What is Maundy Thursday?
Most of us are familiar with the Easter holiday and Good Friday. But what is Maundy Thursday? Celebrated the Thursday before Easter, scholars believe Maundy Thursday was the day when Jesus celebrated his final Passover with His disciples. Jesus led his disciples in the first act of communion where he symbolizes his death and resurrection through the bread and wine of the Passover Meal.
During this Passover meal, we see Jesus washing the feet of His disciples. After showing this example of humility, love, and service, Jesus then commanded his disciples to go and serve likewise. Jesus also foretells his betrayal during this time. Maundy Thursday marks an important part of Holy Week; here is what you should know about this day that commemorates the day Jesus submitted His will to that of the Father and prayed "Not my will, but thine, be done" (Luke 22:42).
Matthew 26:26-29: "Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing, it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for 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 again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.”