Shed for Many: Passover, Communion, and God’s Plan | Mark 14

In this week’s Gospel Portions episode, we are in Mark chapter 14, right in the middle of Passover and heading into Resurrection Day.

Jesus takes the bread and says, “This is my body.”
 He takes the cup and says, “This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.”

In this powerful chapter, we see the institution of communion during the Passover meal, the meaning behind the bread and the cup, and the sacred remembrance of Jesus’ body and blood given for us.

We also witness betrayal, Judas identifying Jesus with a kiss, yet even then, nothing was out of control. Jesus said, “The hour has come.”

Things were going according to plan.

This episode explores:

• The connection between Passover and Communion
• The meaning of “shed for many”
• Why communion is sacred and not casual
• How even suffering fits into God’s divine plan

As we move through Holy Week, we remember that God has a plan for our lives and no one can stop it because He is God Almighty.

Peace, and remember to love God, love you, and love people.

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