Mark 14:12-26

Sharing in the Supper of our Lord Mark 14:12-26: Preparation was made for eating the Passover. A man with a pitcher of water would lead them to an upper room at a certain house. (Mark 12:15) There the apostles prepared the Passover meal. As they were eating Jesus again talked of His betrayal. Each apostle began to ask if He was referring to them. He then identified Judas by saying, "It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish...woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born." (Mark 14:20-21)

As they were eating Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper. After blessing and breaking the bread He said, "Take this. It is my body." He also gave thanks for the cup. He gave it to the disciples and they all drank some. He said, "This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many." He said the Communion was to take place in His kingdom or church. Communion is observed every Sunday and only on Sunday by faithful children of God. (Acts 20:7)