Lesson 2 passover
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This document discusses the significance of the Lord's Supper in relation to the Passover, emphasizing its roots in Old Testament worship centered around 'holy meals.' It outlines the structure of the 1st century Passover meal and its components, as well as the Last Supper as a retelling of the Passover narrative, with various interpretations of the communion elements. The document also highlights the theological perspectives on the Lord's Supper and encourages a broader understanding of its meaning beyond the physical elements.
Lesson 2 passover
- 1. The Lord’s Table Lesson 2: Passover and Last Supper December 5, 2012 University Church of Christ Abilene, TX
- 2. Review ‣ Worship in the Old Testament was built around a structure of “holy meals” ‣ These meals were a time of community rejoicing in the presence of the Lord ‣ The Lord’s Supper is related to the table of the sacrifice, not the altar ‣ The Supper is a time of covenant affirmation
- 3. Passover • Exodus 12:2-14 • Leviticus 23:4-8 • Deuteronomy 16:1-8
- 4. 1 st Century Passover • Afternoon: Slaughter of the lamb • Evening: Passover Meal 1. Preliminary course 2. Liturgy 3. Main Meal 4. Conclusion • Night: Watching and remembrance Source: Come To The Table, John Mark Hicks
- 5. Passover meal Preliminary course: • First cup of wine • Dish of green herbs, bitter herbs and fruit sauce • Meal served, second cup of wine prepared Source: Come To The Table, John Mark Hicks
- 6. Passover meal Passover liturgy: • Haggadah: Passover narrative and interpretation • Singing of Psalm 113 • Second cup of wine Source: Come To The Table, John Mark Hicks
- 7. Passover meal Main meal: • Thanks given over bread • Roasted lamb, unleavened bread, bitter herbs • Grace spoken over third cup of wine (cup of blessing) Source: Come To The Table, John Mark Hicks
- 8. Passover meal Conclusion: • Singing of Psalms 114-118 • Grace spoken over fourth cup of wine (cup of blessing) Source: Come To The Table, John Mark Hicks
- 9. 1st Century Passover Last Supper (Luke) Retelling/application of Passover Luke 22:15-16 story First/Second Cup of Wine Luke 22:17 Breaking of the Bread Luke 22:19 Passover Meal Luke 22:20 Third/Fourth Cup of Wine Luke 22:20 Singing (Matthew 26:30) Prayer Luke 22:40
- 10. 1st Century Focus • Celebration • Thanksgiving • God’s deliverance of Israel from bondage • Community with Israel and its history • Expectation of the Messiah and God’s kingdom
- 11. Four accounts ‣ Matthew 26:20-29 ‣ Mark 14:17-25 ‣ Luke 22:14-23 ‣ 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- 12. Words of institution ‣ The bread: “This is my body which is given for you” ‣ The cup: “This is my blood of the new covenant” or “This is the new covenant in my blood” ‣ The command: “Do this in remembrance of me”
- 13. Four views: ‣ Transubstantiation (Catholic) ‣ Consubstantiation (Luther) ‣ Symbolic (Zwingli) ‣ Spiritual reality (Calvin)
- 14. A broader view: ‣ Get focus off of elements alone ‣ Jesus is present as host and fellow- participant ‣ The Lord’s Supper is not the altar; it is the table ‣ Body refers to His living body, as well as the cross ‣ Blood is remembered because of the covenant it ratified, as well as sign of death