THE NEW COVENANT
Luke 22:1-38
Key verse 22:20
“In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.’”
What did the Passover celebration commemorate (1; Ex 13:3, 7-10)? What were the religious leaders doing (2)? What did Judas do and why (3-6)?
What instructions did Jesus give to prepare the Passover (7-13)? Why did Jesus prepare in this way (14-16)?
How did Jesus explain the meaning of the first cup (17-18)? What hope would this give them? Read verses 19-20. What does the broken bread and the cup mean (Jn 6:53-56)? What is the meaning of “the new covenant in my blood” (Jer 31:31-34; Heb 9:14-15)?
What sad and shocking prophecy did Jesus make (21-23)? What did the disciples dispute about and why (24)? How should the disciples’ mindest be different from Gentile rulers (25-27a)? How did Jesus set the example (27b)?
What privilege and hope did Jesus give to his disciples (28-30)? How were the disciples vulnerable and how did Jesus pray for and help Simon (31-34)? How did Jesus help them prepare for what was coming based on the Scriptures (35-38; Isa 53:12)?