March 28, 2024

In What Ways Does the Bible Portray Jesus as the Passover Lamb?

Luke 22:7–23

Jen Garrett
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Key Verse | Luke 22:7

Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.

Luke 22:7–23

The Passover with the Disciples

7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8 So Jesus 1 22:8 Greek he sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat it.” 9 They said to him, “Where will you have us prepare it?” 10 He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him into the house that he enters 11 and tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ 12 And he will show you a large upper room furnished; prepare it there.” 13 And they went and found it just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover.

Institution of the Lord's Supper

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 2 22:16 Some manuscripts never eat it again 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. 3 22:20 Some manuscripts omit, in whole or in part, verses 19b-20 (which is given 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.

Footnotes

[1] 22:8 Greek he
[2] 22:16 Some manuscripts never eat it again
[3] 22:20 Some manuscripts omit, in whole or in part, verses 19b-20 (which is given . . . in my blood)
Table of Contents
Introduction to Luke

Introduction to Luke

Timeline

Author, Date, and Recipients

Luke was a physician (Col. 4:14) and a travel companion of the apostle Paul. He wrote this Gospel and its sequel, the book of Acts. The earliest possible date of Luke–Acts is immediately after the events that Luke recorded in Acts 28, which would have been c. A.D. 62. Both Luke and Acts are addressed to “Theophilus” (Luke 1:3; Acts 1:1), about whom nothing more is known. Luke’s broader audience consisted primarily of Gentile Christians like Theophilus who had already “been taught” (Luke 1:4) about Jesus.

Theme

The gospel is for all, Jews and Gentiles alike, since Jesus is the promised one of God as prophesied in the OT and as seen in God’s saving activity in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. The Christian traditions Luke’s readers have received are true; by believing in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, they will receive the promised Holy Spirit whom he gives to all who follow him.

Purpose

Luke probably had several goals in writing: (1) to assure his readers of the truth of what they had been taught; (2) to help them understand how Israel’s rejection of Jesus and the Gentiles’ entrance into the kingdom of God are part of God’s plan; (3) to clarify that Jesus did not teach that his bodily return would come immediately but that there would be a period between his resurrection and his return; and (4) to emphasize that they need not fear any mere earthly power such as Rome.

Key Themes

  1. God’s sovereign rule over history (13:33; 22:22, 42).
  2. The arrival and actual presence (though not yet the completion) of the kingdom of God (11:2; 17:20–21; 21:34–36).
  3. The coming and presence of the Holy Spirit for Jesus and his followers (1:15–17, 35; 2:25–27; 3:16, 22; 4:1, 18; 24:49).
  4. The great reversal taking place in the world, in which the first are becoming last and the last are becoming first, the proud are being brought low and the humble are being exalted (1:48; 6:20–26; 13:30; 14:11).
  5. Believers are to live a life of prayer and practice good stewardship with their possessions (6:12; 9:28–29; 11:1–4; 12:33–34; 18:1; 22:40).
  6. The danger of riches (6:20–26; 8:14; 12:13–21; 16:10–13, 19–31).

Outline

  1. The Prologue (1:1–4)
  2. The Infancy Narrative (1:5–2:52)
  3. Preparation for the Ministry of Jesus (3:1–4:15)
  4. The Ministry of Jesus in Galilee (4:16–9:50)
  5. The Journey to Jerusalem (9:51–19:27)
  6. The Ministry of Jesus in Jerusalem (19:28–21:38)
  7. The Suffering and Death of Jesus (22:1–23:56)
  8. The Resurrection of Jesus (24:1–53)

The Setting of Luke

The events in the book of Luke take place almost entirely within the vicinity of Palestine, an area extending roughly from Caesarea Philippi in the north to Beersheba in the south. During this time it was ruled by the Roman Empire. The opening chapters describe events surrounding Jesus’ birth in Judea, where Herod had been appointed king by the Romans. The closing chapters end with Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension during the rule of Pontius Pilate and the tetrarchs Antipas and Philip.

The Setting of Luke

The Global Message of Luke

The Global Message of Luke

“The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). With these closing words to Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector and a man deeply despised by his fellow Jews, Jesus states the message of Luke to the global church today. Christ did not come for the clean and the religious, the upright and the educated—he came for those who know themselves to be lost. Throughout Luke we see Jesus welcoming outsiders into the blessings of grace, while those who appear to be insiders are shut out.

