Maundy Thursday
On Maundy Thursday is the day in Holy Week that we remember Jesus washing the feet of his discples, and sharing in the Last Supper. "Maundy" comes from the Latin word mandatum, or commandment, reflecting Jesus' words "I give you a new commandment." A Chrism service may also be held in dioceses this week, where priests, deacons and the church renew their commitment to Jesus for the year ahead - and this may include foot washing too.
Churches will often retell the story of foot washing, the last supper and Jesus being arrested in the garden of Gethsemane.
Churches will often retell the story of foot washing, the last supper and Jesus being arrested in the garden of Gethsemane.
Lectionary Bible readings
Called South resourcesThe Diocese of Dunedin have prepared some great downloads and ideas for Holy Week, and we have linked to their Maundy Thursday resources here
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Jesus washes his disciples feet (John 13:31-35)
In this gospel reading, Jesus washes his disciples feet, and reminds them of their greatest call - "Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples."
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Gospel ConversationsThis week we are given just a handful of verses from John's Gospel to ponder, yet the themes within them of Glory and Love could keep us thinking for the rest of our lives. Chris Holmes, Jenny Dawson and Anne van Gend join Michael Godfrey to get us started.
Visio Lectio
A beautiful print image from Rev. Sarah West, from Visio Lectio, shared with permission.
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Unpacking the storyIn today’s story, Jesus was telling the disciples about what was going to happen to him at Easter. It sounded a little confusing didn’t it? (pause for answers) well; I think that it would have been confusing for the disciples too!
But Jesus did tell them something that was really clear: You must love each other, just as I have loved you. Can anyone tell me what they think that means? (Pause) Well, I think what Jesus meant was that we should treat other people how we would like to be treated. That means that if you like people to listen to you when you talk, then you should do the same when people are talking to you. Can you think of any other times when it would be important to treat others the same as you want to be treated? (Pause) Well, today we are going to make some pass it on cards to remind us to treat people how we would like to be treated. We might even make enough to hand out to people in church today! Bible StorybooksYou can also read today’s story in the:
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Pass it onto your neighbour cardsYou will need
Game: Drop the ClangerA game for younger children
You will need Something to be the clanger. E.g. a saucepan, a set of keys etc something that makes a noise! What to do
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The Last Supper (Mark 14:12-26)
Leaders InputIn the Gospel accounts, the Lord's Supper is the last meal that Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion. It can be found in Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26, Luke 22:7-23, and referenced briefly in John 13:1-4
The Lord's Supper in Art
There are many depictions of the Lord's supper in Art, some of which can be found here |
What is the importance of the Lord's supper?
BibleProject classroom teaching on the Lord's Supper (Bible Project) BibleWhy Is the Lord’s Supper Significant in the Bible? (Bible Project) |
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Bible StorybooksYou can also read today’s story in the:
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