John new international version niv jesus washes his disciples feet. Johns account of the last supper byu new testament. Chapters 14 and 16 form a recognized doublet, in which jesus. The discourse is generally seen as having distinct components. Gospel of john chapter 14 free online bible study lessons.
Jesus ends chapter fourteen with his assurance that he is voluntarily submitting to. John 14, new international version niv the bible app. However, while the synoptic gospels present the last supper as a passover meal, matt. Therefore, there wasnt as much of a need for john to give an account of the last supper as the synoptic writers gave us. The last supper does appear in the gospel of john, beginning at chapter 12, verse 1. Gospel of john chapter free online bible study lessons. Commentary on john 14 last supper discourse tough questions. Why is the story of the last supper that significant. Johns account of the last supper byu new testament commentary. May 20, 2007 the gospel of john these are the true words of god created into a full feature film with the gospel of john as the only scripts read by the actors.
The last supper on the first day of the festival of unleavened bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the passover lamb, jesus disciples asked him, where do you want us to go and make preparations for you to eat the passover. Faith in jesus the commandments of christ the trinitys. The supper is held in the evening and lasts into the night john. And they counted out to him thirty pieces of silver. Thirteen chapters into the gospel of john, jesus gathers with his disciples for a meal. Anyone who has read matthew, mark, luke, orcome to think of itpaul, has an idea of what happened at that table.
Jan 16, 2017 in this first part of a two part program, j. Jesus spends this time with his disciples, instructing them at the supper in chapters 1214, and he further. Also called the lords supper, the last supper was significant because jesus showed his followers that he would become the passover lamb of god. John spends several chapters, a relatively huge portion of his gospel in comparison to the other gospels, recounting the events surrounding the last supper. If there were not, would i have told you that i am going to prepare a place for you. The gospel according to john chapter part i the last week in jerusalem continued. In the framework of this gospel, this exclusivism is directed in at least two directions. Why did the last supper not appear in the gospel of john. He lived in galilee and was a brother of james the younger and least known of the apostles. In johns gospel, jesus was crucified on the day before the passover. The last supper is commemorated by christians especially on maundy thursday.
John indicates that at the trial of jesus the passover was still future jn 18. All four gospels give an account of the last supper when jesus christ shared his final meal with the disciples on the night before he was arrested. Johns account, without noting any other details of the meal itself, states. In each gospel parable, the covenant people are identified with the vineyard. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john. He speaks about betrayal, love, and the work which the father gave him to complete. The ordinary supper was not held at night, but late in the afternoon see josephus, jewish wars 2, 8, 5. Yet, he doesnt mention the eucharist which had become very important in the church by the time he wrote but which, we know from pauls writings, had been abused. The gospel of john these are the true words of god created into a full feature film with the gospel of john as the only scripts read by the actors. The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted judas, the son of simon iscariot, to betray jesus. So he sent two of his disciples, telling them, go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Johns gospel avoids giving us yet another description of this ceremony.
The theme of the lamb of god, the passover symbolism of the last supper, opens in the first chapter of johns gospel. The last supper provides the scriptural basis for the eucharist. There are indications that several speeches have been fused together, e. Jesus saying farewell to his eleven remaining disciples, from the maesta by duccio, 811.
Judas is with jesus and the disciples during the first part of the last supper, apparently in the place of honor, next to jesus john. In the new testament, chapters 1417 of the gospel of john are known as the farewell discourse given by jesus to eleven of his disciples immediately after the conclusion of the last supper in jerusalem, the night before his crucifixion. Ye believe in god this may be read either in the indicative mood or the imperative. As anyone who has read pope benedicts new book, jesus of nazareth.
