Holy Thursday

-April 17, 2025-

Good morning beloved, happy Thursday,

“And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me. Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.’”

(Luke 22:19-20).

Today is Holy Thursday, also called Maundy Thursday. So much happened on the day before the crucifixion of Christ. The entire week portrays the Passion of Christ.

Jesus and His disciples celebrated the last Passover and the first Lord’s Supper. Also, Jesus predicted Peter’s denials, and was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, and all the disciples fled. It was a blessed but difficult day.

We remember Christ every Sunday in the Lord’s Supper. Twice in our text we have the beautiful phrase “for you.” His body was given for us and His blood was shed for us. Jesus desired that His people remember His death and resurrection. Our Savior gave His life a ransom for many.

The events leading up to the crucifixion were very full. Tomorrow we will meditate on Good Friday. Have a blessed day and week. Stay safe and healthy.

Jesus sacrificed all for us; we should sacrifice all for Him.

Dean