And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure (exodus), which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.—Luke 9:30-31
I. The Bread of Affliction (Deut. 16:1-3; Isa. 53)
Affliction—trouble, poverty, misery, oppression. To be pressed down or crushed. Trouble involving great suffering
"this is the bread of affliction which our fathers ate in Egypt."
This is my body which is for you.
II. Eating the Bread of Christ's Affliction
Significant actions by Jesus (Matt. 26:26; Mk. 14:22; Lk. 22:19) • He took bread (Jn. 1:14) • He blessed/gave thanks (Jn. 17:19) • He broke (Exo. 19:22; Acts 2:42) • He gave (Gal. 1:4; 2:20; Eph. 5:2; 25)
"Jesus' actions give a full portrayal of His estate of humiliation beginning at His incarnation and culminating in His cross."—C. J. Williams
Significant commands for us: Take, eat … do this in remembrance of me
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
