Maundy Thursday

Thursday’s Events One of the most, if not the most intimate moments between Jesus and his disciples  (Mark 14:12-42)

• Preparation for the Passover (Matthew 26:17-19, Mark 14:12-16, Luke 22:7-13)
• Jesus eats the Passover with his disciples.
  • Jesus washed the disciples feet  (John 13:1-20)
  

  "Christ Washing Peters Feet" by Ford Madox Brown, 1865

  • Identified Judas as the betrayer  (Matthew 26:21-25, Mark 14:18-21, Luke 22:21-23, John 13:21-30)
  • Dispute over who was the greatest (Luke 22:24-30)
  • The First Prediction of Peter’s denial  (John 13:31-38)
  • Institution of the Lord Supper  (Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:17-20, 1 Cor 11:23-26)
• Conversations during supper.
  • Question about his destination, the Father, and the Holy Spirit answered  (John 14:1-31)
  • Vine and the Branch  (John 15:1-17)
  • Opposition from the world  (John 15:18-16:4)
  • Coming and ministry of the Holy Spirit  (John 16:5-15)
  • Prediction of joy over His resurrection  (John 16:16-22)
  • Promise of answered prayer (John 16:23-33)
• Jesus’ high priestly prayer  (John 17:1-26)
• They sang a hymn and left the upper room for Mount of Olives and the garden of Gethsemane   (Matthew 26:30, Mark 14:26)
• The Second prediction of Peters betrayal  (Matthew 26:30-35, Mark 14:26-31, Luke 22:39-40a, John 18:1)
• Jesus three agonizing prayers in Gethsemane  (Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:40b-46)

(Christ in Gethsemane by Michael D. Obrien)

From the Movie The Passion of the Christ

Old Testament Parallel

• Exodus 12.1-14

Psalm-Prayers

• Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion,  which cannot be moved, but stands fast for ever. The hills stand about Jerusalem;  so does the LORD stand round about his people, from this time forth for evermore. Psalm 125:1–2
• Make me understand the way of your commandments,  that I may meditate on your marvelous works. Psalm 119:27
• Remember your word to your servant,  because you have given me hope. This is my comfort in my trouble, that your promise gives me life. Psalm 119:49–50
• Do not let your hearts be troubled. You trust in God, trust also in me. John 14:1
• In the evening, in the morning, and at noonday, I will complain and lament, and he will hear my voice. Psalm 55:18