This is great hope to those around the world today who feel themselves to be outsiders. It is also a reminder to those who are taking the gospel to the nations that it is generally the socially and culturally marginalized who will be most readily drawn to the gospel. Above all, Luke’s Gospel is a call to everyone around the world, whatever our social or moral status, to abandon our futile methods of self-salvation and leave all to follow Christ, the great Friend of sinners (Luke 7:34; 9:57–62; 18:9–14).

Luke and Redemptive History

At the beginning of history, two people ate food offered to them by Satan, their eyes were opened, and the whole human race was plunged into sin and death (Gen. 3:6–7). At the climax of history, two people ate food offered to them by Christ, their eyes were opened, and they saw who Christ was and the new age that was dawning in him (Luke 24:30–32). This prophecy-fulfilling restoration of God’s people—people who now come from surprising places, cultures, and social spheres—is the role Luke’s Gospel fills in redemptive history.

Placed against the backdrop of the whole Bible, Luke’s Gospel shows us that the one for whom God’s people had been waiting so long had finally come. In him, all the hopes and promises of the Old Testament were coming to decisive fulfillment. He was the true Son of God (Luke 4:41; 22:70–71) who, unlike Adam, God’s first son (3:38), walked faithfully with God. He was the true Israel, who unlike Israel before him passed the test in the wilderness (4:1–13). After generations of sin, failure, and finally exile, One had come who would bear the punishment for his people and fulfill the ancient promises. The people would be restored to God. This was the One about whom the entire Old Testament spoke (24:27, 44).

This restoration is for all people in all places around the world. After his resurrection, Jesus tells his disciples that they are his witnesses and that “repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations” (Luke 24:47). This global mandate to preach the gospel to all nations will be empowered and begun when the disciples are “clothed with power from on high” (24:49). This happens when the Holy Spirit is poured out in Acts 2 and the gospel begins to flood out to diverse people groups (Acts 2:5–11). The promise given to Abraham that he would be a blessing to all the families of the earth is finally coming true (Gen. 12:1–3).

Universal Themes in Luke

God’s heart for the poor and needy. An important event in Luke’s Gospel takes place right at the start of Jesus’ ministry. Jesus reads the following statement from Isaiah and identifies himself as this statement’s fulfillment: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor” (Luke 4:18–19; quoting Isa. 61:1–2). Throughout Luke we then see the social and cultural reversals that take place as insiders are unconcerned about who Jesus is and what he is doing while outsiders are drawn to and understand Jesus. Time and again, long-held assumptions about Jew and Gentile, rich and poor, educated and ignorant, moral and immoral, are inverted. Luke drives home God’s great love for those who are marginalized (e.g., Luke 1:48, 52–53; 6:20–26; 13:30; 14:11; 18:9–14).

The Holy Spirit. The Spirit is emphasized more in Luke than in any other Gospel, and this emphasis is then picked up and expanded in Acts (also written by Luke). Around the world today the Spirit is alive and active in places not traditionally associated with Christianity. Indeed, the Holy Spirit does not favor the educated, culturally sophisticated, or historically Christian regions of the world. The Spirit does not need our human cleverness or ingenuity. Rather, the Spirit is drawn to all whose hearts are open to God and his grace (Luke 11:13).

The danger of money. In Luke’s Gospel Jesus pronounces severe woes on those who love money, yet he blesses those who are poor and therefore recognize their need (Luke 6:20–26; 8:14; 12:13–21; 16:10–13, 19–31; 18:22). Amid the ongoing gap between the upper and lower classes around the globe, as well as a frequently unstable world economy, Christians must pay special heed to Jesus’ teaching on money. Believers with many possessions must constantly examine their hearts to see where their hope and security lies. Above all they must remember the gracious wealth of grace that has been given to them through Christ’s self-giving (2 Cor. 8:9), and respond in joyful gratitude and love.

The Global Message of Luke for Today

The marketplace of ideas is increasingly global, and cross-fertilization of cultures has never taken place so easily. Yet it has never been easier to feel small and insignificant amid the blur of modern activity, today’s media with its big personalities, and the continuing population growth in some parts of the world. Such feelings of insignificance are acutely painful because we are made in God’s image and are hungry to experience the glory we were originally destined for (Gen. 1:26–28; Isa. 43:6–7; Rom. 1:23; 2:7; 3:23).

