Jesus' Last Night with the Disciples

Video Lesson

Summary of Lesson Activities:

Uses the DVDs "The Visual Bible: Matthew," GNN International Corporation and Visual Bible and "The Gospel of John," Visual Bible International.

Scripture Reference:
Matthew 26:17-30
John 13:1-17

Memory Verse
"I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." John 13:15

Lesson Objectives:

• Watch videos based on the Gospels of Matthew and John depicting Jesus’ last night with the disciples in the upper room.
• Recognize that the events as told by Matthew and by John are different but true
• Understand that when two different people observe something, they each see different things.

Leader Preparation:

• Watch the Videos ahead of time.
• Gather the materials.
• Read the scripture ahead of time.

Materials List:

• Bible
• Picture of six blind men and an elephant. There are several picture available on the internet. The one we used and based the lesson on can be found at Six Men and an Elephant
• Perspective Picture: Baby in Tree
• Perspective Picture: Fisherman or Bird
• Video: "The Visual Bible: Matthew," GNN International Corporation and Visual Bible
• Video: "The Gospel of John," Visual Bible International

Advanced Preparation Requirements:

• Have the DVDs ready to go.
• Pop popcorn

Presentation

Opening- Welcome and Lesson Introduction:

Greet the children and introduce yourself.

Open with a prayer.

Dig- Main Content and Reflection:

Ask: Let’s say you were all blind. If I asked you to describe what something looks like, how would you first find out for yourself? I would need to touch it.

Say: Let me tell you a story. It takes place a long time ago in a Africa.

Six blind men were discussing exactly what they believed an elephant to be, since each had heard how strange the creature was, yet no one had ever seen one before. So the blind men agreed to find an elephant and discover what the animal was really like.

It didn't take the blind men long to find an elephant at a nearby market. The first blind man approached the beast and felt the animal's firm flat side. "It seems to me that the elephant is just like a wall," he said to his friends.

The second blind man reached out and touched one of the elephant's tusks. "No, this is round and smooth and sharp - the elephant is like a spear."

Intrigued, the third blind man stepped up to the elephant and touched its trunk. "Well, I can't agree with either of you; I feel a squirming writhing thing - surely the elephant is just like a snake."

The fourth blind man was of course by now quite puzzled. So he reached out, and felt the elephant's leg. "You are all talking complete nonsense," he said, "because clearly the elephant is just like a tree."

Utterly confused, the fifth blind man stepped forward and grabbed one of the elephant's ears. "You must all be mad - an elephant is exactly like a fan."

Finally, the sixth man approached, and, holding the beast's tail, disagreed again. "It's nothing like any of your descriptions - the elephant is just like a rope."

(Show the picture of the blind men with the elephant.)

And all six blind men continued to argue, based on their own particular experiences, as to what they thought an elephant was like. It was an argument that they were never able to resolve. Each of them was concerned only with their own idea. None of them had the full picture, and none could see any of the other's point of view. Each man saw the elephant as something quite different, and while in part each blind man was right, none was wholly correct.

Ask: Do you think this could happen to you?
Could I show you a picture and you see different things?

Say: Let’s try it. I’m going to show you a picture. I want you to look at it and see what you see. Don’t shout out what you see until I ask you.

(Show Perspective Picture 1. Let the children focus on it. In this picture, many people will see a couple standing on the shore of a lake under a tree. Others will see a baby, outlined by the branches.)

Ask: What did you see?
Did anyone see anything else?

Say: Once you saw one of the images, it was hard to see the other image. Let’s try another.

(Show Perspective Picture 2. Let the children focus on it. Then turn it upside down. One way, it looks like a bird with something in its beak. The other way it looks like a man in a canoe.)

Ask: Did you see different things depending on which way I held the picture? That’s because your perspective changed.

Say: This happens when people experience the exact same event. What is meaningful to one person may not be as important as something else is to another person.

This happens all the time. It even happened with the disciples. It was time to celebrate Passover. Jesus and his disciples were together for the Passover meal. All four of the Gospels tell of this night. Matthew, Mark and Luke tell very similar stories; John’s version is very different. Let’s watch both and see how they are alike and how they are different.

Video: The Visual Bible: Matthew

Say: First we are going to watch the perspective of Matthew. It is very similar to Mark and Luke’s. Let’s see what Matthew recorded.

Cue the 2nd DVD to Matthew 26:17. If you select "Search by Event - #84 - "The Lord's Supper." Show the video until it states that Jesus and the disciples sang a hymn and left.

Ask: What happened in the video?
What does this remind you of? Communion, Lord’s Supper

Say: Matthew, Mark and Luke all talk about the last meal that Jesus shared with his disciples. They talk about how Jesus shared the bread and wine with the disciples. Only Luke mentions that this should be the basis for remembering Jesus the way we use it during our Communion.

One interesting fact: Mark and Luke were not disciples so they were probably not present. They learned about this through others. Matthew and John were disciples and were there; however, what they wrote about is very different.

Video: The Gospel of John

Let’s see what John records of that evening.

Cue the video by selecting “Chapter and Verse” from the menu. Scroll through and select John 13:1-20.
Note: When Jesus removes his outer cloak, expect some giggles. You may want to prepare the children to avoid the disruption.

Show through Judas departure.
Pause the video.
 
Ask: What was similar in the videos? They were eating. Jesus predicting his betrayal.
What was different? John showed Jesus washing feet and didn’t show what we now celebrate as the Lord’s Supper.

Say: Some experts believe that shortly after Jesus died, Christians would wash each other’s feet to show that they loved each other. So maybe that’s why John focused on it.

Regardless, together these two Gospels give us a better picture of what happened that night. If we put them together, we see that Jesus truly loved the disciples and showed that by washing their feet and then by sharing the Last Supper with them.

Today, we can show that same love by caring for others and by sharing in the Lord’s Supper at church. Some of you may already do that; others of you may be waiting until your parents think you are old enough. Either way, when you are in church and we have the Lord’s Supper, remember that the first time it was celebrated, Jesus also washed the disciples’ feet. Think about what you can do for others, given what Jesus did for you.

Closing:

(If you have extra time, you can continue watching The Gospel of John. John records several lessons that Jesus gave the disciples before they left for the Garden of Gethsemane.)

Prayer:
End with a prayer about serving others.

A lesson written by Ann Wright from: Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Raleigh, NC

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The Last Supper

Video Workshop

Note:  This church calls their Video Workshop "Cast Your Net".

