It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for Him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.” John 13:1-5 - Washing of the Feet I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.” John 6:53 - The Way to Life While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to His disciples, saying, “Take and eat this is My body.” Then He took a cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. And while they were eating, He said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” Matthew 26:26-29 - The Body and the Blood I am going to celebrate the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover. On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to make preparations for You to eat the Passover?” He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. Matthew 26:17-21 - Preparations for Passover Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. He guides me along the right paths for His Name’s sake. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. 13 Holy Thursday (Maundy) Bible Verses For Deep Reflection Psalm 23:1-6 Most important of all, we honor the precious mandate given to us by our Lord, Jesus Christ, on this most solemn Maundy Thursday. In serving and loving others (even our enemies!), we not only bless another’s life but we bless our own as well. It also reminds us of Jesus’ sacrificial mandate to serve and love one another. These verses remind us of the ultimate sacrifice made for you and for all of humanity. In honor of Maundy Thursday, here are 13 Holy Thursday Bible Verses For Deep Reflection. The night of Maundy Thursday is the night on which Jesus was betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane. It is the day of the Last Supper, when Jesus instituted the eucharist and washed His disciples’ feet in an exemplary act of love. Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday is the Thursday during Holy Week that falls before Easter. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”ġ3 Holy Thursday (Maundy) Bible Verses For Deep Reflection “I am the way and the truth and the life.
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