Luke’s Gospel confronts us, however, with the pervasive reminder that it is precisely to such felt insignificance, such smallness, that God is drawn. He has a great heart for the marginalized. As Mary prayed, “he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty” (Luke 1:52–53). Throughout Luke, Jesus befriends the Samaritans, the poor, the outcasts, the tax collectors, those on the social or cultural periphery.

This is who God is. In Christ, the Friend of sinners, God is attracted to those who feel themselves least attractive. The grace of the gospel qualifies those who feel themselves most unqualified.

As we, his people, receive this grace, we work earnestly to eradicate sickness, destitution, and earthly discomfort. The mercy we have received vertically should extend itself out horizontally in tangible acts of sacrificial love to our neighbors. Above all, however, we must heed Jesus’ parting words, and speak repentance and forgiveness to all nations (Luke 24:47)—thus offering not only earthly comfort but eternal comfort, with Christ himself, in the new earth.

The Last Supper

The Last Supper

After Jesus and his disciples ate the Passover meal, they crossed the Kidron Valley and entered a garden called Gethsemane (meaning “oil press”), where they often spent time while visiting Jerusalem (see 22:39).

The Last Supper

Harmony of the Events of Holy Week

Harmony of the Events of Holy Week

Day Event Matthew Mark Luke John
Friday/Saturday Jesus arrives in Bethany       12:1
Mary anoints Jesus       12:2–8
Crowd comes to see Jesus       12:9–11
Sunday Triumphal entry into Jerusalem 21:1–11 11:1–10 19:28–44 12:12–18
Some Greeks seek Jesus       12:20–36
Jesus weeps over Jerusalem     19:41  
Enters temple   11:11    
Returns to Bethany 21:17 11:11    
Monday Jesus curses the fig tree 21:18–19 11:12–14    
Clears the temple 21:12–13 11:15–17 19:45–46  
Returns to Bethany with the Twelve   11:19    
Tuesday Disciples see the withered fig tree on the return to Jerusalem 21:20–22 11:20–21    
Temple controversies in Jerusalem 21:23–23:39 11:27–12:44 20:1–21:4  
Olivet Discourse on the return to Bethany 24:1–25:46 13:1–37 21:5–36  
Wednesday Jesus continues daily teaching in the temple     21:37–38  
Sanhedrin plots to kill Jesus 26:3–5 14:1–2 22:1–2  
Wednesday/Thursday Preparations for the Passover 26:17–19 14:12–16 22:7–13  
Thursday Passover meal/Last Supper 26:20–35 14:17–26 22:14–30  
Upper Room Discourse       13:1–17:26
Jesus prays in Gethsemane 26:36–46 14:32–42 22:39–46  
Friday Betrayal and arrest (after midnight?) 26:47–56 14:43–52 22:47–53 18:2–12
Jewish trial:        
   —before Annas       18:13–24
   —before Caiaphas and part of the Sanhedrin 26:57–75 14:53–72 22:54–65 18:19–24
   —before full Sanhedrin (after sunrise?) 27:1–2 15:1 22:66–71  
Roman trials:        
   —before Pilate 27:2–14 15:2–5 23:1–5  
   —before Herod     23:6–12  
   —before Pilate 27:15–26 15:6–15 23:13–25 18:28–19:16
Crucifixion (approx. 9:00 A.M.to 3:00 P.M.) 27:27–54 15:16–39 23:26–49 19:16–37
Burial (evening) 27:57–61 15:42–47 23:50–54 19:38–42
Sunday Empty-tomb witnesses 28:1–8 16:1–8 24:1–12  
Resurrection appearances 28:9–20 16:9–20 24:13–53 20:1–21:25
Study Notes

Luke 22:7–13 on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. See note on Matt. 26:17. The Passover meal had to be eaten in Jerusalem (Deut. 16:5–6). Go and prepare involved having the lamb sacrificed at the temple, roasting it, preparing the room for the meal, and preparing various side dishes. The disciples would be met by a man carrying a jar of water—something one would expect a woman to be doing. The secretive nature of the meeting suggests that Jesus was seeking privacy. Everything takes place just as he had told them (compare Luke 19:32), suggesting either a prearrangement or a miraculous work of God.

The Last Supper

The Last Supper

After Jesus and his disciples ate the Passover meal, they crossed the Kidron Valley and entered a garden called Gethsemane (meaning “oil press”), where they often spent time while visiting Jerusalem (see 22:39).