Summary of Lesson Activities:

The children will view the "Jesus" video segment on the Last Supper, discuss the old and new covenant, then sign their own covenant (relating to the Sunday School).

Concepts:

• The Last Supper signified the replacement of the old covenant (set free from slavery) with the new covenant (set free from sin), which was sealed solely by the blood of Jesus. All we have to do is accept the covenant.
• The Last Supper was a “secret meal” because the religious leaders were trying to arrest and kill Jesus.
• The Last Supper was eaten in community with His disciples.

Scripture Reference:

Luke 22:7-20.

Lesson Objectives:

• Each child will sign a covenant (like a treaty) to commit to the rules for appropriate and respectful behavior of TRPC’s Promise Land to better understand the concept of God’s covenant promised to us (the promise of eternal freedom from our sins).
• The children will view Jesus and his disciples partaking in The Last Supper in the video “Jesus” to understand and observe “fellowship and the sense of community.”

Leader Preparation:

• Watch the DVD ahead of time
• Gather the materials

Materials List:

• TV/DVD player
• “Jesus” Video
• 2 copies of The Promise Land Covenant for each child
• Pens
• Bible
• Box of stampers for journal writing
• “Communion Song” by John Michael Talbot

Advanced Preparation Requirements:

• Have the DVD ready to go

Presentation

Opening- Welcome and Lesson Introduction:

Greet the children and introduce yourself. Wear your nametag. Make sure the children are wearing nametags also. If not, ask the shepherd to supply a temporary badge. Remember you are interacting with a different group of students each week that may not know you.

Explain the purpose of the computer workshop. Use kid friendly words to give a brief overview of what the children are going to learn and do. Go over concepts and the objectives with the children.

Dig- Main Content and Reflection:

Scripture/Bible Story:
Luke 22:7-20. Encourage the children to use their Bibles in looking up verses. Set up the story by reading out loud or have the students volunteer to read a verse.

Tell them they will watch a segment of the video “Jesus” where The Last Supper is taking place. Explain to them that Jesus had been preaching His message, and while many people have come to know Him as the Son of God, He has also made many enemies among the religious rulers who feel threatened by Him. His life is now in danger. But He is willing to risk His life as part of God’s plan to get the message through – the new covenant. It is now Passover in which an unblemished lamb was sacrificed as a seal of a covenant between God and Israel. Passover symbolizes the act by which God freed the slaves from captivity & Egyptian rule. Jesus wants to have a secretive Passover meal with his disciples and friends. The Passover meal commemorated the new covenant offered to the faith community by God who sets us free from our sins. Jesus’ blood sealed the new covenant

Application:
After the “Welcome and Introductions” and the “Scripture/Bible Story” have them watch the video at the cued place (just before Jesus is tells Peter and John to go ahead of him to Jerusalem to prepare a place for the Passover meal). It should last about 5 minutes (finish with the Last Supper).

After setting up the story and watching the part of the video of the Last Supper, discuss and answer questions.

1. What is another name for the Last Supper? The Passover meal
2. What did Jesus serve at the Last Supper? Wine and unleavened bread (bread without yeast) because they were in such a hurry to prepare the meal they left the yeast out.
3. What did the bread signify according to Jesus? His body
4. What does the wine symbolize? His blood
5. Why do we share in the Lord’s Supper/Communion now? To remember Jesus for what he did for us.
6. Review the memory verse now: “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19. Have children repeat.
7. What is a covenant? A binding agreement or promise.
8. Why would Jesus refer to the cup as the “new” covenant? There must have been an old covenant.
   
   Tell the kids you are going to talk about the old covenant. Ask them if they know what the old covenant is.
   
   The old covenant is God’s covenant with Israel through Moses. It established the formal basis for the redemptive relationship between the Lord and His chosen people – the Israelites, until it was replaced by the new covenant. This covenant began when God freed the Israelites from Egyptian slavery first by sending plagues to the Egyptians (including the final plague), which is why the Jews celebrate Passover – the same celebration that Jesus was having with His disciples at the Last Supper. God went on to save the Israelites by parting the Red Sea (refer to the mural where Moses is parting the Red Sea – with God’s help of course). God continued to put His blessing on these people, but they would often turn away from Him and not obey His commands.
   
   Now back to the new covenant. The replacement of the old covenant with the new covenant was predicted by the prophet Jeremiah, with which the Jews (including Jesus’ disciples) would be familiar. Have the children open their bibles to Jeremiah 31:31-34 and read it together. (You will want to read it to the younger children.)
9. What does God promise to do in the new covenant according to Jeremiah? Write His law on our hearts; To be our God and we His people; Forgive us and remember our sins no more.
10. How did God bring us the new covenant? God brought us the new covenant through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ – which was to come the day after the Last Supper (Good Friday).
11. What sealed this new covenant? Jesus’ blood.

Now refer to “God’s Promise” for this rotation. “God gave us a new covenant that cannot be broken – the promise of eternal freedom from our sins.”

Tell the students that they will get to seal a covenant or treaty in much the same way that God did. Hand out the TRPC Promise Land Covenant. Read aloud the rules that apply to the children. Tell them they may sign and date the covenant today. Each will also have his/her parents sign the covenant when they come to pick up him/her.

Even though God’s covenant was sealed with Jesus’ blood at the cross, our covenant can be sealed with a signature.

Reflection Time:
At 10:35AM ask the shepherds to pass out the journals and pencils/markers.

Have the children use the lighthouse and date stamps on their journal sheets to remember they were in the “Cast Your Net” workshop that day.

Prompts for journal writing:

• Ask the students to cut out the top portion of a copy of the covenant and paste it in their journal. They can sign it. They can also use fancy scissors to cut it out if they like.
• Have them answer this question on the journal page as well:
  What is God’s covenant with me?

Musical Reflection (during Journal Writing):

• “Communion Song” by John Michael Talbot

Closing:

At ~10:40 ask the students to close their journals and sit quietly for prayer.

Prayer: You may want to thank God for His new covenant in which we have freedom from our sins if we ask. Also, thank God for sending His only son, Jesus, to pay for our sins.

Tidy and Dismissal: Ask children to help tidy up.

References:

• Youngblood, R. F. “Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary.” Nelson. Nashville: 1995.
• Talbot, John Michael song, "Communion".  Can be found on the his CD titled "The John Michael Talbot Collection: A Library of 35 Favorite Songs", 9780005088739.
• Jesus DVD - author of this lesson set does not indicate which "Jesus" DVD they used, we are assuming "Jesus" staring Jeremy Sisco - Last Supper is Chapter 29.  OR you could use The Jesus Film starring Brian Deacon - Last Supper is Chapter 22 or any film which shows the Last Supper.

