Luke 22:16
For I say vnto you, I will not any more eate thereof, vntill it be fulfilled in the kingdome of God. Luke 22:16 (KJV)
Certainly! Let’s delve into a Bible study on Luke 22:16 (KJV). This verse is part of the account of the Last Supper, where Jesus shares a final meal with His disciples before His crucifixion. In this verse Jesus refers to the Passover meal they were partaking in, specifically the bread and the cup (or wine). To understand its significance we must consider the broader context. Jesus had instructed His disciples to prepare for the Passover, a Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites’ deliverance from slavery in Egypt. During the feast the Jews ate unleavened bread and partook of the cup of wine.
When Jesus says, “For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God,” He is indicating that the current Passover meal would be His last until its fulfillment in the future kingdom of God. This statement carries profound prophetic implications. Jesus alludes to His impending death and resurrection, which will bring about a new era and the establishment of God’s kingdom. The Passover meal, with its bread and cup, held symbolic significance that would find its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Through His death and resurrection He provides redemption not only for the Israelites but for all people, offering eternal life and reconciliation with God.
Parallel accounts in Matthew 26:26‑28 and Mark 14:22‑25 show Jesus further elaborating the symbolic meaning of the bread as His body and the cup as His blood, signifying the imminent sacrifice for humanity. By stating that He will not partake in this meal again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God, Jesus points to the future culmination of His redemptive work. This refers to the time when believers will gather with Him in His heavenly kingdom, sharing in the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:6‑9), where the ultimate fulfillment of God’s kingdom will take place.
In summary, Luke 22:16 (KJV) underscores Jesus’ recognition of the imminent fulfillment of the Passover meal through His sacrificial death and the establishment of God’s kingdom. It reminds us of the profound significance of His death and resurrection, which provide redemption and access to eternal life for all who believe in Him.