The Last Supper

Study Notes

Luke 22:14 when the hour came. The “hour” to celebrate the Passover (v. 15) and, in a broader sense, the “hour” of Jesus’ suffering and death (v. 53; John 13:1; 17:1). he reclined at table. The Passover was eaten in a reclining position, as were other festive meals (Luke 11:37; see note on Matt. 26:20).

Study Notes

Luke 22:16 I will not eat it means “I will not eat it again” (see ESV footnote). Until it is fulfilled refers to the future messianic banquet (see note on Rev. 19:9–10).

Study Notes

Luke 22:17 took a cup. See note on Matt. 26:27.

Study Notes

Luke 22:19 The expression This is my body has been interpreted in various ways throughout the history of the church. Roman Catholics believe that the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Christ. Lutherans believe that the literal body and blood of Christ are present “in, with, and under” the bread and wine. Some Anglicans refer to the “real presence” of Christ in the bread and wine. Most other Protestants believe that the body and blood of Christ are not literally, physically present in the elements of the meal, but that Christ is present symbolically. Most would also add that Christ is present spiritually with and in those who receive the elements in faith. given for you. This same verb is connected to sacrifice in Mark 10:45; Luke 2:24; Gal. 1:4. The Greek translated “for you” often has the meaning of one person doing something in place of someone else. Jesus’ body will take the place of the Passover lamb. God will “pass over” the sins of the people because of Jesus’ sacrifice. Do this in remembrance of me. See note on 1 Cor. 11:24.

Study Notes

Luke 22:20 This cup. See notes on Matt. 26:28; Luke 22:42. New covenant in my blood (see “blood of the covenant,” Ex. 24:8; see also Lev. 17:11–14) indicates that Jesus’ blood is sacrificial blood, sealing a new covenant. Poured out, that is, in death. for you. Compare Mark 14:24; Luke 22:19.

Study Notes

Luke 22:21 the hand of him who betrays me. See note on Matt. 26:23.

Study Notes

Luke 22:22 The approaching death of the Son of Man has been determined by God. However, woe to that man by whom he is betrayed means that Judas is still responsible for his actions (see note on Mark 14:21).

Study Notes

Luke 22:14–23 Luke’s version of Jesus’ final Passover meal with his disciples differs in two ways from Matt. 26:17–29 and Mark 14:17–25. Luke places Jesus’ statement about his betrayal after the meal rather than before (probably an arrangement by topic), and he refers to two cups (Luke 22:17–18, 20) rather than one.

Luke 22:23 which of them it could be. Judas is still present. His behavior, like his previous conduct, apparently did not give him away as the traitor.

Bonus: Holy Week: Luke 22:7-23

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Dive Deeper | Luke 22:7–23

Is there a favorite tradition or memorial that you look forward to each year? Just over 17 years ago, I had a pretty serious surgery, and each year my family remembers the Lord's faithfulness during that time. 

Our passage opens on the "day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed." (Luke 22:7) The history of the Passover starts in Genesis 15 when God tells Abraham that his future descendants will be servants in a foreign land for 400 years, but then promises to bring judgment on that land. Fast forward to Exodus 12 when the Lord executes the tenth plague against Egypt, causing Pharaoh to basically beg the Israelites to leave the country. The angel of death was sent to strike down the firstborn in every house in Egypt, both man and beast. 

The only escape from this horrific plague was to be covered by the blood of the lamb. Each family was to sacrifice a male lamb without blemish and sprinkle its blood on their doorposts. When the angel of death came through, every doorpost with sprinkled blood would be passed over, escaping the plague. This story of the Lord's faithfulness in providing a way out of Egypt was to be celebrated and recounted yearly. 

Jesus regularly celebrated Passover in Jerusalem, as noted throughout the gospel accounts. In today's passage, this memorial Passover meal is Jesus' last before being crucified (Luke 22:15-16). Come the next day, He would be our perfect Passover Lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7), shedding His blood to cancel sinners' record of debt and protect them from the plague of eternal judgment. 

The Passover meal was eaten as an annual tradition to remind the people of their identification with the lamb's death. Under the New Covenant, we take the Lord's Supper as a memorial of our Passover Lamb's death (Galatians 2:20). 

Church, the next time we take the Lord's Supper, let us echo John the Baptist's Spirit-led identification of Jesus, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29) Praise Him for being our perfect, redeeming, life-giving Passover Lamb! Great is His faithfulness.