A lesson written by Heather Brooks

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Last Supper/Easter

Video Workshop

Summary of Lesson Activities:

Watch the video “The Easter Story” (from "The Greatest Adventures" series, Hanna Barbera), or Easter from the Beginner's Bible series. (Younger Children)

“Fish-Eyes on Stage” by Ted & Lee (Older Children)

Leader Preparation:

• Watch the video ahead of time
• Gather the Materials

Materials List:

• “The Easter Story” (from "The Greatest Adventures" series, Hanna Barbera), or Easter from the Beginner's Bible series. (Younger Children)
• “Fish-Eyes on Stage” by Ted & Lee (Older Children)
• Popcorn

Advanced Preparation Requirements:

• Pop the popcorn
• Have the DVD ready to go

Presentation

Opening- Welcome & Introductions:

Opening prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for all that you have blessed us with. We especially thank-you for helping us to feel your love for us as we learn about remembering Jesus through Communion. In Jesus’ name we pray. And all God’s children said: AMEN!

Greet the children and introduce yourself. Make sure everyone is wearing a nametag. Have everyone say their name and something about themselves (age, school, and favorite hobby...).

Explain the purpose of today’s scripture in one sentence: We celebrate Communion because Jesus wants us to remember Him.

Dig- Main Content and Reflection:

Scripture/Bible Story:
Read the Scripture. For younger children – show pictures as you read from Children’s Bible. You may want to use a Picture/story-book Bible.

Talk about The Last Supper, the elements used in communion (bread & wine). Symbols of communion.

Help the children understand that the bread and wine are important because of the meaning that Jesus gave them. Jesus used them as a way to help remind us of him and as a way of remembering what Jesus wants us to do.

Refer to the verse on the wall and talk about it.

Teach the kids were this verse is in the Bible (New Testament). The kids like to be quizzed over and over again.

Video: Younger Children
Application: The children will watch a movie about the story of Easter. We will emphasize The Last Supper this year.

Pass out the popcorn,

Begin the movie “The Easter Story” (from "The Greatest Adventures" series, Hanna Barbera), or Easter from the Beginner's Bible series.

At the Last Supper, Jesus blessed the bread but then he also said to his disciples, “Take this and eat it, for this is my body.” Again, Jesus blessed the cup of wine and said, “Drink this, for this is my blood.” Point out this part in the movie.

During the Last Supper, Jesus was telling his disciples that he was giving new meaning to the Seder meal. His disciples were to now remember Jesus and what he did for them and us when we celebrate the special meal with bread and wine.

This is a very difficult concept and not all the kids will get the connection. Try and explain it as best you can. Do not worry if the kids don’t seem to make the connection between the Passover Seder and the Last Supper and the Communion we celebrate in our church. There are many adults who don’t understand the meaning of it all either. However, it is a place for them to start and for them to ponder what has been said and done.

This movie shows the entire Easter story, emphasize our focus but enjoy the Resurrection
Reflection Time:
Did they like the movie? Discuss the Last Supper. Discuss the Happy ending and focus on the Resurrection.

Closing:

Gather the children together in a circle, maybe you can have them hold hands...
Dear God, thank-you for sending Jesus to die for us and to rise from the dead to be alive. Help us to remember Him. In Jesus’ name, and all God’s children said AMEN!

Video: Older Children
Application: The children will watch a movie with an emphasis on The Last Supper.

• Pass out the popcorn
• Begin the movie “Fish-Eyes on Stage” by Ted & Lee.
• Ted & Lee are a Comedy Team who presents the Gospel in a humorous way; as if they were Peter and Andrew following Jesus.
• We will fast forward to the scene right past The Sermon on the Mount bit. The next scene would be in Jerusalem, Palm Sunday. Ted & Lee (Peter & Andrew) are in sunglasses in this scene.
• The next scene talks about finding the guy carrying water, leading into The Last Supper scene.
• This scene will focus on the elements, symbols, “Did you get that” and the servant idea (washing the feet).
• The rest of the Eater story is presented with symbols and discussion.
• During the Last Supper, Jesus was telling his disciples that he was giving new meaning to the Seder meal. His disciples were to now remember Jesus and what he did for them and us when we celebrate the special meal with bread and wine.
• These clips will be about 20-25 minutes in length.
• This is a very difficult concept and not all the kids will get the connection. Try and explain it as best you can. Do not worry if the kids don’t seem to make the connection between the Passover Seder and the Last Supper and the Communion we celebrate in our church. There are many adults who don’t understand the meaning of it all either. However, it is a place for them to start and for them to ponder what has been said and done.

Reflection Time:
Did they like the movie? Discuss the Last Supper. Discuss the Happy ending and focus on the Resurrection.

Life Application:

• Why do we "celebrate" a sad meal and Jesus' death?
• When we celebrate the Last Supper and Good Friday, should be we sad or happy?
• How does it make you feel knowing Jesus died for your sins?
• What kind of responsibility do you feel towards Jesus now that you know he has forgiven you?
• How do you plan on repaying Jesus? Can you repay him? How do we respond?

Closing:

Gather the children together in a circle, maybe you can have them hold hands... Ask them if there are any special prayer requests or if anyone would like to lead the prayer.
Dear God, thank-you for sending Jesus to die for us and to be resurrected so that we may be forgiven. Help us to remember Him as we celebrate The Last Supper during Communion. In Jesus’ name.

References:

Videos:

• Fish*Eyes on Stage. Ted & Lee Films, 2001. https://www.tedandcompany.com/dvds/fish-eyes-dvd/
• Nativity, Beginner's Bible Series. 2014 update: now available in full on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PSgoPdKQFQ
• The Greatest Adventures from the Bible: The Story of Easter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj4X1y46Aug

A lesson written by Cathy Weygandt

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The Last Supper – A Meal to Remember

Movie Workshop

Summary of Lesson Activities:
The children will watch the animated “The Last Supper” (Jesus: A Kingdom without Frontier Series) from CCC of America Films. Jesus has been preaching his message, but now His life is in danger. This movie shows one of His last nights on earth as He shares in The Last Supper with His disciples.

Teacher preparation:

• Read theological reference sheet.
• Learn the memory verse.
• Preview the movie so that you will know where good places are to stop and start for discussion and/or questions.
• Consider the age level adjustments needed each week (those included in the lesson plan and your own).
• Check out the room before your first Sunday workshop so that you know where everything is located.
• Gather the materials.

