Reflection on Bible Study this evening...

Luke 22

Questions

Would the disciples have continued to celebrate the Passover after the institution of the Lord's Supper? Was the understanding that the Lord's Supper would be a whole meal? Is it significant that Jesus says "do this in remembrance" but doesn't mention the frequency? Why did Jesus choose to break bread and not lamb (It would make for tastier Sundays)? Is it because the physical act of breaking the bread was further highlighting the breaking of his body which was about to occur? When Jesus says the Passover will be fulfilled in the Kingdom of God is he referring to after he has died and risen or when he returns again? Did Luke have in mind the film version when describing the varying lighting conditions throughout this chapter?

Comments

It's good to let the Bible speak for itself. It's hard to apply Luke 22 if you are after "practical application" if you think that 'Jesus choosing to go to the cross to die for your sin' isn't a "practical application." Verse 31 and 32 highlight that the Jeff Fenech plural for you (youse or you's) should be considered an appropriate translation. The supposed contextual inappropriateness of the apostles argument about who is the greatest isn't really that surprising. It started with finger pointing about who was going to betray Jesus and I know if that finger is pointed at me, I would soon be refuting the finger by listing off my desirable characteristics - which as I point the finger back could soon be reduced to a fight about who is greater. The big problem with Easter and Christmas (ignoring the crass commercialisation) is that it gives people the excuse to only remember Jesus death (and birth) twice a year. That Satan entered Judas doesn't excuse his behaviour. Whilst Peter ultimately denies Jesus, he still gets a bad rap. Where were the other disciples (excepting John) after Jesus was arrested? It takes balls to follow an angry mob who just arrested your leader.

Food for thought*.

*Which is actually a good sermon title if preaching on the Lord's Supper.