The Last Supper

The Last Supper
Luke 22.1-23

When Jesus wanted to give his followers – then and now – a way of understanding what was about to happen to him, he didn’t teach them a theory.

Theories about how Jesus’ death dealt with our sins have come and gone throughout church history. Many of them are profoundly moving, drawing together deep spiritual insight, remarkable theological understanding, and a commitment to bring God’s saving love to the needy world. Many of them have inspired Christian people with a new view of God’s grace and mercy. Theories have their proper place. But they weren’t the main thing that Jesus gave his followers...

Taken from Luke for Everyone – by Tom Wright