As we enter the High Holy Days commemorating the death and resurrection of the Christ that all who believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life, it is fitting that we understand exactly what was the \u201cLast Supper.\u201d The traditional Christian concept of the Last Supper is Christ having dinner with his disciples and instituting communion\u2014the bread and wine sacrament. But it is far deeper and more meaningful than it appears. Christ, a Jewish Rabbi, was in Jerusalem to partake in the Passover, the first of the spring feasts instituted by God after the exodus from Egypt. God\u2019s people were instructed to observe this holy convocation \u201cforever and throughout the generations (Leviticus 23).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201dLast Supper\u201d was actually a Passover Seder, the ritual celebration of the retelling of the exodus from Egypt. As recorded in Luke 22:15, Jesus \u201csaid unto them, \u201cWith desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.\u201d The Seder requires four cups of wine symbolizing various acts of G-d in relationship with his people\u2014the cups in order are Sanctification; Deliverance; Redemption; and Praise. Also required is eating Matza, unleavened bread that is pierced with many holes, also referred to as the bread of affliction. Luke and Matthew recall the actual order of the Seder ceremony as administered by Jesus. \u201cAnd he took bread (Matza), and gave thanks, and broke it, and gave unto them, saying, \u201cThis is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me (Luke 22:19).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the Seder dinner, Christ administered the cup of Redemption: \u201cLikewise also the cup after they supped, saying, \u201cThis cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you (Luke 22:20).\u201d Also in Matthew 26:29, \u201cFor this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.\u201d Christ was crucified and died while the lambs were being sacrificed for the Passover. As is written in 1 Corinthians 5:7, \u201cFor indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.\u201d Not a bone was broken in his body as was required of the Passover Lamb in Numbers 9:12 and as recorded in John 19:34, \u201cBut when they came to Jesus and saw that he was dead already, they did not break his legs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Passover Seder emblems of Matza and Wine symbolically represented Christ\u2019s body and blood given for the remission of sins. The Telling of the Passover relates to God\u2019s plan of salvation for mankind as fulfilled by Christ\u2019s death and resurrection. Each part of the Passover Seder points to Christ and his work of salvation\u2014now and at the end of days. There are so many wonderful aspects of the Passover Seder that bring clearer understanding to Christ\u2019s work of salvation. It is far more than the \u201cLast Supper.\u201d It is the story of God\u2019s salvation plan through Christ, the Passover Lamb of the new Covenant. He is risen that all who believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have a Blessed and Powerful Day!
Bill Wilson
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