Maundy Thursday: April 13, 2006.Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10), 11-14 Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Cupped Ear/Psalm Sounds Listen for the ancient words "the cup of salvation" (v. 13) during the Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday (môn`dē) [Lat. mandatum, word in the ceremony], traditional English name for Thursday of Holy Week, so named because it is considered the anniversary of the institution of the Eucharist by Jesus at the Last Supper (that is, the mandatum novum or "new commandment"). celebration of Holy Communion. Verse 1 is a unique beginning. Of all of the psalms 1,) Solomon, Moses, and the sons of Korah. Many scholars believe that some of the Psalms originated in David's time and some even earlier. Most of them, however, took their present form between c.538 B.C. (when the Jews returned from Babylonian exile) and c.100 B.C. According to the Hebrew text, the Psalms are divided into five books: Psalms 1–41; 42–72; 73–89; 90–106; 107–150. The poems vary significantly in tone and subject., other than Psalm 18:1, this is the only one that starts with a declaration of "love" for God. "I love the Lord" sets the tone for the entire psalm. To love God is to call on the name of the Lord (v. 4), to find rest for your soul (v. 7), to walk with God in this life (v. 9), and to fulfill the vows you make to God (v. 14). In the Greek and Latin Bibles, Psalm 116 is divided into two psalms: verses 1-9 appear as Psalm 114 and verses 10-19 as Psalm 115. This second section, verses 12-19, becomes a part of the liturgical worship for the Passover Passover, in Judaism, one of the most important and elaborate of religious festivals. Its celebration begins on the evening of the 14th of Nisan (first month of the religious calendar, corresponding to March–April) and lasts seven days in Israel, eight days in the Diaspora (although Reform Jews observe a seven-day period). festival. During the meal, four cups are raised and blessed in remembrance of the Exodus story. Psalm 116:12-19 is read as the fourth "cup of salvation" is raised. The psalm celebrates the salvation and deliverance of Israel by the actions of God. The "cup of salvation" signifies that God has delivered God's people from death. Open Mouth/Psalm Speech Many churches reenact a Passover meal on this night. Others take communion in groups of twelve or reenact the Upper Room. Perhaps you wash feet and then celebrate the Eucharist. The preacher can use this psalm to talk about its use in the Passover. Or, the preacher might build on the image of the "cup of salvation." What does this "cup" mean to us and for us? Is the celebration of the Eucharist central to our lives? Do we find ourselves pulled to the table for communion with God and each other? How did Jesus speak about a "cup" in the Garden or with his disciples in the Upper Room? DRB DRB - Dan Rochester Band DRB - Data Review Board DRB - Defence Research Board (Canada) DRB - Defense Ready Brigade DRB - Defense Research Board (Canada) DRB - Defense Resources Board DRB - Defense Review Board DRB - Deficiency Review Board DRB - Delaware River Basin DRB - Deployment Ready Brigade DRB - Design Requirements Baseline DRB - Design Requirements Bulletin DRB - Design Review Board DRB - Development Review Board |
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