These verses form an introduction to the last discourse of jesus, which extends through jn 1417. Church and gary stearman begin their commentary on the last supper of john. The hour of his passion expresses his kingship and his triumphant road to glory. In johns gospel, is jesus last supper a passover meal. John niv jesus washes his disciples feet it bible. Jesus spends this time with his disciples, instructing them at. The discourse in this chapter was delivered, doubtless, while they were sitting at the table partaking of the lords supper see john 14. In each of these acts we can see the realization of the plan of salvation which the father has given to the son. What is the theme of chapter 12 of the gospel of john answers. It is not without good reason that jesus last supper with his disciples has. Many chapters of the gospel of john contain important teachings of jesus christ. The one who prepared that holy thursday table is the very one who now prepares this altar table. Now before the feast of the passover, when jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the father, having loved his own which were in the world. The paraclete in john is a teacher, a witness to jesus, and a prosecutor of the world, who represents the continued presence on earth of the jesus who has returned to the father.
Yet, he doesnt mention the eucharist which had become very important in the church by the time he wrote. John 14 new international version niv jesus comforts his disciples. It is the closing of one chapter, and the beginning of a new one. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. The other places that we read of that important meal, we hear on the night he was betrayed. The transition from chapter 12 to chapter and addressing the last supper controversy previous gospel of john study next.
John gives us a similar setting, the same people, and even concludes in ways that largely parallel matthew, mark, and luke. In each of these acts we can see the realization of the plan. Thaddaeus asked the lord to explain how that he would manifest himself to them, but not to the world. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. At the meal, jesus indicates that one of the disciples will betray him matthew 26. Its like the last things someone is sharing with his loved ones when someone knows his death is imminent. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. After his entry into jerusalem, yeshua went to the temple to teach. He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end. The last supper, also known as the passover meal is the final meal that, in the gospel accounts, jesus shared with his apostles in jerusalem before his crucifixion. Jesus washes his disciples feet it was just before the passover festival.
Apr 05, 2020 the theme of the lamb of god, the passover symbolism of the last supper, opens in the first chapter of johns gospel. The gospel of john chapter tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas iscariot. Lazarus began chapter 12 with the warning that it is only 6 days until the passove, which tells us that it is the last week of yeshuas life. The second part chapters 21, the second part of the gospel covers, in three acts, the most intimate and significant events of our lords lifethe last supper, his passion, and death, and his resurrection. Maybe we know it well enough that we hear the account with a familiarity that lulls us along.
Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. John develops this theme further in the great high priestly prayer in john 17. John, chapter 14 united states conference of catholic bishops. Johns gospel gives a fresh depiction of the life, passion, death, and resurrection of jesus of nazareth. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the father. So from that time he sought opportunity to betray him matthew 26. Well, a lot of things happened the night of jesus betrayal. In order to understand jesus teaching of the true vine in john chapter 15, it important to. So, during supper, b 3 fully aware that the father had put everything into his power and. There is a lot of discussion on this topic brought about by the apparent conflict between john and the synoptic gospels.
During the last supper, jesus made dire predictions. Jesus is the way, and the truth, and the life previous gospel of john study next. The gospel according to john chapter 14 the passover last supper discourse continues. Jesus answers the questions of thomas, phillip, and judas.
John had already given us the discourse on the bread of life john 6 which is the fundamental teaching on the eucharist in his gospel. John spends four chapters discussing the teachings of jesus during. This theologically profound gospel is composed by the beloved disciple john, who dined next to jesus at the last supper. The last supper began in the evening and lasted into the night because, as joachim jeremias explains, the passover had to be eaten at night ever. What is the theme of chapter 12 of the gospel of john. Johns gospel and the last supper aggie catholic blog. Jesus spends this time with his disciples, instructing them at the supper in chapters 12 14, and he further. From the very moment jesus comes to john the baptist to be baptized, john says, look, the lamb of god, who takes away the sin of the world. This is followed by jesus announcement of his departure. Johns account of the last supper contains unique elements recorded nowhere else.
He noted that one of the inner circle would become a traitor john. Jun 06, 2007 john had already given us the discourse on the bread of life john 6 which is the fundamental teaching on the eucharist in his gospel. The gospel of john chapter 14 is the first of four chapters where jesus teaches his disciples after the last supper. We knowas johns audience did the details of the first lords supper.
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