Holy Thursday
The Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist.
The Washing of the feet
Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, was the day Jesus washed the feet of his disciples.
John 13:1 Jesus knew at this time that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end.
This scripture explains the great love that Jesus has for humanity; and, if we continue to read further we will understand this gospel explains how Jesus taught his disciples to humble themselves and serve one another and the world by washing their feet.
The Institution of the Eucharist
Holy Thursday, is the day before Good Friday. It is the day the Lord instituted the Eucharist, the day of the Last Supper. It is here, in the Upper Room, at the Passover meal that Jesus began to lay down his life for us. He separately gives us his body and then his blood explaining in Mark 14:24 …”This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many.”
Peter’s Denial is foretold
In Matthew 26 : 31, Jesus explains to the disciples that their faith will be shaken as he quotes scripture, …’I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be dispersed’; and then, in Matthew 26 : 33-34 Peter said to him in reply, “Though all may have their faith in you shaken, mine will never be.” 34 Jesus said to him, “Amen, I say to you, this very night before the cock crows, you will deny me three times.”
Peter Denies Jesus
Judas Betrays Jesus
Mark 14 : 44 His betrayer had arranged a signal with them, saying. “The man I shall kiss is the one; arrest him and lead him away securely.” Luke 22 : 48 Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”
Agony in the Garden
Jesus’s human nature allows him to agonize over the certain death that he is sure to endure. Luke 22 : 42-44 …”Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; still, not my will but yours be done.” 43 And to strengthen him an angel from heaven appeared to him. 44 He was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground.
