Day 303 - The Final Week: Jesus' Call to Communion (Mark 14, Matthew 26, Luke 22, John 13) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Mark 14:1-2, Matthew 26:1-5, Luke 22:1-2, Mark 14:10-11, Matthew 26:14-16, Luke 22:3-6, Mark 14:12-16, Matthew 26:17-19, Luke 22:7-13, John 13:1-17, Mark 14:17-26, Matthew 26:20-30, Luke 22:14-30, John 13:18-30

WORD OF THE DAY:

• Knowing

In today’s readings, we are walking through the final days of Jesus' earthly life, full of significant moments and teachings. We can only imagine what was going through His mind as He knew exactly what was ahead, yet continued to love and serve those around Him.

In these passages, we see the chief priests and religious leaders looking for a way to capture Jesus quietly, fearing the crowds’ reaction if they did it during the Passover. Yet, even in their plotting, the timing of events happens exactly as God had planned. Jesus was in control, and the timing of His sacrifice was perfectly aligned with God’s divine plan, fulfilling the prophecies that had been spoken long before.

Judas—one of Jesus’ own disciples—bargains with the religious leaders to betray Jesus. Motivated by Satan’s influence and greed, he agrees to hand Jesus over for thirty pieces of silver. This marks a pivotal moment of betrayal in the narrative, showing how even someone who walked closely with Jesus could be led astray by sin and temptation.

Jesus sends His disciples ahead to prepare the Passover meal, giving them very specific instructions, almost like a secret mission. They are to follow a man carrying a jar of water, ask him for the guest room, and find the place already prepared. This reflects Jesus' divine knowledge and intentionality—everything was set in motion, leading up to the meal that would become the Last Supper.

At the Last Supper, Jesus performs an incredible act of humility: He washes His disciples' feet. This was an extreme act of servanthood, especially given that He was their Teacher and Lord. Jesus knew that His time had come, and yet, instead of focusing on Himself, He turned His attention to serving and loving His disciples, even though He knew they would soon abandon Him.

His action teaches us the importance of humility, love, and servanthood in our lives. Despite knowing their failures and weaknesses, Jesus chose to serve them to the very end, modeling the kind of love we are called to show one another.

At the Last Supper, Jesus breaks bread and shares the cup with His disciples, establishing the New Covenant through His body and blood. This meal is deeply significant, not just as a moment of farewell, but as an invitation to participate in God’s eternal plan of redemption.

In breaking the bread and sharing the wine, Jesus connects His sacrifice with the ongoing spiritual nourishment we receive through communion with Him. It’s a reminder that Jesus’ body was broken and His blood was shed so that we could experience new life in Him.

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