Materials List:

• “The Last Supper”
• Popcorn

Advanced Preparation Requirements:

• Pop the popcorn.
• Have the DVD ready to go.

Presentation

Opening- Welcome and Introductions:
Greet the children and introduce yourself. Wear your name-tag. (Remember, you are interacting with a different group of students each week who may not know you.) Make sure the children are wearing name-tags.

Dig- Main Content and Reflection:

Application:
Introduce the film. Tell them it will be about Jesus, at the end of his life on earth. Jesus has been preaching his message, and while many people have come to know him as the Son of God, he has also made many enemies among the religious rulers & Roman authorities who are threatened by him. His life is now in danger. But he is willing to risk his life as part of a God’s plan to get God’s message through.

Pass Out Popcorn and Water

Play the movie:

“The Last Supper” from the “Jesus-The Last Frontier” series from CCC of America films, 30 minutes

Discussion:

• Why did Jesus wash the disciples feet? This is a task usually reserved for servants; Jesus wanted to show that he was a servant, and that his disciples will be servants.
• What did Jesus tell his disciples to do? Love one another as I have loved you. It is by your love for one another that people will recognize you as my disciples.
• Ask for any other questions. The kids may ask about Jesus dying. This may be a scary idea for the younger ones. Try explaining that the enemies were afraid of Jesus, and that the enemies felt they had to protect themselves. Jesus needed to show the world He was willing to sacrifice himself rather than give up his message, but that He was brought back to life, as a final sign to everyone to prove He was the one and only God.

Review the memory verse.
If time permits, ask for volunteers to say it by themselves. Let them shout it!!!

Closing:

Closing prayer:
Dear Jesus, we thank you for the time we’ve had together and for the many blessings you’ve given us. Help us to be your new disciples, following your word each and every day.

Tidy and Dismissal:

• Ask children to help tidy the room. Give any specific instructions for clearing the workshop room.
• Collect nametags and any offering envelopes the children may have with them.
• Give everyone the parent take-home flyer the first week of the rotation; give it only to children who were absent and have not yet received it the other weeks of the rotation.

References:
- Video: The Last Supper (Jesus: A Kingdom without Frontier Series) from CCC of America Films

2016 Update: Now sold under the series name  The New (or Old) Testament Bible Stories for Children by Under God's Rainbow. You can preview it on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OXrBm0pfPY

A lesson from: Canfield Presbyterian Church
Canfield, OH

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Passover/Seder – The Last Supper – Holy Communion

Video Workshop

Summary of Lesson Activities:

"How Can We Celebrate the Passover?" DVD (Vision Video)

Overview: "Beth introduces Digger to the Passover seder meal, explaining the traditional foods and customs. Animation takes young viewers back to ancient times to explain the origins of the ritual meal and its customs. Christian children between ages five and ten will be reminded of their faith's Jewish heritage - that their Savior Jesus was a Jewish man whose last meal with his disciples was the Passover meal."

Scripture Reference:

Exodus 12:1-14, Luke 22:1-21

Lesson Objectives: -

children will:

• Know that Jesus celebrated a special last meal (a Passover Seder) with his disciples before his crucifixion.
• Learn that at the Last Supper, Jesus gave new meaning to the bread and wine.
• Understand that the Christian observance of Holy Communion began with this “Last Supper”. We celebrate Communion today to remember Jesus’ death and resurrection.
• Discover that Communion is a way to feel closer to God and to other people who believe in God.

Leader Preparation:

• Read the scripture ahead of time.
• Watch the DVD ahead of time.
• Gather the Materials

Materials List:

• Bible with Luke 22:7-22 bookmarked
• TV and DVD player
• DVD – “How Can I Celebrate Passover?”  (widely available)
• ELW with page 108 (right hand side) bookmarked – Words of Institution
• Journals
• Pencils and/or colors
• Snack items
• Crossword puzzle sheets available if the lesson runs short and Children’s bulletins for the Sunday of the common lectionary

Advanced Preparation requirements:

• Have the DVD ready to go.
• Pop the popcorn

Presentation

Opening- Welcome and Lesson Introduction:

Greet the children and introduce yourself.

SAY: Before we begin, let’s say this month’s Bible verse together: “This day shall be a day of remembrance for you. You shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord. . . . .” Exodus 12:14

Opening prayer:
Ask if any student would like to lead the group in prayer. If not, be prepared to open the class time with prayer.

SAY: Today we are going to talk about remembering.

Have everyone stand up. Ask them about the following items. If they remember, have them move to one side of the room. If don’t recall, have them move to the other side.

• You remember your first day of kindergarten.
• You remember what color shirt you wore last Tuesday.
• You remember what you had for breakfast this morning.
• You remember what you had for dinner last Monday.
• You remember the name of a friend.

SAY: It's hard to remember everything. There are some things that aren't so important to remember like what we ate for lunch. But there are other things that are very important to remember.

ASK: Can you think of important things that we need to remember? (allow a few answers)

View and Discuss the Video

SAY: Our Bible story today is about a time when Jesus told his disciples to remember him. Jesus and his disciples were sharing a special meal together, the Passover meal. It was the last time that Jesus would share a meal with his disciples. That’s why we call this meal the Last Supper. At this meal, Jesus gave his disciples instructions on how they could remember him. We’re going to watch the video first. When we are done, then we will read the story of Jesus Last Supper in the Bible.

Watch the DVD

View chapter 1 (about 3 min. 15 seconds long).
Pause after puppet Beth says, “It all began in the country of Egypt.” (When the cartoon starts showing the Israelites in Egypt.)

ASK: Had you ever heard of Maundy Thursday?
SAY: We celebrate Maundy Thursday in our church with a special church service.

View the rest of the movie skipping chapters 7 & 8 if time is short.
Stop after the narrator says, “Jesus loves you very much; he died and rose for you. (Picture shows empty tomb).

Say: Now we are going to read the story of the Jesus’ Last Supper from the book of Luke. (Luke 22:7-22) Read to students or let them take turns reading

Discussion:
ASK: What were the Beth and Digger celebrating: (Passover)

ASK: What was the meal they were preparing called? (A Seder)

ASK: What were some of the things that they were eating at the meal? (Parsley, salt water, hard boiled egg, **Stress the lamb, the wine, and the bread**)

ASK: They were told to eat a special kind of bread, what kind was it? (unleavened) What does that mean? (has no yeast) Why were the Israelites suppose to eat unleavened bread? (There wasn’t time to wait for the bread to raise because God wanted them to be ready to leave on a moment’s notice.)

