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God’s Mission in Matthew
God’s Mission in Matthew
God’s Mission in Matthew On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?" He replied, "Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, 'The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.' " So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover. When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. And while they were eating, he said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me." They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, "Surely not I, Lord?" Jesus replied, "The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born."
God’s Mission in MatthewThen Judas, the one who would betray him, said, "Surely not I, Rabbi?" Jesus answered, "Yes, it is you." While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father's kingdom." When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Matthew 26:17-30 (NIV)
God’s Mission in MatthewChapter 26 begins the passion narrative.
God’s Mission in MatthewChapter 26 begins the passion narrative.
All of these events take place at or around Passover.
God’s Mission in MatthewChapter 26 begins the passion narrative.
All of these events take place at or around Passover.
In order to understand these events we need to understand Passover.
God’s Mission in MatthewThe events of the Passover are recorded in Exodus 11-12
God’s Mission in MatthewThe events of the Passover are recorded in Exodus 11-12
The Passover inaugurates a yearly feast and meal.
God’s Mission in MatthewThe events of the Passover are recorded in Exodus 11-12
The Passover inaugurates a yearly feast and meal.
The Jews looked at the Passover as something of an Independence Day.
God’s Mission in MatthewThe events of the Passover are recorded in Exodus 11-12
The Passover inaugurates a yearly feast and meal.
The Jews looked at the Passover as something of an Independence Day.
Celebrating Passover was an act of remembrance.
God’s Mission in MatthewThe Passover meal focuses on four items.
God’s Mission in MatthewThe Passover meal focuses on four items.
Bread
God’s Mission in MatthewThe Passover meal focuses on four items.
BreadWine
God’s Mission in MatthewThe Passover meal focuses on four items.
BreadWine
Roasted Lamb
God’s Mission in MatthewThe Passover meal focuses on four items.
BreadWine
Roasted LambBitter Herbs
God’s Mission in MatthewThen Judas, the one who would betray him, said, "Surely not I, Rabbi?" Jesus answered, "Yes, it is you." While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father's kingdom." When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Matthew 26:17-30 (NIV)
God’s Mission in MatthewJesus changes the meaning of the Passover meal.
God’s Mission in MatthewJesus changes the meaning of the Passover meal.
Bread
Unleavened because the children of Israel would leave Egypt quickly.
God’s Mission in MatthewJesus changes the meaning of the Passover meal.
Bread
Symbolizes the body of Christ.
God’s Mission in MatthewJesus changes the meaning of the Passover meal.
Wine
Symbolized the hope that the Jews had that the Messiah would someday come.
God’s Mission in MatthewJesus changes the meaning of the Passover meal.
Wine
Jesus says that the wine is his blood.
God’s Mission in MatthewJesus changes the meaning of the Passover meal.
Lamb
This was only to be sacrificed in the temple courts.
God’s Mission in MatthewYou must not sacrifice the Passover in any town the LORD your God gives you except in the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name. There you must sacrifice the Passover in the evening, when the sun goes down, on the anniversary of your departure from Egypt. Roast it and eat it at the place the LORD your God will choose. Then in the morning return to your tents
Dueteronomy 16:5-7 (NIV)
God’s Mission in MatthewJesus changes the meaning of the Passover meal.
Lamb
Now with the death of Jesus, God’s people can be anywhere and celebrate his presence in any place.
God’s Mission in MatthewHow does this meal affect us?
God’s Mission in MatthewHow does this meal affect us?
We should remember that Christ’s sacrifice has created us.
God’s Mission in MatthewHow does this meal affect us?
We should remember that Christ’s sacrifice has created us.
We should also remember that our participation in this is spiritual food.
God’s Mission in MatthewHow does this meal affect us?
We should remember that Christ’s sacrifice has created us.
We should also remember that our participation in this is spiritual food.
Real Presence
God’s Mission in MatthewTherefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
1 Corinthians 11:27-29 (NIV)
God’s Mission in Matthew
