The Lord’s Supper Instituted

Sermon 94 in Series

Luke 22:7-23

[7] Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. [8] So Jesus 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.

[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 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. [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.

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1. How does Judas warn us about the love of money? How can this sin take people much further than they thought possible?
2. In what ways can we reconcile the timing of the Passover sacrifice between the Four Gospels? How would you support your view?
3. Why is Jesus discreet in sending Peter and John to prepare the Passover? How does this section show his obedience and control?
4. Why is Jesus eager to celebrate this Passover with his disciples? How is it a fulfillment of what has gone before?
5. How can we understand the practice of the Lord’s Supper directionally? Which of the directions mentioned in the sermon inform/challenge your own practice?
6. How does Judas’ participation in the Passover meal increase the gravity of his sin? What evidence suggests that he did not partake of the Lord’s Supper portion of the meal?

References: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 (corporate reading); Matthew 26:15; John 12:6; 18:28; 19:14; Exodus 12:5-6, 8; Galatians 4:4; John 10:18; Matthew 8:11; 1 Corinthians 5:6-7; Ephesians 1:7; John 6:51; Jeremiah 31:33; Exodus 24:8; Hebrews 9:22; 1 Corinthians 10:16; John 13:26-27.