FBC Sunrise Beach
Maundy Thursday 2026
  • Doxology

      • Luke 22:42CSB

      • Mark 10:45CSB

  • Bible Passage: John 13:1-17, Matthew 26:26-29
    Matthew 26:26–29 ESV
    26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
    Summary: Maundy Thursday highlights the establishment of a new covenant through Jesus' Last Supper with His disciples, wherein He calls them to a deeper relationship rooted in love and service, culminating in His impending sacrifice on the cross.
    Application: This message can empower Christians to live out their faith by nurturing a community of love and service, reminding them that real discipleship requires commitment to Jesus' teachings and personal sacrifice for others, leading to transformation in their lives and communities.
    Teaching: The sermon will teach that the love exemplified in Christ’s actions is foundational to the Christian faith, encouraging believers to engage actively in forming loving, servant-hearted relationships that reflect Christ to the world.
    How this passage could point to Christ: This theme underscores Christ’s role as the mediator of a new covenant, symbolizing the fulfillment of God's promise to His people. Through His selfless acts on Maundy Thursday, Jesus embodies the prophetic declarations of salvation and serves as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity's redemption.
    Big Idea: The establishment of the new covenant invites us to reflect Christ's love by serving one another, forging deeper connections in our faith community and beyond, as we live out the implications of His sacrifice and love.
    Recommended Study: In preparing your sermon, use Logos to delve into the historical context of the Last Supper within the Jewish Passover traditions, establishing a richer understanding of Jesus' actions. Explore the theological implications of the new covenant in the epistles, particularly in Hebrews, to elucidate how this covenant alters our relationship with God and informs our Christian conduct today. Consider examining different translations and interpretations of the Greek terms used during the Last Supper for deeper insight.

    Service Demonstrated Through Love

    John 13:1–17 ESV
    1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2 During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him, 3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, 4 rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. 5 Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. 6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?” 7 Jesus answered him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand.” 8 Peter said to him, “You shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.” 9 Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, not my feet only but also my hands and my head!” 10 Jesus said to him, “The one who has bathed does not need to wash, except for his feet, but is completely clean. And you are clean, but not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was to betray him; that was why he said, “Not all of you are clean.” 12 When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? 13 You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. 16 Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.
    In Jesus final moments
    Jesus knows His time is short
    He knows the end is near
    He knows the end of time is near
    The disciples had been eating with Jesus
    They had been enjoying time together
    Jesus does something incredible
    Jesus starts to serve these disciples
    He even goes to the feet of all places to serve
    knowing a little bit of history says feet in general are not the cleanest
    but feet in the time of Christ were gross
    They were covered in the dirt and filth of the streets
    the sandals they wore did not cover their feet completely
    The grime of the day just laying on their feet
    In this moment Jesus gets to Peter
    Peter simply says Lord, do you wash my feet?
    Peter is aghast at this idea
    why should the one whom he believes is the Son of God was his feet
    Peter likely said what every other disciple was thinking in this moment
    Jesus tells Him you wont understand now but you will soon
    In this moment Peter says you shall never!
    Jesus uses this instance to speak truth
    If I dont wash you, you have no share with me!
    Peter then not fully understanding requests for full cleansing
    Recognizing that Jesus states that the rest of the body is clean!
    The cleansing is coming for the feet which remain dirty
    This is a powerful parallel
    In this statement Jesus gives powerful instruction
    after Salvation one only needs confession to the Lord
    Not a second justification
    but a frequent washing of the soul
    the remainder of sin that we pick up through our walk of life on this earth will need washed
    We can’t lose Salvation!
    because God continually washes off the dirt
    1 John 2:1–2 ESV
    1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
    Jesus then moves to say not all are clean
    Referencing Judas
    A powerful moment occurs here
    Jesus washes the feet of His betrayer
    and He knows it!
    but Jesus still serves Him in this manner
    A powerful example of love from the Creator
    Then Jesus states just as I have washed your feet
    you need to wash one anothers feet
    amdist all of this Jesus is preaching a call to humility
    washing feet is not a religious rite
    but an example to the disciples and us today of the servant lifestyle we are called to live!
    We are servants of the one true King
    sent out into the world to serve them and show them the Loving truth that comes through Christ in the form of Grace
    Perhaps you could highlight how Jesus, knowing His time was short, chose to demonstrate love through service by washing His disciples' feet. This act embodies the heart of the new covenant—serving others as Christ served us. It teaches that our faith is best expressed in humble service. Such service reflects Christ's love, inviting believers to cultivate a community rooted in genuine care and sacrifice. Through this passage, explore how Jesus' example challenges us to love beyond comfort zones, encouraging transformation through acts of love and humility.

    Sacrifice Sealed in Communion

    Matthew 26:26–29 ESV
    26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
    You could delve into the significance of Jesus establishing the new covenant during the Last Supper. By sharing the bread and wine, Jesus offers His body and blood as the ultimate symbol of unwavering love and sacrifice. This covenant invites believers to partake in a life-transforming acceptance of His love, realizing that genuine faith involves sharing in Christ's sacrificial love. You may encourage your audience to deeply reflect on the Communion's meaning—an invitation to embody Jesus' love and sacrifice in their daily lives, thus strengthening their bond with Him.

      • Matthew 26:26–29ESV

      • John 13:1–17ESV

      • 1 John 2:1–2ESV

      • Matthew 26:26–29ESV

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