Choice 1: Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:14-20. The Institution of the Sacrament

1. The Savior instituted the Sacrament the night before He was crucified, near the time of the Passover celebration. Many centuries earlier, the feast of the Passover had been instituted to help the children of Israel remember when the destroying angel “passed over” their houses and delivered them from Egyptian bondage (see Exodus 12:21-28; 13:14-15). The blood of the unblemished Passover lamb that saved ancient Israel was a symbol of the blood of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who redeemed all mankind. Review Matthew 26:26-29 and Luke 22:14-20. Then read the institute student manual introduction to chapter 23 (pg. 160) and the commentary for “What Is the Relationship Between the Sacrament and the Atonement?” (pgs. 161-62). Write responses to the following questions:
• What was the relationship between the Passover and the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
• Remembering how the Lord spared the Hebrew's lives in Egypt when the first born were killed.
• What is the relationship between the Sacrament and the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
• To remember Christ's resurrection
• How does John 4:13-14; 6:48-53 add to an understanding of the symbolism of bread and water?
• He has given us his life and when we take the sacrament it is representing the gifts he has given us.
• Considering the Savior’s instructions in Luke 22:19 and 3 Nephi 18:7, why do you think we are commanded to partake of the Sacrament weekly? How does Mosiah 5:13 apply to this idea?
• So we will never forget what he did for us.
2. Carefully look at the additions and corrections in the Joseph Smith Translation of Matthew 26:26, 28 (see Matthew 26:26 footnote b, and Matthew 26:28 footnote a). Write responses to the following questions and tasks:
• What important truths do we gain from these verses of the Joseph Smith Translation?
• We understand that it is to remind us and command us to do as he did.
• What does ransom mean? How does properly participating in the ordinance of the Sacrament ransom us? (See JST, Matthew 26:26)
• Ransom means to pay the price for a captive person. By showing him that we are loyal to him we show that we believe in him and bear a record of him. By doing this He will let us stand on his right side on the last days.
• Make a list of what you want to remember about the Savior the next time you partake of the Sacrament.
• I want to remember how much He gave to us.
• I want to remember all the good stuff and miracles he did for the people.