Sunday, February 26, 2012
Week 20
Bible Text: Matthew 26:20-29, Mark 14:12-16, Luke 22:14-38
Key Verse: Luke 22:19-20, 27
Matthew 26:23 dipped his hand into the bowl with me: it was a custom, still practiced today by some in the Middle East, to take a piece of bread, or a piece of meat wrapped in bread, and dip it into a bowl of sauce (made of stewed fruit) on the table. In that culture, and among some still today, to eat with a person is to say "I am your friend and I will not hurt you".
Matthew 26:28 forgiveness of sins: in this version of the "the last supper", Matthew alone includes the words, "for the forgiveness of sins".
Mark 14:12-16 first day of Unleavened Bread: this would be a Thursday, and the Passover meal would be eaten that evening.
Mark 14:13 man carrying a jar: this man would have been easily identified because it was customary for only women to carry the water jars.
Luke 22:19-20 new covenant: God had made a covenant or agreement with Moses (Exodus 24:1-8). This new covenant is made through Jesus' body and blood. The covenant promised through the prophet Jeremiah (31:31-34) is the fuller administration of God's saving grace, founded on and sealed by the death of Jesus.
Luke 22:20 after supper: mentioned only here and in I Corinthians 11:25.
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Monday: Devotional Reading – Time for prayer & adoration:
Read through the scripture several times, just listening to the words.
Tuesday: Literary Reading – Listen for literary content:
Focus on the text, itself.
Wednesday: Lutheran Theological Reading – Read from a Lutheran perspective:
Reflect on the convictions, insights and expectations that rise particularly from our Lutheran Heritage.
Thursday: Historical Reading – Read with an ear for History:
Reflect on the historical situation.
Friday: Catch up on missed reading time
Saturday & Sunday: Day of Rest
For More Detailed Reflection Questions please check-out the link "Daily Reflection Questions" link.
