For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
I'm telling you right now, I won't eat this meal again until everything comes together perfectly in God's kingdom.
Jesus knew this was his last supper before everything changed forever.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account of the Last Supper, Jesus is sharing a Passover meal with his disciples in Jerusalem, just before his arrest and crucifixion, which was a Jewish festival commemorating God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt. Jesus is referring to the bread and wine of the meal, declaring that he will not eat it again until the kingdom of God is fulfilled, pointing to his impending sacrifice and the future establishment of God's eternal reign. This moment highlights the transition from the old covenant to the new one through Christ's redemptive work.
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