Scripture

As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to his disciples saying, “Take this and eat, for this is my body.” And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink from it, for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many”

Observation

Jesus and His disciples celebrate the Passover. While they are eating the Passover meal, Jesus tells them one of them will betray Him. Each one asks if it is them, but Jesus indicates it will be Judas.

As they are eating, Jesus takes the bread and says, “This is my Body.” Then He takes the cup of wine and says, “This is my Blood.”

At the end of the meal, they sing a hymn and go to the Mount of Olives.

Application

Jesus takes the centuries old Passover celebration and applies it to Himself. He is the Passover Lamb, the one who takes away the sins of the world. He is the one who sets His people free from the bondage of sin and into the freedom of God- centred life.

Every week, our church celebrates Communion. We pause for a few minutes and put Jesus’ death on the cross right at the forefront of our thinking. Whatever we do in the rest of he service, and whatever happens in the rest of the week, it all revolves around the death of Jesus on the cross.

Prayer

Thank you Lord Jesus for dying for me and paying the price for my sins. As you gave your life for me, I give my life to you. Amen.