What does "drink it anew" signify about Jesus' promise to His disciples? Setting and Scripture Matthew 26:29: “I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.” Immediate Context • Spoken in the Upper Room at the first Lord’s Supper. • Marks the final Passover of Jesus’ earthly ministry and the inauguration of the New Covenant (Luke 22:20). Key Word: “Anew” • Literally “new, fresh”—not merely a repetition, but a transformed experience. • Points to a definite future moment, not an indefinite spiritual sentiment. Promises Embedded in the Phrase 1. Future, Physical Fellowship • Jesus pledges a real, bodily reunion—“with you.” • Acts 1:11—He will “come back in the same way.” • Assures the disciples their relationship with Him continues beyond the cross and empty tomb. 2. Certainty of the Kingdom • “In My Father’s kingdom” (cf. Mark 14:25) grounds the promise in the literal, coming reign of God. • Revelation 19:9 pictures this as the “wedding supper of the Lamb,” a celebratory banquet. 3. Consummation of Redemption • The final cup will celebrate completed salvation (Isaiah 25:6–9). • 1 Corinthians 11:26 links each Communion observance to proclaiming this future fulfillment. 4. Assurance of Resurrection Life • Jesus must be alive to share that cup; so must His disciples. • Romans 8:11—“He who raised Christ… will also give life to your mortal bodies.” Encouragement for the Eleven • Their coming sorrow (John 16:20) is framed by an unbreakable promise. • The cup they will soon remember as His blood (Luke 22:20) will become the cup of victory. Enduring Takeaways • Every Lord’s Supper looks backward to the cross and forward to the Kingdom. • Believers live in expectation of literal, shared joy with Christ. • The promise underscores Jesus’ faithfulness—if He guarantees the future cup, every interim promise stands secure (2 Corinthians 1:20). |
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