Purpose (why He said “do this”)

• Remembrance + memorial: not empty recall, but covenant-centered remembrance. (Luke 22:19; Exodus 12:14)
• Proclamation: we proclaim Messiah’s death until He comes. (1 Corinthians 11:26)
• Unity: one bread points to one body. (1 Corinthians 10:16–17)
• Reverence: do not approach lightly—examine self and discern the body. (1 Corinthians 11:27–32)

Luke 22:19 (NLT)

“He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, ‘This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’”

Luke 22:19 (NKJV)

“And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’”

Verse breakdown (phrase by phrase)

“He took bread”

During the Passover meal, unleavened bread was used. This bread without yeast symbolized purity and the haste of Israel’s exodus from Egypt. (Exodus 12:8, 15–20)

• Exodus 12:8, 15–20 (NKJV)

Teachable connection:

• Messiah is the true provision; the meal reveals deeper fulfillment.

“Gave thanks”

The Greek word used here is eucharisteo (“to give thanks”). Thanksgiving is covenant posture—acknowledging YAHUAH’s provision and deliverance.