Luke 22:19
And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
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Jesus doesn't just say this is his body; he says it's his body "which is being given." This emphasizes that the sacrifice is not just a future event, but an ongoing reality in his will and intention right at that moment, pointing to the continuous nature of his loving act. The command to "do this in remembrance of me" uses a specific word for remembrance that carries the weight of a religious memorial, turning the meal into a dynamic act of spiritual re-engagement with His sacrifice.
Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper with his disciples during the Passover meal, just hours before his arrest. This sacred meal is a transition from the Old Covenant's remembrance of deliverance from Egypt to a new memorial of His own sacrifice. He uses the bread and wine to symbolize His body broken and His blood shed for them, commissioning them to repeat this act as a spiritual anchor to His atoning work.
Jesus holds up a simple piece of bread and declares, 'This is my body.' What does that truly mean? It’s a declaration that echoes through the ages, inviting us to look beyond the physical.
When Jesus said, 'This is my body,' he wasn't speaking literally in a magical sense. Think about it: he was still physically present with his disciples! The bread wasn't transforming into his flesh. Instead, he was using powerful, figurative language, similar to how one might say "This is the flag of our nation." The bread serves as a clear and tangible symbol of his body, the very body that would soon be broken on the cross for us.
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Jesus doesn't just institute a meal; he gives it a profound purpose: remembrance. But this isn't a passive remembering; it's an active, dynamic encounter with His sacrifice.
The command 'Do this in remembrance of me' is the heart of the Lord's Supper. It's more than just recalling a past event; it’s a spiritual memorial, a sacred act designed to keep Jesus’ sacrifice vividly alive in our hearts and minds.
Understand the original words
sōma · Greek Noun
The physical flesh and life of the human person, which Jesus identifies as the sacrifice offered up on behalf of His followers for the forgiveness of sins.
anamnēsis · Greek Noun
An act of calling to mind or bringing into focus the past saving acts of God; in the context of the Lord's Supper, it is a covenantal memorial of Christ’s sacrifice.
The command to 'do this in remembrance of me' takes on profound depth when understood within the context of the Passover meal, a ritual already steeped in remembrance of God's deliverance.
c. 30 AD— this verse
The Last Passover Meal
Jesus shared his final Passover meal with his disciples in Jerusalem, a significant Jewish festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt.
c. 30 AD
Institution of the Lord's Supper
During the meal, Jesus instituted a new rite, using the bread and wine to symbolize his body and blood, to be observed in remembrance of him.
c. 30 AD
Jesus' Betrayal and Arrest
Shortly after the meal, Jesus was betrayed by Judas, arrested, and began the process leading to his crucifixion.
c. 30 AD
Crucifixion of Jesus
Jesus was crucified on the day before the main Sabbath of Passover week, fulfilling the sacrificial symbolism of the Lord's Supper.
c. 50 AD
Paul's First Missionary Journey
The Apostle Paul began spreading the gospel and establishing churches, likely teaching them about the significance of the Lord's Supper based on Jesus' command.
c. 55 AD
Paul's Letter to the Corinthians
Paul addressed issues within the Corinthian church, including their practice of the Lord's Supper, and recounted its institution by Jesus in his letter.
Paul echoes Luke's account of Jesus instituting the Lord's Supper, emphasizing 'this do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me,' highlighting the memorial aspect.
Exodus 12:14This verse describes the Passover as a memorial, establishing the Old Testament precedent for a significant meal that commemorates God's deliverance and saving actions.
John 6:53-56Jesus speaks about eating his flesh and drinking his blood, which, while challenging, points to a deep spiritual union and sustenance found in him, a truth symbolized in the bread and cup.
Hebrews 10:3This passage discusses how sacrifices in the Old Testament served as a reminder of sins each year, contrasting with the singular, perfect sacrifice of Christ that the Lord's Supper commemorates.
barnesLuke 22:19: "And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me."
See the notes at Matthew 26:26-28 .
ellicottLuke 22:19: "And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me."
(19, 20) He took bread, and gave thanks. —See Notes on Matthew 26:26-28 ; Mark 14:22-25 . The other two reports give “He blessed,” instead of “He gave thanks.” There is, of course, no real difference between them. Thanksgiving and blessing both entered into what we may call the Jewish “Grace,” and were so far convertible terms. It is n…
Jesus doesn't just say this is his body; he says it's his body "which is being given." This emphasizes that the sacrifice is not just a future event, but an ongoing reality in his will and intention right at that moment, pointing to the continuous nature of his loving act. The command to "do this in remembrance of me" uses a specific word for remembrance that carries the weight of a religious memorial, turning the meal into a dynamic act of spiritual re-engagement with His sacrifice.
Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper with his disciples during the Passover meal, just hours before his arrest. This sacred meal is a transition from the Old Covenant's remembrance of deliverance from Egypt to a new memorial of His own sacrifice. He uses the bread and wine to symbolize His body broken and His blood shed for them, commissioning them to repeat this act as a spiritual anchor to His atoning work.
Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper with his disciples during the Passover meal, just hours before his arrest. This sacred meal is a transition from the Old Covenant's remembrance of deliverance from Egypt to a new memorial of His own sacrifice. He uses the bread and wine to symbolize His body broken and His blood shed for them, commissioning them to repeat this act as a spiritual anchor to His atoning work.
"And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”" — Jesus doesn't just say this is his body; he says it's his body "which is being given." This emphasizes that the sacrifice is not just a future event, but an ongoing reality in his will and intention…
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