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<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is the significance of Maundy Thursday?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
On the Thursday preceding His crucifixion, Jesus was in Jerusalem with His disciples for the Passover. That Thursday was the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread and they were going to eat the Passover together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following are some of the significant events that occurred during and right after the supper:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Last Supper – Luke 22:7-16<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, \u201cGo and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhere do you want us to prepare for it?\u201d they asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He replied, \u201cAs you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him to the house that he enters, and say to the owner of the house, \u2018The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?\u2019 He will show you a large room upstairs, all furnished. Make preparations there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They left and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, \u201cI have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nJesus washes the Disciples\u2019 Feet – John 13:1-20<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Then He poured water into a basin and began to wash the\ndisciples\u2019 feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around Him. vs\n5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When He had washed their feet and put on His outer garments and resumed His place, He said to them, \u201cDo you understand what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another\u2019s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. vs 12-17<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One will betray Jesus – John – 13:21-30<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit,\nand testified, \u201cTruly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.\u201d vs 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mandatum – Maundy: Jesus gives a new command – John 31-35<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.<\/strong> By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.\u201d <\/em>vs 34-35<\/p>\n\n\n\nJesus foretells Peter\u2019s Denial – John 36-38<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Jesus answered, \u201cWill you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I say to you, the rooster will not crow till you have denied Me three times.\u201d vs 38<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus speaks to His Disciples – John 14-16<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Let not your hearts be trouble. Believe in God; believe also in Me. In My Father\u2019s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also. vs 14:1-3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus Prays – John 17<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When Jesus had spoken these words, He lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said, \u201cFather, the hour has come; glorify Your Son that the Son may glorify You, since You have given Him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom You have given Him. And this is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.\u201d vs 1-3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus in the Garden – Luke 22:39-46<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
And He came out and went as was His custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. And when He came to the place, He said to them, \u201cPray that you may not enter into temptation.\u201d And He withdrew from them about a stone\u2019s throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, \u201cFather, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours be done. And there appeared to Him an angel from heaven, strengthening Him. And being in agony He prayed more earnestly; and His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground. vs 39-44<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus Betrayed and Arrested – John: 18:1-11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now Judas, who\nbetrayed Him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with His disciples.\nSo Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests\nand the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons. Then\nJesus, knowing all that would happen to Him, came forward and said to them, \u201cWhom\ndo you seek?\u201d They answered Him, \u201cJesus of Nazareth.\u201d Jesus said to the, \u201cI Am\nHe.\u201d Judas, who betrayed Him, was standing with them. When Jesus said to them, \u201cI\nAm He,\u201d they drew back and fell to the ground. vs 2-6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So the band of\nsoldiers and their captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound\nHim. vs 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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