- LAST SUPPER
Last Supper Goes forth (hastens) Crosses Entered Garden
to engage the enemy Brook Kidron
The only occasion in which He on field of battle
took charge of the preparations
Spoke as a Prophet Knew Judas would
of upcoming events betray there: went as “No man takes My Passion begins
a Lamb to the slaughter life, I lay it down
Prepared disciples to fervently Myself” (Sin began in a
love God under the pressures of Garden, freedom
disappointment, persecution, from sin begins
temptation and service SOS 6:11 “I went down to in a garden)
serve the purpose of God”
Disciples arguing For joy set
Told them they would all deny Him before Him
Isaiah 59:16-18
Washed their feet Champion taking the field Prepares Himself
-rose from supper (puts on armor)
-laid aside His garments
-took a towel and girded Himself Goes forth as Priest
to discharge His office
Gave new commandment (made His soul an offering for sin)
Love one another
The nourishment of His passion: Prays for: Disciples
Drank His wine and milk (SOS 5:1) Future believers
wine = Divinity Himself
milk = His humanity
Father’s love for Jesus = Jesus’ love for us
Father’s love for Jesus = Father’s love for us
Father’s love for Jesus = our love for Jesus
NOTES:
Manner of preaching: spoke openly with freedom and plainness of speech
People preached to: to world (Jews); all with ears to hear - high or low
Places preached: synagogues, temple, private homes, countryside
He wore the mantle of humility on earth
Although knew they would all deny Him, He affirmed His and the Father’s love for weak yet sincere believers not just to mature believers
SOS 7:10 ‘I am my Beloveds and His desire is for me”
