- Page 76 points out that the gospels differ in their description of what day Jesus celebrated the Last Supper "preparation day for the Passover" or "before the Feast of Passover." How does Pacwa explain this difference? What have you learned from this description?
- The presentation of Judas, the betrayer, and Jesus' last offer of friendship was powerful on page 78-79. What was significant about this explanation to you?
- What are some of the aspects of the Mass that are directly related to the Jewish Seder/Passover that you didn't realize before?
- What insights into the Eucharist have you gained through the study and Scripture reading of this chapter?
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Session 5 - The Eucharist and Passover (sorry for the delayed post!)
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# 1 Pacwa explains the different days by saying that Jesus was following a different calendar than the Sadducees and Pharisees(their calendar had 354days) The Essene calendar that Jesus used (364 days) divides each season into 13 wks and each begins on a Wed. Jesus would then celebrate the feast of "unleavened bread" on Thursday,(Holy Thursday before his death) while the Pharisees and Sadducees would celebrate it on a Friday. I learned that two different calendars existed back then and it amazes me that people living so long ago realized the essence of time and could actually come up with a working calendar using what little "scientific" means they had.
ReplyDeleteTruly, amazing isn't it. I couldn't believe I never noticed the discrepancy before of the 2 different days.
Delete#2 Even though Jesus knew about the prophecy of his betrayer, He still tried one last time to win Judas' friendship by offering him food. He never gave up on Judas just as he never gives up on us. Judas knew what he had done and fled into the darkness, Satan's world.
ReplyDeleteI was deeply struck by Jesus' willingness to reach out with invitation one last time to Judas. It is such a fitting example to us - always struggling to forgive when we have been harmed.
DeleteI have to say that from taking part in this Bible study I really see the Mass in a whole new light. I realize that it is a "sacrifice" and we are "offering" ourselves in many ways. I see now that even taking up the collection is OUR sacrifice, that when the gifts are being brought up, it is another "offering". I even understand the words used during mass better, even though I have been hearing the same thing for years, I now understand why the prayers are said the way they are. This may sound silly, but during the consecration I envision Jesus sitting at the last supper surrounded by his apostles, this makes the words "come to life" for me. I also learned that the Mass really parallels the Seder meal - both include biblical history, offering praise and the meal itself( our food being the body and blood of Christ)
ReplyDeleteI don't think that silly at all - to envision Jesus at the last supper. I love the idea of reclining at table with Jesus. I also like to recall a little refrain we use to teach the children when using the Children's Eucharistic Prayer. It goes "Jesus has given his life for us." Sometimes I envision Jesus hanging on the cross as the bread is raised after "this is my body." God's love for us is just so awesome - no words or images can embrace it all.
Deletecome on, people, this is supposed to be a GROUP!!! lol HAPPY PALM SUNDAY!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am a bit disappointed myself. We had such good response for sign-ups. Thank you for persevering!
DeleteI am so happy that I did sign up for this. I have enjoyed reading the Bible and learning a lot!
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