The Last Supper

Mark 14

Context

“Why this waste?” Controversy The Pharisees want to kill Christ (14:1) At Dinner on this night:

– The betrayal (14:17-21)– The disciples will desert (14:27f)– The disciples brag who is ‘greatest’

(Luke 22:24)

The Drama of God

Mk.14:12 Celebrated in the Passover– Almost 1500 years old!– Fulfilled finally tonight!

v.22-25 Jesus proclaims it points to Him.

“Do this in remembrance of me…” – Luke 22:19

The Passover Meal (Seder)

An Unblemished Lamb

A Substitute Unblemished:

without Fault,without Sin

A Picture of Jesus Christ.

Exodus 12:3-5

The Blood Exodus 12:6-7

Kosher: blood mustbe drained.

Symbolizes thelife (Lev. 17:10-11)

Represents thedeath of the sacrifice.

Spread the bloodon the doorposts.

Eating the Lamb Exodus 12:8-11

(v8) “The sacrifice applies to me.”

(v9) Roasted: God’s wrath.

(v10) Nothing remaining. (v11) Eaten while

standingJohn 1:29 “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the World!”

for our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:29

And the Lord will cause His voice of authority to be heard,And the descending of His arm to be seen in fierce anger, And in the flame of a consuming fire… - Isaiah 30:30 (NASB-U)

Two Alternatives Ex.12:12-13

[12] 'For I will go through the land of Egypt on that night, and will strike down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments—I am the Lord.

[13] 'The blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you live; and when I see the blood I will pass over you, and no plague will befall you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.

Jesus Unravels the Mystery

“This is My body!” Mark 14:22

“This is My blood!”Mark 14:24

For Christ our Passover also has been sacrificed. - 1 Cor. 5:7 (NASB-U)

•My Selfishness,•My Scheming,•My Hatred,•My Desertion…

1 Corinthians 11:23-261 Corinthians 11:23-261.1. A Remembrance (v.24)A Remembrance (v.24)

– For Thanksgiving (Eph.3:14-18)For Thanksgiving (Eph.3:14-18)

2.2. A Proclamation (v26)A Proclamation (v26)

3.3. Performed Together.Performed Together.

“For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.” 1 Cor. 12:13

“For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 (NASB-U)