As They Were Eating
Matthew 26:17-30
1. Passover Context 17-25
• preceded by prediction of betrayal and followed by prediction of denial
• mysterious harmony of divine sovereignty and human responsibility
• within the walls of Jerusalem on the night of Passover
• intentional linkage pointing to a greater exodus (Ex. 12:15)
• disciples with the taste of the Passover lamb in their mouths
• mysterious harmony of divine sovereignty and human responsibility
• within the walls of Jerusalem on the night of Passover
• intentional linkage pointing to a greater exodus (Ex. 12:15)
• disciples with the taste of the Passover lamb in their mouths
2. Supper Components 26-29
• bread and its explanation
• cup and its explanation
• centrality of sacrifice for sins (Ex. 24:8)
• certainty of accomplishment
• feasting by faith (1 Cor. 11:17-34)
• reversing the curse (Isa. 53:11)
• cup and its explanation
• centrality of sacrifice for sins (Ex. 24:8)
• certainty of accomplishment
• feasting by faith (1 Cor. 11:17-34)
• reversing the curse (Isa. 53:11)
3. Singing Conclusion 30
• when the Savior sang
• The Hallel psalms: 113-118
• The Hallel psalms: 113-118
4. So What?
• Because Jesus is merciful and sovereign, feast by faith at His table of grace.
• “What is certain is that Jesus bids us commemorate, not His birth, nor His life, nor His miracles, but His death.” (Carson)
• “We’ll gather soon where angels sing, We’ll see the glory of our Lord and coming King, Now we anticipate the feast for which we wait, Come take the bread, Come drink the cup, Come share the Lord.” (Leech, “Come Share the Lord”)
• “What is certain is that Jesus bids us commemorate, not His birth, nor His life, nor His miracles, but His death.” (Carson)
• “We’ll gather soon where angels sing, We’ll see the glory of our Lord and coming King, Now we anticipate the feast for which we wait, Come take the bread, Come drink the cup, Come share the Lord.” (Leech, “Come Share the Lord”)