Maundy Thursday comes from the Latin word meaning 'command', it is a service during Holy Week that commemorates Jesus time spent with his disciples celebrating the Passover meal. It was during this meal that Jesus takes two important actions, first, he washed the feet of his disciples. In doing this, Jesus not only set the example for the Christian life of service and humility but also specifically appoints the disciples to carry out his work and mission in his absence. This priesthood of the apostles is different than the priesthood of all believers. While all Christians are called to a life of service, leaders in particular embody this. Secondly, Jesus gave his disciples the promise of his eternal presence when he broke bread and shared the cup representing his pending sacrifice. Jesus demonstrates his priestly role as he prepares to offer himself as the ultimate sacrifice out of love. When Christians celebrate Holy Thursday they also celebrate the Lord's Table, experiencing Christ's Presence in the breaking of the bread and the drinking of the cup and the Lord's mission of taking God's love to the world.
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