The first Last Supper was indeed a Passover meal (that sounds funny saying that - first-last supper lol). However you are correct about this Geri, the purpose behind the Passover which found its ultimate meaning in Communion definitely transcended beyond the annual feast. The elements of bread and wine (or grape juice) are the most simple of elements and have been around at least as long as Melchizedek in the Old Testament - many believe this is why Jesus said “Abraham rejoiced to see My day” theorizing that Abraham saw the future significance of communion when Melchizedek offered him bread and wine. So yes, while the first Last Supper/Holy Communion came out of a Passover meal, the early disciples I think knew that once a year was not enough to experience this intimacy, and since they were in no way limited to celebrating this once a year and that all that was required was bread and wine and could be easily accomplished monthly, weekly or even daily with the simplicity of bread and wine having fellowship and communion with each other and with Jesus. At least that is my take on it. I know once a year is not enough for me, I celebrate communion weekly, and I know some that do it daily. Interesting about your view about … “Abraham rejoiced to see My day” was about meeting up with Melchizedek and having the communion of bread and wine. I always thought Jesus was referring to this passage in Genesis 22:7-8 when Abraham is answering Isaac’s question “God will provide Himself a Lamb”. God showed Abraham a vision (time travel moment in the future per se) prior to that statement of the actual crucifixion event. John 8:56 Genesis 22:7-8 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. Also very true and also very possible- so many wonderful shadows and hints about Jesus in the Old Testament- He is indeed the key to understanding it all! As far as the “first Last Supper was indeed a Passover meal” We actually don’t know for certain that was the case … because I just got a pm from a friend who sent me a long youtube from Manchild Ministries youtube channel and he is indicating the last supper wasn’t a Passover (Seder) meal but a wedding feast or betrothal dinner. This should be interesting to watch … ?? . . and Jesus announced as well: "unto You Father, I commit My Spirit" , , oh, GLORY TO GOD~~ and the Father's response then shook the earth in thunderous satisfaction . . . ~ ~ How is it anyone would reject our God, yea, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit all involved in this Supreme Sacrifice to save us . . ` ~
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
