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The True Story of the Last Supper
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Mar 14, 2025
Uncover the hidden truth behind one of the most iconic moments in history - The Last Supper. From the intricate details of Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting to the biblical accounts of Jesus' final meal with his disciples, we delve into the fascinating story behind this pivotal event. Was it just a simple meal or a profound declaration of Jesus' divinity? Join us as we separate fact from fiction and explore the true story of the Last Supper.
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sermon the Last Supper a feast of love
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and
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sacrifice if you are seeing this on
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Sisters in Christ Today We Gather to
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reflect on one of the most profound
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moments in the life of our Lord Jesus
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Christ The Last Supper this sacred meal
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shared with his disciples on the eve of
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his crucifixion is a powerful testament
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to God's love the institution of
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communion and the call to serve one
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another scripture reading let us turn to
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the gospel of Matthew 26:
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2629
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NIV while they were eating Jesus Took
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bread and when he had given thanks he
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broke it and gave it to his disciples
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saying Take and Eat This is my body
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given for you do this in remembrance of
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me then he took a cup and when he had
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given thanks he gave it to them saying
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drink from it all of you this is my
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blood of the Covenant which is poured
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out for many for the Forgiveness of sins
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I tell you I will not drink from this
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fruit of the vine from now on until that
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day when I drink it new with you in my
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father's Kingdom CH one the gift of his
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body in these verses we see Jesus Take
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bread break it and share it with his
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disciple deciples symbolizing his body
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that would soon be broken for their sake
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each time we partake in communion we are
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reminded of his sacrifice as it says in
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Isaiah 535 NIV but he was pierced for
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our transgressions he was crushed for
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our iniquities the punishment that
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brought us peace was on him and by his
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wounds we are healed the Last Supper
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invites us to reflect on the depth of
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Christ's suffering and the incredible
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love that led him to the Cross it's a
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moment to examine our hearts and
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acknowledge the grace that he offers us
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daily two the New
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Covenant Jesus then speaks of his blood
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establishing a New Covenant this
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Covenant is rooted in forgiveness and
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Reconciliation fulfilling the promise
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made in Jeremiah 313 and IV this is the
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Covenant I will make with the people of
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Israel after that time declares the Lord
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I will put my law in their minds and
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write it on their hearts I will be their
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God and they will be my people through
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his blood our sins are washed away and
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we are invited into a new relationship
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with God the Last Supper reminds us that
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this Covenant is not just for the
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faithful of old but for all who believe
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in Jesus Christ three a call to serve as
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we reflect on the the Last Supper we
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must also remember the act of service
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that accompanies it in John 1312 to5 NIV
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we read when he had finished washing
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their feet he put on his clothes and
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returned to his place do you understand
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what I have done for you he asked them
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you call me teacher and Lord and rightly
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so for that is what I am now that I your
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lord and teacher have washed your feet
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you also should wash one another's feet
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I have set you an example that you
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should do as I have done for
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you Jesus the King of Kings took on the
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role of a servant he teaches us that
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true leadership in his kingdom is marked
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by humility and service in our
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gatherings in our communities and in our
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families how can we embody this Spirit
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of service how can we wash the feet of
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those around us conclusion
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as we draw near to the table today let
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us remember the Last Supper not just as
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a historical event but as a living
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invitation Jesus invites us to partake
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in his body and blood to remember his
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sacrifice and to walk in his footsteps
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of service and love let us pray together
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Heavenly Father we thank you for the
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gift of your son Jesus Christ we are
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grateful for the Last Supper a beautiful
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reminder of your love and sacrifice help
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us to remember this Covenant of Grace
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and to serve one another as you have
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served us may Our Lives reflect your
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love and our hearts be open to the needs
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of those around us in jesus' name we
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pray amen