The First Dinner

In our last post, we asked about the elements in the Biblical "Last Supper." They're actually two things you might find at a poker tournament -- as players drink wine (or other alcoholic beverage), while chomping on bready sandwiches.

But notice what Jesus said at that meal with his disciples....

After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until the Kingdom of God comes." -- Luke 22:17-18

Christ said this as the disciples "chopped the pot" with the cup of wine -- but He said no such thing about the bread. Notice what happened only hours after the resurrection:

When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him. -- Luke 24:30-31

When Jesus broke bread, several disciples realized who was with them. Indeed, the "bread of life" was with them....

I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. -- John 6:51

Next time you try to win some "bread" in the form of a poker jackpot, consider this other Bread -- which can lead to a much more enduring reward.