Matthew 26:26-28

“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”

"And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." - Matthew 26:26-28
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What does Matthew 26:26-28 mean?

Matthew 26:26-28 (KJV) stands at the heart of the Passion narrative, spoken in the shadow of betrayal and death, and it gathers up the meaning of Jesus Christ’s coming suffering into visible, memorable signs. The words are given during the supper immediately preceding His…

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The Breaking and the Cup: A Reflection on Sacrifice and Redemption

In the quiet of the Upper Room, a profound moment unfurled, as recounted in Matthew 26:26-28. Here, we see Jesus, the Son of God, transforming the Passover meal into something radically new and deeply sacramental. He takes bread, blesses it, breaks it, and gives it to His…

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A Prayer of Remembrance and Gratitude for the Body and Blood of Christ

Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we bow our hearts in reverence and awe, remembering the profound sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ, that we find in the sacred words of Matthew 26:26-28. "And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and…

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Matthew 26:26-28 - "And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins."
Matthew 26:28 - "For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins."
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Matthew 20:26-28 - "It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
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