Give six reasons why Jesus used bread and wine during the Last Supper

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​Reasons why Jesus used bread and wine during the Last Supper

  1. Jesus used bread because it was a common meal for the Jews.
  2. he used bread because unleavened bread was used during the Jewish celebration of the Passover.
  3. He used wine because it was a common drink for the Jews.
  4. Jesus explained that the bread represented his body which would be broken for forgiveness of sin.
  5. He used wine to represent his blood that was to be shed for the sealing of the new covenant.
  6. He used the bread to demonstrate that he is the bread of life / the lamb of sacrifice.
  7. Jesus shared bread and wine as a sign of fellowship/unity/a preparation for the messianic banquet.
  8. Jesus used the bread and wine to initiate the new covenant.
  9. He used bread and wine to institutionalize/demonstrate how the disciples would practice the ritual in future.