ASK: What did they do to their homes so God would pass over and not kill the first born child or animal in the house? (They put the blood of the lamb on the door posts.)

SAY: At the Last Supper Jesus gave new meaning to the bread and wine of the Seder. Jesus took bread and asked his disciples to remember him. “Do this in memory of me” (vv 19)

ASK: Do we do something like this in our church where bread and a cup are shared with everyone, and we hear the minister say, “Do this in memory of me”? (Communion)

SAY: When we celebrate Communion, we are following Jesus’ example from the Last Supper in the Bible. The words spoken in church during Communion are the same ones Jesus spoke to his disciples at the Last Supper. We believe that Jesus is truly present in the bread that we eat and in the wine that we drink. During our closing this morning, I will read the words that Pastor Dean says before we take Communion.

ASK: What happens when we eat and drink food? (It gives us strength and gives us life. It becomes part of us). (Be prepared for any kind of answers on this one J - if “poop it out” comes up, deal with it – it’s part of God’s plan too.)

SAY: Just as what we eat and what we drink, so does Jesus become such a total part of us when we take Holy Communion.

ASK: What things do we have at our Communion table that were also in the Last Supper? (bread, cup)

SAY: We remember what Jesus did to free us from slavery to sin. Jesus’ body, like the bread, was broken for us when he died on the cross. The cup was a symbol of Jesus’ blood shed for us. Jesus blood on the cross was also like the blood of the lamb on the doorposts right before the Passover. The blood on the doorposts freed the Israelites from being slaves and the blood of Jesus on the cross freed us from sin.

Closing:
Say: At the Last Supper Jesus gave new meaning to the bread and cup. They no longer are just reminders of what God did to save the Hebrews in Egypt, but are what God did for the entire world when Jesus died on the cross. Jesus wants us to remember him when we break the bread, and eat with one another. In a couple years, you will be able to take Communion, but until then whenever you are at the Communion rail waiting for the Pastor’s blessing, think about all the things that make this meal so very special.

Journal Time – First of all, write this month’s Bible verse on the top of your page. Draw a picture of what you think the cup that Jesus used at the Last Supper looked like and what you think the bread looked like.

Question Time- If the students have any questions about Communion, this would be a good time to have them ask them. The wafers are either ordered from a church supply store or someone will bake special unleavened bread. The wine is ordinary wine but there is also apple juice available for those who prefer. There isn’t anything special about either the bread or the wine, but it is God’s Word and His Promise of forgiveness that makes our meal at the Altar so special.

Closing Prayer:
SAY: Next week you will be in a different room. Be sure and invite a friend who doesn’t go to Sunday School to come with you. You know, that’s what Jesus wants us do – to bring others to Him. Join hands, bow your heads, and close your eyes.
SAY: Before we pray the Lord’s prayer, I’m going to read to you from our hymnal what Pastor Dean (or any pastor for that matter) says before we take Communion. ELW pp 108
SAY: Let’s pray the Lord’s Prayer together.
† Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen

A lesson written by Diane from: Augustana Lutheran Church

St. James, MN

The Last Supper

Video Workshops

Summary of Lesson Activities:

Two different video workshop are included here both of which watch portions of a video that dramatizes the Last Supper. Then the class will discuss Communion traditions in our church.

The video for older students (3rd-6th grade) - The Last Supper. DVD. Mirkam Productions (distributed by Vision Video), 2004. Viewing time: approx. 10 minutes.

The video for younger students (1st & 2nd grade) - How Can I Celebrate Passover? A Young Christian's Introduction to the Seder. DVD. Creative Communications for the Parish, 2004. (Note: Recommended for ages 4-10. Purchased from Vision Video.) Viewing time: approx. 19 minutes.

Scripture Reference:

Luke 22:7-20

Key Verse:  

“Do this to remember me.”  Luke 22:19c (NLT)

Workshop Objectives —

After completing this Rotation, participants will be able to:

• Name that the story is found in the New Testament. Identify the names of the four Gospels.
• For 3rd grade and up: Locate the story in Luke.
• Retell the story in his/her own words; how Jesus celebrated a special last meal (a Passover Seder) with his disciples before his crucifixion, giving new meaning to the bread and wine.
• Discover how the Christian observance of Holy Communion began with the “Last Supper.” Today we celebrate Communion to remember what Jesus’ death and resurrection means to us.

The Last Supper

Video Workshop for older students (3rd-6th grade)

Summary of Lesson Activities:

Watch The Last Supper. DVD. Mirkam Productions (distributed by Vision Video), 2004. Viewing time: approx. 10 minutes.

For scripture reference and objectives - see above.

Leader Preparation:

• Read the scripture for this lesson.
• Read and reflect on the overview material provided for this lesson.
• Preview the DVD and know how to cue to the correct starting place.
• Gather the materials.

Materials List:

• A DVD player and the DVD: The Last Supper. Mirkam Productions (distributed by Vision Video), 2004. (Viewing time: approx. 10 minutes)
• Bibles; one bookmarked to Luke 22:19-20
• Snack items
• United Methodist hymnal (red), bookmarked to page 14
• Questions (see end of lesson)
• A basket to hold strips of questions

Advanced Preparation Requirements:

• Cut apart the questions and place them in a basket.
• Prepare snack.
• Write the key Bible verse on the easel.
• Make sure you know how to use the TV/DVD, especially how to move by chapters and scanning forward within a chapter.
• Cue the DVD to the MAIN MENU.

Presentation

Opening - Welcome and Lesson Introduction:

Greet your students warmly, welcoming them to the Video Workshop. Introduce yourself and any other adults.

Say: Let’s begin with prayer. Ask for any prayer requests. Ask if anyone would like to lead the group in prayer. Be prepared to say a prayer yourself, working in prayer requests. A suggestion: “Lord, we thank you for Bible stories that teach us about Jesus. From Jesus we learn about your love. Help us to remember Jesus and the gift he gave us on the cross, dying for us so that our sins could be forgiven. Amen”

Dig - Main Content and Reflection:

Do:  Have the Shepherd distribute the snack.

Say: Today we’ll be watching portions of a video telling the story of what’s called the Last Supper.
Ask: What can you tell me about the Last Supper? (allow a few answers)
When Jesus shared a Last Supper with his disciples, what Jewish holiday were they celebrating? (Passover) Why do Jewish people celebrate Passover? [Should know from previous Rotation on Exodus – don’t allow retelling of entire Exodus story - no time!]

