The Lord's Supper as Summary
Jesus' actions never lacked purpose. The care he took in choosing whom to heal, when to pray, and what to say is evident from the Gospel accounts. Therefore, we wouldn't expect any waste in his final hours. The culmination of his earthly ministry had come. And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified." (John 12:23 ESV) How does Jesus spend the remaining hours with his disciples? He establishes a practice that will be repeated regularly for millennia. The Lord's Supper is layered richly with meaning and is a beautiful summary of the breadth of Jesus' work. Looking Back in Faith In the coming hours, Jesus would be crucified. His willing and perfect sacrifice would be presented as a substitute for sinners. For Christ to be glorified, he would be lifted up on a cross. Glory in Christ's kingdom consists of a paradoxical humility. The cross-event is foundational for the follower of Christ. The Christian's entire identity is wrap