Showing posts with label Last Supper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Last Supper. Show all posts
Friday, April 13, 2012
The Meal
Rick Maddocks' The Meal was performed tonight at the Pacific Theatre, (604-731-5518). It was billed as a 'gospel funk song cycle" and performed by the Lost Gospel Ensemble. The director was Richard Wolf with incredible set and lighting design by Jeff Harrison. I couldn't help but be reminded of Jesus Christ Superstar being of an age where Pin Ball reigned. Today the music was definitely more gospel jazz bluesy but hard hitting to the alternative core. The main singers were Lucien Durey as John, Jody Glenham as Mary Magdalene, Rick Maddocks as Thomas and Caleb Stull as Judas. The band was Sean Fulton, Jon Wood and Steven Lyons. There was even a maitre d' Sebastian Kroon. The Lost Choir was a half dozen or so powerful voices functioning almost like the cast of a Greek Play. Great singing. Moving lyrics. Deep while at the same time there was a touch of near honky tonk. Clap your hands and we the audience were swaying in our seats. I loved "there is no room for doubt" 2 curtain calls. A hush as we left the theatre then the foyer was a buzz with discussion. I was glad to get the cd and tomorrow will love listening to the whole show again, savouring the words, once again enjoying the rich voices and music. Well done! Praise the Lord!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Last Supper
Luke 22
The Last Supper was the last passover meal that Jesus had with his disciples. It was thought to occur in the Upper Room but later archeological findings have questioned the location where this supper occurred. Da Vinci's painting was made much of in Brown's novel made into the movie, Da Vinci code. The placement of the disciples around the table remains a matter of speculation.
it was where Jesus said "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer."
The Passover supper of Judaism was the rite initiated by Moses from the time when Israelites were told to paint their doors with blood and hyssop to protect them. On that occasion the first born of the Egyptians were killed while the Israelites were spared. It was then that the Pharaoh let the Israelites go.
Hence the significance of the Passover Supper with Jesus being the first born sacrifice by which individuals might escape from the bondage of this world.
It is here that the rite of mass, of communion and of eucharist is stated.
"After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."
"And he took break, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me."
"In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you."
Jesus has been called the "Servant King". It is in Luke 22 that the reason for this is found. At the Last Supper Jesus said, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves."
The Last Supper at Westminster Abby England
The Last Supper was the last passover meal that Jesus had with his disciples. It was thought to occur in the Upper Room but later archeological findings have questioned the location where this supper occurred. Da Vinci's painting was made much of in Brown's novel made into the movie, Da Vinci code. The placement of the disciples around the table remains a matter of speculation.
it was where Jesus said "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer."
The Passover supper of Judaism was the rite initiated by Moses from the time when Israelites were told to paint their doors with blood and hyssop to protect them. On that occasion the first born of the Egyptians were killed while the Israelites were spared. It was then that the Pharaoh let the Israelites go.
Hence the significance of the Passover Supper with Jesus being the first born sacrifice by which individuals might escape from the bondage of this world.
It is here that the rite of mass, of communion and of eucharist is stated.
"After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."
"And he took break, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me."
"In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you."
Jesus has been called the "Servant King". It is in Luke 22 that the reason for this is found. At the Last Supper Jesus said, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves."
The Last Supper at Westminster Abby England
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