11th April - Last Supper

Luke 22:7-23

The Passover with the Disciples

7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8 So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat it.” 9 They said to him, “Where will you have us prepare it?” 10 He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him into the house that he enters 11 and tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ 12 And he will show you a large upper room furnished; prepare it there.” 13 And they went and found it just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover.

Institution of the Lord's Supper

14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves. 18 For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. 21 But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table. 22 For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!” 23 And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this.

Reflections by Elder David “Daebii” Choi

I grew up in a Christian household, surrounded by the truths of the gospel. I knew the right things to say and had plenty of head knowledge, but for much of my life, my faith lacked real heart transformation. Being a Christian felt more like a routine than a personal conviction.

It was during university, through ministries such as SOW and serving high school students at my home church, that my faith truly began to take root. As I wrestled with questions and engaged with Scripture, the Holy Spirit was at work, opening my heart to see the beauty of the gospel. What I once knew intellectually became real in my heart. I began to treasure God’s Word and my identity in Christ became clearer. That I was not defined by my achievements, occupation or marital status, but by His grace. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, I am a child of God, fully loved, fully redeemed, and secure in Him. 

What jumps out at you from this reading?
That Jesus is fully in control as He orchestrates every detail of the Last Supper (v. 7-13), showing that His journey to the cross is intentional, not accidental. The disciples step into a room already prepared, reflecting how God invites us into His grace, not by our own efforts. This whole scene is so personal and so loving. He isn’t setting up some random tradition to look back on, but a glimpse, a foretaste of what is to come!

What questions does this reading raise for you?

How did the disciples feel seeing Jesus so in control yet speaking of His betrayal and death? Did they truly grasp the significance of the meal? How does this passage shape my own understanding of Christ’s provision and invitation?

What do you think the writer is urging his readers to believe or do?
This passage reminds us that salvation isn’t something we achieve; it is something Jesus prepares and invites us into, just like the disciples stepping into a room already made ready for them. We are called to trust in His sacrifice and rest in His grace.

What in this reading would you talk about with a friend and why?
That the Lord’s Supper isn’t just a ritual but a reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice and an invitation into His grace. In this passage, Jesus prepares His disciples for what’s to come, showing that His body will be broken and His blood poured out for them. He desires to share this meal (v. 15), knowing it points to His ultimate act of love on the cross. God provides everything we need for salvation! The Lord’s Supper calls us to remember, to trust in His work, and to look forward to the great feast to come in His kingdom.