Last Supper

Last Supper

Now we must take a look at the Paschal Mystery on a much closer level The first step/ event in this mystery is

what? The Last Supper

What does the article say about the Last Supper?

How does it echo our celebration of the Eucharist?

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Last Supper The Last Supper was the gathering of

Jesus and his 12 apostles to celebrate Passover Why was Jesus and the apostles

celebrating Passover? What is the holiday about?

Passover celebrated the freeing of the Jews through death of the Egyptians Their saving through blood It celebrates sacrifice for freedom

Last Supper

In this same theme, this was in every Jew’s’ mind during Passover A call of remembrance to their ancestors

Jesus knew this and also knew his Last Supper was going to reflect this theme as well However, only Jesus knew his fate and

destiny at this point It would foreshadow his coming death and

resurrection

Last Supper

Jesus’ death and resurrection would finalize the new covenant Just as Passover

symbolizes freedom through sacrifice, the Last Supper would symbolize the same for the apostles through Jesus

Last Supper

Through the Last Supper and Paschal Mystery, Jesus sacrificed his life Our partaking in the Eucharist,

a continuing ritual and tradition from the Last Supper, calls us to do the same as well

We will need to sacrifice in our life

As disciples, sacrifice will be required to follow Jesus’ footsteps

Last Supper

To partake in the Last Supper, we must understand the purpose of the Eucharist and the challenges that echo from the Early Christians to today We have to read and understand Jesus’ words to his

apostles.

The Lord’s Supper

Read (1 Cor 11: 17-34) Why is Paul, the

author, upset at this group in Corinth?

What is the community doing wrong?

Because the people of Corinth are abusing and not fully understanding the Eucharist and its ritual

The Lord’s Supper The members or Corinth are using the

celebration of the Eucharist as a meal to fill hunger and a drink to get drunk1. They are abusing its practice, disrespecting God

and the sacrament Jesus gave us, before his death

2. People are supposed to eat at home, not fill on the body of Christ

3. They are not gathering and celebrating as one community in worship. Instead they are doing it individually

4. The community of followers has become divided in their beliefs and gatherings

The Lord’s Supper

How does Paul mention the reverence of the Eucharist? Read line 24-26 The Last Supper was done by Jesus on his last

night before he was arrested He gave bread and wine (his body and blood) to

the apostles, to remember and celebrate Jesus Jesus stated, when you do this, it is in

remembrance of me Essentially, Jesus would be present with through

this celebration, with those gathered

The Lord’s Supper

With this understanding of reverence and respect, what does Paul state about those who abuse or mistreat the celebration? What punishment do the

people of Corinth suffer?

The Lord’s Supper

Paul states that those who eat and drink unworthily will have to answer, in their judgment to God Those who eat for hunger (bodily needs) must re-

examine their belief and selves We see at this part of the passage, Paul calls all of

the followers to re-examine their faith and motives What is this reflecting of?

Paul declares this is the reason for many of the people being ill and dying It is their punishment for their abuse of the Body and

Blood of Christ

The Lord’s Supper

What does Paul say on how to correct their ways and get back upon the right path to God?

The Lord’s Supper

Paul urges the believers to celebrate the meal as one community, one body If people have hunger, they are to take care

of this at home (eating a meal). Not through abusing the celebration of

Christ They are to understand the importance of

the ritual Jesus set before them and understand that their participation brings Jesus’ presence among them

This will quell the judgment God is passing down on you