I. Introduction: Luke 21:37-38
Matthew 26:1-5; 6-13
II. Judas Purposes to Betray Jesus Luke 22:1-6
They gladly took Judas up on the offer.
Satan is powerful – but he is not omniscient.
By contrasting Judas and Simon, we can see that Satan desires to do as much harm as he can – but he is restrained by the hand and purposes of God. See John 17:9-12; Psalm 41:9; Luke 22:31
III. Preparation for the Passover 7-13
The plan of Jesus.
The man with the water pot.
The place prepared.
IV. The Lord's Supper 22:14-23
A. Fervent Desire 14-15
B. The Kingdom of God 16-18
1 Corinthians 11:26
V. The Passover and the Lord's Supper
1. Benediction (literally – the good word)
2. cup of wine
3. hands of company washed by the master of the feast, who recites a prayer
4. bitter herbs, dipped in sauce and eaten
5. lamb brought in with other portions of the meal
6. benediction and second eating of bitter herbs
7. second cup of wine with Q & A concerning the origin of the feast
(Ex. 12:25-27)
8. first part of the Hallel (Ps. 113, 114) sung with benediction
9. leader washes his hands, makes a “sop”
10. each eats what he likes, finishing with a piece of lamb
11. hands are washed and a third cup of wine is taken
12. second part of the Hallel (Ps. 115-118) is sung, which concludes the supper
THE NEXT SERMON WILL DEAL WITH THE DOCTRINE OF THE LORDS SUPPER