Ultimate Throw Back Thursday

Many people on Facebook post old photos on Thursdays and call it “Throw Back Thursday”.  Today is throw back Thursday for Decaf After Dark.

We are throwing things back on this special Thursday all the way to the Last Supper.

Matthew 26:26-29 NASB

(26)  While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is My body."

(27)  And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you;

(28)  for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.

(29)  "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom."

Today is a special day in Holy Week.  It is the day of the Last Supper.  Approximately two-thousand and some few odd years ago, Jesus gathered the twelve disciples in the upper room and took the Passover Feast.  The Passover feast was in remembrance of the deliverance of Israel from bondage in Egypt.  On this special night, Jesus established His new covenant with His people.

Jesus broke the bread and said take and eat this is my body.  He poured the wine and said drink this is my blood.  He then said as often as we do these things we should do in remembrance of Him.

Rules and laws mark the old covenant, which only showed us our need for a Savior.  The new covenant is with Jesus Christ our Lord.  His death, burial and Glorious Resurrection frees us from the bondage of sin and makes it possible for us to have the right relationship with God. 

Jesus took our place.  He paid the price.  By accepting Him as Lord, Christ, Savior and King we are restored to God.  God loved us so much that he provided the sacrifice to pay for our sins.

The Last Super is not the only thing that happened some 2000 years ago today.  After the supper was ended Jesus went to the garden to pray.  Remember this is where his sweat turned to drops of blood.  After he prayed the soldiers came to take Him captive.  Notice that Peter wanted to fight.  He cut off one of the soldier’s ear and Jesus picked it up and put it back.  Even in the face of crucifixion, Jesus cared about the soldier.  Jesus went willingly.

All through this Thursday night, Jesus faced trail and persecution.  He did this so we could be saved. 

Tomorrow is Good Friday.  It is the day the Jesus was crucified.  Oh, the pain and suffering Jesus bore for you and me. 

This Sunday we will celebrate Easter.  It marks the day in which Jesus rose victorious over death and the grave.

If you don’t know Him click on the tab above labeled how to be saved and read that section.         

CALL ON HIM NOW!!!!!!!!!