RS: 10. The Last Supper

The Last Supper – Revision NotesWhat is the Last Supper?It was Jesus’ final meal with His twelve disciples before He was arrested and crucified.This meal took place during the Passover festival.What did Jesus do during the meal?Jesus took bread, broke it, and said,“This is my body, given for you.”Then He took a cup of wine and said,“This is my blood, poured out for you.”Why did Jesus say this?He was showing that He would suffer and die to save people from sin.The bread and wine became symbols of His sacrifice.The meaning for Christians today:Christians remember the Last Supper when they take Holy Communion (also called the Eucharist) in church.Jesus and Judas:Jesus said that one of the disciples would betray Him — this was Judas Iscariot, who later handed Jesus over to the authorities.The other disciples were shocked and confused.Jesus teaches about love:Jesus washed His disciples’ feet, which was normally a servant’s job.He did this to show humility and love, and told them to love one another the same way.A new commandment:Jesus said, “Love one another as I have loved you.”This is called the New Commandment.Jesus knew what was coming:He told the disciples that He would die, but also that His death would bring new life and hope.Important lesson:The Last Supper shows that Jesus gave everything, even His life, out of love for others.Beginning of Holy Week’s climax:After this meal, Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. That night, He was arrested, beginning the events of Good Friday and Easter.