S T A T I O N 1
THE UPPER ROOM
Read
Luke 22:7-8, 14-20
7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.
14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. 15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”
17 After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. 18 For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
Reflect
In Hebrew, the word “remembrance” is zakar. Used in the Old Testament, zakar means to recall, or call to mind. But it doesn't simply mean scrolling through your memory rolodex to find what you’re looking for. The word is used as a physical action. To zakar is to apply your hands, feet – everything in your being – in an action of remembering. For instance, when God remembered [zakar] Noah on his ark after the flood, he sent a wind to blow over the earth and the waters receded (Gen 1:8). And when Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharoah’s cupbearer, Joseph asks Pharoah to “remember [zakar] him” and help him – an action (Gen. 40:15).
As you begin these stations and reflect on this day, quiet your heart to engage in the action of remembering Jesus’ way to the cross. Ready your heart to remember not just with your head, but with your whole being.
Respond
Find a quiet space to take communion.
Listen to the song below while you do this in remembrance of him. Use your own phone and headphones, or use the iPad and headphones provided