The Life and Mission of Jesus Christ: Episode 59

Rev. Sun Myung Moon: The Life and Mission of Jesus Christ
Chapter 6: Jesus’ Last Week in Jerusalem, The Last Supper, Page 151

The Last Supper

When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” 

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 king- dom of God comes.”

And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”

In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” (Luke 22:14-20)

Then to what degree should we be like Jesus? We have to reach the point where we are one with Jesus in flesh and blood. That’s why he set up the condition of the sacrament: We should feel that we are actually eating Jesus’ flesh and blood. We should actually feel Jesus’ life and love for us more than anything else when we are eating the bread; and when drinking the wine, we should really feel that we are drinking his blood. Without such actual sense experience, salvation cannot be effected. This was Jesus’ method to bring mankind out of Satan’s world into God’s world. Through this communion Satan is cut off and mankind is engrafted into Jesus—a communion with him resulting in one flesh, one blood, in other words: one mankind.

How Can We Become One with God?
January 15, 1972

What is the meaning of Jesus’ words to his disciples, “You must drink my blood and eat my flesh”? Implied in those words is Jesus’ earnest heart that pleads to you, “Even though I leave you, you have to become the owners of all the tasks that fall within the sphere of the dispensation and accomplish my unfulfilled wishes.”

The blood that the disciples received from Jesus symbolized the spiritual aspect. The flesh symbolizes the physical aspect and also signifies the Holy Spirit … . Therefore, through partaking of their flesh and blood, the communion of Jesus and the Holy Spirit established them as central figures who would head single-mindedly for God’s purpose. What is more, the blood of Jesus symbolizes heaven while his flesh symbolizes the earth. Accordingly, the hope and aspirations of Jesus are so great as to fill the cosmos.

Now, after having been sanctified through the Holy Spirit, your minds should be linked to the holy body of Jesus. This is a type of historical restoration. When God created Adam and Eve, he first created the body and then created the spirit. He created their physical body, and then he blew life into their nostrils. Just as the two principles are combined to create one man, similarly in the course of restoration until now, the works of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, which combine heaven and earth, are being carried on in conjunction.

When you think about this, you have to realize how important is the responsibility we bear. We insignificant apostles actually determine the fate of heaven and earth. You represent the apostles! You have been born with the holy body of Jesus, and you must manifest the power of Jesus’ life as you work on behalf of God. Inspirational works of the Holy Spirit, which act on behalf of heaven, must emerge from you. When you move as one to do the will of Jesus Christ, who seeks to restore the whole world of creation, heaven will move according to the direction you move … . What did Jesus command as he was giving out his flesh and blood to the disciples? He said, “Take this and divide it among you.” Since we have received the flesh and blood of Jesus, as long as we take responsibility for the problems in heaven on behalf of Jesus, then the will of God will be fulfilled. This is the wish of heaven.

The Pledge that Must Be Fulfilled
July 8, 1956

As he distributed the bread and wine, Jesus told the twelve disciples whom he loved; “I will not drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” He meant that until the sorrows of all human beings are resolved on the earth, he also cannot rest in peace. Understanding this situation, we should never cause Jesus to feel more lonely, painful, or constrained.

We should experience all these situations with our mind and body to understand the situation of Jesus, and on his behalf fight with Satan and win over him to put God’s worries to rest. If we cannot become the ones who can take care of the people of this earth in Jesus’ place, then we will not be able to receive Jesus who is coming to this earth in the Last Days.

The Lord Is My Good Shepherd
March 25, 1957