14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves. 18 For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. 21 But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table. 22 For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!” 23 And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this.
This was the most solemn event of the Jewish year, with those who meant the most to you gathered around the table commemorating God's salvation. By His words and actions, Jesus added even more intimacy and intensity to the evening's commemoration, and then dropped this bombshell on the table: a betrayer was among them. Not only did it disturb the peace of the evening; it was a downright accusation. They could not believe any of them capable of such action. But one did. What are you and I capable of?
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