Scriptures and Bible verses to read on Maundy Thursday, April 2.
MAUNDY THURSDAY BIBLE VERSE – Find inspiration, comfort, and words to reflect on during this day of the Holy Week.
This is the day that marks the end of Lent and the beginning of the three-day commemoration of Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection. This is being observed to commemorate Jesus Christ’s institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper.
Here are some verses to reflect on:
Matthew 26:26-29
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to His disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” Then He took a cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.”
John 13:34
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
1 John 4:7-8
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
Isaiah 53:5
But he was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds.
Luke 19:38
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!”
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