Say: Jesus was celebrating Passover because he was Jewish. The first night of Passover is celebrated with a meal called a Seder. A Seder meal includes special foods. Let’s watch a little of our video. See if you notice two of these special foods.

Using the DVD, from MAIN MENU, choose CHAPTER SELECTIONS.
Choose - 1 “WHY THIS NIGHT IS DIFFERENT”
VIEW first portion of chapter 1 on Passover history (scene is 3 minutes long).
PAUSE after words “The Last Supper” appear on the screen.

Ask: What special foods did you notice? (allow all answers - hoping saw bread & wine)
[It is perfectly OK to watch the scene again if necessary. Kids watch movies over and over all the time.]
Say: We will see more of these special Seder foods, but first let’s dig into our Bibles.

Do:  Distribute Bibles if needed. [Encourage everyone to bring his/her Bible every week.]
Have them find Luke, chapter 18, verse 31.
[If necessary use the hint for quickly finding the New Testament - opening the Bible in middle lands you usually in Psalms. Taking just the back half and finding middle of that, gets you to beginning of New Testament.]

Ask: What are the names of the first four books of the Bible?

What are these 4 books collectively called?
Say: This passage we are about to hear takes place before the Last Supper.

Have students take turns reading verses 31-34. [Have them leave Bibles open.]
Ask: What was Jesus saying? (predicting his death and resurrection)
Why didn’t the disciples understand him? (accept all answers)

Say: Jesus had told his disciples several times about his coming death. It’s important to realize that, as Jesus and his disciples approach the Last Supper, Jesus knows what’s going to happen but the disciples don’t fully understand.

Do:  Have the students flip forward in their Bibles to Luke, chapter 22, verse 7. Point out that this is where the story of the Last Supper begins.

Say: Now let’s watch as the video tells us the Bible story of The Last Supper. Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover.

Go to DVD MAIN MENU, choose CHAPTER SELECTIONS.
Choose - 3 “ARRANGEMENTS FOR SEDER DINNER”
VIEW first portion of chapter 3 (scene is 1 minute 11 seconds long).
PAUSE after Jesus gives instruction and watches the two disciples leaving; before the narrator begins speaking again.
Say: This is an hour video, so we will need to skip some of this.

Use right arrow to ADVANCE to chapter 4, then use CONTROLS option to SCAN BACKWARD into chapter 3 to the scene of a pool of water (after which Peter and John are seen descending steps).
VIEW rest of chapter 3 (scene is 1 minute 30 seconds).
PAUSE when Peter, John, and the man with water round the corner out of sight.
Say: The food preparation took a long time; we will skip right to the meal.

Go to DVD MAIN MENU, choose CHAPTER SELECTIONS.
Choose NEXT, then choose -7 “THE CENACLE”
SCAN FORWARD to view of disciples and Jesus sitting at table.
VIEW Seder meal and betrayal announcement (scene is 4 minutes long).

WARNING: to skip small amount of violence (Jesus envisioning himself suffering) be ready to PAUSE when Judas walks by the camera. [Older students could probably handle this – 5th grade and up; your call.]

Say: Think about what Jesus knows – that his death will come soon. He will suffer and die so that our sins may be forgiven; so that we might have a closer relationship with God. Listen to Jesus’ words.

SCAN FORWARD to cup of wine being poured.
VIEW scene of about 1 minute 30 seconds.
STOP when see full moon.

Discussion:

Say: At the Last Supper Jesus gave new meaning to the bread and wine of the Seder. The disciples wouldn’t have totally understood this until after Jesus’ death and resurrection. Imagine the disciples sitting around a table sharing a meal some time after the first Easter.
[Ask the students to picture this in their minds.]
Say: Imagine them talking about that Last Supper. Sharing memories. Imagine them realizing – the Seder meal was a way of remembering the Israelites freedom from slavery in Egypt. Now it had new meaning in remembering what Jesus did to free us from slavery to sin. Jesus’ body, like the bread, was broken for us on the cross. The cup was a symbol of Jesus’ blood shed for us.

Do:  Hold open the bookmarked Bible. Read verses 19 and 20 from Luke 22.

Ask: Jesus said, “do this in remembrance of me.” How do we do that today?
Do the words I just read out of the Bible sound familiar? (are used in Communion service)

Do:  Read from the hymnal, the Communion service (red hymnal, page 14) starting at the top of the page with “On the night in which he gave himself up…” to “Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

Say: When we celebrate Communion, we are following Jesus’ example from the Last Supper in the Bible. The words spoken in church during Communion are the same ones Jesus spoke to his disciples at the Last Supper.

Ask: What things do we have in our Communion service, that were also in the Last Supper? (bread, “wine,” cup, table)
Say: Jesus said, “Do this in memory of me.”

Ask: From what you have learned today, do you suppose the next time you have Communion that you will feel closer to God in remembering Jesus’ actions? (allow all answers)
Have you ever heard Communion described as the “sacrament of Communion”? What do you suppose that means?

Say: The word sacrament is related to the word “sacred” which means holy or set aside for the worship of God. When we celebrate Communion, we are setting aside the bread and juice as a special way to worship God.
Ask: If Communion is sacred or holy, what attitude should we have during Communion? (respectful, quiet)

With Remaining Class Time:

If it is the first Sunday of the month, take the students to Communion.
On other weeks, allow students to choose a question from the basket and read it aloud to the class. See if the class knows the answer. You or the student can then read the answer. Allow any discussion that goes along with these questions. [Questions are not posted here – see the Kirk of Kildaire resource listed below. Questions are in their Puppet lesson.]

Closing:
Say: Jesus gave us a special way to remember him. (Refer to the easel.) He shared bread and a cup and said: “Do this in memory of me.” When we take part in Communion we can remember how Jesus loves us and died for us.

Resources:

• MacQueen, Neil. “A Manual for Teaching the Video ~ A/V Workshop" here.
• “The Last Supper - Praising Puppets.” Faith Quest Lesson Set from Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church. 2001. Web.

The Last Supper
Video Workshop for younger students (1st & 2nd grade)

Summary of Lesson Activities:

Watch How Can I Celebrate Passover? A Young Christian's Introduction to the Seder. DVD. Creative Communications for the Parish, 2004. (Note: Recommended for ages 4-10), Viewing time: approx. 19 minutes)

For scripture and objectives- see above.

