Read Luke 22.7-23. In verse 7: Passover (Mt 26.1-5; Mark 14.1-2; Jn 11.55) was a significant occasion because of the crowds in the city and because the feast symbolized Israel's freedom from oppression (Ex 12.1-20; Deut 16.1-8; Lev 23.5-6). In verses 8-13: Jesus again sent two disciples with advance notice of what they would find (19.29-32). In verse 15: Jesus' language, I have eagerly desired, echoes the determination he showed in setting his face to go to Jerusalem (9.53: 12.49-50;13.33). In verses 17-18: Only Luke reports more than one cup (see also v. 20), consistent with Passover practice. The taking, blessing/giving thanks, breaking, and giving of the bread also reflects Jewish practice (see 24.30). In verses 19-20: To declare Jesus' body given for (lit., on behalf of ) you and his blood poured out for you is to use the language of sacrifice, deeply reminiscent of the Passover (Ex 12.13-27) and the blood of the covenant God first made with Israel (Ex 24.8). The new covenant is promised in Jer 31.31. In verse 22: The suffering of the Son of man is again determined in accord with God's plan (9.22, 44; 18.31; 24.7; see Acts 2.23; 10.42; 17.31), while the betrayer is held responsible for his action (22.48; see Acts 1.16). Comments or Questions..
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