Maundy Thursday
Reading in John chapter 13. Jesus removed his outer garment, knelt at his disciples' feet and served them, washing away the dirt. Then he rose, clothed himself once more and took his place at the table...just as he was about to do before the whole world and for the whole world.
In the Old Testament, over and over again as God-the mighty God of Israel who is my God-worked salvation for his people, time and time again he would institute a remembrance. A feast day. An altar of stones beside a river. And he would say, when your children ask why this is done, tell them of the mighty acts of your God. In the same way, as we receive communion Sunday after Sunday, if your child, your friend, the world asks why, hold up the history of the mighty acts of your God, and especially the incredible work he has done to allow us to live redeemed and as his own children.
"The blood shall be a sign for you, on the house where you are. And when I see the blood I will pass over you and no plague will befall you to destroy you." Exodus 12:13
"For Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast." 1 Corinthians 5:7-8
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