Perhaps you’ve heard the words of Christ repeated just prior to the reception of the Lord’s Supper: “Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which He was betrayed, took bread . . .”
The “night in which He was betrayed” was the Eve of Good Friday, the Thursday of Holy Week. Then Jesus told His disciples, “This do in remembrance of Me.” [Luke 22:19]. The verb “this do” is in the imperative, meaning it is a command, a “mandate” from the Lord Jesus. So what is often referred to today as “Holy Thursday,” the Thursday in Holy Week, was known for centuries as “Maundy Thursday,” or “Mandate Thursday.”
Why would Jesus place such importance on this new “meal” instituted for His disciples? He Himself explained it when He told them: “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” He gave us this meal the night before His blood, the true blood of atonement, the blood of the Lamb of God, was poured out upon the cross, for “the forgiveness of sins.” It is what He had come to do as our Savior, what He wanted to do, and what He wants for every human being!
His Words point to why Good Friday is, in fact, “good” for us — our redemption was accomplished that day! If you are interested in learning more of what God has done for us in Christ, or deepening your faith and experience of His love, please consider joining us for Holy Week services at Mount Calvary!
All services are held at 950 N. Saint Vrain Ave., or live-streamed here.
Maundy Thursday Worship: April 2, 6 p.m.
- Jeremiah 31:31-34: “Christ Is The New Covenant”
- Stripping of the altar
Good Friday Worship: April 3, 12–12:45pm
- Meditation on the Passion
- Account in the Gospel of John
- Readings and meditative hymns
Good Friday Worship, April 3, 6 p.m.
- The Tenebrae Service (service of light and extinguishing light, and the “strepitus”)
- Hebrews 5:7-9: “The Source Of Our Salvation”
Easter Sunday Worship, April 5, 9 a.m.
- 1 Cor. 15:19-26: “The Fruits Of Christ’s Resurrection”
- Easter brunch at 10:45