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Jesus gives thanks for a cup and tells the apostles to divide it among themselves during the Passover meal, as described in Luke 22:17–18.

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The Cup Shared Among Them

Luke 22:7-23

The Big Idea

Jesus shared an important meal with his apostles and spoke to them with purpose. We can listen carefully and remember that Jesus’ words matter.

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The Bible Story

The Last Supper

Luke 22:7–23 describes Jesus celebrating the Passover with the apostles. Before the meal, Peter and John prepare it in a furnished upper room. When the hour comes, Jesus reclines at the table and says he has greatly desired to eat this Passover with them before he suffers. He also speaks about the kingdom of God. Jesus then takes a cup, gives thanks, and tells the apostles to divide it among themselves. He says he will not drink from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes. This cup statement comes before the bread and before the later cup after the meal, which Luke identifies with the new covenant. This scene focuses only on the first shared cup.

Themes

Betrayal among those sharing the mealJesus’ coming sufferingPassover remembranceRemembrance of JesusThe new covenant

Bible moment

The Bible moment

Luke 22:7–23 describes Jesus celebrating the Passover with the apostles. Before the meal, Peter and John prepare it in a furnished upper room. When the hour comes, Jesus reclines at the table and says he has greatly desired to eat this Passover with them before he suffers. He also speaks about the kingdom of God. Jesus then takes a cup, gives thanks, and tells the apostles to divide it among themselves. He says he will not drink from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes. This cup statement comes before the bread and before the later cup after the meal, which Luke identifies with the new covenant. This scene focuses only on the first shared cup.

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What children can notice

Jesus gives thanks for a cup and tells the apostles to divide it among themselves. The apostles receive the shared cup as part of the Passover meal while listening to Jesus speak about the kingdom of God.

Talk together

Talk about it

  • What did Jesus ask the apostles to do with the cup?
  • What do you think it means to listen carefully during an important meal?

For families, church, and class

Use this page

Use this page when teaching Luke 22:17–18 or introducing the Last Supper in Luke’s account. Keep this cup distinct from the later cup of the new covenant. Invite children to notice the table, the shared cup, Jesus’ thanksgiving, and his words about the kingdom. For older children, explain that Jesus knew difficult events were ahead without adding graphic details.

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Luke 22:17-18 · The Last Supper in Luke

Jesus gives thanks for a cup and tells the apostles to divide it among themselves. The apostles receive the shared cup as part of the Passover meal while listening to Jesus speak about the kingdom of God.

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