The Last Supper is one of the most significant events in the life of Jesus Christ. It was during this meal that Jesus, knowing that his time on earth was coming to an end, gathered his disciples together to share a final meal and give them some important instructions. Let’s take a closer look at what Jesus told his disciples during the Last Supper.
The Setting
The Last Supper took place on the night before Jesus was arrested and crucified. He and his twelve disciples gathered in an upper room to eat their evening meal. During the course of the meal, Jesus began to speak to them about what was going to happen.
The Betrayer
Jesus told his disciples that one of them would betray him. This news shocked them all, and they each began to ask, “Is it I?” Jesus replied, “He who has dipped his hand in the dish with me will betray me.”
Communion
During the Last Supper, Jesus also instituted communion as a way for his followers to remember him after he was gone. He took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to his disciples saying, “Take, eat; this is my body.” Then he took the cup of wine and said, “Drink from it all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”
Love One Another
Jesus also gave his disciples a new commandment: love one another as I have loved you. This commandment was not new in itself since loving others had always been a part of Jewish law.
However, what made it new was that Jesus used himself as an example. He loved people unconditionally and sacrificially – even those who were considered outsiders or enemies.
The Holy Spirit
Jesus also spoke extensively about the Holy Spirit during the Last Supper. He told his disciples that he would send them a helper (the Holy Spirit) after he was gone.
This helper would teach them all things and remind them of everything that Jesus had taught them. He also assured them that they would not be left alone but would have peace in him.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Last Supper was a significant event in the life of Jesus Christ and his disciples. During this meal, Jesus gave his followers some important instructions about love, communion, and the Holy Spirit.
These instructions were meant to prepare them for his departure and to help them continue on in their mission to spread the gospel message to all people. As we reflect on these teachings today, may we too be reminded of our call to love one another sacrificially and to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in all that we do.