Leader Preparation:

• Read the scripture for this lesson.
• Read and reflect on the overview material provided for this lesson.
• Preview the DVD and know how to cue to the correct starting place.
• Gather the materials.

Materials List:

• A DVD player and the DVD: How Can I Celebrate Passover? A Young Christian's Introduction to the Seder. DVD. Creative Communications for the Parish, 2004. (Viewing time approximately 19 minutes)
• Snack items
• Young Reader’s Bible, bookmarked to page 364
• Card with symbols of cup and bread, one per student (refer to Resources list at end of lesson)

Advanced Preparation Requirements:

• Prepare snack.
• Make sure you know how to use the TV/DVD, especially how to move by chapters and scanning forward within a chapter. Have the DVD loaded in the player.

Presentation

Opening - Welcome and Lesson Introduction:

Greet your students warmly, welcoming them to the video workshop. Introduce yourself and any other adults.

Say: Let’s begin with prayer. We will end our prayer by saying the Lord's Prayer all together.

Ask for any prayer requests. Ask if anyone would like to lead the group in prayer. Be prepared to say a prayer yourself, working in prayer requests. A suggestion: Lord, thank you for our time together today, and help us to learn your words so that we can live as you taught us.  Then pray for requests. End with the Lord’s Prayer.  Amen.

Dig - Main Content and Reflection:

Say: Today we are going to talk about remembering.

Have everyone stand up. Ask them about the following items. If they remember, have them move to one side of the room. If don’t recall, have them move to the other side.

• You remember your first day of kindergarten.
• You remember what color shirt you wore last Tuesday.
• You remember what you had for breakfast this morning.
• You remember what you had for dinner last Monday.
• You remember the name of a friend.

Say: It's hard to remember everything. There are some things that aren't so important to remember like what we ate for lunch. But there are other things that are very important to remember.
Ask: Can you think of important things that we need to remember? (allow a few answers)

Say: Our Bible story today is about a time when Jesus told his disciples to remember him. Jesus and his disciples were sharing a special meal together, the Passover meal. It was the last time that Jesus would share a meal with his disciples. That’s why we call this meal the Last Supper. At this meal, Jesus gave his disciples instructions on how they could remember him. Listen to our Bible story from the New Testament Gospel of Luke.

Read pages 364 – 368 in the Young Reader’s Bible, showing the pictures as you read.

Ask: What did Jesus want his disciples to remember?
What did he tell them to do that would help them remember Jesus?

Say: Jesus told his disciples to break bread together and to drink a cup together.
Ask: What do you suppose he meant by that?
Say: Jesus told his disciples to gather together and share bread and a cup. When they did this it would help them remember Jesus.

Ask: Do we do this today (gather together and share bread and a cup)? (Communion)
Say: When we share Communion together we are remembering Jesus.
Ask: Why do you suppose Jesus used bread and a cup as a way to remember him? (allow all answers)

Say: Let’s watch our video to learn more about the story of the Last Supper. In our video two puppets named Beth and Digger will talk about Jesus’ Last Supper.

Ask the Shepherd to distribute snack.
Distribute the bread/cup cards so everyone has one.

Say: As we watch our video, every time the video talks about bread or a cup of wine, wave your card.
Have the students practice briefly waving their card. [So they understand that you want them to wave and then stop waving!]

Show the Video:

START the DVD. Use the CONTROLS option to SCAN FORWARD (FAST FORWARD) through the opening song, until the title of the video shows in a red box).

VIEW chapter 1 (about 3 min. 15 seconds long).
PAUSE after puppet Beth says, “It all began in the country of Egypt.” (When the cartoon starts showing the Israelites in Egypt.)

Ask: Had you ever heard of Maundy Thursday?
Say: We celebrate Maundy Thursday in our church with a special church service.

Ask: Do you remember learning about Passover last month?
Say: Jewish people celebrate to remember when God saved his people from slavery in Egypt.

VIEW the following without stopping:

• Chapter 2 – cartoon of Pharaoh, Moses and 1st nine plagues.
• Chapter 3 – puppets talk about Seder items. [**Be sure to hold up your card when bread and wine are mentioned!]
• Chapter 4 – cartoon on lamb (importance of blood), 10th plague. [**Bread mentioned!]
• Chapter 5 – puppets start Seder meal. [**Bread mentioned!]
• Chapter 6 – cartoon of Israelite escape, Pharaoh chases, crossing sea.

PAUSE at end of chapter 6 when Moses is shown standing high on a rock and narrator says, “All the people got away; they gave thanks to God that day.” [Total viewing time chapters 2-6, about 11 minutes.]

Say: Bread and wine were mentioned a couple of times. Now let’s watch some more.

GO TO CHAPTER 9. [Are skipping 7 & 8.]
VIEW the following:
• Chapter 9 – puppets discuss egg and lamb bone; good news of Jesus.
• Chapter 10 – cartoon story of Last Supper. [**Wave card at bread & wine!]

STOP after the narrator says, “Jesus loves you very much; he died and rose for you. (Picture shows empty tomb). [Total viewing time chapters 9-10, about 4 minutes 20 seconds.]

Discussion:

Say: At the Last Supper Jesus gave new meaning to the bread and wine of the Seder. Jesus took bread and asked his disciples to remember him. “Do this in memory of me” (Good News Bible)

Ask: Do we do something like this in our church where bread and a cup are shared with everyone, and we hear the minister say, “Do this in memory of me”? (Communion)

Say: When we celebrate Communion, we are following Jesus’ example from the Last Supper in the Bible. The words spoken in church during Communion are the same ones Jesus spoke to his disciples at the Last Supper.

Ask: What things do we have at our Communion table that were also in the Last Supper? (bread, cup)

Say: We remember what Jesus did to free us from slavery to sin. Jesus’ body, like the bread, was broken for us when he died on the cross. The cup was a symbol of Jesus’ blood shed for us.

Closing:

Say: At the Last Supper Jesus gave new meaning to the bread and cup. They no longer are just reminders of what God did to save the Hebrews in Egypt, but are what God did for the entire world when Jesus died on the cross. Jesus wants us to remember him when we break the bread, and eat with one another. When we take part in Communion in church we remember how Jesus loves us.

If you have extra time:

Ask the students if they have any questions about the Communion service. Share some of the following with them:

• Q: “Where do they get the grape juice and bread for Communion?”
ANS: “A member of the church buys the bread and juice at any grocery store.”

• Q: “Who can take Communion?”
ANS: In our Church (Methodist) anyone can take Communion. This applies to kids, too, if their parents agree. If you are not sure if it is ok for you to have Communion, ask your parents.”

