going to wash my feet?' 7Jesus answered him, 'You do not realize now what I am doing, but later on you will understand.' 8 Peter said to him, 'You must never wash my feet!' Jesus answered him, 'Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me.' 9 Simon Peter said to him, 'Lord, not just my feet, but my hands and my head as well!' 10 Jesus told him, 'The person who has bathed does not need to wash, except for his feet, but is entirely clean. And you men are clean, though not all of you.' 11 For He knew who was going to betray Him. That's why He said, 'Not all of you are clean.' 12 When He had washed their feet and put on His outer robe, He sat down again and said to them, 'Do you realize what I have done to you? 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you are right because that is what I am. 14 So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you must also wash one another's feet. 15 For I have given you an example, so that you may do as I have done to you. 16 Truly, truly I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, and a messenger is not greater than the one who sent him. 17 If you understand these things, how blessed you are if you put them into practice!' "

-5-Matthew 26:30, "After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives." Will you deny Christ, when persecution happens: Matthew 26:31-34, Then Jesus said to them, 'All of you will turn against Me this very night. For it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.' 32 However, after I have been raised, I will go to Galilee ahead of you.' 33 But Peter said to him, 'Even if everyone else turns against you, I certainly won't!' 34 Jesus said to him, 'Truly I tell you, this very night, before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.' "

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