Explain The Key Message In This Passage From Luke 22: 1-12

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Easter in the Bible:
The Last Supper - The key message in this passage from Luke 22:7-20 is that Jesus is present in the blessed bread and wine which we receive at church. When Jesus says “do this in memory of me,” we think about the last meal he had. The symbols of the bread and wine represent the body and blood of Jesus given to be shared amongst us in memory of him.

The Crucifixion - The key message in this passage from Luke 23:26-43 is that Jesus died for our sins and that those who act in God’s honor will be rewarded in His paradise, heaven. When Jesus says “truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise,” we learn that death is rewarded with eternal life in paradise. A paradise which is a richer life in the company of God and Jesus. …show more content…

The women of Jerusalem were scared and frightened when they discovered that Jesus was not in the tomb. We read that the women told Jesus’s disciples the tomb was empty but they did not believe at first. These disciples had been in hiding, frightened of what Jesus may do to them.

The Resurrection - The key message in this passage from Luke 24:1-12 is that Jesus died for our sins. Jesus showed us that when we die, we step into a new and richer life that is eternal. When the men says “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, he is risen,” we learn that dying draws us to a new life risen in heaven and that our sins will be forgiven by God.

The Emmaus Story - The key message in this passage from Luke 24:13-35 is that Jesus always keeps his promises. Before Jesus was crucified, he promised to rise again. This was shown when Jesus met with the people walking to Emmaus. When Jesus breaks the bread we remember the passover he shared before his crucifixion. When one of the people walking to Emmaus says “The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon,” we believe Jesus has keep his