Luke 22:14 to 22:20 Jesus gave us the Lord's Supper so we would always remember how much he loves us and gave his life for us. Discover why Jesus gathered with his twelve disciples for the Passover meal. Understand what the bread and the cup represent in the Lord's Supper. Learn to remember Jesus' love with a thankful and quiet heart. Every year, Jewish families ate a special Passover meal of flat unleavened bread and wine to remember how God rescued their ancestors out of slavery in Egypt. A Special Table Prepared The hour arrived for the holy Passover meal, and Jesus sat down at the table with his twelve apostles. Jesus looked at his dear friends with deep warmth and said, 'I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.' Jesus knew that the very next day he would give his life to rescue the world from sin. This Is My Body Given for You During the meal, Jesus took a loaf of flat bread. He gave thanks to God his Father, broke the bread into pieces, and handed it to his disciples saying: 'This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' Just as bread gives physical strength, Jesus gave his physical body on the cross so we could have spiritual life forever. The Cup of the New Covenant After supper, Jesus took the cup of wine and gave thanks. He offered it to all of them saying: 'This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.' A covenant is an unbreakable promise of love and rescue. Jesus was promising that his blood shed on the cross would wash away our sins and bring us into God's loving family forever. This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. Luke 22:19 What did Jesus say the broken bread represents? His body given for us A golden coin A cloud in the sky A stone in the garden His body given for us Luke 22:19 tells us Jesus said, 'This is my body, which is given for you.' What does the cup represent in the Last Supper? The new covenant in Jesus' blood poured out for us A regular drink of sweet juice Water from the Jordan River A magic potion The new covenant in Jesus' blood poured out for us The cup reminds us of Jesus' sacrificial blood shed on the cross to forgive our sins. Why did Jesus tell his followers to share this meal? In remembrance of his love and sacrifice Because they were late for bed To show off expensive dishes To play games at the table In remembrance of his love and sacrifice Jesus said, 'Do this in remembrance of me,' establishing the Lord's Supper. Next time you eat a piece of bread at mealtime, pause for a moment and thank Jesus for giving his body and life for you. Lord Jesus, thank you for loving us so much that you gave your body and shed your blood for our salvation. Whenever we take the Lord's Supper, help us remember your great love with thankful hearts. Amen. Why is it so important for us to remember what Jesus did for us on the cross? What does it mean that Jesus made a new promise (covenant) with his people? Early readers understand the meaning of the bread and cup in the Last Supper as symbols of Jesus' sacrificial love. Show a piece of bread and a small cup. Ask why families have special meals together on birthdays and holidays, and explain that Jesus gave us a special meal to remember his rescue forever! Why do grown ups take Communion in church? Pastors and believers share bread and the cup during worship to obey Jesus' command to remember his death and resurrection until he returns. 5 min Bread and Cup Hook, 15 min Story Time, 10 min Memory Verse Drill, 10 min Discussion, 5 min Prayer