Luke 22:18

Key Reflection

In Luke 22:18, Jesus takes a common Passover cup and transforms its significance by sharing it with his disciples. This action underscores the new covenant he is establishing, one that surpasses the old Mosaic covenant symbolized by the Passover meal. By giving this cup to them and instructing them to "take this and share it among yourselves," Jesus shifts the focus from outward ritual to an inward, communal act of sacrifice and unity, foreshadowing his own coming sacrifice on the cross.