This month's memory verse

but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

– Romans 5:8

Discussion Questions

1. Can you recall a time when you were "enslaved" by a particular circumstance or idol, and the Lord faithfully delivered you? How can you regularly celebrate, reflect on, and rest in His goodness throughout that season?

2. In Luke 22:17, Jesus says to "divide [the cup] among yourselves." How are you doing at sharing the good news of salvation? How about sharing the blessings that He has showered upon you in grace? What are practical ways that you can share your time, talents, and treasures for the benefit of the Kingdom?

3. In Luke 22:22, Jesus reconfirms His confidence in His purpose ("For the Son of Man goes [to the cross] as it has been determined . . . ."). Do you know your purpose as a believer? How are you honestly doing at living out that purpose daily? If you're not sure what your purpose is, 2 Corinthians 5:20 is a great starting point.

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Michael Scaman

Jesus ate a farmiliar Passover with the disciples but there were things that went far beyond the familar. Who would have though that the worse plague of the Exodus, the death of the firstborn, would come upon the Messiah? This is My body would be a surprize to the disciples. This bread will be like what happens to me. This wine is representing a new covnenant in My blood. When Jesus says he will be betrayed as fortold in Psalms 41, 55, 69 and 109 it is clear He is being btrayed to death when he says it Also strange in Luke 'his HAND is with me at the table" and in John "this HEAL is raised against me" so his hand is here. His foot is here. Judas probably couldn't wait to get out since the heat was being turned up on him. After Judas left Jesus woul dgive further promised. The Father wil answer your prayers. Te Holy Spirit will come. You will be My witnesses. You will be sad but your sorrow will turn to joy. Judas heard none of these. J.R.R. Tolkien might say My dear friends, gathered here tonight, let us ponder a moment of great significance. For in this humble chamber, amidst the simple fare of bread and wine, we witness the unfolding of a tale that echoes through the ages. Behold, as our Lord speaks of His body broken, His blood poured out—a covenant new, forged in love's eternal flame. In this sacred meal, we glimpse the shadows of a greater sacrifice, foretold in ancient songs and whispered in the rustling leaves of time. As Judas slips into the shadows, let us not forget the weight of betrayal, nor the promise of redemption that lingers in the air. For though sorrow may cloud our hearts, let us hold fast to the hope that joy will come in the morning light. In the breaking of bread and the sharing of wine, let us remember the One who bore our burdens, who walked the path of sacrifice, and who beckons us to follow in His footsteps. As we partake of this sacred feast, let us be reminded of the eternal truth—that love conquers all, and that through the darkest night, the light of hope shines bright. In this case the conquest being literally over death. So let us feast with gladness, with reverence, and with hearts attuned to the whispers of eternity. For in this moment, as in every moment, we are embraced by the grace of the Divine, and called to live out the sacred story written upon our hearts. J.R.R
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greg jones

Good morning Jen. Have we met? Does this conversation sound familiar? Me-Are you any good at pool? You-I only pretend to be. Me later-How much do I owe you? $50? You with my money-I can’t believe I made some of those shots tonight! I’ve never, what did you call it? running on a table? Any way I’ve never hit all the balls in on one try before. Just kidding…about have we met before… “Church, the next time we take the Lord's Supper, let us echo John the Baptist's Spirit-led identification of Jesus, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29) Praise Him for being our perfect, redeeming, life-giving Passover Lamb! Great is His faithfulness.” Like your reference here. The gospel of John explicitly identifies Jesus as the lamb of God. To do that John drives this point home by deviating from the last supper/passover meal narrative that Matthew Mark and today’s passage from Luke all share. Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him, Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, rose from supper. John 13:1-4 This last supper in John happens before the feast of the Passover. For John’s gospel that’s an important detail. Jesus is the Passover lamb so his crucifixion will coincide with the day and hour that Passover lambs are being sacrificed in the temple. That change in the narrative from the other gospels helps cement the idea of Jesus as the lamb of God to John’s readers. Paul in his letter to the Corinthians prior to John’s gospel has this. Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Let us therefore celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 First Corinthians speaks something to the party it was written to. But to a larger later audience it doesn’t hit like, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" Case in point Church, the next time we take the Lord's Supper, let us echo Paul’s Spirit-led identification of Jesus, For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Let us therefore celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. See what I mean? But in either case. “Praise Him for being our perfect, redeeming, life-giving Passover Lamb! Great is His faithfulness.” Well said.
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Shawn Foster

