When I was growing up, I remember celebrating the Diwali Festival. It was a time of joy and celebration, with fireworks and sweets. But the most important part of the festival was the meal we shared with our family and friends. It was a time to come together and enjoy each other’s company.
Likewise, the Last Supper was a special meal that Yeshu shared with his disciples. It was a time of celebration and fellowship, but it was also a time of great significance. The Last Supper was an annual Jewish feast called the Passover. It was a time to remember how God had delivered the Israelites from an evil ruler who had enslaved them. They celebrated their freedom and God’s deliverance.
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. Luke 22:17-20
The bread and a cup of wine were symbols of the great sacrifice that Yeshu was about to make. This was because he knew that he was going to die and that this great sacrifice would be for his followers and for us. Each time they ate and drank, they were to remember him and his love and sacrifice for them.
24 A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. 25 And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. 26 But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. 27 For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves. Luke 22:24-27
Yeshu taught them that the greatest among them should be like the least, and the one who rules should be like the one who serves.
Questions
- Is there someone you know who is a good example of serving others?
Final Thoughts
The Passover has deeper meaning for us today. In the next article, we will look at the sacrifice Yeshu makes for us all.
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