Matthew 26:17–29 Matthew 26:19-20 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover. 20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. The of Jesus’ death Matthew 26:26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. Jesus’ sacrificial death is the act we are commanded to remember because His death is the center of our salvation. The of Jesus’ death Matthew 26:27–28 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Jeremiah 31:34 “…For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” – John 1:29 The of Jesus’ death Remembering Jesus’ death: It is an opportunity to remember that I am part of the new : It’s an opportunity for -examination: It is an opportunity to reflect on the we share in our faith in Christ: The promise of after Jesus’ death Matthew 26:29 “I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” We are living between two . 1 Corinthians 11:26 “For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.” You proclaim the Lord's death—we look . Until He comes—we look .