THE LORD’S SUPPER

Mark 14:12-26

Key Verse: 14:24

 

            "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many," he said to them.

 

  1. Read verses 12-16.  What was the significance of the Feast of Unleaven Bread and the Passover to the people of Israel? (Dt 16:1-8)  What was significant about this particular Passover?

 

  1. Read verses 17-18.  What serious problem did Jesus bring up during the Passover meal?  Think about the pain of betrayal.  How does Jesus reveal God’s broken heart for sinners? (Lk 15:11-32; 2Sa 18:33)

 

  1. Read verses 19-21.  How did the disciples react to Jesus’ words?  What does this show about them?  What should the betrayer have done?  (Think about King David’s repentance in Ps 51:1-4.)  What did Judas do?  (Jn 13:30; Mt 27:3-5)

 

  1. Read verse 22.  What did the bread symbolize?  What should the disciples do with the bread?  What is the spiritual meaning of this? (Jn 6:35b)

 

  1. Read verses 23-26.  What did the cup symbolize?  What is the effect of drinking the cup Jesus gives? (Jn 1:29) Do you have a blood covenant with Jesus?  What is the result in your life?