• Q: “Why is everyone so quiet during Communion?”
ANS: “Being quiet is a way to show respect for something or someone. We are respectful toward God and the other people in church when we are quiet. It gives people around us time to pray, think about God, and remember how good God has been to them.

• Q: “Why do we use grape juice, but the Bible talks about wine?”
ANS: “Wine was very common at the time of Jesus because it was a way to preserve the juice from the grapes. They didn’t have refrigerators to keep juice cold and fresh like we do. Since it is easier for us to keep grape juice fresh now than it was in Jesus’ time we just use grape juice instead of wine.”

• Q: “When you go up front for Communion, what are you suppose to do?”
ANS: “ Break off a piece of the bread, dip it into the grape juice. If you want you can say ‘Amen’ as a response to what the person serving says.”

• Q: “What words are the people serving Communion saying to me?”
ANS: “They say: the body of Christ given for you. The blood of Christ given for you.”

• Q: “What do I say back to the people serving Communion?”
ANS: “Saying amen is a good response.”

Resources:

• MacQueen, Neil. “A Manual for Teaching the Video ~ A/V Workshop" here.
• “The Last Supper - Praising Puppets.” Faith Quest Lesson Set from Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church. 2001. Web.

Supply note: Cup and bread symbols on cards were copied from page 39 of the book Touch the Water, Taste the Bread, Grades 1-3. Nashville: Cokesbury, 1998. ISBN 0-687-04853-2

A lesson written by Carol Hulbert, from First United Methodist Church,
Ann Arbor, MI, USA

If you use this material, even in a modified form, please include the following reference:
Hulbert, Carol. “The Last Supper - Video Lesson." Rotation.org. 2010. Web. Place URL where lesson found inside angle brackets<>.

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Movie Idea for Jr./Sr. High

Fish Eyes on Stage by Ted & Lee

Description from website:
Quote: Both hilarious and haunting, Fish-Eyes looks at familiar scriptures through the eyes of Peter and Andrew. Passionate performances by Ted and Lee carry the story into moments of unexpected wonder, laughter, and meaning. 55 minutes. Available on DVD.
SCENES: Opening ("Writer's Hat") / The Call / The Wedding at Cana / The Sermon on the Mount / The Feeding / The Boatride / "Don't Tell Anyone" / Intermission ("The Burro") / The Triumphal Entry / The Last Supper / The Arrest / The Denial / The Upper Room / Breakfast on the Beach

Also available:
Fish Eyes Curriculum: "An Insider's View of Jesus"

Description from website:
Quote: This excellent resource, written by Todd Temple, uses clips from "Fish-Eyes" as the catalyst for discussions with youth about discipleship. Each lesson includes easy ways for students to get involved (i.e. to introduce the lesson on Peter & Andrew's call, he has student's who fish tell their saddest "fish tale".) Lessons also include "source notes" (cultural and geographical details), relevant scripture passages, and lots of questions for conversation.

This DVD is used in the following lesson at this site here.

Saddleback Kids' Video Shorts:

The Last Supper

Jesus Washes His Disciples Feet

Footwashing Lesson Video for Younger Children

"Zoe's Kids" the teaching ministry of Zoe Church in Dallas, has a nice animated YouTube video for younger children about the meaning and practice of Jesus washing Peter's feet in John 13.

The 7-minute video has three parts:  

1. An explanation of the practice and its meaning.
2. Animated retelling of John 13's Jesus washing Peter's feet which uses the popular Saddleback Kids video clip
3. A simple foot-washing craft younger kids could do at home.

But why stop there? Why not REALLY wash each other's feet at the end of the video clip before making the reminder craft!

The 2008 BBC miniseries "The Passion" has a wonderful Last Supper scene in it.

It includes the foot washing, words of the Passover Seder, words of Institution, breaking of bread, sharing of cup, prediction of Peter's denial, betrayal of Judas, etc.

See the review of the movie and a YouTube video clip preview of the Last Supper scene exclusively here at rotation.org.

Illustrations for the Last Supper from the Annie Vallotton Bible Illustrations Collection

It was the day for the Passover meal. Jesus told Peter and John, “Go and get the Passover meal ready for us to eat?” “Where do you want us to go to get it ready?” they asked him. Jesus answered, “As you go into the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him into the house that he enters. He will show you a large furnished room upstairs where you will find everything ready.” (Luke 22:7-13)

Before the meal Jesus wrapped a towel around his waist. He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them. This is a custom in Jewish homes in Jesus’ day. When he came to Peter, Peter said, “Are you going to wash my feet, Lord?” “If I do not wash your feet you will no longer be my disciple.” Hearing this Peter answered, “Lord, do not wash only my feet, then! Wash my hands and head too.” (John 13:2-9)

When Jesus had finished washing the disciples’ feet he asked them, “Do you understand what I have just done to you?” You call me Teacher and Lord and I have washed your feet. You then, should wash one another’s feet. No slave is greater than his master and no messenger greater than the one who sends him. (John 13:12-16)

In the evening, while Jesus and the disciples were sharing the Passover meal, Jesus took a piece of bread, gave a prayer of thanks, broke it and gave it to his disciples. “Take and eat it,” he said, “this is my body.” Then Jesus took the cup, gave thanks to God, and gave it to them. “Drink it, all of you,” he said, “this is my blood which seals God’s covenant.” (Matt. 26:26-28) [Note that a picture from Jesus feeding the 5000 is used here, as there is not a small 400px version of the Vallotton Last Supper/Breaking Bread drawing.]

During the meal Jesus said, “One of you will betray me.” The disciples are very upset and one by one asked him, “Surely Lord you don’t mean me?” Judas spoke up, “Surely, Teacher, you don’t mean me?” Jesus answered, “So you say.” (Matt.26:22, 25)

During his last meal with the disciples Jesus said, “One of you will betray me.” The disciples became very upset and began to ask him one after the other, “Surely, Lord, you don’t mean me.” Jesus answered, “One who dips his bread in the dish with me will betray me.” (Matt. 26:20-23)

After Jesus had said this he was deeply troubled and declared, “One of you is going to betray me.” The disciples looked at one another completely puzzled. Peter asked John, who was sitting close to Jesus, to ask Jesus who he is talking about. Judas left the room. (John 13:21-30)

Link to larger and higher resolution versions of the Vallotton illustrations and color background options as well in our Vallotton Bible Images Forum (Supporting Membership required, get one today). Copyright and usage information here.