The Last Supper: different Christian interpretations
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how different Christians might interpret the meaning of the Last Supper.
Key learning points
- The Last Supper is the final meal that Jesus had with His disciples.
- As a Jew, Jesus would have celebrated Pesach at this time.
- Many Christians commemorate this event when they celebrate Holy Communion.
- Christians have different interpretations of the story of the Last Supper.
Keywords
Last Supper - final meal that Jesus had with His disciples
Holy Communion - Christian service where the Last Supper is remembered
Pesach - the name for the Jewish festival of Passover
Covenant - a sacred promise between God and His people
Passover - Jewish celebration of the story of the Exodus
Common misconception
Jesus was a Christian.
Jesus was a Jew and followed Jewish traditions. Jesus celebrated the Pesach meal with his disciples.
Teacher tip
Explain that Jesus encouraged people to think about God in a new way. His new teachings, such as loving God fully and loving your neighbour, along with the story of His death and of the Resurrection, inspired the beginning of Christianity. Christianity only began after Jesus’ death and resurrection.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.The week that remembers the death and resurrection of Jesus is known by Christians as week.
Q2.Which of these events during Holy Week takes place first?
Q3.Which of these events in Holy Week takes place at the end of the week?
Q4.On Easter Sunday, many Christians celebrate with ...
Q5.Many Orthodox Christians celebrate by eating hard boiled eggs on Easter Sunday. What do they symbolise?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do Christians call the meal Jesus ate with his disciples during Pesach?
Q2.Which religion did Jesus follow?
Q3.What did Jesus do at the Last Supper that surprised the disciples?
Q4.What is Holy Communion also known as?
Q5.Many Orthodox Christians receive communion wine ...
Q6.Put these events of the Last Supper into the correct order.
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