Category: Jesus’ Life

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 17 – Jesus’ Last Supper Messages As Jesus spoke to the Apostles during the Last Supper, Philip asked Him to show them God the Father. Jesus’ reply was direct. He said, “Whoever has seen me, has seen the Father” and rhetorically asked Philip, “Have I been with you for so long, and you…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 17 – Jesus’ Last Supper Messages It was the Last Supper and Judas had left the room, to betray Jesus. Many months prior, Jesus had sent seventy-two of his disciples and his chosen twelve Apostles, out to the towns and villages. He told them not to carry a bag, money or sandals…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 16 – The Last Supper Simon Peter, along with the other Apostles, listened to Jesus say, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in him…” and added, “Children, I am still with you for a little while. You will look for me… [but] where I am going you…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 16 – The Last Supper As Judas left the room where the Apostles celebrated the Passover with Jesus, St John writes that many of the other Apostles didn’t understand why he was leaving. “Some thought that, because Judas had the money box, Jesus was telling him to buy whatever they needed for…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 16 – The Last Supper This was a transformative and momentous event. Jesus, while at the table celebrating the Passover with his Apostles, took bread, blessed it, broke it and gave it to them saying: “Take it; this is My Body”. After they had eaten, Jesus took a cup filled with wine, offered…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 16 – The Last Supper Betrayal! It is described as the breaking of trust or confidence; treachery or disloyalty; giving aid or information to an enemy. Judas had already secretly agreed, with the Jewish authorities to betray Jesus. They wanted to arrest him and put him on trial but they needed to…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 16 – The Last Supper The Passover meal, as celebrated in Jesus’ era, was not as elaborate as it is today; since then other traditional observances have been added. However, its basic components remain unchanged;  a mixture of praying, singing, storytelling and a meal. Jesus, despite his imminent arrest, torture and crucifixion,…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 16 – The Last Supper The disciples asked Jesus where he wanted them to prepare the Passover meal; they were a large group, the twelve Apostles and Jesus, substantial advance preparations were necessary. In response, Jesus sent two of his disciples to Jerusalem, saying, “A man carrying a jar of water will…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 16 – The Last Supper Judas was at one time, among the most trusted disciples of Jesus; he was one of his chosen twelve. Together they travelled from village to town. Judas ate with Jesus, watched him perform numerous miracles and listened to his teachings. Judas was also among the group of…