1. Woe to the betrayer (17-25)

Jesus ate the last meal with his disciples. It was a meal which symbolized his love for them. His heart was burdened because of the man who did not receive his love, but had allowed Satan to come into his heart. When Jesus warned them that one would betray him, each man realized the possibility of betrayal in himself. To the end, Jesus tried to turn Judas from the way of destruction.

2. For the forgiveness of sins (26-30)

Jesus taught them the meaning of his death and planted hope in the kingdom of heaven in their hearts. Jesus gave thanks and broke bread and gave it to his disciples. He asked them to share his suffering. He took wine, gave thanks, and offered it to them. It represented his blood, shed to seal the new covenant between God and all believers. When we accept Jesus--believe in him--we are forgiven our sins and set free. We have the glorious hope of eating and drinking with Jesus in the heavenly kingdom.

Application: Lord, I belong to you, for you made a covenant with me, and sealed it in your blood.
One Word: Now I belong to Jesus