Matthew 26:26-29 #4

Matthew 26:26-29 #4

In our final article on the Lord’s Supper we will examine the question of when and how often the Supper should be taken. In order to find the answer to this question, we must first understand the position…

Matthew 26:26-29 #3

Matthew 26:26-29 #3

Now let’s examine the question of whether we ought to drink from one container or many in the partaking of the fruit of the vine.

We are told by some that Jesus and the twelve drank from “the cup,”…

Matthew 26:26-29 #2

Matthew 26:26-29 #2

In our previous article we looked at the purpose of the Lord’s Supper. Let’s go from there and look at one of the abuses and misunderstandings of the supper today.

The elements of the supper are to be unleavened…

Matthew 26:26-29 #1

Matthew 26:26-29 #1

The institution of the Lord’s Supper has been the subject of many abuses and misunderstandings over the years. Some simply miss the point of the reason for the supper and what is to be remembered. Others have made…

Matthew 26:17-25

Matthew 26:17-25

Our passage begins, “Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread…” The yearly Passover festival began on the first month, fourteenth day of the Jewish year. This festival had two parts, which is the reason it is referred to…

Matthew 26:14-16

Matthew 26:14-16
There have been many speculations as to why Judas betrayed Jesus. Some go so far as to say that Judas had no choice but to betray Jesus since God foreknew what he would do. However, this cannot be since…

Matthew 26:6-13 #3

Matthew 26:6-13
The story of Mary anointing Jesus is among the most significant events in Jesus’ life on earth. Notice some of the great lessons we can learn.
Sometimes extravagance is appropriate and needed. I’m reminded of a text in Haggai: “Thus…

Matthew 26:6-13 #2

Matthew 26:6-13 #2
We only read of Mary twice before this incident. The previous occasion, at a similar dinner party, she sat at the feet of Jesus. Later, at the death of her brother Lazarus, she clutched the feet of Jesus…

Matthew 26:6-13 #1

Matthew 26:6-13 #1
First, I want to refer you to the two other gospel accounts where this incident is recorded: Mark 14:1-9 and John 12:1-8. If you will read these accounts along with this one in Matthew, you will see so…

Matthew 26:1-5

Matthew 26:1-5
“When Jesus had finished all of these sayings…” This is the fifth time Matthew has used that phrase. On each occasion, Jesus used the phrase at the conclusion of a major discourse. His final discourse was the culmination of…