The Way
The Last Supper in the Upper Room
The last night, when he washed their feet and broke the bread
Story
On the first day of Unleavened Bread, Peter and John met a man in the city carrying a jar of water and followed him. In the house he entered was a large upper room, furnished and ready, and there they prepared the Passover table. When evening came and the disciples had gathered around, Jesus got up, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and washed their feet one by one, drying them with the towel.
In the middle of the meal, Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them. This is my body, given for you. Then he took the cup and handed it to them. This is my blood of the covenant, poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Then he said in a low voice, one of you will betray me. As the room froze, Judas took the piece of bread, got up, and went out. It was night.
To the disciples who remained, Jesus spoke for a long time. Love one another, just as I have loved you. Do not let your hearts be troubled. I am the way, and the truth, and the life. Then he lifted his eyes to heaven and prayed to the Father for them. After singing a hymn, they went out into the dark toward the Mount of Olives.
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This is my body, given for you. Do this to remember me. This cup is my blood, the blood of God’s covenant, poured out so that the sins of many may be forgiven.
I give you a new command: love one another. As I have loved you, so love one another. By this everyone will know you are my disciples.
I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Peace I leave with you. My own peace I give you, not as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid.
The sayings are fresh renderings of the original meaning in today's language. Text: Mt 26:17–30 · Mk 14:12–26 · Lk 22:7–38 · Jn 13:1–17:26
Background
Matthew, Mark and Luke present this supper as a Passover meal, while John says Jesus was crucified on the day of preparation for Passover. Scholars still discuss how the two accounts fit together.
Pause and Reflect
Remembering that the Lord washed my feet, who should I serve?