The Last Supper

The supper not only anticipated Christ's death but also His victory over death in the promise of His drinking wine anew in the Father's kingdom (Matthew 26:29; Mark 14:25; Luke 22:18; compare 1 Corinthians 11:26 ). Also prominent in all four Gospels is Jesus' prediction of His betrayal by Judas (Matthew 26:21-24; Mark 14:18-21; Luke 22:21-22; John 13:21 ). According to the Synoptics, the Last Supper was the Passover meal (Matthew 26:17-19; Mark 14:12 ,Mark 14:12,14:16; Luke 22:7 ,Luke 22:7,22:13 ). In John, the last meal preceded the Passover celebration (John 13:1; John 18:28 ). In John, Jesus was crucified on the day of preparation at the time when lambs were slaughtered (John 19:14 ). The tension in the timing of Christ's death should not detract from the united New Testament witness that “Christ our passover is sacrificed for us” (1 Corinthians 5:7 ). See Lord's Supper; Ordinances .