Matthew 26:26-29 A meal with friends pointing to a coming kingdom.

And while they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said “Take, eat; this is my body.” And when he had taken a cup and given thinks, He gave it to them, saying “Drink from it, all of you; for this is My blood of the covenant which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins. But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Fathers kingdom.”

We all have an understanding of Good Friday the cross  and the big day Easter and the empty tomb, but what Maundy Thursday?  Today is the day to remember a single meal in a little upstairs flat filled to the walls with religious zealots.  It starts with washing of feet an example of humility and love. It included a proclamation of a new commandment: “to love one another.” And it came to a conclusion with a ceremony about forgiveness. It was finalized with a promise of a new kingdom.  A kingdom that included those who are humble, those who love, those who are forgiven.  A kingdom where the father is delighted to meet with us face to face.  A kingdom where we can laugh and behold his glory.