Today is Thursday, March 28th, 2024; Karen's Korner #5089
Today is Maundy (the celebration of washing the feet of the poor, especially commemorating Jesus' washing of His disciples feet) Thursday.
For the past number of years, Methodist men from our neighboring town of Belmond have hosted a portrayal of the Last Supper. This year will be no exception.
Events surrounding the event are recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
"As they were eating,
Jesus took bread
and asked God's blessing on it
and broke it in pieces
and gave it to them and said,
'Eat it---this is my body.'
"Then He took a cup of wine
and gave thanks to God for it
and gave it to them;
and they all drank from it.
And He said to them,
'This is my blood,
poured out for many,
sealing the new agreement
between God and man.'"
~ Mark 14:22 - 24 LAB
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Bible Commentary: "Mark records the origin of the Lord's Supper, also called Communion or Eucharist, which is still celebrated in worship service today. Jesus and His disciples ate a meal, sang Psalms, read Scripture, and prayed. Then Jesus took two traditional parts of the Passover meal, the passing of bread and the drinking of wine, and gave them new meaning as His body and blood. He used the bread and wine to explain the significance of what He was about to do on the cross."
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