Preparing the Passover Meal

Luke 22:7-23

The Big Idea

Peter and John followed Jesus’ directions faithfully. We can also serve carefully and trust God’s guidance.

The Bible Story

The Last Supper

Luke 22:7–13 describes the day when the Passover lamb was sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John to prepare the Passover meal. He told them they would meet a man carrying a jar of water and should follow him. The man led them to a furnished upper room, where they were to make the preparations. Luke does not name the man or the owner of the house. This moment shows the disciples carefully following Jesus’ directions as they prepared for the meal he would share with the apostles. The account should remain focused on preparation and should not add details about the meal or events that happened later.

Themes

Betrayal among those sharing the meal Jesus’ coming suffering Passover remembrance Remembrance of Jesus The new covenant

Bible moment

The Bible moment

Look closely

What children can notice

Peter and John follow the unnamed man carrying a jar of water to the furnished upper room and prepare the Passover meal. The scene can show the welcoming room, table, bread, and other simply suggested meal preparations without adding unrecorded details.

Talk together

Talk about it

How did Peter and John show obedience?
What preparations help people welcome others?

For families, church, and class

Use this page

Use this page to introduce Luke’s account of the Last Supper before discussing the meal itself. Invite children to notice how the disciples followed clear instructions and prepared a place for others. Keep the tone reverent and simple, and avoid adding unnamed people, extra locations, or later events.

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