The Last Supper wine or Grape Juice symbolizes the blood of Jesus, shed for the forgiveness of sins, as mentioned in the biblical account of Jesus' final meal with his disciples.
In biblical context, the upper room was used by Jesus and his disciples for the Last Supper and the Holy Spirit descended upon them. It was chosen for its privacy and symbolic significance as a place where significant events could take place.
The Disciples
Jesus met his twelve disciples for the last supper.
According to the account at Matthew 26:17-19, we find that the disciples themselves did not select the room. Jesus did. He gave them instructions on where to go to make everything ready for this event.
The Last Supper is the last meal Christ and his disciples had together.
Garden of Gethsemene
Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with his disciples to establish the sacrament of the Eucharist and to symbolize his upcoming sacrifice on the cross for the forgiveness of sins.
Eric D. Svendsen has written: 'Upon This Slippery Rock' 'The setting of the Lord's Supper in the New Testament and its significance as an expression of community' -- subject(s): Lord's Supper, Biblical teaching, History
It is a generally accepted fact that Jesus ate passover supper with his disciples.
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the last supper
This is often seen carved in the front of a communion table. The words come from Jesus' words at the last supper, when he said to his disciples, "This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me." (Luke 22:19)