At the first feast He attended with His disciples, Jesus gave them the cup that symbolized His work for their salvation. At the last supper He gave it again, in the institution of that sacred rite by which His death was to be shown forth "till He come." 1 Cor. 11:26. And the sorrow of the disciples at parting from their Lord was comforted with the promise of reunion, as He said, "I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom." Matt. 26:29.

Ved det første gæstebud, hvor Jesus var til stede sammen med sine disciple, rakte han dem det bæger, der symboliserede hans gerning for deres frelse. Ved det sidste aftensmåltid gav han dem det igen ved indstiftelsen af det hellige ritual, hvorigennem hans død skulle forkyndes "indtil han kommer" 1Kor. 11,26. Og disciplenes sorg over at skulle skilles fra deres Herre fik trøst gennem løftet om genforening, da han sagde: "Fra nu af skal jeg ikke mere drikke af denne vintræets frugt før den dag, da jeg skal drikke den ny sammen med jer i min Faders rige." Matt. 26,29.