Luke 22:20 (NKJV)

“Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.’”

Quick teachable points (high priority)

• Covenant is ratified by blood (Exodus 24:6–8; Hebrews 9:15–18)
• Blood = life and atonement (Leviticus 17:11; Deuteronomy 12:23)
• New covenant promise: Torah written on the heart; forgiveness and restored relationship (Jeremiah 31:31–34; Hebrews 8:10–12)
• The cup proclaims Messiah’s death until He comes (1 Corinthians 11:25–26)
• Response: examine self; discern the body; walk in covenant truth (1 Corinthians 11:27–32; 1 John 2:3–6)
• Drink (meaning): to receive into one’s consciousness. To take in or suck up: ABSORB

Meaning (summary)

The cup points to Messiah’s covenant blood: His life poured out for redemption and forgiveness. This fulfills the covenant pattern of Scripture—blood confirming covenant (Exodus 24) and blood making atonement (Leviticus 17). The renewed covenant promised in Jeremiah includes Torah written on the heart and true knowledge of YAHUAH, and the table becomes both remembrance and proclamation as we wait for His return. (Jer 31; Heb 8–10; 1 Cor 11)

A) Torah foundations (what “blood of the covenant” means)

Exodus 24:6–8

• “This is the blood of the covenant…” (covenant ratification language)

Leviticus 17:11

• Life is in the blood; blood makes atonement