Good Morning Jen & WM family! Thank you for this concise & inspiring history of Passover. I can recall deep vallleys in my life, from which God delivered me. Some my own doing- enslaved by ambition, lust & abuse of alcohol. Other times not by choice- broken hearted & crushed in spirit due to betrayal. Yet Christ gave me a fresh new start. Crowned me with love, compassion and purpose. He sets us free indeed! I’m very grateful to begin every day reflecting upon his grace, mercy, instruction and redemption. Lets us continue to spur one another on towards love and good deeds- proclaiming the Gospel every step of the way! “Whatever the cost, Whatever it takes - a holy surrender for your name.” ((WM music). Thanks again.
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Jenny Garrett

Shawn: He is just so kind! Thank you for sharing a bit of your story with us. Also, Holy Surrender is a good one! Greg: Haha I don't hustle! I am truly not good! Yes, great correlations to John and Paul. Thank you for the insight Michael: Thank you for sharing! I love this note: "So let us feast with gladness, with reverence, and with hearts attuned to the whispers of eternity." Let us remain attuned to the whispers of eternity today
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Sue Bohlin

Thank you, Jen! Great devo! Several years ago, I was privileged to teach on the Passover at Women's Bible Study. Some notes from that teaching: Prayer over the bread by the father/host: “Blessed are you, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth. Blessed are you, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with your commandments, and commanded us to eat unleavened bread.” The host broke the bread and passed it to all the guests. Matzoh bread is bruised, striped, and pierced. But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed. (Is 53:5) Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.” (John 6:35) While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." (Matt 26:26) The unleavened bread of the past had been pointing to Jesus all this time. --- Prayer for Cup #4, Praise or Restoration: “Blessed are you, O Lord our God, king of the universe, who has created the fruit of the vine.” “Then I will take you as my people, and I will be your God; and you shall know that I am the Lord your God, who brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.” (Exo. 6:7) And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, “Blessed are you, O Lord our God, king of the universe, who has created the fruit of the vine.” He gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you; for this is My blood of the (new) covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins. (Matt 26:27-29) Jesus is inaugurating a new covenant that was promised in Jeremiah 31:31 This is wedding language. And Jesus says, "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom." (Matt 26:29) He is most probably referring to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, in heaven.
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Amy Lowther

1. I do not like to fail. The Lord helps me overcome this. The Lord helps me understand myself and my opportunities so I do my best. The Lord also helps me understand the results of my opportunities so I accept and process life in a productive way. Praying to God and studying the Bible helps me to continually trust the Lord in these areas. 2. I share the good news of salvation, blessings, and grace everyday. I do this by initiating sincere conversations, volunteering to help others, and donating to local charities. 3. Yes, I believe I am an ambassador for Christ. I practice, represent, and value God’s ways. I help and encourage others to know and value God’s ways too. Jen - Thank you for sharing your ideas. Thank you for encouraging us, “Church, the next time we take the Lord's Supper, let us echo John the Baptist's Spirit-led identification of Jesus, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29) Praise Him for being our perfect, redeeming, life-giving Passover Lamb! Great is His faithfulness”.
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Michael Sisson

Re: Lk 22:16 Luke 22:16 (NASB) for I say to you, I shall never again eat it >>>until<<< it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” Any who subscribe to the notion Jesus abrogated the Torah or brought a permanent end to Temple sacrifice will want to consider Jesus Himself implies He will eat of the Passover in future. Re: Lk 22:19 Luke 22:19 (NASB) And when He had taken some bread and 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.” See Lk 7:19-20, , 1Cor 5:7. Yeshua is the Afikomen (Some scholars translate "Afikomen" as "Coming One.") Re: Lk 22:20 Luke 22:20 (NASB) Note And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the >>>new covenant<<< in My blood. See Isa 42:6; Jer 31:31. Re: Lk 22:22 Luke 22:22 (NASB) “For indeed, the Son of Man is going >>>as it has been determined;<<< but woe to that man by whom >>>He is betrayed!”<<< “… as it has been determined…” See “…predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God…” in Acts 2:23.
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Jenny Garrett

Sue: thank you so much sharing these notes and these insights! Amy: love these responses! Thank you for being engaging 😌 Michael: thank you so much for these different breakdowns!