21 Days Fall 2026 : Day 15
COME TO THE TABLE…OF THE LORD (REMEMBRANCE)
Matthew 26:20-30
The Last Supper is the historical Passover Meal. Some of us know it as, “The Lord’s Supper” or “The Eucharist”. However you are acquainted with it, we must understand that Jesus Christ Himself was the author of it and instituted this meal during Passover, as Holy Communion while He was with His disciples in the Upper Room. This happened on the very night that He was betrayed by Judas, one of His own followers, before He was crucified. He wanted these moments to be remembered, because they are of great significance to those who are His disciples and those who will be His disciples.
The Passover Seder Celebration (The Last Supper) that Christ observes is an annual remembrance and marks the miracles of God through Moses and Aaron to bring the Israelites liberation from bondage to slavery in Egypt, and their exodus out of Egypt. There are several things here that help us grasp what our Messiah is doing that are reflective of the Passover itself:
• “Reclining at the table” - this was done to recall that they came out of Egypt (= THE HOUSE OF SLAVERY - Ex 20:2) and to appreciate the freedom brought through the sacrificial lamb of Passover.
• “The bread” - is represented by and signifies the body of Jesus Christ who was born in Bethlehem (Heb. = HOUSE OF BREAD); He tells us during His temptation (Matt. 4:4, 6:11) that “man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God”. And He also said, “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35); In his commentary, Matthew Henry tells us that this is a metaphor on which the sacrament of Holy Communion is built. Just as the life of the body is supported by bread, so the life of the soul is supported and maintained by Christ’s mediation.
“He blessed it” - setting it apart to honor God
“He broke it” - signifying that His bruises and brokenness would be effective in the forgiveness of our sins through God’s grace extended to us.
“He gave it” to all who were following and who would follow Him.
“Take and eat” is His invitation to us to accept His offering of Himself for us. Believing Christ requires us to receive Christ.
• “The cup” - The blood of Christ that seals the covenant is here signified and represented by the wine to complete the sacred feast with bread to strengthen the body, and wine (or juice, “fruit of the vine”) to make the heart happy. It is also known as the “grace cup” to be a blessing! It is the blood of the New Testament that Christ atones for us rather than the blood of bulls and goats of the Old Testament. It is for the remission of our sins (Hebrew 9:22), the redemption of His shed blood for us (Ephesians 1:7).
He is telling His disciples symbolically what events are coming very quickly! These elements symbolize the bridge between the Old Passover Covenant and the New Covenant of Grace. He closes their meal together with a singing of a hymn or Psalm reflecting on the traditional closing of the Passover supper which was called the “Great Hallel” (means Praise).
Our Messiah and Savior, Jesus Christ, knew all that was coming to Him and what purpose it would serve to the glory of the Father. He didn’t run from it, but walked through it…for you and me, and those who will be! He did it in obedience as the Father prescribed it. Whenever we come to His table, this TABLE OF REMEMBRANCE, let’s reflect on both the old and the new, remembering all that He has done for us and set before us! Let us accept His invitation and receive His reconciliation!
The Last Supper is the historical Passover Meal. Some of us know it as, “The Lord’s Supper” or “The Eucharist”. However you are acquainted with it, we must understand that Jesus Christ Himself was the author of it and instituted this meal during Passover, as Holy Communion while He was with His disciples in the Upper Room. This happened on the very night that He was betrayed by Judas, one of His own followers, before He was crucified. He wanted these moments to be remembered, because they are of great significance to those who are His disciples and those who will be His disciples.
The Passover Seder Celebration (The Last Supper) that Christ observes is an annual remembrance and marks the miracles of God through Moses and Aaron to bring the Israelites liberation from bondage to slavery in Egypt, and their exodus out of Egypt. There are several things here that help us grasp what our Messiah is doing that are reflective of the Passover itself:
• “Reclining at the table” - this was done to recall that they came out of Egypt (= THE HOUSE OF SLAVERY - Ex 20:2) and to appreciate the freedom brought through the sacrificial lamb of Passover.
• “The bread” - is represented by and signifies the body of Jesus Christ who was born in Bethlehem (Heb. = HOUSE OF BREAD); He tells us during His temptation (Matt. 4:4, 6:11) that “man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God”. And He also said, “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35); In his commentary, Matthew Henry tells us that this is a metaphor on which the sacrament of Holy Communion is built. Just as the life of the body is supported by bread, so the life of the soul is supported and maintained by Christ’s mediation.
“He blessed it” - setting it apart to honor God
“He broke it” - signifying that His bruises and brokenness would be effective in the forgiveness of our sins through God’s grace extended to us.
“He gave it” to all who were following and who would follow Him.
“Take and eat” is His invitation to us to accept His offering of Himself for us. Believing Christ requires us to receive Christ.
• “The cup” - The blood of Christ that seals the covenant is here signified and represented by the wine to complete the sacred feast with bread to strengthen the body, and wine (or juice, “fruit of the vine”) to make the heart happy. It is also known as the “grace cup” to be a blessing! It is the blood of the New Testament that Christ atones for us rather than the blood of bulls and goats of the Old Testament. It is for the remission of our sins (Hebrew 9:22), the redemption of His shed blood for us (Ephesians 1:7).
He is telling His disciples symbolically what events are coming very quickly! These elements symbolize the bridge between the Old Passover Covenant and the New Covenant of Grace. He closes their meal together with a singing of a hymn or Psalm reflecting on the traditional closing of the Passover supper which was called the “Great Hallel” (means Praise).
Our Messiah and Savior, Jesus Christ, knew all that was coming to Him and what purpose it would serve to the glory of the Father. He didn’t run from it, but walked through it…for you and me, and those who will be! He did it in obedience as the Father prescribed it. Whenever we come to His table, this TABLE OF REMEMBRANCE, let’s reflect on both the old and the new, remembering all that He has done for us and set before us! Let us accept His invitation and receive His reconciliation!
❖ Day 15 Christ Keeps The Passover
(READ: Exodus 12; Matthew 26:20; Mark 14:17-18; Hebrew 12:2)
Hebrew 12:2
“..looking only at Jesus, the originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Father, thank You for the course that You have marked out for us today that will shape and sharpen our faith in You!
Help us to focus on Jesus and His example to bear up bravely and calmly in every situation. We pray that we may have victory over challenges, annoyances, and obstacles that would keep us from spending ourselves in attaining and sharing Your truthfulness. Help us to rise above the guilt and disgrace of worldly ways.
We look to You for the blessings that You enjoy giving to those who spend themselves as a testimony of Your faithfulness! O God-be our strength and our joy to finish well today and every day! In Jesus’ name, amen.
(READ: Exodus 12; Matthew 26:20; Mark 14:17-18; Hebrew 12:2)
Hebrew 12:2
“..looking only at Jesus, the originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Father, thank You for the course that You have marked out for us today that will shape and sharpen our faith in You!
Help us to focus on Jesus and His example to bear up bravely and calmly in every situation. We pray that we may have victory over challenges, annoyances, and obstacles that would keep us from spending ourselves in attaining and sharing Your truthfulness. Help us to rise above the guilt and disgrace of worldly ways.
We look to You for the blessings that You enjoy giving to those who spend themselves as a testimony of Your faithfulness! O God-be our strength and our joy to finish well today and every day! In Jesus’ name, amen.